What's on in Taipei
Festivals, night markets, lantern releases and the public holidays that reshape the city — the whole year, in date order. Filter it down and plan a trip around Taipei's rhythm.
Every date ahead
22 events
July 20263
Taipei Film Festival 2026
Taipei Film Festival screenings ran Jun 26–Jul 7 across three city cinemas. The Taipei Film Awards ceremony, originally set for Jul 11, was postponed to Jul 12 because of Typhoon Bavi.
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Nearby · Yilan, TWYilan International Children's Folklore & Folkgame Festival
A long-running summer festival at Dongshan River Water Park in Yilan, blending water-play areas, international folk-dance troupes, traditional games and exhibitions. A family favourite that runs for several weeks across July and August.
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Taipei Summer Festival — Dadaocheng Fireworks
Taipei's riverside summer festival returns to Dadaocheng Wharf from Jul 25 to Aug 15, with waterfront lighting, fireworks, food and live music. Individual show times remain subject to the official program.
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August 20262
Nearby · Keelung, TWKeelung Mid-Summer Ghost Festival (Zhongyuan)
Keelung's month-long Ghost Festival follows an official ritual calendar, from the opening-light ceremony on Aug 12 to the closing of the shrine doors on Sep 11. The water-lantern parade and harbour release take place on Aug 26.
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NationwideGhost Month (Zhongyuan / Hungry Ghost Festival)
Taiwan's seventh lunar month runs Aug 13–Sep 11 in 2026. Families, temples and businesses make offerings, with Zhongyuan rites on Aug 27. It is a cultural observance, not a public holiday.
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September 20262
Taipei Jazz Festival 2026
Taipei's city-backed jazz season runs Sep 4–Oct 11, bringing international and local performers to Taipei Music Center and associated city venues.
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NationwideMid-Autumn Festival & Teachers' Day
A four-day autumn cluster (Sep 25–28, 2026) combining the Mid-Autumn (Moon) Festival on Sep 25 with Teachers' Day / Confucius' Birthday on Sep 28. Families gather for mooncakes, pomelos and the very Taiwanese tradition of outdoor barbecues.
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October 20266
Taiwan National Day (Double Ten Day, October 10) in Taipei
Taiwan’s national day. In Taipei, expect official ceremonies and a different city rhythm—useful for planning opening hours and transport in early October.
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Nearby · Taichung, TWDate TBCTaichung Jazz Festival 2026
One of Taiwan's biggest free music events, the Taichung Jazz Festival draws over a million visitors across nine days each October with international bands playing open-air stages around Civic Square and the Calligraphy Greenway.
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Taipei Hot Springs Season 2026 (Beitou)
Each autumn Beitou — Taipei's historic hot-spring district — hosts a season-long carnival of performances, themed soaks, exhibitions and international cultural shows to mark the start of bathing weather.
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NationwideTaiwan Retrocession and Kuningtou Victory Memorial Day
Taiwan's official Oct 25 observance marks the start of Republic of China administration after Japan's 1945 surrender and the 1949 Battle of Kuningtou. The 2026 government holiday block runs Oct 24–26.
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ART TAIPEI 2026
Taipei’s major art fair—great if you want a design-forward indoor afternoon and a ‘modern Taipei’ culture hit.
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Taiwan LGBT+ Pride 2026
The 24th Taiwan LGBT+ Pride is confirmed for Saturday, Oct 31 in Taipei, with a large public parade and associated community events. Route and timing details should still be checked before travel.
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November 20262
ITF Taiwan International Travel Fair 2026
Taipei’s biggest travel fair: airlines, hotels, and destinations—worth a visit if you like travel planning (and sometimes real discounts).
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Taipei Golden Horse Film Festival 2026
Taipei’s biggest film-season moment: international cinema, premieres, and a citywide ‘festival nights’ mood in late autumn.
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December 20263
Taipei Marathon 2026
Taipei’s biggest road-race weekend—great spectator energy and a strong reason to plan a crisp-weather December trip.
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NationwideConstitution Day
Constitution Day falls on Dec 25. Taiwan's official 2026 calendar makes Dec 25–27 a three-day government holiday block; Christmas is visible commercially but is not the basis of the public holiday.
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Taipei New Year’s Party 2027
Taipei City has confirmed its official New Year’s party for Dec 31–Jan 1. The city-centre countdown is confirmed; the detailed program and any Taipei 101 fireworks plan are still to be announced.
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January 20272
NationwideNew Year's Day (Founding of the Republic of China)
New Year's Day is a national public holiday. Taiwan's official 2027 calendar gives government offices a Jan 1–3 three-day holiday block; any flag-raising program should be checked separately.
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Taipei Game Show 2027
Taipei’s biggest gaming convention weekender—big booths, demos, and a ‘Taipei goes full fandom’ energy that’s fun even if you’re just browsing.
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