At a glance
- Dates
- Runs from late October into November each year; 2026 dates listed as TBD on travel.taipei
- Where
- Beitou Hot Spring District
- Price
- Festival activities mostly free; bathhouse entry charged separately
- Official link
- www.travel.taipei ↗
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What to expect
- Stage performances, exhibition booths and charity and cultural activities across Beitou
- Invited international cities present unique performances
- Coincides with the start of cool-weather hot-spring season
Planning tips
- Reach Beitou on the red MRT line, then transfer to the Xinbeitou branch for the spring district
- Book popular private bathhouses ahead on festival weekends
- Visit the Beitou Hot Spring Museum and Thermal Valley while you are there
Build a day around it
Taipei event days feel best when you plan by district. Treat the event as one anchor block, then add one food mission and one restorative break (tea, park, bookstore) — with buffer so nothing feels rushed.
- If you have 2–3 hours: arrive early → event → short neighborhood walk.
- If you’re making a full day: one attraction block + event + a calm night-market or dinner plan.
- If the weather turns: keep walking minimal and use museums/cafés as your buffer.
Before you go
- Confirm the details: check the official link for last-minute schedule or venue updates.
- Arrive with buffer: 15–30 minutes early usually makes the whole experience calmer.
- Have a weather plan: keep one indoor “warm stop” in mind in case the day turns.