At a glance
- Dates
- Mid-July to Qixi each year; 2026 schedule not yet announced — fireworks expected around Qixi (Aug 19, 2026)
- Where
- Dadaocheng Wharf (Yanping Riverside Park)
- Price
- Free entry
- Official link
- www.travel.taipei ↗
Last updated:
What to expect
- Fireworks over the Tamsui River at the historic Dadaocheng Wharf
- Free weekly concerts and a riverside food and drink market
- Sunset views and old-town Dihua Street nearby
Planning tips
- Arrive early on fireworks night — the wharf fills fast and metro is packed
- Combine with a stroll through Dihua Street's historic shophouses
- 2026 dates are usually confirmed in early summer — check the official Taipei Travel site
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.