Nov152026
Minjian / Photography: Documentary Vision and Its Realist Inflection
A three-gallery exhibition on documentary photography in Taiwan and the realist tradition that runs through it.
Northern · 22 events
What's on in New Taipei.
Festivals, illuminations and seasonal events across New Taipei, checked against official sources.
On now
Dec272026
2026 Taiwan Ceramics Biennale
The 2026 Taiwan Ceramics Biennale at the Yingge Ceramics Museum runs to 27 December 2026, deep into the winter season.
Feb142027
Beyond the Canvas: Li Mei-shu, Yang San-lang, Li Shih-chiao
Paintings and rare documents by Li Mei-shu, Yang San-lang and Li Shih-chiao, three pioneers of modern art in Taiwan with deep roots in New Taipei.
Feb142027
Lim Kac-keong: Cosmos in View
A solo exhibition devoted to Lim Kac-keong (Lin Ke-gong), presented as the companion show to Beyond the Canvas at the New Taipei City Art Museum.
Coming up
Nov132026
Christmasland in New Taipei City 2026
Taiwan's biggest Christmas illumination event, filling Banqiao's civic plazas with light shows, installations and concerts.
Dec82026
FKJ Tyber Tour
French multi-instrumentalist FKJ brings his Tyber Tour to Zepp New Taipei on 8 December 2026.
Dec192026
Beiyi Highway Ultramarathon 2026
An ultramarathon over the old Beiyi Highway from Xindian to Yilan.
Dec312026
Shining New Taipei 1314 Cross-River Fireworks
New Taipei's early-evening New Year's Eve fireworks over the Tamsui River at Fisherman's Wharf and Bali, expected again on 31 December 2026.
Jan32027
New Taipei Metropolitan International Half Marathon 2027
A road running festival at New Taipei Metropolitan Park in Sanchong on Sunday 3 January 2027, with 21K, 10.5K and 4.5K races organised by CTRUN.
Jan292027
Tianyuan Temple Flower Viewing Sakura Festival 2027
Night lit tri-colour cherry blossoms behind Wuji Tianyuan Temple in Tamsui, expected in late January to February 2027.
Feb112027
Sanxia Qingshui Zushi Temple Festival 2027
Sanxia's Lunar New Year temple festival for Qingshui Zushi's birthday, with its famous sacred pig contest, expected on 11 February 2027.
Feb142027
Pingxi Sky Lantern Festival 2027: Pingxi Night
The first of Pingxi's two mass sky lantern release nights is expected at Pingxi Junior High School on 14 February 2027.
Feb192027
New Taipei Lantern Festival 2027
New Taipei's lantern festival is expected at New Taipei Metropolitan Park in Sanchong from 19 February to 7 March 2027.
Feb202027
Pingxi Sky Lantern Festival 2027: Shifen Finale Night
The grand finale of the Pingxi Sky Lantern Festival is expected at Shifen on Lantern Festival night, Saturday 20 February 2027.
Mar212027
New Taipei City Wan Jin Shi Marathon 2027
Taiwan's only World Athletics Gold Label marathon, along the north coast through Wanli, Jinshan and Shimen.
Mar262027
SUPERACE Ultra Marathon Multi-Day Race, New Taipei Danlan Station 2027
A three-day 109K staged ultramarathon through the Danlan trail network of New Taipei from 26 to 28 March 2027, with supported and unsupported formats plus a 20K trail race on the final day.
May12027
Bali Trail 2027
Trail racing on Guimashan above Bali, across the river from Tamsui.
May92027
tSt Weifeng Triathlon New Taipei 2027
A canal based triathlon at Weifeng Canal in Wugu, New Taipei.
May282027
Fulong International Sand Sculpture Art Festival 2027
International sand sculptors build large themed works on the golden sand of Fulong Beach, the anchor summer exhibition of the Northeast Coast.
Jun262027
New Taipei River and Ocean Music Festival 2027
New Taipei's summer music series moves between river and coast venues on successive weekends, pairing indie bands with markets and outdoor leisure.
Jul102027
New Taipei Children's Art Festival 2027
Nine days of children's theatre, giant puppets, interactive installations and art zones take over the plazas around New Taipei City Hall in Banqiao.
Aug82027
Tamsui Fisherman's Wharf Midsummer Festival 2027
Three Sunday evenings of themed fireworks and a river light show light up Tamsui Fisherman's Wharf, with markets and stage shows through the afternoon.