Northern · 145 events
Festivals, illuminations and seasonal events across Taipei, checked against official sources.
The second part of the museum's exhibition on the Tibetan Dragon Canon, the monumental Tibetan Buddhist canon produced under imperial patronage in the early Qing dynasty.
A National Museum of History exhibition on art exchanges between Taiwan and Japan, running to 22 November 2026.
A Taiwan and Korea group exhibition on life in super-aged societies, looking at caregiving networks and collective memory.
A National Palace Museum exhibition on how to look at Chinese painting, running to 27 December 2026.
A calligraphy exhibition at the National Palace Museum, running to 27 December 2026.
An exhibition of oversize masterpiece scrolls at the National Palace Museum, running to 27 December 2026.
The third 2026 rotation of the National Palace Museum's national treasures display, running to 27 December 2026.
An exhibition on how the National Palace Museum conserves and restores its treasures, running to 3 January 2027.
The first overseas stop of the Mori Art Museum retrospective of Japanese architect Sou Fujimoto, covering some 30 years of his practice.
A retrospective of video and kinetic artist Wang Yahui at the Taipei Fine Arts Museum, running to 3 January 2027.
A long-running exhibition on the classic Qing dynasty novel Dream of the Red Chamber, told through artifacts in the National Palace Museum collection.
A long run National Palace Museum exhibition on how its collection took shape around 1950, open throughout the season.
A major survey of the late composer and artist Ryuichi Sakamoto's installation practice from the 2000s onward, built around seven large-scale installations.
Japanese singer-songwriter Vaundy plays two nights at Taipei Arena, 31 October and 1 November 2026, on his ASIA ARENA TOUR 2026 "HORO".
A national parks marathon over the volcanic roads of Yangmingshan, starting at Zhongshan Hall.
Jason Mraz plays one night in Taipei on his ASIA TOUR 2026, at Nangang Exhibition Center Hall 1 on 2 November 2026.
Accusefive play three nights at Taipei Arena, 6 to 8 November 2026, on their [在這裡 @ century] world tour.
Taiwan's largest annual travel fair, rebranded ITF Taiwan International Travel Fair for its 40th year in 2026.
A home appliance fair organised by the Taipei Electrical Commercial Association at TWTC Hall 1, 6 to 9 November 2026.
The autumn edition of the Taipei Furniture Expo at TWTC Hall 1, listed on the official TWTC calendar for 6 to 9 November 2026.
Asia's leading Chinese-language film festival, closing with the 63rd Golden Horse Awards on 22 November 2026.
A stationery, gift and creative craft expo at TWTC Hall 1, listed on the official TWTC calendar for 6 to 9 November 2026.
A consumer pet supplies expo at TWTC Hall 1, listed on the official TWTC exhibition calendar for 6 to 9 November 2026.
Trail racing on the hills above Shilin, hosted at Soochow University.
Taipei Computer Association's combined IT Month and EdTech Taiwan show at TWTC Hall 1, 12 to 15 November 2026.
Wine, spirits and sake fair filling TaiNEX 2, alongside the November tea and coffee shows.
Taiwan's main coffee trade and consumer show, co-located with the tea, wine and food industry shows at Nangang.
Food products and processing equipment show, part of Chan Chao's November Nangang food cluster.
Taiwan's tea industry showcase, running alongside the coffee, wine and food industry shows at Nangang.
Takuya Kimura plays two nights at the Taipei Music Center, 13 and 14 November 2026, on his Live Tour 2026 Checkpoint.
The Taiwan edition of the Ultra electronic music festival at Dajia Riverside Park on 14 November 2026.
Sir Simon Rattle and the Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra give two concerts at Taipei's National Concert Hall on 18 and 19 November 2026.
The 2026 Taipei New Art Fair, staged as Art Revolution Taipei, runs at Songshan Cultural and Creative Park from 19 to 22 November 2026 under the theme Ju Ran Yi Jing.
A world championship stamp exhibition hosted by Chunghwa Post at TWTC Hall 1, 20 to 25 November 2026, with free entry.
Informa Markets' jewellery and gem trade fair at TWTC Hall 1, listed on the official TWTC calendar for 20 to 23 November 2026.
BABYMONSTER play two nights at Taipei Arena on their CHOOM world tour, 21 and 22 November 2026.
Christian Thielemann leads the Staatskapelle Berlin in its Taiwan debut, with two concerts at Taipei's National Concert Hall on 21 and 22 November 2026.
Special exhibition of Qing archival documents on the empire's encounters with diverse peoples and powers.
A big Taipei half marathon from the Presidential Office plaza, listed by AIMS as NS Run.
Yuja Wang play-conducts the Mahler Chamber Orchestra at Taipei's National Concert Hall on 22 November 2026.
Malcolm Todd plays Taipei for the first time, at TICC on 23 November 2026, on his Do That Again Tour.
5 Seconds of Summer bring their EVERYONE'S A STAR! World Tour to the Taipei Music Center on 25 November 2026.
Rare mathematical books from the museum collection, tracing the meeting of Chinese and Western mathematics.
Teodor Currentzis brings his Utopia Orchestra to Taipei's National Concert Hall on 25 November 2026, in the ensemble's first Taiwan visit.
Annual chrysanthemum show in the former Chiang Kai-shek residence gardens, themed 'Dreams' in 2026.
The National Symphony Orchestra performs Mahler's Symphony No. 8 at the National Concert Hall on 27 and 28 November 2026, in its 40th anniversary series.
Diana Krall performs at the Taipei Music Center on 28 and 29 November 2026 with bassist Sebastian Steinberg and drummer Matt Chamberlain.
F✦FOREVER, Jerry Yan, Van Ness Wu and Vic Chou with Mayday's Ashin, play two nights at Taipei Dome, 28 and 29 November 2026.
MAMAMOO close their 2026 world tour [4WARD] with two shows at Taipei Arena on 28 and 29 November 2026.
Korean rock band NELL return to Taipei with their ONLY ONE concert at SUB LIVE on 28 November 2026.
Wanhua's biggest temple festival, with night patrols and a birthday procession for Qingshan King, 28 to 30 November 2026.
Interstellar is screened with a live orchestral score at Taipei's National Concert Hall on 29 November and 1 December 2026.
The German Trade Office Taipei's Christmas market, touring Banqiao, Taipei and Taoyuan over three December weekends.
The 2026 Taiwan MOA Exhibition at TWTC Hall 1, listed on the official TWTC calendar for 4 to 6 December 2026.
Korean indie rock band JANNABI close their 2026 Asia tour at Taipei Music Center on 5 December 2026.
René Liu brings her 《飛行日》 [Final Call] tour to Taipei Arena for one night on 5 December 2026.
Khalid's first Taipei concert, at the Taipei International Convention Center on 7 December 2026.
A footwear trade fair presenting spring and summer 2027 collections at TWTC Hall 1, 8 to 10 December 2026.
Taiwan's main building materials and construction show, at Nangang Exhibition Center Hall 1, 10 to 13 December 2026.
Korean singer Car, the garden plays SUB LIVE in Taipei on 11 December 2026.
Hebe Tien plays six shows at Taipei Arena in December 2026 on her 《要去什麼地方》 tour, and every session is sold out.
Taiwanese hip hop label Yanshe marks 21 years with the K21 anniversary concert at Taipei Music Center on 12 and 13 December 2026.
Stray Kids bring their RUN IT world tour to Taipei Dome for one night on 12 December 2026.
A one day senior functional fitness championship at TWTC Hall 1 on 13 December 2026, listed on the official TWTC calendar.
Japan's TOMICA and PLARAIL traffic festival makes its first overseas stop at the Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall in Taipei, running from 17 December 2026 to 1 March 2027.
A beauty, hair and cosmetics exhibition at TWTC Hall 1, listed on the official TWTC calendar for 17 to 20 December 2026.
The King's Singers join the Taipei Symphony Orchestra for a Christmas concert at the National Concert Hall on 18 December 2026.
Japanese band Atarayo bring their Asia tour to Taipei Music Center on 19 December 2026.
A two day Bandai trading card game festival at TWTC Hall 1, 19 to 20 December 2026, with tournaments and demo play.
Taiwan's flagship World Athletics Gold Label city marathon, starting at City Hall Plaza on Sunday 20 December 2026.
Lang Lang gives two piano recitals at Taipei's National Concert Hall on 24 and 26 December 2026.
The 17th Taipei International Winter Travel Exhibition at TWTC Hall 1, 25 to 28 December 2026.
The 29th Taipei International Healthy Vegetarian Exhibition at TWTC Hall 1, 25 to 28 December 2026.
The 39th Taipei International Mommy and Baby Supplies Exhibition at TWTC Hall 1, 25 to 28 December 2026.
A children's education and science toy exhibition at TWTC Hall 1, 25 to 28 December 2026.
Kenshi Yonezu plays his first Taipei Dome concerts on 26 and 27 December 2026, opening the overseas leg of his GHOST world tour.
Mr.Children return to Taipei Arena on 26 and 27 December 2026, closing their Saturday in the park tour with their first Taiwan concerts in seven years.
A women's only run bike run duathlon in Taipei, closing the LAVA season.
The world-famous midnight fireworks fired from Taipei 101 to welcome 2027, closing the City Hall New Year's Eve party.
Taipei's official New Year's Eve party at City Hall square, with six hours of live performers and the Taipei 101 countdown.
The 14th New Year's Day sunrise marathon along the Taipei riverside at Machangding.
NCT 127 bring their fifth tour, NEO CITY : THE REDLINE, to Taipei Arena on 2 January 2027.
YOASOBI play Taipei Dome on 9 and 10 January 2027 on their Asia 10-City Dome and Stadium Tour, billed as Super Planet.
Taipei's big January charity marathon from the Presidential Office, with full, half and 12K races.
Against The Current bring their Till Death and Back Tour to the Taipei International Convention Center on 15 January 2027.
Taipei's winter camellia show at the Floriculture Experiment Center on Yangmingshan, expected in mid January 2027.
Taipei's Lunar New Year market takes over Dihua Street in Dadaocheng, expected from 20 January to 4 February 2027.
Taiwan's biggest games exhibition, organised by the Taipei Computer Association at TaiNEX 1, 21 to 24 January 2027.
A winter ultramarathon over the Yangmingshan mountain roads.
Neihu's night cherry blossom festival along the Neigou River trail, expected in late January to February 2027.
Taiwan's biggest comics and animation convention, expected at Nangang in early February 2027.
Taipei's blossom season on Yangming Mountain, expected early February to mid March 2027.
Twenty Japanese craft artists, from a Living National Treasure to young makers, reinterpret Pokémon through traditional crafts such as ceramics, metalwork, textiles and lacquer.
Sloping flower fields shaped like a crested serpent eagle in Beitou, expected from mid February to mid March 2027.
Asia's most vibrant book fair, with Czechia as Guest of Honor in 2027 at the Taipei World Trade Center.
Taipei's own lantern festival, expected to light up Ximending and Taipei Expo Park again in late February 2027.
More than 110,000 tulips in the gardens of the former presidential residence in Shilin, expected in late February 2027.
Peace Memorial Day on 28 February commemorates the 228 Incident, with the official ceremony in Taipei's 228 Peace Memorial Park.
One of the world's largest machine tool shows, co-organised by TAITRA and TAMI across both Nangang halls.
Taipei's city flower in bloom around Daan Forest Park, with concerts and a picnic market, expected in March 2027.
Around 800 rose varieties and 5,000 bushes in bloom at Xinsheng Park, expected from March to early April 2027.
Calla lilies then hydrangeas across the farm terraces of Zhuzihu in Yangmingshan, expected from March to June 2027.
Run on a closed freeway: the Taipei Freeway Marathon takes over the Zhongshan Freeway.
A city run for the planet from Ketagalan Boulevard in central Taipei.
Taiwan's UCI 2.1 professional stage race, five stages from Taipei across the island.
Asia's largest smart city trade event, expected at TaiNEX 2 in March 2027 alongside the Net Zero City Exhibition.
AI and robotics expo covering intelligent industrial and service automation, co-located with the Bakery Show.
Taiwan's major bakery and equipment show, with competitions, demonstrations and hundreds of exhibitors.
Taipei's city Eid celebration with stage performances, a halal market and cultural workshops, expected in March 2027.
Bryan Adams returns to Taipei with his Bare Bones show at TICC on 23 March 2027.
Asia's leading bicycle trade show, run by TAITRA at Nangang with the d&i Awards for cycle design.
Taiwan's professional baseball season is expected to open on the last Saturday of March 2027.
A two day spring picnic festival with themed lawn areas and an international market at Daan Forest Park, expected in March 2027.
Weeks of temple ritual, folk opera and processions around Baosheng Dadi's birthday at Dalongdong Baoan Temple, expected in spring 2027.
Taipei's big women's road run, listed by AIMS for 11 April 2027.
The combined auto parts and e-mobility mega shows, covering the full vehicle supply chain at TaiNEX 1.
TAITRA's design-led gifts, stationery and licensing show at TWTC Hall 1.
A semiconductor packaging and testing trade show at TaiNEX 1, 21 to 23 April 2027, per the Chan Chao calendar.
Messe Frankfurt's security, fire safety and smart building trade fair at Nangang.
A silicon photonics trade show within the Touch Taiwan cluster at TaiNEX 1, 21 to 23 April 2027, per the Chan Chao calendar.
A display industry trade show co-located with Touch Taiwan at TaiNEX 1, 21 to 23 April 2027, per the Chan Chao calendar.
A smart manufacturing trade show within the Touch Taiwan cluster at TaiNEX 1, 21 to 23 April 2027, per the Chan Chao calendar.
The display industry show for Micro LED, e-paper and smart cockpits, with three co-located tech shows in 2027.
The spring edition of Chan Chao's Taipei wine and spirits festival at TWTC Hall 1, 23 to 26 April 2027.
A BWF World Tour Super 300 badminton tournament in Taipei from 4 to 9 May 2027, confirmed on the official BWF calendar for the 2027 season.
Taiwan's assistive technology and long-term care exhibition, held at TaiNEX 1 each May.
Taiwan's sports and fitness industry show, organised by TAITRA at TaiNEX 2 in May 2027.
Taiwan's largest first half travel fair, organised by the Taipei Association of Travel Agents at TWTC, 21 to 24 May 2027.
Disturbed play Taipei's Nangang Exhibition Center Hall 1 on 22 May 2027 on The Sickness & the Greatest Hits tour.
The world's benchmark ICT and AI trade show, returning June 1 to 4, 2027 across Nangang and TWTC Hall 1.
The startup exhibition of COMPUTEX, bringing founders, investors and accelerators together at TaiNEX 2.
Dadaocheng's biggest temple festival, centred on the City God's birthday procession, expected in June 2027.
Taiwan's biggest dragon boat meeting is expected at Taipei's Dajia Riverside Park across the Dragon Boat Festival period, 9 to 13 June 2027.
Nightly choreographed water, light and music shows on the Keelung River at Rainbow Bridge, expected in June 2027.
Taiwan's biggest food trade show and the anchor of the five FOOD TAIPEI MEGA SHOWS at Nangang.
Food processing and pharmaceutical machinery show, co-located with FOOD TAIPEI at TaiNEX 1.
Taiwan's packaging industry show, covering machinery, materials and printing alongside the food mega shows.
Hospitality and catering equipment show, one of the five FOOD TAIPEI MEGA SHOWS at Nangang.
The Taipei Film Festival's 29th edition, expected to open in late June 2027.
Taiwan's premier music awards night honours Mandarin, Taiwanese, Hakka and Indigenous releases, with a red carpet and live performances at Taipei Arena.
Taipei's summer festival for young audiences stages theatre, puppetry, dance and workshops for children at the Taipei Performing Arts Center and venues citywide.
Taipei's riverside summer festival pairs fireworks and drone shows over the Tamsui River with concerts, light installations and food stalls at Dadaocheng Wharf.
Taiwan's largest food exhibition fills TWTC Hall 1 with chef demonstrations, regional specialties, cooking competitions and tasting stalls.
Hundreds of small scale theatre, dance, music and comedy shows take over unconventional spaces across Taipei for two weeks each August.
Taipei's flagship performing arts festival commissions and presents theatre, dance and interdisciplinary work from Taiwan and overseas each autumn.