Taipei Beer Festival
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📍 Da’an Park
A craft beer lover’s paradise with over 50 local and international brews on tap. Admission is free, but a VIP pass costs €20 for exclusive tastings.
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April 2026 🟢 HAPPENING NOW
Qingming Ancestral Worship Festival
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📍 Confucius Temple
Families honor their ancestors with paper offerings and temple visits. Free to experience, but visiting sites like the Confucius Temple is recommended.
Taipei International Flora Expo
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📍 Yushan Botanical Garden
A green-themed festival with floral installations, eco-friendly art, and interactive exhibits. Tickets are €7, with group discounts available.
January 2026
New Year's Lantern Festival
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📍 Dahan River Park
A dazzling night of thousands of floating lanterns released along the Dahan River, symbolizing wishes for the new year. The event is free to attend, with food stalls and live music starting at 6 PM.
Taipei Winter Flower Expo
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📍 National Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall
Over 100,000 flowers bloom at the National Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall for a seasonal floral showcase. Entry costs €5, and guided tours are available in multiple languages.
Ximending Street Carnival
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📍 Ximending District
A vibrant street party with parades, cosplay contests, and pop-up food trucks. Free to join, but €3 wristbands grant access to exclusive vendor zones.
February 2026
Lantern Festival at Longshan Temple
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📍 Longshan Temple
The 300-year-old temple hosts a traditional lantern display with performances of puppet theater and folk music. Admission is free, but donations are welcome.
Taipei International Flower Fair
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📍 Taipei World Trade Center
One of the biggest flower markets in Asia, with over 100 exhibitors. Tickets cost €6, and parking is €3 at the nearby Zhongshan Hall.
Lantern Market at Raohe Street
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📍 Raohe Street Night Market
A bustling night market transformed into a lantern wonderland. Entry is free, but handmade lanterns start at €10.
March 2026
Taipei 101 Fireworks Show
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📍 Taipei 101
A 15-minute fireworks display synchronized with music from the tower’s observation deck. Free to watch, but tickets for the VIP deck are €25.
Dragon Boat Festival Preview
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📍 Dadaocheng Riverside Park
Though the main festival is in June, a preview event with mini boat races and dragon dances takes place at Dadaocheng. Free entry with food stalls.
Taipei International Book Fair
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📍 Taipei World Trade Center
Over 600 exhibitors from 40 countries display the latest in literature and academic publishing. Free entry, but some workshops require €5 tickets.
May 2026
May Day Music Marathon
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📍 Zhongxiao E. Rd.
Live music from 10 PM to 6 AM across four stages in the city center. Free entry but wristbands are required, available for €5 at nearby convenience stores.
Dragon Boat Festival
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📍 Elephant Mountain Riverside
Traditional dragon boat races at Elephant Mountain with teams competing for the grand prize of €2,000. Free to attend, with a VIP viewing area at €10.
Taipei Jazz Festival
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📍 Red House Cultural Complex
Jazz bands from Asia, the US, and Europe perform over three nights in the historic Red House. Tickets range from €15 to €30.
June 2026
Taipei Pride Parade
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📍 Taipei City Hall
Asia’s largest LGBTQ+ parade with over 100 floats, speeches, and performances. Free to attend, but early arrival is recommended due to crowd size.
Summer Lantern Festival
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📍 Beitou Park
A smaller, more intimate version of the Lunar New Year Lantern Festival at Beitou Park. Free entry, but food and lanterns can be purchased for €5–10.
Taipei Summer Flower Market
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📍 National Dr. Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall
A seasonal market at the National Dr. Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall with rare tropical flowers and horticultural workshops. Free entry, with €8 guided tours.
July 2026
Taipei Lantern Festival
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📍 Hehuan Park
A midsummer festival with floating lanterns, traditional lantern shows, and folk performances. Free to attend, with a night market nearby offering food for €2–5.
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