Latest Events in Taiwan(January Updated)

Feel the excitement of TWICE《THIS IS FOR》WORLD TOUR IN TAIPEI at Taipei Dome on March 21, 2026. Enjoy TWICE’s stunning live show and powerful performances in Taiwan’s capital. Tickets are limited—get yours now and be part of this unforgettable event.

Several years ago, the Discovery Channel named the Pingxi Sky Lantern Festival one of the best festivals in the world, and National Geographic listed it among the top ten winter travel destinations. Held annually during the first full moon of the Lunar New Year, the exact date varies. Every year, thousands of visitors descend on the hillside town of Shifen to release an estimated 100,000 to 200,000 glittering rice paper sky lanterns into the night sky. The Pingxi Sky Lantern Festival, while upholding ancient traditions, features the release of thousands of dazzling lanterns into the night sky. The Taiwan Lantern Festival, on the other hand, was founded by the Taiwan Tourism Bureau to boost tourism revenue. It changes locations each year to attract more international visitors to various parts of Taiwan. Its highlight is the giant, high-tech sky lanterns that blend pop culture with traditional Taiwanese symbols and the Chinese zodiac, as well as folk art and performances.

The 14th Taipei Biennial in 2025 will start from the overlapping history of Taiwan and will use various public projects such as exhibitions, performances, on-site productions, and forums as a basis to capture the ineffable connections between personal memories and collective consciousness and to reconstruct the relationship between people and the world with emotional thinking.This year's Taipei Biennial will be curated by the duo of curators Sam Bardaouil from Lebanon and Till Fellrath from Germany. The two curators have served as co-directors of the Hamburger Bahnhof-Museum für Gegenwart in Berlin since 2022. With multiple professional knowledge and cultural backgrounds in art history, theater, economics and politics, the two are good at thinking about the close relationship between exhibitions and cities from different perspectives and exploring the potential of local history and international dialogue. In 2022, they co-curated the 16th Lyon Biennale "Manifesto of Fragility" and the French Pavilion of the 59th Venice Biennale in the same year. "Our curatorial approach will continue the ongoing plan, focusing on artists and allowing the voices of those who strive to expand our understanding of this complex world to be heard," said Bardaouil and Fellrath in a statement.

The "Flowing Light and Artistic Realm" special exhibition centers on the video works of ZHEN-RU, a Chinese-Canadian female artist living in Canada, creating a multi-sensory immersive art experience. The exhibition comprises six sections: Seeing Color, Listening to Sound, Smelling Fragrance, Communicating Language, Experiencing Touch, and Immersing in Meaning, inviting visitors into an artistic realm where color and the soul intertwine. Through a unique perspective and vibrant colors, ZHEN-RU captures fleeting moments of light in real-world scenes, reflecting her profound perception of all things. Her works are not only a visual feast but also a journey of tranquility and healing. The exhibition brings together multiple technology and art teams from Taiwan to expand images into a holistic sensory experience through technologies such as projection, sound, fragrance, interactive installations, and art projection. This exhibition is not just about viewing; it invites viewers to transcend the physical space and explore the infinite beauty within, allowing art to become an opportunity for a deep dialogue with the soul.

The Kaohsiung Lantern Festival, officially known as the Kaohsiung Lantern Arts Festival, is one of Taiwan's largest annual lantern exhibitions, typically held in Kaohsiung City during the Lunar New Year period (around the Lantern Festival). The event centers on showcasing large-scale themed lanterns, combining various artistic performances, traditional folk customs, local delicacies, and modern lighting technology to create a lively and creative festive atmosphere.

"Eternal Picasso" Light Art Exhibition: Art, Muse, and Confidant—[Five Exhibition Highlights, Seven Exhibition Zones] Throughout the history of 20th-century art, Picasso stands as an eternal flame, igniting the spirit of creativity and exploration. A pioneering artist who dared to break convention and forge new horizons, each creation posed a profound questioning of himself and his time. He depicted loneliness with blue, expressed tenderness with pink, and defied all expectations with Cubism. This exhibition takes you into his creative soul, revealing the artist's life through the lens of light and shadow. This exhibition allows viewers to move beyond simply "seeing Picasso's paintings" to "entering Picasso's creations." Prologue | The Picasso You Don't Know: Through Picasso's famous quotes and anecdotes, viewers will enter his little-known world. From anecdotes to fragments of his work, we gain a glimpse into his often-understood humor, perseverance, and contradictions. This is the gateway to Picasso's inner world. Section 1 | Artistic Pioneers in the Great Waves of the Times: Journey along the axis of time, glimpsing the growth of young talents amidst the great waves of the 20th century. From the artistic initiation of their adolescence to their studies and explorations in Barcelona and Paris, every step was closely intertwined with war, politics, and social change. Each image and story reminds the audience: art is not just about self-expression; it can also challenge the world and rewrite history. Section 2 | Picasso Gallery: Deconstruction and Reconstruction. Recreate Picasso's classic works—blue whispers of loneliness, pink flows with tenderness; Cubism challenges your gaze, while postwar reflections wait in silence. Lines dance, shapes reshape, and colors transform—each stroke carries adventure and reflection, leading you into Picasso's world. Section 3 | Guernica: The Lament of War: This room is dedicated to Picasso's anti-war masterpiece, "Guernica." Through large-scale projections, sketches of the artist's creation, and sensory experiences, visitors can experience the pain and power of this painting. This section will guide visitors through the historical context and artistic expression behind "Guernica," exploring how art has become a timeless language for reflecting on war and calling for peace. Area 4 | Eternal Picasso: A 360-degree immersive theater pays tribute to Picasso through image, sound, and color. Immersed in the fluidity of light and shadow, visitors experience the rhythm of color and form, and experience the emotional tension and artistic rhythm behind his creations. Each shift in light and shadow echoes the spirit of the work, transforming the artist's reflections on the world, life, and emotion into a visual and auditory resonance. Section 5 | I Am Picasso: Self-portraits permeated Picasso's life and served as a crucial expression of his self-exploration. This section showcases his self-portraits from youth to later years, showcasing his reflections on identity, life experiences, and artistic pursuits. Visitors can experience how the artist projected himself onto the canvas and experience the subtle dialogue between his creation and the self. Section 6 | Muses in Painting: Seven women who profoundly influenced Picasso—from Ferlandi to Jacqueline—were both beloved and inspirational. Through photographs, objects, and paintings, this section explores how their influences on his work and his life at different times. Visitors will witness the intertwined stories of love, inspiration, and art, understand how emotion can be a catalyst for creation, and glimpse the complex relationship between artist and his muses.

From Edo to Meiji, the Rediscovery of Japanese Aesthetics Re-creation of the floating world · Visual innovation · Immersive experience Created with great effort by a team from Japan, the birthplace of Ukiyo-e, an art feast that blends tradition and innovation is about to unfold! The exhibition "Ukiyo-e in Motion" brings together classic paintings by Ukiyo-e masters from the Edo to Meiji periods, including Hokusai Katsushika, Kuniyoshi Utagawa, Hiroshige Utagawa, Utamaro Kitagawa, Sharaku Toshusai, and Kunisada Utagawa, with over 300 authentic and representative works on display. The exhibition combines the display of physical famous paintings with beautiful and dazzling 3D CG animation, projection mapping technology, and original music with a strong Japanese style to create a fully immersive interactive space. Visitors are not just "looking at paintings" but "walking into" the world of Ukiyo-e in person - wandering through the streets and alleys of ancient Edo, feeling the heroic figures of samurai, the elegance of courtesans, and the wonders of scenic spots, and experiencing a visual and sensory cultural festival. A journey through time and space into the floating world, inviting you to witness the eternal charm of Japanese aesthetics! Exhibition Area 1: Origin of Charm This section explores the birth and development of Ukiyo-e, from Edo-period urban culture to the creative journeys of Ukiyo-e masters. This section provides a deeper understanding of how Ukiyo-e shaped and reflected the society and landscape of Japan at the time. You'll witness how Ukiyo-e transcended traditional artistic boundaries, capturing the beauty and emotions of everyday life and profoundly influencing subsequent generations. Exhibition Area 2 Scenic Spots - View Scenic spots take you into the vision of Ukiyo-e masters, immerse yourself in the Edo scenery depicted by Utagawa Hiroshige and the magnificent scenery in Katsushika Hokusai's "Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji", and experience the artistic charm of Japan's famous scenic spots. Exhibition Area 3 Flower Beauty-Li In this magnificent space, admire the beauty of flowers and women, beloved since ancient times. Blooming flowers complement the beautiful women of Ukiyo-e, capturing Kitagawa Utamaro's delicate gestures and emotions, including joy, anger, sadness, and happiness. His innovative art of bijin-ga elevates the expression of women's grace and emotions to new heights. Section 4: Water Scenery - Taki Explore the magnificent waterscapes of Hokusai Katsushika's "A Tour of Waterfalls in Various Provinces," and experience the power and transformation of water, from gentle trickles to breathtaking cascades. Through varying shades of blue, the master of Ukiyo-e masterfully depicts the thickness and dynamics of water, showcasing the unique interpretations of water by various artists, creating a visual and sensory experience of "water expression." Exhibition Area 5: Edo Style-Blue Explore the myriad forms of water depicted in Ukiyo-e paintings—waves, rain, and the fusion of rivers and seas. Through immersive imaging technology, the insight and brushstrokes of Ukiyo-e masters capturing the fleeting transformations of water are recreated. In this dreamlike, indigo-hued space, viewers will experience the power and beauty of water, and the allure of the "expression of water" that Japanese artists pursued throughout their lives. Exhibition Area 6: Edo Traces - Tour This exhibition features a collection of precious authentic Ukiyo-e works, including classic pieces that allow you to appreciate the essence of Edo-period art up close. Furthermore, the exhibition area features recreational amusement facilities from the Edo period, allowing you to experience the entertainment of the time firsthand and appreciate the fun and charm of Ukiyo-e in a joyful atmosphere. Exhibition Area 7: Charm of Nature - Color This section explores the natural beauty of Ukiyo-e bird and flower paintings, meticulously depicting the vibrant changing seasons. Through sophisticated animation techniques, the flowers, birds, and natural scenery in these paintings come alive, capturing the dynamic and rhythmic beauty of every brushstroke and color. These paintings convey a deep love and reverence for nature, allowing visitors to experience the unique natural aesthetic and harmony of Japan. Exhibition Area 8: Wild and Unrestrained This section showcases Ukiyo-e prints in a dynamic manner, capturing their wild energy and movement. From Utagawa Kuniyoshi's "Water Margin" series to the intense scenes of warriors and sumo wrestling, these works create a powerful visual impact with bold yet delicate brushstrokes. Exhibition Area 9: Reappearance of Elegant Art Ukiyo-e, a representative form of popular art from the Edo period, has evolved with the times and continues to influence us today. This exhibition area recreates its essence through an elegant and opulent visual space, showcasing the Japanese people's keen sense of beauty and delicate expression, and explores how ukiyo-e has inspired modern design, popular culture, and lifestyle aesthetics.

As winter approaches, Taiwan officially enters peak hot spring season! Blessed with a diverse array of springs, including cold springs, hot springs, turbid springs, and underwater springs, Taiwan is a world-renowned hot spring destination. The "Hot Spring Food Carnival" not only allows domestic tourists to soak in all of Taiwan's hot springs and enjoy discounts at every location, but it's also a major attraction for international tourists, fueling the autumn and winter hot spring tourism boom in Taiwan.

The 2026 Penghu International Fireworks Festival will continue to feature themed fireworks displays and drone light shows, illuminating Guanyinting Bay in Penghu. The Penghu County Government invites everyone to experience the lively and unforgettable moments of the summer night. During the fireworks festival, there will be multiple interactive character photo zones, large figurines, a theme park, and limited-edition co-branded merchandise, among other themed activities. Everyone is welcome to join us in Penghu this summer for the "Dragon Ball Z Penghu Summer Fireworks Festival".

The BTS WORLD TOUR IN KAOHSIUNG 2026 stands as a highly anticipated chapter in the global journey of the South Korean sensation, BTS. As part of their fourth concert tour, this event is scheduled to take place from November 19 to November 22, 2026, in the vibrant city of Kaohsiung. This tour, commencing on April 9, 2026, in Goyang, South Korea, and concluding on March 14, 2027, in Manila, Philippines, marks BTS’s triumphant return to live performances following their mandatory military service. Spanning an impressive 79 dates across 34 cities in 23 countries, the tour covers continents from Asia to Europe, North and South America, and Australia. Notably, the BTS WORLD TOUR IN KAOHSIUNG 2026 represents the group’s first headline performances since their 2021–22 Permission to Dance on Stage tour, underscoring a significant moment in their career. With Kaohsiung hosting this pivotal stop, the event promises to be a landmark occasion, reflecting BTS’s enduring influence and the global enthusiasm surrounding their comeback.