Latest Events in Taiwan(April Updated)

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.

G.E.M. I AM GLORIA World Tour 2.0 From Gloria, comes a new era of G.E.M. She is the first female singer to headline concerts at all five major stadiums in China, the Asian artist with the most stadium shows in a single tour, and she ranks second globally among female singers in tour revenue. After a six-year wait, singer-songwriter G.E.M. has officially launched her new tour, I AM GLORIA. As her iconic voice fills the stadium, will you truly understand the message in her music? G.E.M.'s career milestones include winning the 2020 Golden Melody Award for Best Album with “City Zoo” and being recognized as Spotify's most-streamed Chinese female artist globally. In 2021, her music video for “Light Years Away” set the Guinness World Record as the most-watched Chinese music video on YouTube. The following year, she redefined traditional album releases with “Revelation”, a groundbreaking release featuring a 14-episode music video series. In 2023, after years of anticipation, G.E.M. returned to the global stage with her “I AM GLORIA” World Tour, singing about light in darkness and hope amid chaos. Over the course of one year and four months, the “I AM GLORIA” World Tour journeyed across three continents—Asia, Europe, and North America—for 90 spectacular shows. This year in May, the upgraded 2.0 version of the I AM GLORIA World Tour has finally arrived on stage! Featuring an all-new stage design, enhanced visual production, and the long-awaited diamond-shaped runway extension, embodying G.E.M’s philosophy, as once you’ve seen the light, you must reflect it outward! Over recent years, the world has undergone profound upheavals, from the fallout of the pandemic to successive wars and natural disasters. The loss of life, economic downturns, food shortages, and other crises have left many feeling adrift, searching for a glimmer of light in the darkness. As a singer-songwriter, G.E.M. channels hope and vitality through her music, offering solace to hearts in need.Reflecting on her mission, G.E.M. shares "Gloria is the name my father gave me. I've always cherished it. Over time, I’ve come to see it as my calling—to be the salt and light of the world." Having endured life’s trials and triumphs, G.E.M. now shares her journey with the world. Her music, a mirror of her personal experiences, speaks to both the heights of joy and the depths of struggle. 8 years later, “I AM GLORIA” World Tour 2.0 officially sets sail. G.E.M. spares no expense to deliver a breathtaking, cinematic concert experience—where music stirs the soul, embraces every weary heart, and reignites hope and courage within. The “I AM GLORIA” World Tour celebrates resilience and underscores the unifying power of music. With every performance, G.E.M. invites audiences to embark on a shared journey of healing, self-discovery, and renewed hope.

The Taiwan International Festival of Arts (TIFA) is the most important annual art festival in Taiwan and the most outstanding art and cultural event in Asia. Launched in 2009, TIFA is held every spring and has presented nearly 300 classic domestic and foreign programs so far, allowing domestic audiences to look at world trends and bringing Taiwan's artistic energy to the world. TIFA is not only a stage for international artists to gather and communicate, but also a brilliant art celebration that audiences look forward to every year.

"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.

Taichung's Mazu belief is unique. The Dajia Mazu Procession is more than 340 kilometers long, and believers walk along the entire process. It combines 12 century-old temples in Taichung City, and integrates Mazu belief and cultural activities in different regions on the basis of traditional religious rituals, hoping to promote Mazu culture to the international stage and attract cultural pilgrims from all over the world to Taichung to experience the beauty of folk beliefs.

The 2026 Taipei Fashion Week was held from October 16th to 20th at the Songshan Cultural and Creative Park. This year's theme focused on one of Taiwan's strongest cultural soft powers in recent years—drama—coinciding with the 60th anniversary of the Golden Bell Awards, a major event in the film and television industry in October. Themed "Fashion, Action!", this season's Taipei Fashion Week blended the humanistic and culturally rich narratives of Taiwanese dramas with the language of fashion design, weaving a captivating fashion story through the creative vision of Taiwanese fashion designers. The 2026 Taipei Fashion Week included: an opening show, brand shows, the "Taiwan Color Sensation" fashion exhibition, an international buyer sourcing conference for apparel and accessories, as well as fashion design newcomer awards, select shops, and other activities, showcasing the diverse aspects and profound cultural heritage of Taiwan's fashion industry. Celebrities Shao Yu-wei and Lien Chen-hsiang, along with many participating brand designers, witnessed this grand event that transcends the boundaries of fashion and culture.

[Entering the Origins of Civilization: An Immersive Exhibition of the Four Ancient Civilizations Officially Opens] The "World Ancient Civilizations Exhibition" uses the four ancient civilizations as its central axis, leading visitors through time to explore humanity's earliest cultural imagination and the construction of order. The exhibition connects the core spirit of these four civilizations through immersive technology, allowing visitors to transcend geographical and temporal boundaries and rediscover the origins and imagination of human civilization amidst a tapestry of light, sound, and large-scale landscapes. History is no longer a static display, but a journey of civilization that can be experienced firsthand. [Assyrian Civilization – The Roar of Power and Order] The Assyrian civilization, centered on kingship and conquest, is presented in an immersive space designed around the concept of an ancient palace. Light and shadow reconstruct the hunting reliefs on the facade—the lion's muscular physique, galloping posture, and the moment of drawing the bow are magnified, symbolizing the Assyrian cultural spirit that reveres power. The surrounding cuneiform script, like historical inscriptions emerging from clay tablets, illuminates one by one in the dark space, revealing the Assyrian logic of governing the state through recording events, establishing legal codes, and preserving military achievements. Writing is considered a crucial cornerstone in establishing the civilization's structure. [Egyptian Civilization – The Gaze of Eternal Light] Egyptian civilization, with "eternity" as its core concept, constructed a ritual space between life and death. The geometric outlines of the pyramids, the gaze of the statues, and the rhythm of hieroglyphs gradually emerge in the dim light, fully presenting a worldview based on the concept of regeneration. The Rosetta Stone, replicated to scale, showcases the layered structure of language, with the three scripts lighting up sequentially under the image, making the process of deciphering ancient Egyptian languages tangible. The statues, arranged along axes and with symmetry, present the orderly spirit of Egyptian faith, and the symbolic connection between the pharaoh, the gods, and the journey of the soul is made clearer by the space. [Mediterranean Civilization – A Crossroads of Myth and Reason] The Mediterranean Civilization exhibition, themed around the cultural transition from myth to reason, uses light and shadow, architectural language, and dynamic symbols to present the intellectual landscape shaped by Greece and Rome. Colonnades, arches, and sculptural outlines emerge sequentially in the space, creating a visual rhythm that combines light and depth, symbolizing the interweaving and evolution between civilizations. The juxtaposition of multiple images demonstrates how Mediterranean civilization achieved a balance between imagination and thought, symbolizing humanity's cultural transformation from divine narratives to a rational world. [Indian Civilization – The Wheel of Life: Light and Shadow] The Indian Civilization exhibition area uses "The Cycle of Life" as its central theme, constructing a space that blends urban rationality with mystical philosophy through light and shadow, water ripples, and symbolic imagery. The Great Bath of Mohenjo-daro, its stepped architecture, and fragments of urban planning are presented in soft lighting, showcasing the highly ordered urban structure that had already formed in ancient India by 3000 BC. This exhibition area presents the unique characteristics of ancient Indian civilization interwoven in urban planning, linguistic symbols, and the philosophy of life: a civilization that constructs the world with order and understands life through cycles. The exhibition begins with Assyria, where hunting reliefs are magnified by light and shadow, human-headed winged bulls emerge from the shadows, and cuneiform script lights up one by one, outlining the logic of an empire founded on power and writing. Moving to Egyptian civilization, the geometry of the pyramids, the gaze of the statues, and hieroglyphs slowly emerge, while projections of mummy rituals and journeys to the underworld reveal the core of ancient Egypt's belief in "eternity." The Mediterranean section presents an interplay between Greek mythology and Roman rationality; finally, arriving at Indian civilization, the Great Bath, urban planning, and undeciphered animal seals unfold layer by layer in soft light, while mandalas and projections of reincarnation guide visitors into philosophical reflections on the cycle of life.

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".

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.