Halloween in Taiwan 2026 will be especially exciting for travelers visiting Taipei. Halloween falls on Saturday, October 31, the same day as Taiwan LGBT+ Pride and the opening night of Nuit Blanche Taipei. The 2026 Taipei Night Market Festival also concludes that evening.
One week earlier, the annual Tianmu Halloween Festival will bring costumes, families and seasonal celebrations to one of Taipei’s most international neighborhoods.
That means visitors can experience costumes, street food, art, nightlife and major public events during the same week.
You can spend the day exploring Taipei before attending an evening event with a custom private Taipei tour. Justaiwantour can adjust your pickup time, sightseeing route and final stop around an event, party or restaurant reservation.
Travelers planning a longer holiday can also request a completely customized Taiwan itinerary.
2026 event update: This guide was last verified on August 5, 2026. We will add newly confirmed Halloween events, party information and registration details as organizers release them.
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2026 Halloween in Taiwan Events Calendar
The table below only includes events with dates confirmed by an official organizer or government event page.
| Confirmed event | Date | Location | Best for | Admission and status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tianmu Halloween Festival | October 24, 2026 | Tianmu Sports Park, Taipei | Families and children | Main date confirmed; detailed program pending |
| Taiwan LGBT+ Pride | October 31, 2026 | Taipei; route pending | International visitors and Pride supporters | Free; no individual registration required |
| Nuit Blanche Taipei | October 31–November 1, 2026 | Taipei Expo Park to Qingguang commercial area | Art, culture and nightlife | Free; 2:00 p.m.–2:00 a.m. |
| Taipei Night Market Festival | Through October 31, 2026 | 17 Taipei night markets | Food lovers and families | Free entry; food purchased separately |
The Tianmu Shopping District Association has confirmed that the 18th Tianmu Halloween celebration will be held at Tianmu Sports Park on October 24. The complete activity program had not yet appeared on its website when this guide was updated.
The 24th Taiwan LGBT+ Pride is confirmed for October 31. Its official website states that the meeting point and route will be announced in early October.
Nuit Blanche Taipei is scheduled for October 31 through November 1, from 2:00 p.m. until 2:00 a.m., around Taipei Expo Park, Yuanshan and the Qingguang commercial area. The Taipei Night Market Festival continues through October 31 at 17 Taipei night markets.
Is Halloween Celebrated in Taiwan?
Halloween is celebrated in Taiwan, but it is not an official public holiday or a traditional Taiwanese festival.
You will not normally see children visiting private homes throughout an entire neighborhood as they might in the United States or Canada. Most trick-or-treating takes place through organized activities involving shopping districts, international schools, language schools, hotels, malls and participating stores.
Adults are more likely to celebrate at restaurants, bars, clubs, hotels and costume parties. In Taipei, the most visible Halloween activities are usually concentrated in Tianmu, Xinyi, Ximending, Zhongshan and Daan.
Halloween should not be confused with Taiwan’s Ghost Month or Zhongyuan Festival. Those traditions are connected to religious beliefs, ancestor worship and offerings for wandering spirits. Halloween in Taiwan is primarily a modern social and commercial celebration.
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1. Attend the 2026 Tianmu Halloween Festival
The Tianmu Halloween Festival, commonly known in Chinese as 天母搞什麼鬼, is the most important family-oriented Halloween event in Taipei.
The Tianmu Shopping District Association has confirmed the following information:
Event: 2026 Tianmu Halloween Festival
Chinese name: 2026天母搞什麼鬼18
Date: Saturday, October 24, 2026
Location: Tianmu Sports Park
Recommended for: Families, children and costume lovers
The official announcement currently confirms the date and venue. The detailed program, registration rules, participating shops and stage schedule are expected to be released closer to the event.
Tianmu is one of Taipei’s most international residential areas. Its international schools, foreign community, department stores and spacious neighborhood streets help make it a natural location for a large Halloween celebration.
You can usually expect a busy atmosphere with costumed families, participating businesses, market stalls and activities around the shopping district. However, previous programs should not be treated as the final 2026 schedule.
How to Get to Tianmu Sports Park
Tianmu does not have a dedicated MRT station. Most visitors travel to Zhishan or Shipai MRT Station and continue by bus or taxi.
Families should allow extra travel time because buses and surrounding streets may become busy during the festival. A private vehicle can be helpful when traveling with young children, costumes, strollers or several bags.
Browse our private one-day tours when planning your sightseeing around the Tianmu event.
2. Experience Taiwan LGBT+ Pride on Halloween
The 24th Taiwan LGBT+ Pride will take place on Saturday, October 31, 2026.
The event is held annually on the final Saturday of October, which means it will fall directly on Halloween in 2026. The official gathering point and parade route will be announced in early October. Members of the public do not need to register before joining.
Taiwan Pride is not a Halloween parade. It is an equality and advocacy event supporting Taiwan’s LGBT+ community. However, its timing means that visitors may see creative outfits and costumes alongside rainbow flags, signs and community groups.
Travelers are welcome to participate respectfully. Comfortable clothing, walking shoes, water and sun or rain protection are recommended.
Suggested Pride and Halloween Schedule
Spend the morning exploring Taipei – Enjoy lunch around Yongkang Street or Xinyi – Join Taiwan Pride in the afternoon – Have dinner at a night market – Continue to Nuit Blanche Taipei in the evening
The schedule should be finalized after the official parade route is announced.
Visitors staying several days can arrange a private Taipei holiday package around the event weekend.
3. Spend Halloween Night at Nuit Blanche Taipei
Nuit Blanche Taipei will be one of the most distinctive ways to spend Halloween night in 2026.
Date: October 31–November 1, 2026
Time: 2:00 p.m.–2:00 a.m.
Area: Taipei Expo Park to Qingguang commercial area
Nearest major MRT station: Yuanshan
Admission: Free
2026 theme: Night ka shi
Nuit Blanche transforms part of Taipei into a temporary citywide art space with visual installations, performances and public cultural activities.
The 2026 theme draws inspiration from nakashi, a style of live musical entertainment deeply connected with everyday Taiwanese culture. The official program describes the event as an exploration of how popular urban culture can be reinterpreted through contemporary art and performance.
This event is especially suitable for travelers who:
- Prefer art and culture to nightclub parties
- Want to experience Taipei after dark
- Enjoy photography and public performances
- Do not want to wear a costume
- Are looking for a free Halloween-night activity
Explore more local traditions through our Taiwan cultural experiences.
4. Visit the Taipei Night Market Festival on Its Final Day
The 2026 Taipei Night Market Festival runs from May 14 through October 31, so its final day falls directly on Halloween.
The festival involves 17 night markets around Taipei. The 2026 program highlights 52 award-winning dishes through a playing-card theme, with each card representing a selected night-market food.
This makes Halloween night an excellent opportunity to combine public events with Taiwanese street food.
Raohe Street Night Market
Raohe is one of the easiest night markets to combine with Xinyi, Songshan and eastern Taipei. Its relatively compact layout makes it practical for first-time visitors.
Read our Raohe Street Night Market guide before visiting.
For a guided food experience, consider our Yongkang Street to Raohe Night Market tour.
Huaxi and Guangzhou Street Night Markets
These markets are located in historic Wanhua and can be combined with Longshan Temple and Ximending.
Our Ximending to Huaxi Night Market tour connects one of Taipei’s liveliest youth districts with its oldest urban neighborhood.
Other Taipei Night Markets
Depending on the final Halloween schedule, visitors may also consider:
- Ningxia Night Market
- Shilin Night Market
- Linjiang Street Night Market
- Nanjichang Night Market
- Yansan Night Market
Browse our complete collection of Taiwan night-market experiences.
5. Wear a Costume in Ximending
Ximending is one of the easiest places to enjoy an informal Halloween evening in Taipei.
The pedestrian district contains fashion shops, cinemas, restaurants, cafés, street performers and entertainment venues. It attracts younger residents, international visitors and cosplayers throughout the year.
Individual stores, cinemas and restaurants may announce costume promotions or Halloween activities during September and October. These programs change annually, so check each venue’s official page before making a special journey.
Ximending is particularly suitable for:
- Groups of friends
- Teenagers and younger travelers
- Cosplayers
- Street photographers
- Visitors looking for casual dining
- Travelers who do not want a ticketed party
You can visit Ximending before continuing to Wanhua’s night markets or a late-night restaurant.
6. Look for Halloween Parties in Xinyi, Da’an and Zhongshan
Most adult Halloween parties in Taipei are announced closer to the event.
Bars, clubs, restaurants and hotels generally begin releasing their schedules in September or early October. Since Halloween falls on a Saturday in 2026, popular ticketed events may sell out earlier than usual.
Before buying a ticket, check:
- Minimum age
- Identification requirements
- Costume rules
- Entry and re-entry policy
- Included food or drinks
- Last admission time
- Photography policy
- Cancellation conditions
- Final MRT or transportation options
Xinyi is convenient for visitors who want to combine Taipei 101, dinner, shopping and nightlife in one area.
Read our Xinyi District Taipei guide for restaurants, transportation and sightseeing ideas.
Travelers who prefer private transportation can arrange a 9-hour Taipei night tour around their dinner or party reservation.
7. Find Family-Friendly Halloween Activities
Families should watch for Halloween announcements from:
- Shopping centers
- Department stores
- Hotels
- International schools
- Museums
- Indoor playgrounds
- Restaurants
- Community organizations
- Theme parks
Activities may include costume parades, craft workshops, face painting, trick-or-treating, character appearances and children’s performances.
The Tianmu Halloween Festival is currently the largest confirmed family event in Taipei. Smaller programs are likely to be announced closer to October.
Families spending several days in Taiwan can read our Taiwan family tour guide for additional child-friendly itinerary ideas.
8. Shop for Halloween Costumes in Taipei
Travelers do not need to bring a complicated costume from home.
Costume accessories, wigs, makeup and inexpensive clothing can usually be found around major shopping areas and through Taiwanese online marketplaces. Ximending and the shopping streets around Taipei Main Station are practical places to search for last-minute accessories.
Simple costume ideas include:
- Ghost or vampire
- Movie or anime character
- Bubble-tea costume
- Taipei MRT passenger
- Taiwanese food character
- Black-and-orange outfit
- Traditional folklore-inspired character
- Group costume based on a Taipei landmark
Avoid carrying realistic imitation weapons into MRT stations, crowded public spaces or private venues. Large props may also be restricted by event organizers.
A lightweight costume is usually more comfortable than a thick or heavily layered outfit.
9. Eat Late-Night Taiwanese Food After the Event
Halloween in Taipei does not have to end when the parade, art event or party finishes.
Taipei has many restaurants, noodle shops, convenience stores and night-market stalls that remain open into the evening. This makes food one of the easiest additions to a Halloween itinerary.
Possible late-night foods include:
- Beef noodles
- Braised pork rice
- Pepper buns
- Fried chicken
- Oyster vermicelli
- Dumplings
- Bubble tea
- Shaved ice
- Tofu pudding
- Taiwanese breakfast food after midnight
Read our guide to late-night food in Taipei for more suggestions.
Travelers particularly interested in Taiwanese food can browse our Taiwan food activities.
10. Take a Day Trip Before the Halloween Events
Many Halloween activities begin in the late afternoon or evening, leaving the first half of the day available for sightseeing.
Jiufen and Shifen
Visit Shifen Waterfall, release a sky lantern and explore Jiufen before returning to Taipei.
Consider the Jiufen and Pingxi private tour or a private Jiufen night tour.
A full Jiufen night tour may conflict with Taipei Halloween activities, so tell your travel consultant which event is more important.
Yangmingshan and Beitou
Enjoy mountain scenery and a hot spring before returning to central Taipei.
The Beitou Hot Spring and Yangmingshan night tour is better for travelers seeking a quieter alternative to crowded Halloween nightlife.
Maokong
Ride the gondola, visit a tea house and see Taipei from the mountains.
Explore our Maokong Gondola tour.
For more seasonal planning advice, read our complete guide to Taiwan in autumn.
11. Combine Halloween with a Private Taipei Tour
A private tour is particularly useful when your Halloween plans include several districts.
You can explore Taipei during the day, return to your hotel to change clothes and then continue to an evening event without carrying costumes and shopping bags on public transportation.
Suggested Halloween Day Itinerary
Pick up from your hotel – Visit Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall – Explore Dadaocheng and Dihua Street – Enjoy a local Taiwanese lunch – Visit Taipei 101 and Xinyi District – Return to the hotel to change – Join Taiwan Pride or attend a Halloween activity – Visit a night market – Continue to Nuit Blanche Taipei – Return to your hotel
Choose from our popular Taiwan tours or request a custom private Taipei tour.
Suggested Halloween in Taipei Itineraries
Family Halloween Itinerary for October 24
Morning Taipei sightseeing – Family lunch – Return to the hotel and change into costumes – Travel to Tianmu – Attend the Tianmu Halloween Festival – Dinner in Tianmu – Return to the hotel
Halloween, Pride and Art Itinerary for October 31
Morning private Taipei tour – Lunch in Da’an or Xinyi – Join Taiwan Pride – Have dinner at a night market – Visit Nuit Blanche Taipei – Return to the hotel
Food and Nightlife Itinerary
Late breakfast – Explore Ximending – Rest at the hotel – Dinner in Xinyi – Attend a Halloween party – Finish with late-night Taiwanese food
Quiet Halloween Alternative
Visit Yangmingshan – Enjoy a private hot spring in Beitou – Have dinner – See Taipei’s night views – Return to the hotel
Where Else Can You Celebrate Halloween in Taiwan?
Although Taipei has the largest concentration of Halloween activities, events may also be announced in Taichung, Tainan, Kaohsiung and other cities.
Programs outside Taipei are commonly organized by:
- Hotels and resorts
- Shopping malls
- Theme parks
- Restaurants and bars
- International schools
- Museums
- Family attractions
- Local government departments
The dates and details of most 2026 regional events had not yet been officially released when this guide was updated.
We will add verified events from Taichung, Tainan, Kaohsiung and other areas when official announcements become available.
Travelers planning a longer trip can browse our multi-day Taiwan tours.
What Is the Weather Like in Taiwan at Halloween?
October is part of Taiwan’s autumn season, but urban areas can still feel warm, especially during the day.
The Central Weather Administration explains that the northeast monsoon becomes more established from October. Northern and northeastern Taiwan may experience cloudy or rainy weather when the seasonal winds carry moisture toward the island.
For Halloween in Taipei, bring:
- Breathable clothing
- A light outer layer
- A compact umbrella
- Comfortable walking shoes
- A waterproof bag for electronics
- A change of clothing for children
- Makeup suitable for humidity or rain
Check the latest forecast immediately before attending an outdoor event. A festival’s rain policy may differ from its normal schedule.
How to Travel Around Taipei on Halloween
The Taipei MRT is usually the simplest way to travel between Ximending, Xinyi, Yuanshan, Zhongshan and other central districts.
However, stations close to Taiwan Pride, Nuit Blanche and other large activities may become crowded. Avoid planning consecutive events with very little transfer time.
Read our guide to using the Taipei MRT before your trip.
Private transportation may be more convenient when:
- You are traveling with children
- You have costumes or large props
- Your hotel is outside central Taipei
- You are combining daytime and evening activities
- Your party finishes late
- Your group wants hotel pickup and drop-off
- You need an English-speaking guide
Halloween in Taiwan for Layover Travelers
Travelers with a long layover at Taoyuan International Airport may be able to visit Taipei, but immigration, transportation and airport-security time must be considered.
A short layover will not provide enough time for a major Halloween event. A longer daytime or evening connection may allow a limited Taipei visit, depending on flight times.
Consider our:
Your airport-return time must always take priority over an event schedule.
Halloween Shore Excursions from Keelung
Cruise passengers arriving in Keelung on or around Halloween can combine a Taipei shore excursion with seasonal activities when the ship’s schedule allows.
A private shore excursion can include Taipei 101, Ximending, Dadaocheng, Longshan Temple or a night market before returning to Keelung Port.
Browse our complete collection of Taiwan shore excursions.
Late-night Halloween events may not be suitable for cruise guests when the ship has an early all-aboard time.
Is Halloween in Taiwan Worth Experiencing?
Halloween in Taiwan is worth experiencing for travelers interested in costumes, street food, nightlife, art or family activities.
The 2026 calendar is particularly unusual because Halloween, Taiwan LGBT+ Pride, Nuit Blanche Taipei and the final day of the Taipei Night Market Festival all fall on October 31.
The experience will not look exactly like Halloween in North America. That is part of its appeal. Taipei combines imported Halloween customs with local food, dense shopping districts, creative costumes and Taiwanese nighttime culture.
Plan a Private Halloween Tour in Taiwan
Justaiwantour can arrange:
- Private Taipei sightseeing
- Airport and hotel transfers
- English-speaking guides
- Family-friendly activities
- Restaurant and night-market visits
- Customized event transportation
- Private day trips from Taipei
- Cruise shore excursions
- Multi-day Taiwan itineraries
- Transportation for private groups
Browse our popular private tours or tell us your event date, group size and preferred experiences through our custom travel service.
Because Halloween falls on a Saturday in 2026, travelers requiring a private vehicle or English-speaking guide should reserve early.
Frequently Asked Questions About Halloween in Taiwan
When is Halloween in Taiwan in 2026?
Halloween falls on Saturday, October 31, 2026.
Is Halloween a public holiday in Taiwan?
No. Schools, government offices, public transportation and most businesses normally follow their regular schedules unless an individual organization announces a special activity.
What is the biggest Halloween event in Taipei?
The Tianmu Halloween Festival is Taipei’s best-known large family-oriented Halloween celebration. The 2026 event is scheduled for October 24 at Tianmu Sports Park.
Is the Tianmu Halloween Festival suitable for children?
Yes, the event is primarily known as a family and community celebration. Parents should check the final 2026 schedule for registration rules, activity times and weather updates.
When is Taiwan Pride in 2026?
The 24th Taiwan LGBT+ Pride will take place on October 31, 2026. The route and meeting location will be announced in early October.
Can tourists join Taiwan Pride?
Yes. Individual participants do not need to register. Visitors should join respectfully and remember that it is an equality event rather than only a costume celebration.
Is Nuit Blanche Taipei free?
Yes. The official 2026 event is free and is scheduled from 2:00 p.m. on October 31 until 2:00 a.m. on November 1.
Where are the best Halloween parties in Taipei?
Xinyi, Da’an, Zhongshan and Ximending are the main districts to watch for party announcements. Most individual venues release their Halloween programs in September or October.
Can I book a private Taipei tour before a Halloween event?
Yes. A private tour can finish near an event location or return to your hotel so that you can change before continuing into the evening.
🎉 Conclusion: Celebrate Halloween in Taiwan in 2026
Halloween in Taiwan 2026 offers much more than costume parties.
Families can attend the Tianmu Halloween Festival on October 24. One week later, visitors can experience Taiwan Pride, Nuit Blanche Taipei and the final evening of the Taipei Night Market Festival on October 31.
More hotel, shopping-mall, family and nightlife events will be added as organizers release their official schedules.
Bookmark this page and check again before your trip for newly confirmed events, transportation information and weather updates.
For a comfortable and flexible experience, combine your plans with a custom private Taipei tour or ask Justaiwantour to design your Taiwan itinerary.