Food festivals in Taipei

Pingxi Sky Lantern Festival

  • ★ 4.5
  • 16 to 20 February 2027Expected
  • Taipei, Taiwan
  • Free entry

Expected dates, not yet confirmed by the organiser. The dates below follow a previous edition and are our best estimate; check the official site before booking around them.

Pingxi Sky Lantern Festival released lanterns on two nights in 2026, at Pingxi Junior High School on 27 February and Shifen Square on 3 March.

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Dates and details checked October 17, 2026 by against the organiser's site.

Know before you go

  • Lantern-release vouchers could be reserved online in advance in 2026
  • The Pingxi event used three 20-foot lanterns in a formation, with a Year of the Horse light projection show
  • The festival had game booths where visitors could win New Taipei Coins

Book Pingxi Sky Lantern Festival: tours and experiences

Pingxi Sky Lantern Festival is expected 16-20 Feb 2027, dates not yet confirmed by the organiser. These are the food tours and tastings in Taipei to book for the days around it; most cancel free up to 24 hours ahead.

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Getting there and staying

Where

Shifen Sky Lantern Square, Pingxi District, New Taipei City 226

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Getting there

In 2026 free shuttle buses ran from Muzha Zoo, Shiding Interchange (Freeway 5) and Ruifang station; the 3 March event added Keelung and Shuangxi stations.

Hotels in Taipei around 16 to 20 February 2027, dates pre-filled. Prices and availability open on the partner site.

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