2026 New Taipei Lantern Festival

Unlike previous years, the 2026 New Taipei Lantern Festival holds trial runs on Feb 20–21, officially opens with the lighting ceremony on Feb 22 (the 6th day of the Lunar New Year), and runs through Mar 8 — 17 days spanning the Lantern Festival (Mar 3). Themed "Galloping Horses: New Taipei Hi Light," it features 16 themed lantern zones and 8 signature activities. For the first time, an innovative 360-degree panoramic design combined with kinetic technology creates a 15-meter-tall giant main lantern, paired with lighting and smoke effects for a stunning audiovisual feast, and the hugely popular character IP "Line Puppy" (線條小狗), beloved by young people, makes its first