2026 Kaohsiung Dragon Boat Festival Carnival & Dragon Boat Championship

Come to Kaohsiung for the Dragon Boat Festival and feel the most exhilarating dragon boat racing! The 2026 Kaohsiung Dragon Boat Festival Carnival & Dragon Boat Championship takes place on the waters of the Love River from Friday 6/19 to Sunday 6/21, inviting everyone to watch the races, browse the market and join hands-on activities for a holiday full of Kaohsiung flavor! This year's program is rich and exciting — beyond the thrilling races, there are diverse family and cultural activities: Paper Windmill Theatre performances, traditional shadow puppet shows, a creative goods market, family dragon boat experiences, egg-balancing and sachet-making activities, and a Pegasus lantern show. From day to night, from races to performances, kids and grown-ups alike can