🏳️🌈 Pride march · Taipei, Taiwan
Taipei Pride
Taipei Pride is the largest LGBTQ+ celebration in Asia — a parade that draws well over 200,000 people through the streets of Taiwan’s capital each October. Taiwan was the first place in Asia to legalise same-sex marriage, in 2019, and its Pride is the proud, joyful centrepiece of the region’s LGBTQ+ calendar.
When is Taipei Pride?
Saturday 31 October 2026. It’s held the last Saturday of October each year.
Confirm dates & tickets on the official Taiwan Rainbow Civil Action Association siteAbout Taipei Pride
An annual Pride march and festival, typically starting and finishing around Taipei City Hall, with stages, stalls and a huge, welcoming crowd. It’s a landmark event for the whole of Asia, reflecting Taiwan’s status as the continent’s most LGBTQ+-progressive society.
The parade winds through central Taipei, while the year-round scene centres on Ximending — the youth-and-nightlife district whose Red House plaza is ringed by open-air gay bars. The combination of a massive Pride and a relaxed, marriage-equality society makes Taipei uniquely welcoming for Asia.
Where to stay for Taipei Pride
Stay around Ximending or central Taipei (near a metro line) to be close to the scene and the parade route; the city’s metro makes everywhere easy to reach. Book ahead for Pride weekend.
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Book early — event stays sell out months ahead
Getting to Taipei
Fly into Taipei (TPE), then the Airport MRT reaches the city in about 35–40 minutes. Taipei’s metro is clean, cheap and signed in English, so the parade and Ximending are easy to reach.
Things to do around Taipei Pride
- The Pride parade through central Taipei
- The open-air gay bars behind the Red House in Ximending
- Taipei 101 and the city’s night markets
- Day trips to Jiufen or the hot springs at Beitou
Know before you go
- Taiwan legalised same-sex marriage in 2019 — the first in Asia — and Taipei is the region’s most welcoming city.
- Base yourself near a metro line; the parade and Ximending are an easy ride apart.
- Confirm the exact date and route on the official Taiwan Pride site before booking.
Taipei Pride FAQs
When is Taipei Pride 2026?
Saturday 31 October 2026 — Taipei Pride is held on the last Saturday of October each year.
Where is Taipei Pride held?
It parades through central Taipei, typically starting and finishing around Taipei City Hall; the year-round scene centres on Ximending.
Is Taipei Pride the biggest in Asia?
Yes — it draws well over 200,000 people and is the largest LGBTQ+ event in Asia, in the first place on the continent to legalise same-sex marriage (2019).
Where should I stay for Taipei Pride?
Around Ximending or central Taipei near a metro line, to be close to the scene and the parade route. Book ahead for Pride weekend.
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Plan my trip — freeEvent dates and programmes change year to year — always confirm the latest details and buy tickets on the official Taiwan Rainbow Civil Action Association site before booking travel. Laws and attitudes vary; verify your government’s travel advice before you travel.