Experience Taiwan's Vibrant Music Festival Scene: A Must-Visit for Every Music Lover!

Lyn Huang
Jul 22
4 min read

Why You Should Experience a Music Festival in Taiwan？

Is attending the world's top three music extravaganzas – Coachella in the US, Fuji Rock in Japan, and Glastonbury in the UK – on your bucket list? Imagine being in a venue buzzing with like-minded individuals, witnessing superstar performances, discovering your new favorite band, making new friends, and letting alcohol, music, and beautiful scenery create an irreplaceable life experience. Well, in Taiwan, there are also numerous renowned music festivals that draw music enthusiasts from far and wide. From Megaport Festival, largely focused on indie music, to FireBall Festival, centered on rock, many recent festivals also incorporate unique activities like beach clean-ups and water fights, allowing attendees to enjoy the music while having a blast!

Below, we introduce several must-visit music festivals in Taiwan. When planning your travels, consider adding these time-sensitive events to your itinerary for truly unique and unforgettable memories.

7 Iconic Music Festivals in Taiwan

1. Emerge Fest (浮現祭)

Beyond beaches or harbors, Taiwan also boasts a "forest-themed" outdoor music festival! Emerge Fest has been held since 2019, with its venue nestled in Aofeng Mountain Park in Taichung's Qingshui District. Different themed stages are scattered among the lush greenery, complemented by diverse activities such as creative markets, gourmet food, and sports, offering participants a rich and immersive experience.

When: Usually in February each year
Where: Aofeng Mountain Sports Park, Qingshui, Taichung
Best For: Indie music lovers who prefer mountains over the sea.

2. Megaport Festival (大港開唱)

If there's one music festival whose tickets are the hardest to get, it's the annual Megaport Festival held in Kaohsiung. Megaport is Southern Taiwan's most iconic indie music festival, with its stages evolving from an initial four to now eleven. Each year, it invites artists from Europe, America, Japan, and Korea to perform in Taiwan, featuring diverse musical styles. The event takes place at Kaohsiung's famous Pier-2 Art Center, offering unique harbor views, making it the most representative music event in Southern Taiwan.

When: Usually in March each year
Where: Pier-2 Art Center, Kaohsiung
Best For: Seasoned music fans looking to see a wide array of renowned local and international bands and singers all at once.

3. Taiwan Music Festival (台灣祭)

Looking to visit Taiwan's famous Kenting and want to include a special event? The Taiwan Music Festival is an excellent choice. Held since 2021, it's one of Kenting, Pingtung's most representative music extravaganzas. Besides primarily inviting Taiwanese bands, a major highlight is its free admission! This attracts a massive number of music lovers each year, with the 2025 three-day event setting a record of over one million attendees. Beyond music performances, the festival also features diverse experiential activities like dodgeball competitions, food stalls, and creative markets!

When: Usually in April each year
Where: Kenting Dawan Recreation Area
Best For: Fans of free events, those who don't mind crowds, and music lovers eager to deeply explore Taiwanese bands.

4. On Your Side Festival (吾夜祭)

Celebrating its third edition in 2025, On Your Side Festival focuses on a late-night beach music party vibe. It invites bands from Taiwan, Korea, Japan, and Thailand to perform from 8 PM until 5 AM the next morning. In addition to regular performance stages, there are diverse experiential facilities such as a late-night cinema, fortune-telling stalls, and a night market. A specially designed over-water stage even lets you immerse yourself in the ocean, listening to music under the moonlight, as you welcome the sunrise.

When: Usually in mid-June each year
Where: Heping Island Geopark, Keelung
Best For: Night owls who love the ocean.

5. S2O Taiwan Songkran Music Festival (S2O Taiwan 潑水音樂節)

Thailand has its Songkran Festival, and Korea has Waterbomb – and Taipei also has a music festival that combines music with water elements! S2O Taiwan is a water festival authorized by S2O Songkran Music Festival and hosted by a Taiwanese organizer. It blends EDM with water-splashing elements, featuring a specially built 360-degree water-spraying stage and inviting international DJs and artists to perform, creating a truly unique summer music celebration.

When: Usually in July each year
Where: Dajia Riverside Park, Taipei
Best For: Party people who love water festivals and EDM.

6. Vagabond Festival (浪人祭)

Can you attend a music festival while also contributing to environmental protection? Events that gather large crowds, like music festivals, inevitably generate a lot of waste and environmental mess. However, founder Echo Hsiao hopes to use music festivals to inspire public awareness of environmental protection. Thus, Vagabond Festival, launched in 2019, has three core tenets: beach clean-ups are always part of the event, no single-use tableware is allowed, and environmental issues are actively promoted. By enjoying music while also protecting the Earth, this event becomes even more meaningful.

When: Usually in October each year
Where: Large lawn next to Anping Sunset Platform, Tainan
Best For: Environmental warriors who love both music and the planet.

7. FireBall Festival (火球祭)

FireBall Festival is a music festival initiated by the Taiwanese rock band Fire EX. Its musical style focuses on harder genres like punk, rock, and metal, attracting a large number of rock fans for an annual pilgrimage. Besides local bands, it also invites many renowned international rock bands to join the fun, making FireBall Festival a major event in Taiwan's rock music scene. If you're a rock fan, you absolutely cannot miss this festival made just for you.