Taiwan Pride · Taipei
Billed as East Asia's largest Pride · 130-180,000 people per press and organisers · last Saturday of October
Key data · Taiwan Pride · Taipei in figures
2026
Next edition
What's confirmed for this year's edition — dates, route, lineup. Volatile data — we refresh every two weeks from official sources.
Next edition · announcement pending
The organizer usually announces dates + motto in verano. Meanwhile, review the previous edition below.
2025
Last edition
Past edition closed — with confirmed data on attendance, route and lineup. Archive — no longer changes.
The 23rd edition set off on Saturday 25 October 2025 from Taipei City Hall Plaza under the theme "Beyond Links: More than Clicks", about online echo chambers and how hard it is to understand one another outside them. It rained and Xinyi District filled up anyway: more than 110 booths on the plaza and 26 floats, per Taiwan News. The CNA news agency put attendance at around 150,000 and Taiwan News at around 130,000, down from the more than 180,000 the organisers counted in 2024. The organisers asked that the parade help build understanding amid the global backlash against diversity, equity and inclusion policies, per CNA. Taiwan remains the first country in Asia to have legalised marriage equality, in 2019.
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Practical tips
for experiencing Taiwan Pride · Taipei
The practical stuff so Pride week works — arrival, accommodation, transport and what to bring.
Arrive Wednesday · leave Monday
The Pride core runs from Thursday to Sunday. Arriving Wednesday gives you a day to acclimate before the rush. Book at least 3 months ahead — the best hotels are gone by April.
Close to the route · 0-10 min walking
Hotels near the route are gold during Pride — you can walk back without fighting for a taxi. Prices rise +30-50% that week.
Plane + public transport
Urban airports usually have a metro or commuter train direct to the center. Taxi/Uber/Cabify run all night. High-speed rail is competitive for distances <3h.
Extended metro · streets closed
Many metro systems run 24h on Pride weekend. The route streets are closed to traffic — taxis don't enter. Walking is usually fastest.
Heat · shade · water · comfy shoes
European summer in the street: cap, sunglasses, SPF 50, reusable water bottle. Closed shoes for the march — stepping on toes is real.
Reinforced health services
Temporary health stations are usually set up in central squares during Pride. STI/PrEP centers often extend hours. EU: EHIC covers emergencies. Other: private insurance recommended.
Regular LGBTQI+ clubs in Taipei →
If you need a break from Pride or want to go out to the regular clubs, the non-pride scene stays active all week.
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