Description
This festival has ended. The 2026 Vancouver TAIWANfest took place from Saturday, September 5 to Monday, September 7, 2026, over the Labour Day long weekend in downtown Vancouver. The details below are kept for reference.
TAIWANfest is an annual cultural festival exploring the connections between Taiwan, Canada and the world. The 2026 edition, themed "Islands in the Wind," wove together island heritage, music and stories from Taiwan, Canada and Scotland across three days of concerts, talks, workshops, exhibitions and an artist market.
2026 highlights
- Opening Event, When the Mountains Sing: a Saturday evening concert featuring the Nanwang Sisters, an award-winning Indigenous vocal trio who sing the songs of the Pinuyumayan people, and Hakka band ZiXuan & Slow Train.
- Live music: the lineup also included indie rock band P!SCO.
- Talks and forums: including "From Scotland to Changhua: Taiwan's Healthcare Education History" at the Formosa Pavilion.
- Artist Market: local artists and makers on šxʷƛ̓ənəq Xwtl'e7énk Square, north of the Vancouver Art Gallery, daily from noon to 6 pm.
- Workshops and exhibitions: hands-on craft workshops and cultural exhibitions on Granville Street and at the Vancouver Public Library Central Branch.
Festival details
- Dates: September 5–7, 2026
- Hours: Saturday and Sunday, noon–10 pm; Monday, noon–6 pm
- Locations: šxʷƛ̓ənəq Xwtl'e7énk Square, Granville Street, the Vancouver Playhouse and Vancouver Public Library Central Branch
- Admission: Most outdoor programming was free; some performances, including the opening event, were ticketed
- Organizer: Asian-Canadian Special Events Association (ACSEA)
When does TAIWANfest return?
TAIWANfest takes place every Labour Day weekend in downtown Vancouver. Check vancouvertaiwanfest.ca for next year's dates and lineup, or browse upcoming events in Metro Vancouver.