TAIWANfest is a massive festival that spans all across Vancouver, bringing exciting cultural events that connect Taiwan, Canada, and the world. From live performances to culinary programs, there are a wide range of activations that you are invited to take part in this September.

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TAIWANfest Vancouver

TAIWANfest takes place from September 5 – 7, with this year’s theme being Islands in the Wind.

“Islands in the Wind reimagines the island not as a place of isolation, but as a site of movement—shaped continuously by currents of air, water, memory, and exchange,” explains TAIWANfest. “n this edition of TAIWANfest, we turn our attention to the unseen forces that connect rather than divide, asking how cultures travel, transform, and take root across distance.’

Event Highlights

The festival offers an extensive range of events that occur throughout multiple iconic venues in Vancouver. This includes šxʷƛ̓ənəq Xwtl’e7énk Square (North of the Vancouver Art Gallery), Granville St., Vancouver Playhouse, ANNEX, and Vancouver Public Library.

Wondering what some of the highlight events are? Here’s a handful of them:

September 5: Opening Event: When the Mountains Sing at the Vancouver Playhouse
September 5-7: Collective Island workshop at Granville Street 600 Block
September 5-7: Artist Market at šxʷƛ̓ənəq Xwtl’e7énk Square (North of the Vancouver Art Gallery)
September 5-7: The Red Brick Era of Northern Taiwan exhibition at Granville Street 600 Block

There’s so much more happening, and the best part is that admission is completely free to the festival. Whatever event you’re attending, this year’s TAIWANfest promises to be a memorable one, full of rich cultural sharing.

EVENT DETAILS:

📅 Dates: September 5 – 7, 2026

📍 Locations: šxʷƛ̓ənəq Xwtl’e7énk Square (North of the Vancouver Art Gallery), Granville St., Vancouver Playhouse, ANNEX, Vancouver Public Library

🎟️ More Info: TAIWANfest Vancouver