X-Formosa Pride Taipei 2026

Formosa Pride returns to Taipei for three nights of international circuit parties and a Sunday bear tea dance. The 2026 edition, NEW ERA, brings together DJs from Europe, Asia and South America, large-scale stage productions, live singers and an international line-up of dancers.

Held during Taiwan Pride, X-Formosa is one of the biggest ticketed gay party weekends in Asia.

• For the main parties, Hyatt Place New Taipei City Xinzhuang is a convenient option in the same wider district as the exhibition venue. It has modern rooms, a rooftop swimming pool and easier access to the festival than hotels in central Taipei. However, Ximending is better for visitors planning to enjoy the gay bars and Pride celebrations throughout the weekend.

The Event

• Next Edition: Friday, October 30, 2026 To Sunday, November 1, 2026.
• Theme: NEW ERA.
• Highlights: Three nighttime circuit parties, the WOOF bear tea dance, international DJs, live performances and go-go dancers.
• Venue: New Taipei City Exhibition Hall, No. 1 Wuquan Road, Wugu District, New Taipei City.
• Parties: Black Arena, White Eden, WOOF and Pink.
• Crowd: An international mix of circuit fans, bears, muscle guys and visitors from across Asia.
• The festival coincides with Taiwan Gay Pride, with the main parade on Saturday 31st October.
• Check out the top 10 hotels in Taipei.

Formosa Pride 2026 Schedule

Date & Time	Event	Venue
Friday 30th October 2026
22:00-04:00	Black Arena	New Taipei City Exhibition Hall. Opening party with ABUS, DJs Stone, Danny Verde and Junyo. Dress code: Black.
Saturday 31st October 2026
14:05	Taiwan Pride Parade	Taipei City Hall Plaza. The main Pride parade through central Taipei.
21:30-04:30	White Eden	New Taipei City Exhibition Hall. C.Holly and Afro Kombat 7, with DJs Arno, Danny Verde and Anne Louise. Dress code: White.
Sunday 1st November 2026
16:00-21:00	WOOF Tea Dance	New Taipei City Exhibition Hall. Bear-focused party featuring NotShyBear and Chidash, with DJs Neil and Las Bibas From Vizcaya. Dress code: Green or camouflage.
23:00-04:00	Pink Closing Party	New Taipei City Exhibition Hall. Ann Bai and Taipei McRae, with DJs Kai and Suri. Dress code: Pink.

What to Expect

• Black Arena – Friday
• The opening night sets the pace with a black-themed production, international circuit DJs and a live performance from Taiwanese singer ABUS.
• Stone, Danny Verde and Junyo provide the soundtrack, combining driving house music with the larger festival’s stage and lighting production.
• Black outfits, harnesses and clubwear fit the theme.
• White Eden – Saturday
• White Eden is the main Saturday night celebration, following the Taiwan Pride Parade.
• Expect the largest Pride-night crowd, a white dress theme and live performances by C.Holly and Afro Kombat 7.
• DJs Arno, Danny Verde and Anne Louise take over the decks for a seven-hour session running until 04:30.
• WOOF – Sunday Afternoon
• WOOF offers a different atmosphere from the nighttime circuit parties, bringing bears, cubs, daddies and admirers together for an afternoon tea dance.
• NotShyBear and Chidash headline the live entertainment, with music from Neil and Las Bibas From Vizcaya.
• Green clothing and camouflage are the suggested dress themes.
• Pink – Sunday Night
• The closing party brings the weekend to a finish with a pink-themed production.
• Taiwanese singer Ann Bai and Taipei McRae provide the live entertainment, while DJs Kai and Suri play through until 04:00 on Monday morning.

Tickets and Passes

• Tickets are sold in stages, with prices increasing as each allocation sells out.
• Current advertised ticket tiers include:
• Three-Night Pass: NT$7,500, covering Black Arena, White Eden and Pink.
• Black Arena: NT$2,500.
• White Eden: NT$3,000.
• WOOF: NT$2,000, sold separately from the three-night pass.
• Pink: NT$2,400.
• The organiser also advertises door tickets, subject to venue capacity.
• Tickets are available through the official Formosa Pride booking page.

The Venue – New Taipei City Exhibition Hall

• The New Taipei City Exhibition Hall is a large exhibition and events complex in Wugu District, northwest of central Taipei.
• Its expansive indoor floor accommodates large crowds, extensive stage installations, lighting rigs and dedicated performance areas.
• Unlike Taipei’s smaller gay clubs, the exhibition hall provides the space for a full-scale circuit festival, with international DJs, dancers and theatrical stage productions.

Getting There

• Address: No. 1 Wuquan Road, Wugu District, New Taipei City.
• Taxi or Uber: Approximately 15 to 25 minutes from Taipei Main Station, depending on traffic.
• Airport MRT: A3 New Taipei Industrial Park, followed by an 18-minute walk.
• Alternative MRT: A4 Xinzhuang Fuduxin, followed by a 16-minute walk.
• Night Shuttle: Buses return from the venue to Fuxing Elementary School near Ximending from 01:00 until 30 minutes after each party ends. A separate shuttle token is required.

Halloween Saturday is expected to be particularly busy, and the organiser warns that taxis and Ubers may be difficult to obtain near the venue.

Important Information

• Minimum Age: 18.
• No Re-entry: Leaving the venue ends your admission. Returning requires another ticket.
• Dress Code: Each party has a suggested colour theme.
• Transport: Arrange your return journey in advance, particularly for Saturday night.
• Entry: Bring suitable identification and your ticket QR code.

Before the Party – Taipei Gay Bars

Ximending is Taipei’s main gay nightlife district, centred around the historic Red House. It is the natural meeting point before travelling to Formosa Pride.

• Café Dalida – One of the Red House’s established gay bars, with a large outdoor terrace, cocktails and drag entertainment. A sociable meeting point before heading to the festival.
• Commander D – A fetish-oriented gay venue with themed nights, a predominantly male crowd and a more adventurous atmosphere than the outdoor cocktail bars.
• Locker Room – A gay entertainment bar known for male dancers, performances and themed nights, attracting a younger crowd during Pride.

Allow enough time to reach the exhibition hall before the main performances begin.

Taiwan Pride Weekend

• The festival takes place alongside Taiwan’s annual LGBTQ+ Pride celebrations.
• The main parade is held on Saturday 31st October 2026, departing Taipei City Hall Plaza at 14:05.
• After the parade, many visitors head to Ximending for drinks and dinner before travelling to White Eden.
• The free Taipei Rainbow Festival also takes place around the Red House, with shopping stalls, DJs and performances during Pride week.

Where to Stay for Formosa Pride Taipei

Ximending is the strongest base for visitors combining the circuit festival with Taipei’s gay nightlife. It has the Red House bars, late-night restaurants and excellent MRT connections.

For those attending all four Formosa parties and prioritising sleep over sightseeing, Xinzhuang offers a shorter journey to the exhibition hall.

• Hyatt Place New Taipei City Xinzhuang – A modern hotel with spacious rooms, a rooftop swimming pool and a location in New Taipei’s Xinzhuang district. More convenient for the festival venue than central Taipei, although guests will need transport to reach the Red House bars and the main Pride celebrations.
• WESTGATE Hotel – Located almost directly outside Ximen MRT Station, with comfortable beds, good sound insulation and a practical layout. The Red House bars are a short walk away, and the nearby transport connections make it particularly convenient for Pride weekend.
• Sotetsu Grand Fresa Taipei Ximen – A Japanese-style hotel opposite Ximending, with spacious bathrooms, well-insulated rooms and consistently strong housekeeping. Its location beside Ximen Station is useful for moving between the parade, gay district and festival transport connections.
• amba Taipei Ximending – Set above the Eslite shopping complex on Wuchang Street, with generously sized rooms, a lively restaurant and good breakfast. Surrounded by Ximending’s shops and late-night restaurants, with the Red House approximately seven minutes away on foot.