New Year's Eve Essentials: A Lazy Guide to 2018 Countdown Events Across Taiwan

By Sharelife (Sharing Life)

Time flies without us even noticing—another year is coming to an end, and a new one is just around the corner. Have you decided where you’ll be celebrating New Year’s Eve yet? Just within Taiwan, there are over 20 countdown events to choose from. There’s no way you can catch them all on TV at home, so check out where your favorite idols and celebrities will be performing right now.

Northern Taiwan

Keelung
2018 Keelung New Year’s Eve Party “Keelung Rocks – Rock the World Countdown”
Venue: From North Guard Station at East Third Wharf to East Fourth Wharf, Keelung Harbor
Time: December 31, 2017, 18:30 – January 1, 2018, 01:00
Host: Du Shimei
Performers: Rusty Rivets Band, Auntie Roxy Rocking Dames, Xiban Band, Zhang San Li Si Band, Divine Rods Band, TRASH, Chairman Band

Taipei
2018 Taipei New Year’s Eve Party “Taipei’s Most Exciting New Year’s Eve”
Venue: (Taipei City Hall Plaza) No. 1, Shifu Rd., Xinyi District, Taipei City
Time: December 31, 2017, 19:00 – January 1, 2018, 01:00
Hosts: Dee Hsu, KID
Performers: Matzka, Lugang Zhong, Ding Dang, Eddie Peng (opening), Wei Birdy, Bii Shijian (closing act), Linda Lin, Gui Gui, Annie Yi
Broadcast: SET TV

New Taipei
Northeast Coast Sunrise Welcome Event
Venue: (Fulong Beach) No. 40, Fulong St., Fulong Village, Gongliao District, New Taipei City
Time: January 1, 2018, 04:00–07:00

Central Taiwan

Taichung
2018 Taichung New Year’s Eve Party
Venue: National Taiwan University of Sport (Stadium)
Time: December 31, 2017 – January 1, 2018
Hosts: Ace Yen, Barbie Hsu
Performers: 911, Eddie Peng, Pan Yuwen, Annie Yi, Universe, A Team, Show Lo, Yisa Yu, Yoga Lin, Erika Liu, Eric Chou, Tao Zhu Broadcast: Eastern TV, TTV

2018 Taichung New Year’s Eve Party – (Lihpao Site)
Location: (Taichung Leofoo Resort Second Parking Lot) No. 8, Furon Road, Houli District, Taichung City
Time: December 31, 2017, 19:00 ~ January 1, 2018, 01:00
Hosts: A-Ken, Sandy
Performers: Amber An, Ann, BOXING, Chen Yanyun, GTM, JR Ji Yan Kai, Cyndi Wang, Tian Yahuo, Ah Xi, Lin Yu Qun, 831, 9m88
Broadcast: SET Metro, CTV

Taoyuan
2018 Taoyuan Countdown Party – Soaring Over Taoyuan, Straight to a Better Tomorrow
Location: (Taoyuan Arts & Cultural Plaza) No. 1188, Zhongzheng Road, Taoyuan City
Time: December 31, 2017, 18:00 ~ January 1, 2018, 01:00
Hosts: Huang Zi Jiao, LuLu (Huang Lu Zhi Yin)
Performers: Xie Jin Yan, Zhu Li Jing, Show Lo, Lami Girl, Whaaaaas UP CIAO Girls, Eddie Hung, LULU, A-Da, Pan Yu Wen, Regina Lin, Ann, Jessica, Power Station
Broadcast: Era News

Changhua
2018 Changhua Countdown Party
Location: Xiuan Road, Xi’an Village, Xiushui Township
Time: December 31, 2017, 18:00 ~ January 1, 2018, 01:00
Hosts: Hsu Chih Hao, Zhang Wen Qi
Performers: Lara Veronin, MATZKA, Weng Li You, Chen Lei, Zhang Xiu Qing, Xie Yi Jun, Chen Sui Yi, Wang Da Wen, Tian Yahuo, Yang Xiu Hui, Dong Yu Jun, Yi Ling, P.I.SCO, Skin Tight, A-TEAM

Nantou
2018 Nantou Shining New Year Countdown Party
Location: Nantou County Stadium
Time: December 31, 2017, 19:30 ~ January 1, 2018
Hosts: Yuan Yuan, Chen Da Tian
Performers: Central Forward Divine Drum Team, Tika Middle Eastern Belly Dance Group, Free Authority, So What, Elephant Gym, Yao Ke Jie, Jin Zhi Juan, Luo Mei Ling, Zhuo Yi, Show Lo, Jam Hsiao

Southern Taiwan

Kaohsiung
2018 Love Sharing Kaohsiung Dream Mall Countdown Party
Location: (Kaohsiung Qianzhen District Era Boulevard) No. 789, Zhonghua 5th Road, Qianzhen District, Kaohsiung City
Time: December 31, 2017 ~ January 1, 2018
Hosts: Hu Gua, Bai Jia Qi, A Xiang, Sha Sha
Performance lineup: Jolin Tsai (countdown), Bii, Tarcy Su, Yao Yao, Jia Jia, Drummer, 831, Sun Shu Mei, Hsu Fu Kai, and Barbie Hsu
Broadcast: Formosa TV

Tainan
2018 Tainan Heart Era New Year’s Eve Countdown Party
Venue: (High-Speed Rail Tainan Station Plaza) No. 100, Guiren Blvd., Guiren District, Tainan City
Time: December 31, 2017, 18:00 ~ January 1, 2018, 01:00
Hosts: Nado, Huang Deng Hui, Wu Yi Pei, and Hsieh Hsin
Performance lineup: Fire EX., Da Hero Brothers, Jia Jia, Wu Si Xian, Li Qian Na, Da Zhi, Tiger Team, Drummer, Gui Gui, Yao Yao, and Amber An
Broadcast: Formosa TV

Chiayi
Welcome 2018: All Chiayi Arts Up New Year’s Eve Countdown Party
Venue: Jianguo Second Village, Chiayi City (formerly the site of the Taiwan Lantern Festival)
Time: December 31, 2017, 19:10 ~ January 1, 2018, 01:10
Hosts: Peng Chia Chia and Hsu Hsiao Shun
Performance lineup: Axi, Universe People, Tsai Hsiao Hu, Lin Hsin I, Da Zhi, 831, Meixiu Group, Obviously Band, Queen Suitcase, and Battle Flag Band

Pingtung
2018 Pingtung City – Countdown Super Fun
Venue: (Outdoor Lawn Plaza at the Gymnasium) No. 9, Sheng Li Road, Pingtung City
Time: December 31, 2018, 19:00
Performance lineup: Fang Jung Pan, Weng Li You, Ko Chia Hui, Chang Ting Kai, Hakka Power Company, Atom Punk, Lin Tsung Hsing, Banana Brother, Strawberry Sister, Lin Yin Wei, Pingtung County Symphony Orchestra, Cocoa Town Hip-Hop Crew, Thai Ancient Ballad Singers, Bao Ling Jazz, and Dong Chia Jing, Chen Zhi Lin

Eastern Taiwan

Taitung
2018 Sanxiantai New Year’s Day Sunrise Welcome Event
Venue: (Sanxiantai Recreation Area) Chenggong Township, Taitung County
Time: January 1, 2018, 03:00–08:30

Hualien
2017-2018 Pacific Tourism Festival
Venue: (Phase VI Redevelopment Zone) Intersection of Zhongshan Road and Chongqing Road, Hualien City
Time: December 30, 2017, 19:00–21:30
Performance lineup: JAD, Hakka Power Company, Shuang Band, Huang Shao Ku, Annie Yi, Clover, and Namewee

Location: Intersection of Zhongshan Road and Chongqing Road, Hualien City (Sixth Redevelopment Zone)
Time: December 31, 2017, 20:00 ~ January 1, 2018, 00:30
Performers: YOYO Superstar, Wang Hong'en, Chen Sihan, Feeling Band, Qiu Fengze, Jina Canzi, Huang F:Xiang, Lin Fan, Xie Zhenting, Jiang Meiqi, Hu Yuwei, Chen Fangyu, Lin Longxuan
Broadcast: Eastern TV Business News Channel

Outlying Islands

Kinmen
2018 Kinmen Countdown Party – Jin Fu Yi Lu Fa (Prosperity All the Way)
Location: Square behind Kinmen County Stadium
Time: December 31, 2017, 20:00 ~ January 1, 2018, 01:00
Hosts: Shen Yulin, Xiaotiantian
Performers: Harlem Yu, Shen Wencheng, Wanfang, Lemon Brother, Jelly Sister, Shu Zichen, Ye Weiting, Xiang Huiling, Popu Lady

No matter where you celebrate New Year’s Eve, what matters most is the family, friends, or loved ones by your side. Together, wish each other blessings for the new year. May everyone find happiness, and may the new year bring your dreams to life.

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