First-time New Year's countdown? Here’s your guide to Taiwan’s star-studded events, locations, and schedules!

Travel Center / Comprehensive Report

With just three weeks left until 2013, have you decided where to ring in the New Year? ETtoday News Cloud has compiled countdown information from cities and counties across Taiwan, including times, venues, and performing artists. For those still unsure where to go, check out this series of exciting events from north to south—no more worrying about having nowhere to celebrate!


▲ The Taipei 101 fireworks display attracts huge crowds every year. (Photo / from Wikipedia)

[2013 Taipei HIGHEST NEW YEAR’S EVE PARTY]
The “2013 Taipei HIGHEST New Year’s Eve” event features two exclusive headliners—superstar Aaron Kwok and diva A-Mei. These iconic figures who have captivated audiences across generations are concert-ticket sell-out stars. They will take the stage at the Taipei City Government’s countdown event with the scale of a Taipei Arena solo concert. Dance king Aaron Kwok, making his first New Year’s Eve appearance in Taiwan, will perform with his Taipei Arena concert crew—a grand lineup of over 20 people delivering an electrifying stage show.
Location: Taipei City Government Plaza (No. 1, Shifu Rd., Xinyi District, Taipei City)
Time: Starts at 19:00 on December 31, 2012
Performing Artists: Hosted by Dee Shu and HOW How; performers include A-Mei, Aaron Kwok, Jolin Tsai, Shin, A-Lin, and Harlem Yu

[2013 Keelung City New Year’s Eve Party]
On the evening of December 30 at 19:00, a year-end concert will be held at Piers 3 and 4 on the East Bank, featuring artists connected to Keelung. On December 31, the New Year’s Eve party at the Cultural Center Plaza will adopt a warm-up or prayer format, with possible fireworks.

Location: Keelung Harbor Piers 3 and 4 (No. 1, Zhongzheng Rd., Zhongzheng District, Keelung City)
Time: Starts at 19:00 on December 30, 2012
Performing Artists: Artists connected to Keelung

[2013 Taoyuan County New Year’s Eve Party]
Location: Taoyuan County Multi-Functional Cultural and Artistic Park (No. 1188, Zhongzheng Rd., Taoyuan City, Taoyuan County)
Time: Starts at 17:20 on December 31, 2012
Performing Artists: Hosted by Jacky Hsu, Alice, and Wan Zi Man. Performers include Rainie Yang, Wei Bird, Da Mouth, Luda Chung, A-Lin, MP Magic Power, Jia Jia, Julia Peng, Show Lo, Yoga Lin, JPM, Nikki Tu, and Lollipop F.
[2013 Taichung City New Year’s Eve Party]
The event kicks off with singer Jolin Tsai heating up the atmosphere, followed by girl group S.H.E. counting down the New Year with Taichung citizens, and closing with powerhouse singer Harlem Yu. At the Guguan live broadcast site, legendary artists such as Chao Shu Hai and Wang Meng Lin will reunite, bringing back nostalgic folk songs.

Location: Parking lot next to Intercontinental Baseball Stadium
Time: Starts at 19:00 on December 31, 2012
Performing Artists: Hosted by Show Lo and Chu Ko Liang; performers include S.H.E., Jolin Tsai, and Harlem Yu.

[2013 Changhua County New Year’s Eve Party – 290th Anniversary: Stars Shine Over Beidou]
Location: Beidou Town, Changhua County
Time: Starts at 19:00 on December 31, 2012
Performing Artists: Hosted by Hou Yi Jun and Ah Pang; performers include Weng Li You, Tizzy Bac, Cold Joke Band, Guo Jing, MP Magic Power, Fu Zi Chun, Jiang Chen Xi, Bai Jia Qi, Liu Xiang Ci, and Crazy Lasarus Band.

[2013 Chiayi City New Year’s Eve Party: 2013 All-Chiayi Arts Countdown] Location: Chiayi City Central Fountain Roundabout
Date: December 31, 2012
Lineup: Hosts are A-Ken and Yuan Ai-Fei. Performing artists include Crowd Lu, Della Ding, Power Station, Amber An, Lin Yixin, Zeng Youjia, Ko Yo-Lun, Dream Girl, LARA, rock band Stronger, indie rock band 831, and local bands Rust Band and The Rex Band.

【2013 Nantou County New Year’s Eve Party: 2013 Nantou Qingjing Snow Season New Year’s Eve Party】
Venue: First Parking Lot of the Tourist Leisure Center (in front of FamilyMart Qingjing Store, No. 26-1, Dingyuan New Village, Datong Village, Ren’ai Township, Nantou County)
Date: December 31, 2012
Lineup: No superstars, because on this night everyone is the star.

【2013 Tainan City New Year’s Eve Party】
Venue: High-Speed Rail Tainan Station Plaza (No. 100, Guiren Boulevard, Guiren District, Tainan City)
Date: December 31, 2012 18:00–01:00
Lineup: Hosts are Peng Chia-Chia, Liang Hequn, and Xiao Xian.

【2013 Kaohsiung City New Year’s Eve Party】 Venue: Kaohsiung Times Avenue and World Games Main Stadium
Date: December 31, 2012 18:00–01:00
Lineup: Hosts are Zeng Guocheng and Zeng Baoyi, along with the new generation duo “Free Style.” Performing artists include Mayday, Tao Zhe, Show Lo, JPM, Jam Hsiao, Lollipop F, A-Lin, Yoga Lin, Stefanie Sun, JPM, Lollipop F, Magic Power, Christine Fan, Lee Sheng-Jie, Sun Shu-Mei, Xiao Pang, Morning Electric, King of Mimicry (Lin Junyi, Yang Da, Jane Yu-Hui, Da Kai), and others.

【2013 All-Taiwan No. 1 YiDa New Year’s Eve Party】
Venue: Kaohsiung E-Da World
Date: December 31, 2012 18:00–01:00
Lineup: Hosts are Hu Gua, Ou Di, and Tian Xin. Performing artists include Sodagreen, Jolin Tsai, Wei Li-An, Yen-j, Mike Angelo, Amber An, Lin Fan, Afu, MP Magic Power, Fish Leong, Lee Sheng-Jie, Sun Shu-Mei, Xiao Pang, Morning Electric, and King of Mimicry (Lin Junyi, Yang Da, Jane Yu-Hui, Da Kai), among others.

【2013 Hualien County New Year’s Eve Party: Love Hualien New Year’s Eve & New Year’s Day Gala】
Venue: Zhuoxi Elementary School Sports Field (No. 72, Zhongzheng Road, Zhuoxi Village, Zhuoxi Township, Hualien County)
Date: December 31, 2012 19:30–00:30
Lineup: Hosts are Hsieh Li-Chin and JUNIOR. Performing artists include Chang Chen-Yue, MATZKA, Lareine Lo, Chen Yixiu, Morning Tribe, and Ocean Tribe.

【2013 Embrace Beautiful Taitung New Year’s Eve Party】
Venue: Taitung City Seaside Park
Date: December 31, 2012 starting at 20:00
Lineup: Hosts are Hsu Che-Hui and Wu Yi-Pei. Performing artists include Lareine Lo, momo family, Taiwan’s first female magic champion, O.K. Choir, Wan Fang, Chang Chen-Yue, and BOXING Punchline.