Taipei 101 stages National Day show on 10 October
Published on 10/11/2026 at 05:48 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWSKey points in brief
- Taipei 101 staged its National Day show in Taipei on 10 October 2026.
- The programme combined fireworks, 600 drones, building lights and laser effects over about 14 minutes.
- The observatory closed before the 10pm show, while nearby roads and a metro exit faced temporary restrictions.
- Taipei 101 is a 508-metre, 101-storey mixed-use tower completed in 2004.
Taipei 101 staged its National Day show in Taipei on 10 October 2026, combining fireworks, drones and building lights above the Xinyi district. The tower, also known as Taipei 101, was the visual centre of a programme titled Onward Taiwan, which was linked to Taiwan's National Day celebrations.
Taipei 101 National Day show combined drones and fireworks
The operator listed the National Day show for 10 October 2026 at 10pm, and public broadcaster Radio Taiwan International reported that it took place at the announced time. The programme lasted about 14 minutes and used 600 drones alongside fireworks, laser effects and the tower's architectural lighting.
The display was staged in the airspace above Taipei World Trade Center Hall 1 and the Grand Hyatt Taipei, rather than from the observatory itself. The operator's National Day show announcement gave the date, time and theme, while the broadcaster described the sequence as one minute of opening fireworks, 10 minutes of drone effects and three minutes of closing fireworks.
The event connected the tower's role as a city landmark with a programme that could be viewed from public areas around Xinyi. Recommended viewing areas included the Taipei City Government Civic Plaza and the grounds around Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall, both of which offer views towards the tower and the display area.
The 508-metre tower gave the show its setting
Taipei 101 is a mixed-use office and retail building with 101 storeys and a height of 508 metres (1,667 ft), including its spire. Construction began in 1999, work was completed in 2004, and the building was designed by C.Y. Lee & Partners, according to Britannica's building profile.
The public observatories occupy floors 88 to 91, with an indoor viewing area on the 89th floor and an outdoor observatory on the 91st. That arrangement shaped the visitor experience on 10 October: the tower remained the landmark in the display, but the complete show was an outdoor event after the observatory had closed.
A 660-metric-tonne tuned mass damper hangs between the 87th and 92nd floors and is visible from the public observatory. The feature is part of the building's engineering story, while the National Day show used the exterior and surrounding skyline as its stage.
National Day restrictions changed access around the tower
Visitors heading to the district on 10 October faced temporary restrictions connected with the show. The observatory closed at 9pm, one hour before the 10pm programme, and Taipei 101's office entrances were placed under access control from 6pm.
Road and pedestrian controls were introduced around the tower and nearby venues from 9pm to 10.30pm. The Taipei 101/World Trade Centre metro station's Exit 4 was closed during the later restriction period, with passengers directed towards Exits 1, 2, 3 and 5.
Visiting Taipei 101: what travellers from Western Europe should know
- The National Day show took place on 10 October 2026 at 10pm, with the display area above Taipei World Trade Center Hall 1 and the Grand Hyatt Taipei.
- The full programme was not an observatory event. The observatory closed at 9pm, so outdoor viewing areas were required for the 10pm show.
- Taipei 101 stands in Xinyi District, Taipei. The operator identifies Taipei 101 Station on the Xinyi metro line and City Hall Station on the Bannan line as access points.
- Visitors using Taipei 101/World Trade Centre Station during the event restrictions needed to follow local directions because Exit 4 was temporarily closed.
- Taiwan's official language is Mandarin Chinese and its national currency is the New Taiwan dollar.
- Entry requirements depend on your nationality; UK travellers can check the FCDO travel advice at gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice, Irish travellers the Department of Foreign Affairs at ireland.ie.
Searching for Taipei 101 on social platforms
These links open searches for Taipei 101 on each platform.
Frequently asked questions about Taipei 101
When did the National Day show take place at Taipei 101?
The programme took place on 10 October 2026 at 10pm and lasted about 14 minutes.
What is Taipei 101?
It is a 508-metre, 101-storey mixed-use office and retail tower in Taipei's Xinyi District, completed in 2004.
Where is Taipei 101 and how do you get there?
The tower is in Xinyi District, Taipei, near Taipei 101 Station on the Xinyi metro line and City Hall Station on the Bannan line.
