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Shining New Taipei — 1314 Cross-River Fireworks

New Taipei City’s New Year’s Eve celebration, “Shining New Taipei – 1314 Cross-River Fireworks,” will take place on the night of December 31, 2025, spanning Tamsui Fisherman’s Wharf, Customs Wharf, and Bali Left Bank Park. The festivities begin at 4:30 PM, with simultaneous interactive performances in Tamsui and Bali. During the day, visitors can explore Tamsui’s historic sites, cycle along the Bali Left Bank, or enjoy ferry tours, and at night experience fireworks paired with music.

This year’s cross-river fireworks show will launch at 8:26 PM, and will include 13 minutes and 14 seconds of dazzling fireworks illustrating the romantic theme of “forever” (一生一世).

The event features over 12 groups of artists from Taiwan and abroad, including rising idols performing across two stages.

At midnight, the French artistic fireworks team will present the spectacular 1314 Cross-River Fireworks above Danjiang Bridge. After the show, Korean superstar Hwasa will deliver the grand finale on the Tamsui stage, while Japanese singer-songwriter Ai Higuchi will welcome audiences into 2026 on the Bali stage.

Traffic control will be implemented in the afternoon. Visitors are encouraged to plan ahead and use public transportation to gather under the brightest night sky and welcome a hopeful 2026 together.

Shining New Taipei — 1314 Cross-River Fireworks

12/31, 16:30-21:30

Tamsui Fisherman’s Wharf,Customs Wharf

Bali Left Bank Park

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