[Updates by TPO Members]​

The 2026 Central Taiwan Lantern Festival will be held from 2/15 to 3/3 in Central Park in Taichung City (closed on New Year’s Eve). Coinciding with the Year of the Horse, we have joined hands with the world’s popular IP Moomin to create a new year with the theme of “MOOMIN ON”, symbolizing the new year with courage and gentleness.

Curatorial axis

Seven themed exhibition areas are planned to form an urban exhibition hall that can be walked and read.

Introduction to the seven exhibition areas

Main light area – Moomin Valley under the aurora borealis

Performance time: 18:00-22:00 every day (last show 21:30) 

※The first performance on the opening day (2/15) is 19:00, with one performance every 30 minutes.

Riverside area – Riverside Qihang

Giant Moomins roam the banks of Central Park, creating a dreamland.

Forest area – camping time

Cleverly use the park’s landform to show the secret lakeside area.

Adventure area – Awakening Realm

Situational performances take you on an adventure of nature, ecology and art.

Play area – Children’s Fun Valley

Inspired by colorful fairy tales, create a dreamy fairy tale paradise.

Blessing Area – Happiness Prayer Village

Representatives of the four major regions were invited to perform blessing events through lantern art.

Eco-Zone – Animal Dream World

Follow Taichung’s little white cat “Meow Meow” to explore the beauty of coexistence between humans and animals.

The queue opens at 4 pm every day, and the limited delivery will be at 4:30 pm.

More information: Travel Taichung Website