FESTIVAL

Taiwan International Documentary Festival

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EVENTS
Promotional materials from the TIDF.
May 1 to 10
Promotional materials from the TIDF.

The Taiwan International Documentary Festival (TIDF) returns for its 15th edition from May 1 to 10, with screenings held in venues including the Taiwan Film and Audiovisual Institute, SPOT Huashan, and Taiwan Contemporary Culture Lab, according to the Taiwan Film and Audiovisual Institute, which organized the event.

The biennial festival features around 100 documentary films from Taiwan and abroad across a range of categories, including international, Asian, and Taiwan-focused.

The programming leans toward films dealing with social issues, human experience, and formal experimentation, with organizers emphasizing documentary as a space for reflection and dialogue.

This year’s festival opens with Death Is Certain but Not Final vol. IV, while one of the key focus programs centers on Palestine and archival memory, reflecting the festival’s interest in politically and historically engaged work.

Beyond screenings, the festival runs interactive talks and panel discussions.

Tickets start at NT$120 per screening, or NT$420 for a six-film package, with all screenings operating on a first-come, first-served basis. For more details, head to the TIDF website.

EVENTS
Rooftop Screening: Breakfast at Tiffany's
CINEMA
Friday April 17
Rooftop Screening: Breakfast at Tiffany's
Late-night screening of a classic film with rooftop views in Xinyi District
Rock 'n' Roll Taipei Running Festival
RUNNING
Saturday April 18
Rock 'n' Roll Taipei Running Festival
A city race combining running with live music along the course
OUT & ABOUT Vol. 3
LIVE MUSIC
Saturday April 18
OUT & ABOUT Vol. 3
Day party on Taipei's riverside featuring house music and a chill crowd
Bread Fest Taipei
FOOD
April 18 to 19
Bread Fest Taipei
An annual gathering for carb enthusiasts
Earth Day Vegan Market in Taipei
FOOD
Sunday April 19
Earth Day Vegan Market in Taipei
A plant-based market set in Daan Forest Park
 Phantom of the Opera
THEATER
April 21 to May 17
Phantom of the Opera
The iconic musical celebrates 40 years with its biggest Taiwan run yet
Asia Pride Games 2026
OUTSIDE TAIPEI
May 1 to 4
Asia Pride Games 2026
Sport, culture, and nightlife collide in Kaohsiung City
Taiwan International Documentary Festival
FESTIVAL
May 1 to 10
Taiwan International Documentary Festival
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