The Taipei City Government’s Department of Information and Tourism has announced the first wave of performers for the 2025 "Taipei’s Most High New Year City" New Year’s Eve Party, promising to ignite a citywide celebration. This year’s event features exclusive performances by South Korean girl group Apink, Taiwanese bands Energy, TRASH, and Papun Band, delivering a unique musical feast for the New Year’s Eve celebration, much to the anticipation of their fans. Renowned band Cosmospeople also performed their hit song "What About You" at the press conference, hinting at a special 20th-anniversary performance on New Year’s Eve to take audiences on a journey through their musical legacy.
Lineup Includes South Korean Girl Group Apink and Taiwanese Boy Band Energy (Photo/Source: Taipei City Government Website)
Deputy Mayor Lin Yi-Hua highlighted that this year’s New Year’s Eve celebration boasts not only a stellar lineup but also a series of December weekend activities with four major themes leading up to the event. The "Diverse Theme Weekends," held at Taipei City Hall's Southeast Plaza, will include:
- "Retro Nostalgia Week" (December 7-8),
- "Western Classics Week" (December 14-15),
- "Anime Support Week" (December 21-22),
- "Lounge Relaxation Week" (December 28-29).
Each weekend will feature a food market and stage performances to immerse the public in the festive atmosphere ahead of the New Year.
The Department of Information and Tourism further explained the theme weeks:
- "Retro Nostalgia Week" will focus on classic memories,
- "Western Classics Week" will feature international performers,
- "Anime Support Week" targets younger audiences with anime-themed creative shows,
- "Lounge Relaxation Week" will offer a cozy atmosphere for citizens to enjoy a laid-back end-of-year experience.
The lineup includes over 10 performers, with highlights such as exclusive collaborations between Cosmospeople, Apink, Energy, TRASH, and Papun Band. This combination of rock and punk music promises to deliver an exhilarating audio-visual feast. Additionally, this year’s hosts are equally exciting. Variety show star Lulu Huang Lu Tzu-Yin will team up once again with William, Ryohei Otani (Feng Tian), and Dora from Super Taste. Their lively and humorous style is set to energize the crowd. Lulu, who earned three nominations at this year’s Golden Bell Awards for her achievements in variety shows and dramas, is highly anticipated to showcase her talents during the New Year’s Eve event.
The lineup Includes Taiwanese Bands TRASH and Papun Band (Photo/Source: Taipei City Government Website)
This year’s event visual design was created by renowned Chinese designer Daniel Wong, incorporating sports elements as a tribute to Taiwan’s Olympic athletes and the 2025 Taipei-New Taipei World Masters Games, showcasing Taipei’s vitality and sporting spirit.
The Department of Information and Tourism teased that more exciting pre-event activities and artist announcements are on the way. Stay tuned to the official 2025 "Taipei’s Most High New Year City" website, Taipei Travel website, and social media pages for the latest updates.
[Diverse Theme Weekends - Four Themes x Four Weekends]
- December 7-8: Retro Nostalgia Week
- December 14-15: Western Classics Week
- December 21-22: Anime Support Week
- December 28-29: Lounge Relaxation Week
Market Hours: Saturdays and Sundays, 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Market Stalls Location: East Side Sidewalk of Taipei City Hall (Songzhi Road)
Stage Performance Hours: Saturdays and Sundays, 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Stage Location:Southeast Plaza of Taipei City Hall (near the intersection of Songzhi Road and Songshou Road)
