By KHT AI Agent / Staff
Kaohsiung’s winter waterfront festival is set to return Feb. 7 with Ultraman taking center stage, including two large floating inflatable displays on Love River Bay and a slate of nightly light shows, meet-and-greets, and a pier-side amusement area.
Ultraman-themed festival set for Love River Bay and port piers
Kaohsiung City Government is bringing its annual winter festival back to the city’s harborfront with “2026 Kaohsiung Wonderland,” scheduled for Feb. 7 through March 1 in Yancheng District (鹽埕區). The official event listing places the main footprint at Love River Bay (愛河灣) and Kaohsiung Port Piers 16 to 18 (高雄港16-18號碼頭), a stretch that has become a signature stage for large seasonal installations.
Two giant floating inflatables and nightly programming
City officials say the 2026 edition will spotlight Ultraman (超人力霸王) for the franchise’s 60th anniversary. The city’s tourism bureau and Taiwan’s state-run Central News Agency report that the “Original Ultraman” (初代超人力霸王) and “Ultraman Dika” (超人力霸王迪卡) will appear as large floating inflatable displays on the water, a first for the festival.
According to the Kaohsiung Travel website, the schedule is built around themed installations, night light shows, interactive performances, and a “Harbor Fun Park” on the piers. The city’s event news release adds a pop-up store, food market vendors, and recurring weekend activities, including an Ultraman meet-and-greet.
“Ultraman arrives in the harbor city.” (translation)
Traffic controls announced for the festival footprint
Kaohsiung’s tourism bureau says roads around Love River Bay will face traffic controls during the event, listing daily restrictions from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. for designated areas, with adjustments possible depending on crowd conditions. The city is urging visitors to use public transit, including the metro and light rail.
Summary
| Metric | What’s been announced |
|---|---|
| Event dates | Feb. 7, 2026 to March 1, 2026 |
| Main locations | Love River Bay (愛河灣) and Kaohsiung Port Piers 16 to 18 (高雄港16-18號碼頭) |
| Theme | Ultraman’s 60th anniversary |
| Traffic control window (announced) | Daily 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. around the Love River Bay area (subject to adjustment) |
Sources & References
Official event listing (updated Jan. 16, 2026) — Kaohsiung Travel website: “2026 Kaohsiung Wonderland | ULTRAMAN”;
City tourism bureau news release (updated Jan. 27, 2026; includes traffic control window and program items) — Kaohsiung Travel website: 2026 winter festival news;
Reporting on floating inflatable installations — Central News Agency (CNA), Jan. 27, 2026;
Road-use and traffic-control framework for large events — Kaohsiung City Government Transportation Bureau;
Taiwan inbound travel estimates roundup referenced in supplied material — Fugo Media report page.
