Browsing: things to do in Kaohsiung

A newly chartered Rotary club in Kaohsiung aims to bridge cultural gaps and provide support for migrant communities from Southeast Asia.

Kaohsiung’s fried chicken festival is scheduled for Oct. 24–25 outside Far Eastern Department Store, with 88 food and drink brands, performances and family activities.

Megaport led an online survey of Kaohsiung events respondents wanted to continue. Residents and people from elsewhere also agreed that a fried-food carnival should receive fewer resources.

A free retro gaming exhibition at NOVA Kaohsiung will feature a Street Fighter contest on Sunday, while an Overcooked tournament is scheduled for Saturday at a vintage shop.

Meet “Taiwan 22” author Tyrel Cameron Eskelson at The Hub on Oct. 17 for books, travel stories and conversation with John Ross and Eryk Smith.

Presale tickets are now available for the Mundo Pixar Experience, opening in Kaohsiung on Dec. 18, with 13 immersive rooms based on 10 films, including Toy Story, Monsters, Inc. and Coco. The exhibition runs through April 18, 2027. Presale tickets start at NT$850.

Jazz singer Zoei has turned her grandfather’s former home into Kissa Nova, a jazz and record café where guests can listen, chat and linger without a time limit.

The 2026 Taiwan Technology X Culture Expo has opened in Kaohsiung, bringing together international tech and cultural exhibits under the theme “All in AI: the Symbiotic Era.” The event runs through Oct. 26.

The Kaohsiung Film Festival continues through Oct. 26, with around 200 films and opportunities to hear from filmmakers. Its closing feature brings a local fishing community to the screen.

Fo Guang Shan’s free book fair and vegetarian expo returns Nov. 7–13, with food stalls, art exhibitions and family activities at the Buddha Museum.