{"schema_version":"v1","type":"trip_article","slug":"penghu-fireworks-festival","locale":"en","canonical_url":"https://www.voucherdata.asia/trips/penghu-fireworks-festival","updated_at":"2026-10-14T00:00:00+00:00","headline":"Penghu Fireworks Festival 2027: weekly shows over Magong harbour, est. May to August","one_sentence_summary":"Penghu's fireworks festival is expected to run weekly from May to August 2027. In 2026 it ran 4 May–25 August over the sea off Guanyinting Park in Magong, with 700 drones at the main shows.","facts":[{"label":"2026 edition (finished)","value":"Mondays and Thursdays from 4 May to 25 June, Tuesdays from 30 June to 25 August, main shows at 9 pm; with outlying-island and township shows, 33 in all.","source":"https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202603200159.aspx","sourceLabel":"cna.com.tw"},{"label":"Next edition","value":"Expected May to August 2027; dates await the Penghu County Government.","source":"https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202603200159.aspx","sourceLabel":"cna.com.tw"},{"label":"Location","value":"Main shows at Guanyinting Park in Magong, Penghu; outlying-island shows on Jibei, Wang'an and Qimei, and township shows in Huxi, Baisha and Xiyu.","source":"https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202603200159.aspx","sourceLabel":"cna.com.tw"},{"label":"Show length","value":"A regular main show is 10 minutes of fireworks followed by a 10-minute drone display; in 2026 the opening and closing nights had 12 minutes of fireworks.","source":"https://travel.udn.com/travel/story/7209/9247445","sourceLabel":"travel.udn.com"},{"label":"2026 theme","value":"A tie-up with Dragon Ball Z, with fireworks teams from Japan, Malaysia, Argentina, Italy, Malta and Finland taking turns, and 700 drones at the main venue.","source":"https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202603200159.aspx","sourceLabel":"cna.com.tw"},{"label":"Transport","value":"Fly or take a passenger ferry from Taiwan's main island to Magong; shuttle buses run to the venue on show nights.","source":"https://www.peoplenews.tw/?p=28845","sourceLabel":"peoplenews.tw"}],"city_tabs":{"penghu":{"title":"Penghu · Magong","bullets":["Main shows at Guanyinting Park in central Magong, starting at 9 pm","Shuttle buses run on show nights; the county Health Bureau stop is closest to the venue","By day, see the Trans-Ocean Bridge and the Twin-Heart Stone Weir"],"source":"https://www.peoplenews.tw/?p=28845","sourceLabel":"peoplenews.tw"}},"faq":[{"q":"When is the 2027 festival?","a":"The 2027 dates have not been announced. In 2026 the main shows ran weekly from May to August, so expect the same months again; the Penghu County Government publishes the exact schedule.","sources":["https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202603200159.aspx","https://travel.udn.com/travel/story/7209/9247445"]},{"q":"What did the 2026 edition look like?","a":"Main shows were at Guanyinting Park in Magong, weekly from early May to late August. Outlying-island shows on Jibei, Wang'an and Qimei and township shows in Huxi, Baisha and Xiyu brought the total to 33.","sources":["https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202603200159.aspx","https://travel.udn.com/travel/story/7209/9247445"]},{"q":"Where is the main venue?","a":"Guanyinting Park in Magong. The fireworks are launched over the sea off the park, and the Xiying Rainbow Bridge, a steel arch inside the park, is the landmark of the bay. Organisers advise arriving early and using the shuttle buses.","sources":["https://travel.udn.com/travel/story/7209/9247445","https://n.yam.com/Article/20260501513252"]},{"q":"How to get to Penghu for the fireworks","a":"Fly or take a passenger ferry to Magong from Taiwan's main island. On 2026 show nights, shuttle buses ran every 15 minutes from 19:00 to 22:00, and the closest stop, at the county Health Bureau, is about a five-minute walk from the venue. Roads around the park were closed from 18:00 to 22:00, or from 17:00 on opening and closing nights.","sources":["https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Penghu","https://www.peoplenews.tw/?p=28845"]},{"q":"Where to stay","a":"Central Magong is the easiest base. Guanyinting Park is on Jieshou Road in town, so you can walk back or take the shuttle after the show and set off easily the next day.","sources":["https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Penghu","https://www.peoplenews.tw/?p=28845"]},{"q":"What to see during the day","a":"From Magong you can reach coastal sights such as the Trans-Ocean Bridge and the Twin-Heart Stone Weir. If you island-hop, make sure the return boat gets you back in time for the evening main show.","sources":["https://travel.udn.com/travel/story/7209/9247445"]},{"q":"What to know before going","a":"The sea wind is strong at night, so bring a light jacket, and the daytime sun is fierce, so take sun protection seriously. Roads around Guanyinting are closed on show nights, so the shuttle or walking works better than driving.","sources":["https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Penghu","https://www.peoplenews.tw/?p=28845"]}],"sources":["https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202603200159.aspx","https://travel.udn.com/travel/story/7209/9247445","https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Penghu","https://www.penghu-nsa.gov.tw/","https://eng.taiwan.net.tw/","https://www.peoplenews.tw/?p=28845","https://n.yam.com/Article/20260501513252"],"key_takeaways":[{"text":"Main shows run weekly; in 2026 outlying-island shows on Jibei, Wang'an and Qimei and township shows in Huxi, Baisha and Xiyu brought the total to 33.","date":"2026-05-04","scope":"festival","source_url":"https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202603200159.aspx","source_label":"cna.com.tw"},{"text":"A regular main show starts at 9 pm with 10 minutes of fireworks and a 10-minute drone display; the opening and closing nights get 12 minutes of fireworks.","date":"2026-05-04","scope":"festival","source_url":"https://travel.udn.com/travel/story/7209/9247445","source_label":"travel.udn.com"},{"text":"Roads around Guanyinting close on show nights: 18:00 to 22:00 in 2026 (from 17:00 on opening and closing nights), with all of Jieshou Road shut to cars. Organisers recommend the shuttle buses.","date":"2026-05-04","scope":"festival","source_url":"https://www.peoplenews.tw/?p=28845","source_label":"peoplenews.tw"}],"reading_outline":[{"id":"executive-summary","label":"Summary"},{"id":"city-routes","label":"Places and routes"},{"id":"rules","label":"Before you go"},{"id":"faq","label":"FAQ"},{"id":"sources","label":"Sources"}],"topic":{"chain":["trips","taiwan-festivals","penghu-fireworks-festival"]},"status":"published","hero_image":{"src":"/hero/penghu-fireworks-festival.webp","alt":"Penghu Fireworks Festival 2027: weekly shows over Magong harbour, est. May to August"},"editorial":{"tagline":"In 2026 Penghu staged 33 fireworks shows between May and August","paragraphs":["The 24th edition, in 2026, brought fireworks teams from Japan, Malaysia, Argentina, Italy, Malta and Finland in turn over the season, with a drone display after each show.","Beyond the main venue, Jibei, Wang'an and Qimei each had one outlying-island show: near the Jibei pier, in front of the Green Turtle Conservation Center on Wang'an, and at Nanhu Harbour on Qimei.","The main shows are at Guanyinting Park in Magong. The fireworks go up from the water beyond the park, where the steel arch of the Xiying Rainbow Bridge spans the bay."]},"guide":{"lede":"Stay in central Magong and walk: roads around Guanyinting close on show nights, so you cannot drive in, and afterwards you can walk back or take the shuttle. The 2027 schedule is not out yet but should fall between May and August.","sections":[{"heading":"Main venue and launch site","body":"The main shows are at **Guanyinting Park in Magong**, with the fireworks launched over the sea off the park; the Xiying Rainbow Bridge, a steel arch inside the park, is the landmark of the bay.\n\nOrganisers advise arriving early and using the shuttle buses."},{"heading":"Dates and number of shows","body":"The 2026 edition opened on 4 May and closed on 25 August: Mondays and Thursdays from 4 May to 25 June, Tuesdays from 30 June to 25 August, with main shows at 9 pm. That edition has ended.\n\nThe 2027 schedule has not been announced and is expected to fall between May and August again. With main shows every week you do not need to fix on one date; once the **Penghu County Government** publishes the schedule, pick an evening that fits your trip."},{"heading":"Flights or ferries to Magong","body":"From Taiwan's main island you can reach Magong by **domestic flight or passenger ferry**. Guanyinting Park is on Jieshou Road in central Magong, within walking distance or a shuttle ride of hotels in town."},{"heading":"Watching at night: what to wear","body":"The fireworks and drone display together last about 20 minutes, after which you can take the shuttle or walk back to your hotel. The sea wind is strong at night, so bring a light jacket, and the daytime sun is fierce, so pack sun protection. Roads around the venue are closed on show nights, so you cannot drive in."},{"heading":"Where to stay and what it costs","body":"Stay in central **Magong**, where you can walk back after the show and set off easily the next day.\n\nThe main costs are the flight or ferry from the main island, a room in Magong and food."},{"heading":"Day trips and island hopping","body":"By day Penghu is known for basalt coastline, coral-stone walls and windbreak vegetable plots.\n\nFrom Magong you can visit coastal sights such as the **Trans-Ocean Bridge and the Twin-Heart Stone Weir**. If you island-hop, make sure the return boat gets you back in time for the evening main show."},{"heading":"Shuttle buses and closed junctions","body":"On 2026 show nights the roads around the venue were closed from 18:00 to 22:00, and from 17:00 on opening and closing nights. Shuttle buses left from behind the Wen'ao Elementary School gym, the Third Fishing Port international plaza, the Nanhai Visitor Center and the county Health Bureau.\n\nOn 2026 show nights, shuttle buses ran every 15 minutes from 19:00 to 22:00, with extra runs after the fireworks; **the county Health Bureau stop is closest, about a five-minute walk from the venue**.\n\nJunctions closed to cars and scooters included Jieshou Road at Minzu Road, Minsheng Road at Minzu Road, and Minzu Road at Zhiping Road."},{"heading":"Test shows before opening","body":"There are test shows before the official opening: in 2026 they were on 20 April and 27 April, each with 10 minutes of fireworks."}]},"kind":"festival","available_locales":["zh-TW","en","th","id"],"event_start_date":"2026-05-04","event_end_date":"2026-08-25","dates_estimated":false,"next_edition":{"start_date":null,"end_date":null,"estimated":true,"note":{"zh-TW":"預計 2027 年 5–8 月每週固定場次，場次表公布後更新","en":"Expected weekly shows from May to August 2027; schedule to be announced","th":"คาดว่ามีการแสดงทุกสัปดาห์ช่วงพฤษภาคม–สิงหาคม 2027 รอประกาศตาราง","id":"Perkiraan pertunjukan mingguan Mei–Agustus 2027; jadwal belum diumumkan"},"source":"https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202603200159.aspx"},"offers":[{"id":"penghu-scooter","title":{"zh-TW":"澎湖機車租借（馬公市區・碼頭取車）","en":"Penghu scooter rental (Magong pick-up)","th":"เช่าสกู๊ตเตอร์เผิงหู (รับที่หม่ากง)","id":"Sewa skuter Penghu (ambil di Magong)"},"merchant":"klook","utility":"transport","landing_url":"https://www.voucherdata.asia/go/penghu-fireworks-festival?o=penghu-scooter&locale=en&src=data","checked_at":"2026-10-13"},{"id":"penghu-south-islands","title":{"zh-TW":"澎湖南方跳島：桶盤・七美・望安一日遊","en":"Penghu south islands: Tongpan, Qimei & Wang'an day trip","th":"ทัวร์เกาะทางใต้เผิงหู: ถงผาน ชีเหม่ย หวั่งอัน","id":"Lompat pulau selatan Penghu: Tongpan, Qimei & Wang'an"},"merchant":"klook","utility":"experience","landing_url":"https://www.voucherdata.asia/go/penghu-fireworks-festival?o=penghu-south-islands&locale=en&src=data","checked_at":"2026-10-13"}]}