Department of Cultural Affairs

Taipei is home to a wide range of music venues of varying sizes, including Taipei Arena, which has a capacity of around 15,000, and Taipei Music Center, whose performance hall has a capacity of over 5,000. 

The city also boasts cultural venues, outdoor performance spaces, and numerous small-scale music venues, live houses, and music restaurants scattered across different districts, that regularly host live performances. 

In late 2024, Taipei Dome also joined the city’s lineup of premier concert venues. Taiwan’s first multi-purpose indoor stadium with a seating capacity of 40,000, Taipei Dome meets World Baseball Softball Confederation (WBSC) standards for baseball stadiums while also fulfilling the requirements to host world-class performances. 

With global Mandopop superstars Jay Chou and A-Mei kicking off their tours at the Taipei Dome, the venue has quickly become a new Taipei landmark. This expansion of performance spaces further strengthens the city’s pop music ecosystem, fostering the growth and development of local musical talent.

Taipei Dome Concert Economy Fuels Industry Growth

The Taipei Dome can accommodate approximately 40,000 spectators. (Photo courtesy of the Department of Information and Tourism, Taipei City Government) 

The opening of the Taipei Dome marks a new era for Taipei’s live music market. By attracting renowned artists and bands from around the world, the venue provides Taiwan audiences with a richer cultural and entertainment experience while also drawing international visitors. This influx of concertgoers is expected to boost tourism, hospitality, dining, and retail industries. 

According to a survey conducted by the Taipei City Office of Commerce during Jay Chou’s Carnival World Tour concerts, which drew around 150,000 attendees, average spending per attendee (including accommodation, transportation, dining, shopping, entertainment, and tickets) was around NT$11,475, with non-ticket spending averaging NT$6,915 per person. The total estimated economic impact of the concerts exceeded NT$1.7 billion. 

Similarly, A-Mei’s five concerts at the Taipei Dome attracted around 200,000 attendees and generated an estimated NT$2.29 billion in economic benefits, an outstanding contribution to the local economy.

The future of the Taipei Cultural and Sports Park (臺北文化體育園區) looks promising. In addition to Taipei Dome itself, the area will see office buildings, shopping centers, hotels, and cinemas gradually opening to create a corridor for tourism, culture, and commerce in the East District of Taipei and connect these shopping areas to the Songshan Cultural and Creative Park, Taipei New Horizon, and the department stores of Xinyi District. Notably, the Eslite Bookstore, situated in the Songshan Cultural and Creative Park and the only 24-hour bookstore in Taiwan, further invigorates Taipei’s nighttime economy.

Elevating Taipei’s Music and Cultural Scene, Enhancing Quality of Life 

Taipei Arena has a capacity of about 15,000 spectators. (Photo credit: I-jung Hsu) 

Taipei offers a wide variety of performance venues and spaces, ranging in size and function. Key venues with capacity exceeding 3,000 seats include Taipei Arena, Taipei Music Center, Taipei International Convention Center, and Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center. 

In 2023 alone, more than 150 privately organized concerts were held in these venues, not to mention the countless performances at small and medium-sized live venues, thus contributing to the city’s vibrant music scene. The addition of Taipei Dome expands creative possibilities even further for concert production teams.

The Department of Cultural Affairs stresses that Taipei Dome, in addition to being a world-class baseball stadium, is also an emerging hub for music concerts, creativity, and industry exchange. With its state-of-the-art facilities and spacious design, the venue enables Taiwanese and international artists and concert production teams to fully unleash their creativity. From sound engineering and stage design to set decoration, lighting effects, and performance execution, Taipei Dome is raising the production standards of Taiwan’s live music scene and delivering entertainment experiences that go beyond expectations.

Taipei Dome is also fostering cross-industry collaboration, uniting music and sports fans alike. A prime example is pop music band Mayday’s electrifying performance at the retirement game of CTBC Brothers baseball star Szu-chi Chou, which seamlessly blended sports and live music. This type of crossover event is reminiscent of major international sporting spectacles, where global pop icons perform at events like the FIFA World Cup and leave a lasting impression on audiences. 

Looking ahead, Taipei Dome will continue to provide top-tier facilities for both the sports and live music industries, creating new entertainment experiences and setting the stage for the next wave of large-scale concerts in Taipei.

Taipei Music Center performance hall has a capacity of about 5,000 spectators. (Photo courtesy of Taipei Music Center) 

The Department of Cultural Affairs would like to emphasize that, as one of Asia’s most influential cities, Taipei possesses a rich musical heritage and dynamic creative atmosphere. The city remains committed to strengthening its support for the music industry, fostering the diverse growth of pop music, and encouraging greater public participation in music and cultural events. Through these efforts, Taipei will continue to shine on the global music stage.