In the past decade, performances spaces for different music genres have popped up in Taipei, adding versatility to the city's live music scene. "Good Eye Taipei," a new bilingual Taipei city guide, recommends six performance spaces worth checking out.
The Wall (這牆)
Address: B1F, No. 200, Section 4, Roosevelt Rd, Taipei City (台北市羅斯福路四段200號地下1樓)
Hours: Wed. to Thurs. 21:00 to 2:00, Fri. to Sun. 19:00 to 23:00.
A venue known for hosting versatile performances and booking internationally famous musicians.
Riverside Live House (河岸留言音樂藝文咖啡)
Address: B1F, No. 2, Lane 244, Section 3, Roosevelt Rd, Taipei City（台北市羅斯福路三段244巷2號地下1樓）
Hours: 19:00 until performances end.
A rock house well loved by novices, major bands and music fans alike.
Witch House (女巫店)
Address: No. 7, Lane 56, Section 3, Xinsheng S Rd, Taipei City (台北市新生南路三段56巷7號)
Hours: Sun. to Wed. 10:00 to 23:00, Thurs. to Sat. 10:00 to 24:00.
Many currently well-known Taiwanese singers started from performing here.
Kafka by the Sea (海邊的卡夫卡)
Address: 2F, No. 2, Lane 244, Section 3, Roosevelt Rd, Taipei City (台北市羅斯福路三段244巷2號2樓)
Hours: Mon. to Thurs. 11:30 to 22:30, Fri. to Sun. 12:00 to 00:00.
Listen to heart-warming acoustic music over a cup of coffee.
A House (螢火蟲)
Address: No. 18, Alley 5, Lane 107, Section 1, Fuxing S Road, Taipei City (台北市復興南路一段107巷5弄18號)
Hours: 11:00 to 22:00.
Taiwan’s first acapella performance space.
Blue Note (藍調)
Address: 4F, No. 171, Section 3, Roosevelt Rd, Taipei City (台北市羅斯福路三段171號4樓)
Hours: 20:00 to 00:00.
Taiwan’s most venerated jazz bar.
“Good Eye Taipei” can be purchased at all major bookstores in Taiwan. Check out TNL’s interview with the author here.
Editor: Olivia Yang
