National Theater and Concert Hall 🇹🇼

When you visit Liberty Square in Taipei, Taiwan, you will discover the twin landmarks known as the National Theater and Concert Hall (NTCH). Completed in 1987 on the south and north sides of the square, these pioneering performing arts venues are modern in function yet recall traditional elements of Chinese palace architecture. Inside, you can see four main performance venues: the 1,498-seat Proscenium Arch Theater, the flexible Experimental Theater, the 2,022-seat main Concert Hall, and the 354-seat Recital Hall.

At the time of its 1987 installation, the Concert Hall's Flentrop Orgelbouw pipe organ was the largest in Asia. Beyond the auditoriums, you can explore art galleries, libraries—including a Performing Arts Library—shops, and restaurants housed right within the structures. Outdoor performances and broadcasts are hosted on the NTCH Plaza, where massive crowds gather.

Over the years, the halls have welcomed famous international leaders like Margaret Thatcher and Betty Ford, alongside world-renowned artists like Yo-Yo Ma and Philip Glass, hosting everything from Broadway shows and opera to traditional Taiwanese drama.

What to see at National Theater and Concert Hall

• Twin landmarks featuring traditional Chinese palace architectural elements
• Main Proscenium Arch Theater and 2,022-seat main Concert Hall
• Historic Flentrop Orgelbouw pipe organ inside the National Concert Hall
• On-site art galleries, libraries, restaurants, and shops
• Outdoor broadcasts and festivals hosted on the NTCH Plaza

Visiting tips

Explore the indoor art galleries, libraries, shops, and restaurants located right within the landmark structures.

How long: 1-2 hours · Best time: During events

How to get there & what’s nearby

National Theater and Concert Hall is easy to reach on Taipei’s public transport, and pairs naturally with Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall and Taipei Grand Mosque. For where to stay, the weather and full itineraries, see our Taipei travel guide.