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Pokémon GO Fest 2026: Free Community Celebrations Come to a City Near You

Posted on June 18, 2026 at 11:11
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Niantic and The Pokémon Company have announced Pokémon GO Fest 2026: Community Celebrations — a wave of free, public events that bring a fully branded Pokémon GO experience to cities across North America, Europe, Oceania, and the Asia-Pacific region. Most celebrations run July 11–12, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. local time, though the exact day can vary by city.

What to expect on-site

Interactive pop-up experiences, photo opportunities, and giveaways and prizes — including Pokémon GO pins, prints, and other swag. Check in at the event to pick up a free Timed Research with a Pokémon encounter and item rewards, and join community meetups featuring raids and Routes alongside your local Community Ambassadors.

Featured in raids: Mega Mewtwo

Mega Mewtwo headlines the raid lineup. In the Asia-Pacific region, both Mega Mewtwo X and Mega Mewtwo Y are confirmed for Raid Battles.

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Where and when

North America

  • San FranciscoJuly 12PIER 39
  • Dallas–Fort WorthJuly 12Grandscape
  • New York CityJuly 11–12Industry City
  • AtlantaJuly 11The Battery Atlanta
  • VancouverJuly 11Science World

Europe

All six European celebrations take place across the July 11–12 weekend, with the exact day varying by city.

  • EdinburghJuly 11–12Scotland
  • AntwerpJuly 11–12Belgium
  • HamburgJuly 11–12Germany
  • BordeauxJuly 11–12France
  • WarsawJuly 11–12Poland
  • BarcelonaJuly 11–12Spain

Oceania

  • MelbourneJuly 11–12Queensbridge Square

Asia-Pacific

  • Seoul, KoreaJuly 11–12Banpo Hangang Park
  • Taipei, TaiwanJuly 11–12Xinzhongshan Linear Park
  • Tokyo, JapanJuly 11Meiji Park – Niantic Park
  • Sendai, Miyagi, JapanJuly 12Nishi Park
  • Jakarta, IndonesiaJuly 11–12Agora Mall, L2 Atrium
  • Kuala Lumpur, MalaysiaJuly 11–12KLCC Park
  • Bengaluru, IndiaJuly 11–12Freedom Park
  • New Delhi, IndiaJuly 11–12Baansera Park
  • Mumbai, IndiaJuly 11–12Carter Road
  • Bangkok, ThailandJuly 11–12Chamchuri Square

Free and open to everyone

Every Community Celebration is free and open to the public. RSVPs are available through the official Pokémon GO announcements — follow the source link below for the latest details, venue updates, and to reserve your spot before the weekend fills up.

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