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.
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.
Mega Mewtwo XRaid Battles
Mega Mewtwo YRaid Battles
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.