Pokémon GO reached highs that few mobile games can reach. It had everyone walking out of their homes to catch their favorite Pokémon. That hype may be gone. But many still play this awesome game. If you’re still an active player, you’ll know about Pokémon GO celebrating its 10th anniversary with the Pokémon GO festival.
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What is the Pokémon GO Fest
Many games have annual events that players look forward to. For Pokémon GO, that’s the Pokémon GO Fest. Every time it comes around, players can expect:
Special research
Raids
Exclusive encounters
Limited-time bonuses
The festival usually has some paid features that require PokéCoins, but LootBar has you covered on that front. 2026’s Fest is especially important since it’s a celebration of the game’s tenth birthday. There’s no upfront cost for participating in event-themed spawns and raids.
All physical Pokémon GO Fest events
The Pokémon GO Fest will take place in three cities across the world. It will then kick off the global festival. This means there are four sets of dates and locations to remember.
| Pokémon GO Fest event locations | ||
| Event | Dates | Location |
| Tokyo | May 29 to June 1 | Tokyo Waterfront City, Japan |
| Chicago | June 5 to June 7 | Grant Park, Illinois, USA |
| Copenhagen | June 12 to June 14 | Fælledparken, Denmark |
| GO Fest Global | July 11 to 12 | Worldwide |
Below is a general summary of everything to expect from the three location-specific events.
Pokémon GO Fest 2026: Tokyo
Held from May 29 to June 1
Takes place at Tokyo Waterfront City
Features exclusive park and citywide gameplay
Introduces Mega Mewtwo X, Mega Mewtwo Y, and Zeraora
Includes Special Research, themed habitats, and Shadow Raids
Offers boosted Shiny rates and event bonuses
Pokémon GO Fest 2026: Chicago
Runs from June 5 to June 7
Hosted at Grant Park, Chicago
Combines park sessions with city exploration
Features exclusive Pokémon encounters and Timed Research
Includes Team GO Rocket battles and Shadow Raids
Lets players battle Mega Mewtwo
Pokémon GO Fest 2026: Copenhagen
Takes place from June 12 to June 14
Held at Fælledparken in Copenhagen
Features exclusive habitats and Special Research
Includes Team GO Rocket content and Shadow Raids
Celebrates the new Pokémon x LEGO collaboration with special activities
Serves as the final in-person GO Fest before the Global event
Global Pokémon GO Fest rewards and details
Most players usually just wait for the global festival to start. It’s more accessible and doesn’t require you to be anywhere in particular. If you’re in the same boat, then you’ll have to wait for July 11. Be quick, because you’ll only have two days to capitalize on this festival.
Every Pokémon GO player can participate in this event. No ticket is required, which means that players who participate in the events can enjoy:
Complete access to the GO Fest Special Research
Increased Shiny Pokémon encounter rates
Additional event bonuses
Exclusive habitat rotations
Encounters tied to Mewtwo and Zeraora
Mega Mewtwo X and Mega Mewtwo Y
The special research story is worth checking out. It’s centered around Mewtwo and Zeraora, and it aims to continue the narrative introduced during the in-person festivals. The story is already excellent, but participating in this will also reward players with some nice items, event-exclusive bonuses, and even encounters.
Different themed habitats will constantly rotate during the day. This will bring two major advantages for players:
Unique wild encounters that you otherwise may not have seen in your area may appear
The shiny odds will be boosted throughout the event
Rotating habitats isn’t new, since Pokémon GO Festivals usually feature them. Many players stay active for longer because of these habitats. After all, you can find something you want any time.
Pokémon GO introduces Mega Mewtwo X and Mega Mewtwo Y
Both Mega Mewtwo X and Mega Mewtwo Y debut in this festival. They can be caught at in-person events. Global event raids will split the moves between the two forms, and every Mewtwo obtained from Super Mega Battles will start with at least one Mega Level unlocked.
The introduction of these two Mega Pokémon is awesome enough. But Niantic will also update the Mega Evolution system. Now, players can spend additional Mega Energy to accelerate a Pokémon’s Mega Level progress.
Pokémon GO x LEGO collaboration revealed
The Pokémon GO x LEGO collaboration includes:
A dedicated LEGO Play Zone
Event-exclusive stickers
A citywide stamp rally
There likely won’t be any LEGO Pokémon blocks or figures for fans to grab. This is because the Japanese giant would want the collaboration to be much larger-scale otherwise. Fortunately, this event still gives you more than enough reason to buy a Pokémon GO top up or two.
Conclusion
This year’s Pokémon GO Fest is shaping up to be the largest one yet. It has so much awesome merchandise and events for players to participate in, regardless of where they live. Still, it would have been nice to see Niantic include more regions and countries in physical events next time.
