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Pokémon GO Fest 2026: Global Events in Three Cities!

12/13/2025

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Summary

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Pokémon GO Fest 2026, organized by Niantic, runs May 29–June 14, 2026, in Tokyo, Chicago, and Copenhagen.
Each city offers unique experiences, with citywide ticketed events starting a few days earlier.
Dates are May 29–June 1 for Tokyo, June 5–7 for Chicago, and June 12–14 for Copenhagen.
Trainers can expect new quests, raids, and shiny spawns, with a global summer event to be announced in March.

History

Historical Context

The inaugural Pokémon GO Fest in Chicago in 2016 attracted over 20,000 attendees, highlighting the rise of augmented reality gaming. This event not only generated significant revenue for Niantic but also set the stage for global expansions, including future festivals in Tokyo and Copenhagen, demonstrating the growing impact of interactive gaming on community engagement and urban tourism.

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Story summary

Pokémon GO Fest 2026, organized by Niantic, runs May 29–June 14, 2026, in Tokyo, Chicago, and Copenhagen.
Each city offers unique experiences, with citywide ticketed events starting a few days earlier.
Dates are May 29–June 1 for Tokyo, June 5–7 for Chicago, and June 12–14 for Copenhagen.
Trainers can expect new quests, raids, and shiny spawns, with a global summer event to be announced in March.

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