Pokémon GO Fest 2026 reveals in-person event locations, featuring Mewtwo and Zeraora

Pokémon GO has finally shared the official schedules for all of the GO Fest 2026 in-person events, along with the global launch.

GO Fest is one of the biggest annual events in Pokémon GO, and during this time, the game typically introduces exclusive gameplay bonuses, at least one new Legendary or Mythical Pokémon, and a rotating lineup of boosted wild spawns available for a limited window.

For new and seasoned players, GO Fest events are the best time to grind resources and XP, as well as power up a specific event-themed Pokémon that could become a strong attacker in the current meta.

If you’re interested in joining Pokémon GO Fest this year, below are the important details that are available so far.

Pokémon GO Fest 2026: All in-person and global event schedules

Here are the official schedules and venues of all the in-person Pokémon GO Fest 2026 events:

Pokémon GO Fest 2026 is officially set to kick off on July 11 and will run through July 12. The exact start and end times for the global event have not yet been announced as of writing this guide.

Mewtwo strikes back in Pokémon GO

Players who missed getting the Mewtwo encounter during the 30^th Anniversary event can still capture the Genetic Pokémon by joining the five-star raids of any of the in-person events for Pokémon GO Fest 2026.

Based on previous GO Fest trends, it is very likely that Mewtwo will also become available as a Raid Boss during Pokémon GO Fest 2026 Global. Fans are also hoping this could finally mark the debut of its Mega Evolution forms.

Zeraora makes its entrance

The Thunderclap Pokémon from Generation 7, Zeraora, will serve as the newest Mythical Pokémon introduced across all Pokémon GO Fest 2026 events. Its role mirrors how GO Fest 2025 spotlighted Volcanion as the event’s featured mascot.

Ticket-holding participants for the in-person events of Pokémon GO Fest 2026 will be given a Special Research that eventually rewards an encounter with Zeraora upon completing specific tasks.

Like other ticket-holding Trainers, those who attend multiple in-person events can only get Zeraora once. If a Trainer has already completed the Special Research from a previous GO Fest event, receiving another Zeraora Special Research will instead reward them with Zeraora Candy.

Debuts, wild spawns, and raids in Pokémon GO Fest 2026

Aside from Zeraora, Pokémon GO Fest 2026 will also introduce several new debuts, including Shiny Wash Rotom and the three Paldean breeds of Tauros: Combat, Blaze, and Aqua.

The following tables provide all the wild spawns and raids that future participants should expect for each of the in-person events.

Tokyo Waterfront City (Tokyo)

Grant Park (Chicago)

Fælledparken (Copenhagen)

Interested Trainers can visit Pokémon GO’s page to purchase a ticket for any of the in-person events.