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This is a list of events in Pokémon GO, which include any temporary bonuses and increased wild spawns that occur for each event.

Community Day

Main article: Community Day

Community Days are monthly, six-hour events that feature a specific Pokémon. During this time, the featured Pokémon will have drastically increased spawn rates, and players will receive bonuses for certain in-game actions.

Pokémon Spotlight Hour

Main article: Pokémon Spotlight Hour

Pokémon Spotlight Hours are weekly, one-hour events that occur every Tuesday from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., local time. It features a specific Pokémon that will be spawning en masse during that hour. At the same time, a bonus will also be active for that hour, which may involve bonus Candy, Stardust, or XP for various in-game tasks.

Global events

Global events are in-game thematic events that run for a limited time. Most of these events are free of charge and are activated directly by Niantic and do not require any kind of registration.

Name Date Mechanics
Limited time New addition
Halloween 2016 October 26 - November 1, 2016
  • Double Candy for catching, hatching, or transferring Pokémon.
  • Buddy Pokémon earns Candy four times as fast.
  • Increased spawn rates for "spooky" Pokémon: Gastly, Haunter, Gengar, Zubat, Golbat, Drowzee, Hypno.
Celebration November 23–30, 2016
  • Double XP and Stardust when completing in-game actions.
Holiday 2016 December 25, 2016 - January 8, 2017
  • One free single-use Incubator each day from PokéStops. (December 25, 2016- January 3, 2017)
  • Increased hatching rates for Generation II Pokémon. (December 25, 2016- January 3, 2017)
  • Increased spawn rates for Generation I first partner Pokémon. (December 30, 2016 – January 8, 2017)
  • Lures modules last for 60 minutes. (December 30, 2016 – January 8, 2017)
  • Pikachu and Raichu wearing festive hats.
  • Special boxes in the in-game shop.
Valentine's Day 2017 February 8–15, 2017
  • Double candy when catching, hatching, or transfer Pokémon.
  • Buddy Pokémon earns Candy twice as fast.
  • Increased spawn rates of pink Pokémon.
  • Increased hatching rates for Cleffa, Igglybuff, and Smoochum.
  • Lures modules last for 6 hours.
Water Festival 2017 March 22–29, 2017
  • Increased spawn rates for Water-type Pokémon.
  • "Magikarp Hat" clothing item for your avatar.
  • Shiny Magikarp
Eggstravaganza 2017 April 13–20, 2017
  • Greater variety of Pokémon hatching from 2 km Eggs.
  • More Candy when hatching.
  • Double XP when completing in-game actions.
  • Lucky Eggs 50% off in the in-game shop.
Grass Weekend 2017 May 5–8, 2017
  • Increased spawn rates of Grass-type Pokémon.
  • Lure modules last for 6 hours.
Adventure Week 2017 May 18–25, 2017
  • Buddy Pokémon earns Candy four times as fast.
  • Increased spawn rates of Rock-type Pokémon.
  • Increased dropping rates of items from PokeStops.
  • All Balls 50% off in the in-game shop.
  • "Explorer's Hat" clothing item for your avatar.
Solstice 2017 June 13–21, 2017
  • Increased spawn rates of Fire- and Ice-type Pokémon.
  • Huge XP bonuses for throwing Poké Balls accurately.
  • Discounted Lucky Eggs in the in-game shop.
First Anniversary July 6–24, 2017
  • Pichu, Pikachu and Raichu wearing Ash's hats.
  • Special Anniversary Box in the in-game shop (Incubators, Max Revives, Ultra Balls, and Raid Passes)
Equinox 2017 September 22 - October 2, 2017
  • Double Stardust when catching Pokémon and hatching Eggs.
  • 20 bonus Stardust for Berry feeding.
  • Registering a new Pokémon to your Pokédex will earn you triple the normal XP.
  • Increased hatching rates for Pokémon not normally found in 2 km Eggs (Chansey, Mareep, Larvitar, and more.)
  • Special boxes in the in-game shop (Lucky Eggs, Lure Modules, all-new Super Incubators)
Halloween 2017 October 20 - November 2, 2017
  • Double candy when catching, hatching, or transfer Pokémon.
  • Buddy Pokémon earns Candy twice as fast.
  • Increased spawn rates for "spooky" Pokémon: Gastly, Haunter, Gengar, Zubat, Golbat, Drowzee, Hypno.
  • Special boxes in the in-game shop (Lucky Eggs, Lure Modules, all-new Super Incubators)
  • Pichu, Pikachu and Raichu wearing a witch hat.
Holiday 2017 December 21, 2017 - January 4, 2018
  • One free single-use Incubator each day from PokéStops. (December 22–25, 2017)
  • Increased spawn rates for Ice-type Pokémon.
  • Special boxes in the in-game shop (Super Incubators, Lure Modules, and the all-new Star Pieces)
  • Pichu, Pikachu and Raichu wearing festive hats.
  • More Water and Ice-type Pokémon originally discovered in the Hoenn region.
  • Delibird (only for the duration of the event)
Valentine’s Day 2018 February 13–16, 2018
  • Increased spawn rates for Chansey and Luvdisc, which grant triple Stardust when caught.
  • Shiny Luvdisc
Lunar New Year 2018 February 15–17, 2018
  • Shiny Poochyena
Eggstravaganza 2018 March 22 - April 2, 2018
  • Greater variety of Pokémon hatching from 2 km Eggs.
  • More Candy when hatching.
  • Double Stardust when completing in-game actions.
  • Special boxes in the in-game shop (Super Incubators and Star Pieces)
April Fools' Day 2018 March 31-April 7, 2018
  • Increased spawn rates for Murkrow.
  • Pokémon icons replaced with 8-bit graphics.
Kanto Celebration April 10–17, 2018
Earth Day 2018 April 23–30, 2018
  • Increased spawn rates for Water, Grass, and Ground-type Pokémon, which grant 3× Stardust when caught.
Showdown 2018 May 1–14, 2018
Adventure Week 2018 May 24 - June 5, 2018
Water Festival 2018 June 7–21, 2018
Second Anniversary July 6–31, 2018
  • "Pikachu Fan" clothing items, which can be bought after unlocking Pikachu Fan medals.
Trading event August 2–19, 2018
  • All trades cost 25% less Stardust to complete.
  • Bonus Candy when trading.
  • Triple XP when gaining a new Pokédex entry.
Johto Festival August 20–28, 2018
  • Increased spawn rates for Pokémon originally discovered in the Johto region.
  • Special Field Research and Raid Battles featuring Pokémon originally discovered in Johto region.
  • Special boxes in the in-game shop.
Ultra Bonus event September 13 - October 8, 2018
  • Increased spawn rates for Pokémon originally discovered in the Kanto region.
  • Mewtwo available in Raid Battles until October 8.
  • Mr. Mime, Tauros, Kangaskhan, and Farfetch'd in 7 km eggs until October 1, later extended to October 8.
  • Special boxes in the in-game shop.
Psychic Spectacular 2018 October 5–14, 2018
  • Increased spawn rates for Psychic-type Pokémon.
  • Special Field Research featuring Psychic-type Pokémon.
  • Special boxes in the in-game shop.
Halloween 2018 October 23 - November 1, 2018
  • Increased spawn rates for Ghost-type Pokémon.
  • Double candy when catching Pokémon
  • Special boxes in the in-game shop.
  • Pichu, Pikachu, and Raichu wearing a witch hat.
  • Ghost-type Pokémon originally discovered in the Sinnoh region: Drifloon, Drifblim, Stunky, and Skuntank.
    • Including Shiny Drifloon
  • Giratina Altered Forme available in Raid Battles.
  • Spiritomb available in a limited-time Special Research.
  • "Ghost-themed" clothing items for your avatar.
Holiday 2018 December 18, 2018 - January 2, 2019
  • Increased spawn rates for Ice-type Pokémon.
  • One free single-use Incubator each day from PokéStops.
  • Limited bonuses on certain days
    • Double Candy from capturing and transferring Pokémon. (December 18–22)
    • Double Stardust from capturing Pokémon (December 22–26)
    • Double Experience (December 26–30)
    • Hatching distance cut in half (December 20 - January 2)
  • Special boxes in the in-game shop.
  • Delibird returning for the duration of event.
  • Pichu, Pikachu, and Raichu wearing festive hats.
Hoenn celebration January 15–29, 2019
Lunar New Year 2019 February 4–13, 2019
  • Shiny Spoink and Meltan
Valentine's Day 2019 February 13–21, 2019
Pokémon Day 2019 February 26–28, 2019
Battle Showdown 2019 March 5–12, 2019
  • Fighting-type Pokémon like Mankey, Machop, Makuhita, and Meditite will appear more frequently in the wild.
  • 2× Catch, Battle, and Raid Stardust
  • 2× XP for Gym Badges
  • Earn up to five rewards per day from Trainer Battles, including Rare Candy.
  • Earn up to three rewards per day from challenging team leaders, including Rare Candy.
  • Event-exclusive Field Research
Equinox 2019 March 19–26, 2019
Bug Out 2019 April 2–9, 2019
  • Shiny Scyther
Eggstravaganza 2019 April 16–23, 2019
  • Pokémon from the Exeggcute, Chansey, Mareep, and Marill families will appear more frequently in the wild.
  • All baby Pokémon obtainable in 2 km Eggs
  • 2× Hatch Candy
  • 2× Incubator effectiveness
  • 2× Lucky Egg duration
  • Event-exclusive Egg-focused Field Research
Earth Day 2019 April 29 - May 2, 2019
  • Shiny Diglett
Pokémon Detective Pikachu May 7–17, 2019
Extraordinary Raid Week May 21–28, 2019
Summer Snooze 2019 May 28 - June 3, 2019
  • Drastically increased spawn rate of Snorlax, which will be asleep in the wild, to commemorate the announcement of Pokémon Sleep.
    • All will know Yawn as an event-exclusive move*
    • Sleeping Snorlax have a 100% catch rate*
Adventure Week 2019 June 4–11, 2019
  • Increased spawn rates of Rock-type Pokémon
  • Certain Pokémon obtainable from 2 km Eggs (TBD)
  • Raid Battles featuring Rock-type Pokémon (TBD)
  • 4× Buddy Candy
  • 10× XP for spinning newly visited PokéStops
  • 50 km Adventure Sync reward: GO Stardust icon.png50,000 and 15 Rare Candies
Spark's Global Challenge bonuses June 18–25, 2019
  • 2× Catch Candy
  • Guaranteed 1 Rare Candy per raid
  • 1/2 Hatch Distance
  • 2× Hatch Candy
Third Anniversary June 28 - September 2, 2019
Candela's Global Challenge bonuses July 9–16, 2019
  • 3× Catch XP
  • 1-hour Lucky Eggs
  • 3× Hatch XP
  • 2× Raid XP
Kumamoto revival support July 22–29, 2019
  • Increased spawns of Straw hat with red ribbon Pikachu
  • New avatar item
Team GO Rocket disruption July 25 - August 1, 2019
Team GO Rocket Global invasion July 28, 2019
  • All PokéStops are invaded by Team GO Rocket worldwide.
Gift event August 5–19, 2019
  • Eggs receiving from gifts require only 2 km to hatch and look like 2 km Eggs.
  • Number of gifts that can be opened daily increased to 30
  • Number of gifts that can be carried in inventory increased to 20
Blanche's Global Challenge bonuses August 13–20, 2019
  • 3× Catch Stardust
  • Guaranteed 3,000 Stardust per raid
  • 3× Hatch Stardust
  • 1-hour Star Pieces
Water Festival 2019 August 23–30, 2019
  • 2× Hatch Candy
  • Halved walking distance for Water-type buddy
Professor Willow's Ultra Bonus week #1: Johto Journey September 2–9, 2019
  • Unown A, L, R, T, U spelling ULTRA in 10 km Eggs
  • Increased spawns of Johto Pokémon in the wild.
  • Increased appearance of Johto Pokémon in raids including Raikou, Suicune and Entei.
  • 2× Incubator effectiveness
Professor Willow's Ultra Bonus week #2: Global Challenge, Global Hatches September 9–16, 2019
Professor Willow's Ultra Bonus week #3: A Unova Unveiling September 16–23, 2019
  • Mewtwo with Psystrike available in ★★★★★ raids
  • Mewtwo counters available in raids
  • Klink available in raids
  • 2× Incubator effectiveness
Halloween 2019 October 17 - November 1, 2019
  • Yamask
  • Shiny Yamask
  • New Halloween-themed gears in the in-game shop
A Colossal Discovery (free event) November 1–4, 2019
A Colossal Discovery (paying event) November 2, 2019 11-19h local time

A paying ticketed event. In order to participate, trainers have to purchase a Ticket in the in-game shop and to play during hours when the event is active.

Throwback Challenge 2020: Kanto May 1–8, 2020
Throwback Challenge 2020: Johto May 8–15, 2020
Snubbull Limited Research May 9, 2020
Throwback Challenge 2020: Hoenn May 15–22, 2020
Throwback Challenge 2020: Sinnoh May 22–29, 2020
Pokémon GO Fest 2020 July 25–26, 2020
Pokémon GO Fest 2021 July 17–18, 2021
Pokémon GO Fest 2022 June 4–5, 2022
Pokémon GO Fest 2022 finale August 27, 2022

Local events

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Local events are events based on real life locations that require physical presence to attend. They also award special medals and often include event-exclusive Field or Special Research. Some global events may also occur to tie-in with these local events.

Name Date Country Description Local tie-in Global tie-in
Lapras event in Iwate, Miyagi and Fukushima Prefectures November 11–23, 2016 Japan Sponsored event to raise awareness and attract tourism for the revival process of those prefectures following the 2011 earthquake.[1]
  • Spawns of Lapras disabled worldwide for the duration of the event
Snorlax event in Kumamoto and Ōita prefectures March 4–13, 2017 Japan Sponsored event to raise awareness and attract tourism for the revival process of those prefectures following the 2016 earthquake.[2]
  • Spawns of Snorlax disabled worldwide for the duration of the event
Pikachu Meet & Greet June 17, 2017 France Sponsored event that occurred at Les Quatre Temps – Cnit, Paris, France
Pikachu Meet & Greet June 24, 2017 France Sponsored event that occurred at Centre Commercial – Rosny 2, Paris, France
Pikachu Meet & Greet June 30, 2017 Germany Sponsored event that occurred at Centre Pasing Arcade, Munich, Germany
Pikachu Meet & Greet July 1, 2017 Germany Sponsored event that occurred at CentrO Oberhausen, Oberhausen, Germany
Pikachu Meet & Greet July 8–9, 2017 Denmark Sponsored event that occurred at Fisketorvet Shopping Center, Copenhagen, Denmark
Pikachu Meet & Greet July 15, 2017 Spain Sponsored event that occurred at Parquesur, Madrid, Spain
Pikachu Meet & Greet July 21, 2017 Spain Sponsored event that occurred at La Maquinista, Barcelona, Spain
Pokémon GO Fest Chicago July 22, 2017 USA Be a part of the first-ever Pokémon GO Fest. Complete challenges around the world to unlock major in-game rewards for everyone.[3]
  • Exclusive Medal GO Fest Medal.png
  • Increased local spawns of South America-exclusive Heracross
  • Increased spawns of Unown A, C, G, H, I and O, spelling CHICAGO
  • Launch of legendary raids
Pokémon GO at Big Heritage Festival July 22–23, 2017 UK Pokémon GO players will be able to take part in a number of fun trail activities, with in-game and real-world surprises.
Pikachu Meet & Greet July 29–30, 2017 Sweden Sponsored event that occurred at Mall of Scandinavia, Stockholm, Sweden
Pokémon GO at Pikachu Outbreak August 9–15, 2017 Japan Pokémon GO PARK is available at Pikachu Outbreak hosted by The Pokémon Company. Pokémon GO Stadium hosted the first Mewtwo raids.
  • Exclusive Medal GO Pikachu Outbreak Medal.png
  • Initial test run of Mewtwo raids
  • Increased spawns of Europe-exclusive Mr. Mime
  • Increased spawns of Unown A, H, K, M, O and Y, spelling YOKOHAMA
Pokémon World Championship 2017 in Anaheim, California August 18–20, 2017 USA

The 2017 Pokémon World Championship did not officially hosted Pokémon GO tournament but offered some Pokémon spawns.[4]

  • Increased spawns of Australia-exclusive Kangaskhan
  • Increased spawns of Unown D, L, O, R, S, and W, spelling WORLDS
Akron - New Roo Weekend August 26–27, 2017 USA Come connect with the downtown Akron neighborhoods and partake in a Pokémon GO Scavenger Hunt that will take you to locations around the city with great history and culture. Charge up and connect with Akron!
Pokémon GO Safari Zone at Unibail-Rodamco September 16, 2017 Germany, France, Spain Celebrate the summer together with thousands of Trainers and catch Pokémon that haven't been seen before in Europe at one of the upcoming Unibail-Rodamco events.
  • Exclusive Medal GO Safari Zone Medal.png
  • Increased spawns of Australia-exclusive Kangaskhan
  • Increased spawns of Unown A, F, I, R, and S, spelling SAFARI
  • Increased spawns of Unown E, O, P, R, and U, spelling EUROPE
  • Increased spawns of Chansey
  • Increased spawns of Larvitar
Viva Calle San Jose September 17, 2017 San Jose, USA Explore San Jose through the lens of Pokémon GO - see new neighborhoods, connect with community members, and visit significant and interesting PokéStops.
Pokémon GO Safari Zone at Unibail-Rodamco October 7, 2017 Czech Republic, Denmark Celebrate the summer together with thousands of Trainers and catch Pokémon that haven't been seen before in Europe at one of the upcoming Unibail-Rodamco events.
  • Exclusive Medal GO Safari Zone Medal.png
  • Increased spawns of Australia-exclusive Kangaskhan
  • Increased spawns of Unown A, F, I, R, and S, spelling SAFARI
  • Increased spawns of Unown E, O, P, R, and U, spelling EUROPE
  • Increased spawns of Chansey
  • Increased spawns of Larvitar
Pokémon GO Safari Zone at Unibail-Rodamco October 14, 2017 Sweden, Netherlands Celebrate the summer together with thousands of Trainers and catch Pokémon that haven't been seen before in Europe at one of the upcoming Unibail-Rodamco events.
  • Exclusive Medal GO Safari Zone Medal.png
  • Increased spawns of Australia-exclusive Kangaskhan
  • Increased spawns of Unown A, F, I, R, and S, spelling SAFARI
  • Increased spawns of Unown E, O, P, R, and U, spelling EUROPE
  • Increased spawns of Chansey
  • Increased spawns of Larvitar
Philly Free Streets October 28, 2017 USA Explore Philadelphia with Pokémon GO by joining this City of Philadelphia initiative and taking a car-free adventure through Philadelphia, visiting historic locations, and meeting other players.
Pokémon Festa November 4–12, 2017 South Korea For the duration of this event, Trainers all throughout South Korea will find more Pokémon appearing across the country in Pokémon GO!
Pokémon GO Safari Zone at Tottori Sand Dunes November 24–26, 2017 Japan Trainers of all ages will be able to catch a wide variety of Pokémon, including some rarely seen throughout the country, while exploring the largest sand dunes in Japan.
  • Increased spawns of Europe-exclusive Mr. Mime
  • Increased spawns of Kabuto
  • Increased spawns of Omanyte
  • Increased spawns of Unown A, F, I, R and S, spelling SAFARI
CicLAVia December 12, 2017 USA Join us at the next CicLAvia event on 12/10, meet other Trainers, have fun, while exploring the community!
Chiayi Safari Zone February 26-March 3, 2018 Taiwan For thousands of years, the Lantern Festival has symbolized good luck and fortune. See beautiful lights and honor the New Year with Pokémon GO during a special Safari Zone event at the Chiayi Lantern Festival in Taiwan, hosted by the Chiayi County government from February 26 to March 3.[5]
  • Increased spawns of Europe-exclusive Mr. Mime
  • Increased spawns of Growlithe and Dratini during day time
  • Increased spawns of Chinchou and Lanturn after 5 pm
  • Increased spawns of Unown A, C, F, G, H, I, X and Y, spelling CHIAYI GONG XI FA CAI
Pokémon GO Safari Zone at Dortmund June 30-July 1, 2018 Germany Pokémon GO Summer Tour 2018 Part 1[6]
  • Increased spawns of Tropic-exclusive Corsola
Pokémon GO Fest 2018 Chicago July 14–15, 2018 USA Pokémon GO Summer Tour 2018 Part 2[7]
Pokémon GO Special Weekend in Japan July 26–29, 2018 Japan Several days of events sponsored by commercial partners in Japan[8]
  • Exclusive Medal GO Safari Zone Special Asia.png
  • Increased spawns of Unown B and S, for sponsor Softbank on July 26.
  • Increased spawns of Unown J and T, for sponsors Toho, Tullu's and Joyfull on July 27.
  • Increased spawns of Unown D and M, for sponsor McDonald's on July 28.
  • Increased spawns of Unown A and E, for sponsor Aeon on July 29.
Pokémon GO Special Weekend in South Korea July 29, 2018 South Korea A sponsored event in South Korea[9]
  • Exclusive Medal GO Safari Zone Special Asia.png
  • Increased spawns of Unown L, S and T.
Pokémon World Championship 2018 in Nashville, Tennessee August 24–26, 2018 USA

The 2018 Pokémon World Championship did not officially hosted Pokémon GO tournament but offered some side activities and Pokémon spawns.[10]

Pokémon GO Safari Zone at Yokosuka August 29-September 2, 2018 Japan Pokémon GO Summer Tour 2018 Part 3[11]
  • Exclusive Medal GO Safari Zone Yokosuka Medal.png
  • Exclusive Special Research "Pokémon GO Safari Zone in YOKOSUKA"
  • Increased local spawns of Africa-exclusive Tropius
  • Increased spawns of Unown A, G, K, O, S, U, Y and !, spelling YOKOSUKA GO!
  • Increased spawns of Pokémon featured at Safari Zone across Japan
Pokémon Festa and Pokémon GO Week in Korea 2018 September 14–26, 2018 South Korea For the duration of this event, Trainers all throughout South Korea will find more Pokémon appearing across the country in Pokémon GO![12]
Pokémon GO Safari Zone in Tainan November 1–5, 2018 Taiwan Trainers, a Pokémon GO Safari Zone event in Tainan, Taiwan, is taking place from Thursday, November 1, to Monday, November 5, at the Tainan Metropolitan Park and the Chimei Museum![13]
  • Increased spawns of Pacific-exclusive Relicanth
  • Increased spawns of Unown A, E, I, N, O, T and Z, spelling TAINAN ZONE
Tottori Sand Dunes Festival December 6–19, 2018 Japan

Sponsored event at Tottori for the Sand Dunes Festival.[14] Sand dunes were declared off-limits to trainers to protect an endangered beetle species.[15]

  • Increased spawns of Sandshrew and Sandshrew in Japan only for the duration of the event.
  • Release of Shiny Sandshrew in Japan only for the duration of the event.
  • Shiny Sandshrew was not made available globally for the duration of the event and was released globally at a later date.
Pokémon GO Safari Zone at Porto Alegre January 25–27, 2019 Brazil We’re excited to announce the world's first Pokémon GO Safari Zone in South America will take place along the recently revitalized Guaíba Riverbank in the beautiful city of Porto Alegre, Brazil.[16]
  • Exclusive Medal GO Safari Zone Porto Alegre Medal.png
  • Increased spawns of Unown A, E, G, L, O, P, R and T, spelling PORTO ALEGRE
Pokémon GO Special Weekend in Japan February 23, 2019 Japan A sponsored event in Japan
  • Exclusive Medal GO Safari Zone Special Asia.png
  • Increased spawns of Unown S anb B for sponsor Softbank.
Pokémon GO Special Weekend in Japan April 6–7, 2019 Japan A sponsored event in Japan[8]
  • Exclusive Medal GO Safari Zone Special Asia.png
  • Increased spawns of Unown I, N, T and Y for sponsors ItoEn and Tsutaya on April 6.
  • Increased spawns of Unown S and V for sponsor 7-Eleven on April 7.
Pokémon GO Safari Zone at Sentosa April 18–22, 2019 Singapore Trainers, the first Pokémon GO Safari Zone in Southeast Asia is taking place in Sentosa, Singapore! Sentosa is known for its pristine beaches, tropical landscape, and wide range of entertainment.[17]
  • Exclusive Medal GO Safari Zone Sentosa Medal.png
  • Increased spawns of Africa-exclusive Tropius
  • Increased spawns of Unown A, E, N, O, S, T and !, spelling SENTOSA!
Pokémon GO Festa and Pokémon GO Week in Korea 2019 May 3–12, 2019 South Korea The Pokémon GO Festa event was hosted in selected locations in Seoul, while the Pokémon GO Week event occurred country wide at the same time.[18]
Pokémon GO Fest 2019 Chicago June 13–16, 2019 USA Explore Pokémon habitats within Chicago's iconic Grant Park with thousands of Trainers from around the world.[19]
  • Exclusive Medal GO Fest 2019 Chicago Medal.png
  • 50% GO Stardust icon.png trade discount
  • Up to 5 special trades per day
  • Exclusive Special Research "GO Fest 2019—Chicago" featuring Jirachi
  • Increased spawns of Arctic-exclusive Pachirisu
  • Increased spawns of Unown A, E, K, P, U, W and !, spelling WAKE UP!
Pokémon GO in Sanriku July 1–15, 2019 Japan In commemoration of the Sanriku Railway Rias Line opening, we will hold an event “Pokemon GO in Sanriku” in Iwate Prefecture.[20]
Pokémon GO Fest 2019 Dortmund July 4–7, 2019 Germany Explore Pokémon habitats within Dortmund's iconic Westfalenpark with thousands of Trainers from around the world.[21]
  • Exclusive Medal GO Fest 2019 Dortmund Medal.png
  • 50% GO Stardust icon.png trade discount
  • Up to 5 special trades per day
  • Exclusive Special Research "GO Fest 2019—Dortmund" featuring Jirachi
  • Increased spawns of American-exclusive Carnivine
  • Increased spawns of Unown A, E, K, P, U, W and !, spelling WAKE UP!
Team GO Rocket New York City Invasion July 27, 2019 USA
  • All PokéStops in New York City, USA are invaded by Team GO Rocket.
  • Warm up event for the Team GO Rocket Global Invasion that occurred on the following day.
Friendswood Walk in the Park August 4, 2019 USA The Pokémon GO Community of Friendswood, Texas is hosting an event to bring their community together on August 4 from 9am–5pm at Stevenson Park.[22]

We are proud to present "Friendswood Walk In The Park", an officially sponsored Niantic event. Help us celebrate the Pokémon Go Community and support the Friendswood Animal Shelter at the same time![23]
Pokémon GO Fest 2019 Yokohama August 6–12, 2019 Japan There's going to be Another Pikachu Outbreak this year in the Yokohama Minato Mirai area![25]

Explore Pokémon habitats within Yokohama's parks with thousands of Trainers from around the world.[26]
  • Exclusive Medal GO Fest 2019 Yokohama Medal.png
  • 50% GO Stardust icon.png trade discount
  • Up to 5 special trades per day
  • Exclusive Special Research "GO Fest 2019—Yokohama" featuring Jirachi
  • Increased spawns of South Hemisphere-exclusive Chatot
  • Increased spawns of Unown A, E, K, P, U, W and !, spelling WAKE UP!
Pokémon World Championship 2019 in Washington DC August 16–18, 2019 USA
  • The Pokémon World Championships have always been the home of the most exciting, highest-stakes Pokémon battles, and this year Pokémon GO joins the fray with a special competition.[27]
  • Finally, for those who prefer a mobile screen, we'll offer Pokémon GO events throughout the weekend. Whether you enjoy battling other players or conducting field research, you'll have a variety of chances to get involved.[28]
Pokémon GO Safari Zone at Montreal September 20–22, 2019 Canada Three, two, one—GO, Trainers! The Pokémon GO team is excited to invite you to our Safari Zone Montreal this September.[29]

This ticketed event will take place along the historic Circuit Gilles Villeneuve at beautiful Parc Jean-Drapeau on Saint Helen's Island and Notre Dame Island in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. From September 20 to September 22, Parc Jean-Drapeau will be transformed into a speedy Pokémon wonderland.[30]
  • Exclusive Medal GO Safari Zone Montreal 2019 Medal.png
  • Increased spawns of Africa-exclusive Tropius
  • Increased spawns of Unown B, C, E, Q and U, spelling QUEBEC
  • Increased spawns of Pokémon featured at Safari Zone across Canada
  • Increased spawns of Yanma
  • Global release of Shiny Yanma
Pokémon GO throughout Hokkaido September 21–29, 2019 Japan Sponsored event throughout the island of Hokkaido.[31]
Pokémon Center London Pokémon GO event October 11-November 15, 2019 United Kingdom A sponsored event for the opening of temporary Pokémon Center London with increased spawns in and around the Westfield London Shopping Center.
Pokémon GO Week in Korea November 14–17, 2019 South Korea Pokémon GO” “Week in Korea” will be held at G-STAR 2019 in BEXCO, Busan, from November 14 (Thu) to November 17 (Sun).[32]
Taiwan Lantern Festival in Taichung City February 6–9, 2020 Taiwan Pokémon light up a special event during the Taiwan Lantern Festival in Taichung City.[33]
Safari Zone Saint Louis 2020 March 27–29, 2020 local time (ticket holder global replacement event) USA Celebrating the culture of Missouri with Safari Zone St Louis.[33]


Safari Zone St. Louis has been postponed: stay tuned for details.[34]


We have made the difficult decision to postpone Safari Zone St. Louis.[35]


Trainers, We have made the difficult decision to postpone Pokémon GO Safari Zone events in St. Louis, MO, USA; Liverpool, UK; and Philadelphia, PA, USA.[36]

Safari Zone Liverpool 2020 April 17–19, 2020 local time (ticket holder global replacement event) UK Saluting the sea with Water-type Pokémon at Safari Zone Liverpool.[33]


Trainers, The UK's first-ever Safari Zone will be taking place in beautiful waterfront Liverpool![37]


Trainers, We have made the difficult decision to postpone Pokémon GO Safari Zone events in St. Louis, MO, USA; Liverpool, UK; and Philadelphia, PA, USA.[36]

Safari Zone Philadelphia 2020 May 8–10, 2020 local time (ticket holder global replacement event) USA Get ready for Safari Zone Philadelphia.[33]


Explore historic Philadelphia with the City Explorer Pass during Safari Zone Philadelphia[38]


Trainers, We have made the difficult decision to postpone Pokémon GO Safari Zone events in St. Louis, MO, USA; Liverpool, UK; and Philadelphia, PA, USA.[36]

Day of the Dead 2020 November 1–2, 2020 from 10 a.m. to 11:59 p.m. local time Latin America Trainers, this year, spirits will return in addition to our annual Halloween event in Pokémon GO, we will be celebrating the Day of the Dead for the first time with a special event for Trainers in Latin America.[39]
Pokémon GO Special Weekend in Japan November 7–8, 2020 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. local time Japan Several days of events sponsored by commercial partners in Japan.[40]
  • Exclusive Medal GO A Colossal Discovery Medal.png
  • Exclusive Timed Research
  • Increased spawns of Unown B and S, and , for sponsor Softbank, and Seven-Eleven on November 7.
  • Increased spawns of Unown K and M, and , for sponsor Matsumoto Kiyoshi on November 8.
Pokémon GO Special Weekend in Mexico November 7, 2020 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. local time Mexico Event sponsored by commercial partner in Mexico.[41]
Pokémon GO Special Weekend, presented by Verizon November 7, 2020 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. local time USA Event sponsored by commercial partner in USA.[42]
Pokémon GO Special Weekend, presented by Grubhub November 8, 2020 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. local time USA Event sponsored by commercial partner in USA.[43]
City Spotlight 2020 November 22, 2020 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. local time
  • Kyoto, Japan (cancelled)[44]
  • Busan, Korea
  • Auckland, New Zealand
  • Tainan, Taiwan
 Trainers, Experience your city in a whole new way! City Spotlight is a new initiative we'll be launching in select cities that guides Trainers on an adventure through their hometown or a place nearby, highlighting special locations for Trainers to explore while making memories with their Buddy Pokémon—kind of like a treasure hunt![45]
Brazil Carnaval Event February 18, 2021, 10 a.m. to February 19, 2021, 8 p.m.

South America and the Caribeans

Celebrate Carnaval at home with Pokémon GO![46]
Pokémon GO Special Weekend in Japan May 29, 2021, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. local time Japan Event sponsored by commercial partner in Japan.[47][48]
  • Exclusive Medal GO A Colossal Discovery Medal.png
  • Exclusive Timed Research
  • Increased incense spawns of Unown Y for sponsor Yoshinoya.
  • Increased incense spawns of Clefairy, Jigglypuff, Eevee, Marill, Sableye, Stunky, Spritzee, and Swirlix.
  • 2× XP on catch (4× if global Luminous Legends Y challenge completed)
  • Increased chance of lucky trade with friends
  • Increased chance of becoming lucky friends
  • 2× number of open gifts
  • Increased distance for trades up to 40 km
Pokémon GO Special Weekend in Mexico May 29, 2021, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. local time Mexico Event sponsored by commercial partner in Mexico.[49][50]
  • Exclusive Medal GO A Colossal Discovery Medal.png
  • Exclusive Timed Research
  • Increased incense spawns of Unown S for sponsor 7-Eleven.
  • Increased incense spawns of Clefairy, Jigglypuff, Eevee, Marill, Sableye, Stunky, Spritzee, and Swirlix.
  • 2× XP on catch (4× if global Luminous Legends Y challenge completed)
  • Increased chance of lucky trade with friends
  • Increased chance of becoming lucky friends
  • 2× number of open gifts
  • Increased distance for trades up to 40 km
Pokémon GO Special Weekend, presented by Verizon May 29, 2021, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. local time USA Event sponsored by commercial partner in USA.
  • Exclusive Medal GO A Colossal Discovery Medal.png
  • Exclusive Timed Research
  • Increased incense spawns of Unown V for sponsor Verizon.
  • Increased incense spawns of Clefairy, Jigglypuff, Eevee, Marill, Sableye, Stunky, Spritzee, and Swirlix.
  • 2× XP on catch (4× if global Luminous Legends Y challenge completed)
  • Increased chance of lucky trade with friends
  • Increased chance of becoming lucky friends
  • 2× number of open gifts
  • Increased distance for trades up to 40 km
Pokémon Go Fest 2021 City Activation July 17, 2021, from 10 a.m to 6 p.m. local time
  • Asia-Pacific:
    • Auckland, New Zealand
  • Europe:
    • Linz, Austria
    • Dresden, Germany
    • Essen, Germany
    • Hamburg, Germany
    • Sevilla, Spain
    • Paris, France
    • Warsaw, Poland
    • Bristol, UK
    • Edinburgh, UK
    • Liverpool, UK
    • London, UK
  • USA:
    • San Francisco, CA
    • Denver, CO
    • Atlanta, GA
    • Chicago, IL
    • Indianapolis, IN
    • New York City, NY
    • Nashville, TN
    • Austin, TX
    • Seattle, WA
    • Washington, D.C.
 Trainers, The Pokémon GO Fest 2021 news doesn't stop! We're excited to announce that real-world Pokémon GO Fest celebrations will be held in more than 20 cities this year. While we can't all gather on the scale of previous Pokémon GO Fest events, these outdoor and socially distanced experience will still certainly be worth attending if you're nearby![51]
Pokémon Air Adventures in Okinawa 2021 July 22, 2021 - ?? (initial dates) Okinawa, Japan Trainers, The Pokémon Company has launched Pokémon Air Adventures, an initiative started in Japan that helps create wonderful travel memories. To celebrate, in Okinawa, Japan, a special Pikachu wearing an Okinawan Kariyushi shirt will be appearing in Pokémon GO starting July 22! This Pokémon will be appearing for over a year, so if you are able to travel and get the chance to visit Okinawa, you can try looking for one![52][53]


This event was postponed to a later date due to the COVID pandemic.[54]

  • Additional event PokéStops
  • Spawns of Pikachu wearing Kariyushi shirt
Safari Zone Liverpool 2021 October 15–17, 2021 local time UK A replacement event for Safari Zone Liverpool 2020. This event can be played on site at Sefton Park, Liverpool, UK or anywhere in the world for registered players.
Safari Zone Philadelphia 2021 October 29–31, 2021 local time USA A replacement event for Safari Zone Philadelphia 2020. This event can be played on site at Fairmount Park, Philadelphia, PA, USA or anywhere in the world for registered players.
Safari Zone Saint Louis 2021 November 12–14, 2021 local time USA A replacement event for Safari Zone Saint Louis 2020. This event can be played on site at Tower Grove Park, Saint Louis, MO, USA or anywhere in the world for registered players.
Pokémon GO Special Weekend in Japan December 10–12, 2021 Japan Event sponsored by commercial partners in Japan.[55]

For ticket holders:

  • Exclusive Medal GO A Colossal Discovery Medal.png (one per sponsor)
  • Exclusive Timed Research from December 10, 2021, at 11 a.m. to December 12, 2021, at 11:59 p.m.
  • Increased incense spawns of Unown I and R for sponsor ChargeSPOT on December 10, 2021.
  • Increased incense spawns of Unown F and M for sponsor FamilyMart on December 10, 2021.
  • Increased incense spawns of Unown P and S for sponsor SoftBank on December 11, 2021.
  • Increased incense spawns of Unown E, and I for sponsor ItoEn on December 12, 2021.
  • Increased incense spawns of Unown L, and T for Tully's on December 12, 2021.
  • Increased incense spawns of Onix, Hippopotas, Bronzor, Shuckle, and Geodude.
  • Increased incense spawns of Kricketot for sponsors ChargeSPOT and FamilyMart n December 10, 2021.
  • Increased incense spawns of Buneary for sponsor SoftBank on December 11, 2021.
  • Increased incense spawns of Drifloon for sponsors ItoEn and Tully's on December 12, 2021.
  • 3× XP on catch
  • Lure Module last for 90 minutes

For non-ticket holders:

Pokémon GO Special Weekend in Mexico December 11, 2021 Mexico Event sponsored by commercial partner in Mexico.[56]

For ticket holders:

For non-ticket holders:

Pokémon GO Tour: Live event February 27, 2022
  • Monterrey, Mexico
  • Kaohsiung, Taiwan
 Pokémon GO Tour: Live event locations. Trainers, After Pokémon GO Tour: Johto on Saturday, February 26, 2022, we'll be holding the first-ever Pokémon GO Tour: Live event in select locations on Sunday, February 27, 2022![57]


The event in Adu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates was cancelled on January 28, 2022, due to security concerns.[58]

Songkran Water Festival 2022 April 13–17, 2022

Thailand

[59]
Pokémon Air Adventures in Okinawa 2022 May 7–8, 2022 Okinawa, Japan
  • Additional event PokéStops
  • Spawns of Pikachu wearing Kariyushi shirt
Safari Zone Seville 2022 May 13–15, 2022

Spain

Trainers, We’re excited to announce the location of 2022's first Pokémon GO Safari Zone: Seville, Spain. From May 13, 2022, to May 15, 2022, we are transforming Seville's Parque del Alamillo into a Pokémon GO paradise![60]
Pokémon GO Fest 2022 Berlin July 1–3, 2022

Germany

We’re thrilled to announce that this summer will also feature in-person Pokémon GO Fest events.[61]
Pokémon GO at BIG Festival 2022 July 7–10, 2022

Brazil

Trainers, We're excited to announce that Pokémon GO will be a part of BIG Festival 2022! BIG is the biggest games festival in Latin America and this year it is returning with an in-person event at the São Paulo Expo Convention Center in São Paulo, here in Brazil.[62]
  • Sponsored PokéStops
  • Sponsored Gyms
  • Lure Module lasting 6 hours
  • Exclusive Field Researches when spinning PokéStops that reward Porygon, Joltik, and Unown B, I and G.
Pokémon GO Fest 2022 Seattle July 22–24, 2022

USA

We’re thrilled to announce that this summer will also feature in-person Pokémon GO Fest events.[61]
Pokémon GO Fest 2022 Sapporo August 5–7, 2022

Japan

We’re thrilled to announce that this summer will also feature in-person Pokémon GO Fest events.[61]
Pokémon Festival 2022 in Korea August 10–14, 2022

South Korea

Don't miss out on the various “Pokémon GO” events![63]
Pokémon GO Safari Zone: Goyang 2022 September 23–25, 2022

South Korea

Trainers, Mark it on your calendar. Korea's first Pokémon GO Safari Zone event will be held from September 23 (Fri) to September 25 (Sun) at Ilsan Lake Park in Goyang![64]
Pokémon GO Safari Zone: Taipei 2022 October 21–23, 2022

Taiwan

Dear Trainers: We have great news for you all! Niantic has teamed up with "Flying Pikachu Project Event" to hold "Pokémon GO Safari Zone: Taipei" from October 21 to October 23, 2022 in Daan Forest Park, Taipei City![65]
Pokémon GO Safari Zone: Singapore 2022 November 18–20, 2022

Singapore

References

  1. ↑ Official Twitter announcement
  2. ↑ Official Twitter announcement
  3. ↑ Official Chicago announcement
  4. ↑ 2017 Pokémon World Championships
  5. ↑ Official Chiayi announcement
  6. ↑ Official Dortmund announcement
  7. ↑ Official Chicago announcement
  8. ↑ 8.0 8.1 Official Japanese announcement
  9. ↑ Official Korean announcement
  10. ↑ 2018 Pokémon World Championships
  11. ↑ Official Yokosuka announcement
  12. ↑ Official announcement
  13. ↑ Official Tainan announcement
  14. ↑ Official event site
  15. ↑ ‘Oasis' in Tottori Sand Dunes to be off-limits to save rare beetle
  16. ↑ Official Poro Alegre announcement
  17. ↑ Official Sentosa announcement
  18. ↑ Official events announcement
  19. ↑ Pokémon GO Fest 2019 - Chicago
  20. ↑ Offcial Japanese announcement
  21. ↑ Pokémon GO Fest 2019 - Dortmund
  22. ↑ Niantic - Events
  23. ↑ A Pokemon Go Adventure located in Friendswood Texas!
  24. ↑ View of Stevenson Park during the Friendswood, Texas Go Event from this past Sunday - Retrospective Summary Also Inside the Thread.
  25. ↑ Pikachu Outbreak! 2019
  26. ↑ Pokémon GO Fest 2019 - Yokohama
  27. ↑ Pokémon GO Invitational Tournament at the 2019 Pokémon World Championships
  28. ↑ 2019 Pokémon World Championships Side Events
  29. ↑ Race your way through the Safari Zone Montreal this September!
  30. ↑ Pokémon GO Safari Zone at Montreal
  31. ↑ Pokémon GO throughout Hokkaido announcement
  32. ↑ Official Korean announcement.
  33. ↑ 33.0 33.1 33.2 33.3 Pokémon GO live events are coming to Taiwan, the US, and the UK!
  34. ↑ Pokémon GO Safari Zone St. Louis POSTPONED
  35. ↑ Niantic Live Events Update - March 2020 – Niantic
  36. ↑ 36.0 36.1 36.2 Pokémon GO Safari Zone Update - Liverpool and Philadelphia
  37. ↑ Discover iconic Liverpool locations with the City Explorer Pass during Safari Zone Liverpool
  38. ↑ Explore historic Philadelphia with the City Explorer Pass during Safari Zone Philadelphia
  39. ↑ Celebrate Day of the Dead with Pokémon GO!
  40. ↑ Official Japanese announcement
  41. ↑ ¡Pokémon GO Special Weekend en Noviembre con 7-Eleven México!
  42. ↑ Grow you Pokémon GO experience with Verizon!
  43. ↑ Pokémon GO Special Weekend, presented by Grubhub
  44. ↑ Japanese Tweeter announcement
  45. ↑ City Spotlight: Rediscover your city with your Buddy Pokémon!
  46. ↑ Comemore o Carnaval em casa com Pokémon GO!
  47. ↑ Official Japanese Twitter account
  48. ↑ Official Japanese announcement
  49. ↑ 7-Eleven Mexico Twitter announcement
  50. ↑ ¡Disfruta de un fin de semana especial en Pokémon GO junto a 7-Eleven!
  51. ↑ Pokémon GO Fest 2021 might be coming to a city near you!
  52. ↑ Official Pokémon GO Twitter account
  53. ↑ Shiny Corsola is appearing for the first time in Pokémon GO!
  54. ↑ Pokémon GO Twitter account
  55. ↑ Official Japanese announcement
  56. ↑ 7-Eleven Mexico announcement
  57. ↑ Pokémon GO Tour: Live event locations
  58. ↑ Pokémon GO Tour: Live Abu Dhabi Update
  59. ↑ Official Thai announcement
  60. ↑ Pokémon GO Safari Zone is coming to Seville, Spain!
  61. ↑ 61.0 61.1 61.2 Mark your calendars for Pokémon GO Fest 2022! ]
  62. ↑ Aproveitem um evento especial do Pokémon GO no BIG Festival 2022!
  63. ↑ Official Korean announcement
  64. ↑ Official Korean announcement
  65. ↑ Official Chinese announcement
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