Singapore’s ACG event calendar keeps filling up for mid-year, and the latest addition is one to bookmark: Aozora Market is coming to Suntec Convention Hall 405 on 18–19 July 2026, with free entry and a full artist alley for anime, cosplay, and gaming fans.
Image courtesy of Aozora Market
What Is Aozora Market?
Aozora Market is an artist-focused anime, cosplay, and gaming (ACG) convention created by the team behind Hanami Market. The concept centres on the Artist Alley — a floor space where illustrators, crafters, and doujin creators set up tables to share original works and fandom-inspired art directly with attendees. If you’ve been to Hanami Market before, think of Aozora as the same community spirit, scaled up for a Suntec hall.
Event Details at a Glance
Dates: Saturday 18 July – Sunday 19 July 2026
Hours: 11 AM – 7 PM (both days)
Venue: Suntec City Convention Centre, Hall 405 (nearest MRT: Esplanade, CC3)
Admission: Free
Bag checks conducted at the door for safety
Image courtesy of Aozora Market
What to Expect Inside
Artist Alley is the beating heart of the fair, with illustrators, doujin creators, crafters, TCG designers, and makers sharing their work. The organisers describe it as a space where “original works, fandom-inspired creations, and the artists who bring them to life” all share the same floor — a welcome contrast to commercial-heavy expos.
Beyond the tables, there’s a Stamp Rally: collect stamps from participating booths and redeem them for exclusive prizes — a nice reason to wander the full hall rather than beelining for one or two favourite artists. There will also be a dedicated trading card games (TCG) section connecting fan-made card creators with players.
Collaborations with cosplayers and brands are still being confirmed, so expect more announcements from the organisers in the weeks ahead. Follow @hanamimkt on Instagram for the latest updates.
Last Words
Free entry, Suntec, a proper artist alley, and a stamp rally — Aozora Market has all the ingredients for a strong mid-July weekend. If you enjoyed Hanami Market or you’re a regular at local ACG fairs, this is one to put in the calendar now. We’ll update this post when the full exhibitor line-up and any guest announcements drop. Check our Events section for the rest of the Singapore gaming and anime calendar.
Singapore’s mid-year pop-culture calendar just got a must-attend date. AFA Creators Super Fest 2026 (CSF26) is returning to Suntec Singapore Convention & Exhibition Centre on 11–12 July 2026, bringing two days of anime art, cosplay, live music, and hands-on creative workshops to Hall 403–405.
What Is Creators Super Fest?
Running under the banner of “CREATE. SHARE. PLAY.”, CSF is Anime Festival Asia (AFA)‘s annual community-driven festival built specifically for the ACG (Anime, Comics, Games) creator scene. Unlike a standard convention, it puts the spotlight squarely on the talent behind the art — illustrators, cosplayers, crafters, and performers from Singapore and across the region come together to showcase work, run workshops, and meet fans face-to-face. This year’s edition takes over Hall 403–405, a larger footprint than previous years, with a revamped floor plan designed for easier navigation.
Guest Illustrator: lack
Headlining the art side is lack (stylised in lowercase), a renowned Japanese illustrator whose career on Pixiv stretches over a decade. Fate/Grand Order fans will recognise his distinctive style from the Servant designs he contributed to FGO, including Okada Izou, Sétanta, Andromeda, and Toudou Heisuke. Meeting him at an autograph or talk session is the kind of opportunity that rarely makes it to Singapore — the full programme for his appearance will be confirmed closer to July.
Super Akiba Stage: Rie-fu, Kohana Lam and Yomii
The live music lineup is equally strong. Three artists who will resonate deeply with anime fans are confirmed for the Super Akiba Stage:
Rie-fu — the Tokyo-born singer-songwriter whose bilingual track “Life is Like a Boat” became the beloved ending theme for early-run Bleach in 2004. She also contributed music to Gundam SEED Destiny, Darker than Black, and D.Gray-man. Catching her perform live in Singapore is a rare chance.
Kohana Lam — the avex trax singer-songwriter behind anime themes for The Dangers in My Heart and My Friend’s Little Sister Has It In for Me!, with her 2026 album Time With You (out February) already turning heads across the region.
Yomii — the Japanese indie-pop artist bringing her atmospheric sound to the CSF stage.
What to Expect on the Floor
Image courtesy of Creators Super Fest
The CSF26 floor spans Hall 403–405 and is divided into dedicated zones across the two days:
Creators Hub — browse exclusive artwork, prints, and merchandise directly from premium and standard artist tables, with more names being announced in the weeks ahead.
Cosplay Hub — more than 30 confirmed cosplayers will be on the floor over both days, available for photos and interaction.
Cosplay Singles Competition — competitors go head-to-head for cash prizes in one of the event’s most-watched highlights.
Creators Lab — live workshops where you can watch and participate as artists demonstrate their process in real time.
Fashion Hub — ACG-inspired fashion from regional designers and creators.
Super Akiba Stage — the main performance stage for the music acts above and additional programming to be announced.
Getting There
Suntec Singapore is one of the most accessible convention venues in the city. Take the Circle Line to Esplanade MRT (CC3) — Hall 403–405 is roughly a 3-minute, 248-metre walk from the station exit. Event hours are 9am–6pm on both Saturday 11 July and Sunday 12 July.
Tickets
CSF26 is a ticketed event. Ticket prices and sale dates have not yet been announced — follow the official Creators Super Fest website and @creatorssuperfest on Instagram for updates. Artist meet-and-greet slots and special passes have sold out fast in past editions, so keep an eye on announcements the moment ticketing opens.
Last words
With guest illustrator lack representing the Fate/Grand Order art world and Rie-fu bringing anime-classic credentials stretching back to 2004, CSF 2026 has the lineup to draw a wide crowd — from competitive cosplayers to fans who simply want a July weekend surrounded by passionate ACG creators. We’ll update this page once ticket pricing drops. In the meantime, browse our coverage of other events coming up in Singapore this year.
The next Pokémon GO Community Day is less than a week away — and this month’s star is Frigibax, the Paldean Ice Fin Pokémon. If you’re hunting for a powerful Ice-type attacker or chasing the shiny, here’s everything Singapore trainers need to know before Saturday.
👀❄️ #PokemonGO — via Pokémon GO on YouTube
Frigibax Community Day — Key Details
Date: Saturday, 20 June 2026 Event hours: 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM local time Extended evolution window: Evolve Arctibax until 9:00 PM to get the exclusive move Featured Pokémon: Frigibax (Dragon / Ice, Paldea Region) Shiny available: Yes — boosted shiny odds during the 3-hour window
Frigibax is the 102nd Community Day Pokémon in the game’s history. It evolves into Arctibax and then into Baxcalibur, a dual Dragon/Ice powerhouse that has seen solid use in raids and PvP since its Paldean debut.
Exclusive Move: Glaive Rush on Baxcalibur
The headline reward is Glaive Rush, a Charged Attack that Baxcalibur learns only if you evolve Arctibax during the event window or within four hours after it ends (up to 9:00 PM). According to the official Pokémon GO announcement, Glaive Rush carries 105 power in Gyms and Raids and 90 power in Trainer Battles, making this one of the stronger Dragon/Ice moves available in the current meta. If you already have a high-IV Baxcalibur from a previous evolution, this is a good time to invest Candy and unlock it on a second one with the event move.
All Community Day Bonuses
3× Stardust from catches
2× Candy from catches
Increased chance of Candy XL (for Level 31+ trainers)
Incense duration extended to 3 hours
Lure Modules last 3 hours (place one at 2:00 PM and it covers the full event window); Frigibax also appears near PokeStops with active Lures through 9:00 PM
1 additional Special Trade per day (max 3 during Community Day hours)
50% reduced Stardust cost on trades (2:00 PM to 9:00 PM)
The 3× Stardust bonus is the one to maximise — use a Star Piece to triple it further, and you’re looking at a very efficient afternoon of farming one of the game’s most universally needed resources.
Special Research Ticket
A paid Special Research ticket is available for US$1.99 (or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency — check the in-app store for the exact SGD amount). This unlocks Community Day-exclusive research tasks and additional encounter rewards beyond what’s available for free during the event.
Voting Returns for August Community Day
Niantic has also confirmed that Community Day voting returns for August 2026. Fans will be able to pick the next featured Pokémon via the official Pokémon GO YouTube channel. Details on how to vote will be announced closer to August — stay tuned.
Last words
With Glaive Rush making Baxcalibur a proper raid pick and the 3× Stardust bonus sweetening the pot, this is a Community Day worth blocking out your Saturday afternoon for. Singapore’s weather in June can be unpredictable, so have your portable charger and a rain plan ready. Happy hunting, trainers — check out our other events for more of what’s coming up in Singapore’s gaming calendar.
If you’re a fan of Genshin Impact, Honkai: Star Rail, or Zenless Zone Zero, clear your schedule from 31 July — HoYo FEST 2026 is coming to Suntec Singapore for a three-day celebration, and it’s shaping up to be the biggest HoYoverse gathering the region has seen yet.
HoYo FEST 2026 Singapore — Dates and Venue
HoYoverse’s annual Southeast Asia fan festival returns for its 2026 edition with confirmed dates for Singapore: 31 July to 2 August 2026, hosted at Hall 403, Suntec Singapore Convention & Exhibition Centre. That’s three days at one of the city’s most iconic event spaces right in the heart of the CBD.
The rest of the Southeast Asian leg runs 30 July to 2 August — Singapore is the one city that kicks off a day later, on the 31st.
What Games Are Featured?
HoYo FEST 2026 celebrates the full slate of active HoYoverse titles: Genshin Impact, Honkai: Star Rail, Zenless Zone Zero, Honkai Impact 3rd, and Tears of Themis. Whether you’re a die-hard Traveller or a Trailblazer deep in the Astral Express crew, there should be something on the floor that speaks your language.
Image courtesy of HoYoverse
Artist Alley, Cosplay Runway and Stage Activities
The headline community activities at HoYo FEST 2026 are the Artist Alley and Stage Activities:
Artist Alley — an open marketplace where fan creators showcase and sell original merch, prints, and crafts inspired by HoYoverse’s games. Registration for a booth spot is open now via the official sign-up form on HoYoLAB.
Stage Activities — including an Open Stage where fans can perform, and a Cosplay Runway Walk for cosplayers to show off their best character builds in front of a live crowd. Applications for both are open now through the same registration link.
General attendance is open to everyone — the advance registration is specifically for those who want to participate on stage or in the Artist Alley, rather than for entry itself.
Image courtesy of HoYoverse
Across Southeast Asia
Singapore is one of six SEA cities hosting HoYo FEST 2026 this season. The other five are Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia), Bangkok (Thailand), Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam), Manila (Philippines), and Jakarta (Indonesia). Note that Indonesia’s location has moved from Surabaya to Jakarta compared to 2025, which opens the event up to a bigger local fanbase.
Tickets and Admission
HoYoverse has not yet announced ticket pricing or admission details for the 2026 Singapore event — admission pricing is to be confirmed. Keep an eye on the official HoYoLAB announcement and HoYoverse’s social channels for updates closer to July.
Last words
For Singapore players who live and breathe HoYoverse games, HoYo FEST at Suntec is easily one of the most exciting summer calendar items to look forward to. Three days, five games, a cosplay runway, and an Artist Alley full of local fan talent — we’ll be there. Check out our other events coverage for more on what’s coming up for Singapore’s gaming and pop-culture calendar.
If you have nothing planned for this Sunday, here is a good reason to head to Kallang — Fandom Art Fiesta 2026 is on until 7pm tonight, and it is completely free.
Image courtesy of Fandom Art Fiesta
What Is Fandom Art Fiesta?
Fandom Art Fiesta (FAF) is one of Singapore’s most beloved community ACG (Anime, Comics, and Games) art markets. Each edition brings together a curated selection of local and regional independent creators who set up booths selling original fan art, limited prints, stickers, keychains, acrylic charms, doujin goods, and handmade merchandise tied to the anime, gaming, and pop-culture fandoms Singapore fans love. If you have been to a Doujin Market or browsed AFA’s artist alley, FAF sits in that same creative space — with a community-first, neighbourhood energy that keeps it genuinely welcoming for newcomers and regulars alike.
The event has built a loyal following among Singapore’s ACG community precisely because it lowers the barrier on both sides: for independent creators who want a local platform to share and sell their work, and for fans who want to discover and support SG artists without paying event admission.
Key Details for Today
Date: Sunday, 14 June 2026 — today is the second and final day
Hours: 11:00am – 7:00pm
Venue: Leisure Park Kallang, 5 Stadium Walk, Singapore 397693
Nearest MRT: Stadium MRT (Circle Line, CC6) — approximately 2 minutes on foot
Entry: Free admission
What to Expect at FAF
Creator booths are the heart of FAF. Expect fan art prints and original goods spanning a wide mix of fandoms — current-season anime, classic JRPGs, Pokémon, Genshin Impact, and original character art all tend to be well represented. Cosplayers show up in force, and the indoor venue at Leisure Park Kallang has a relaxed, photo-friendly atmosphere that makes it a natural social hangout even if you are not specifically there to buy.
A few practical tips if you are heading down today:
Bring cash or PayNow — smaller creator booths may not accept card payments
Arrive earlier rather than later if you have specific creators in mind; limited-run prints and exclusive doujin items tend to sell out by early afternoon
Follow @fandom_art_fiesta on Instagram to see participating creators, booth numbers, and catalogue previews before you arrive
How to Find FAF at Leisure Park Kallang
Leisure Park Kallang is a short walk from Stadium MRT (CC6 on the Circle Line) — exit and follow the covered walkway, and it is about two minutes on foot. Parking is available at the mall for those driving. The event is held indoors, so air-conditioned comfort is guaranteed even on a warm June afternoon.
Last words
Singapore has one of the most creative ACG fan-art communities in Southeast Asia, and events like FAF are where you get to experience that creativity in person rather than through a screen. Free entry, easy MRT access, and several hours left today — if you are a Singapore anime or gaming fan with a free Sunday afternoon, Kallang is worth the trip. You can check out more local ACG events in our events section.
If you grew up wanting your Gundam to be made of actual metal, Bandai Spirits just built a whole event around that itch. The METAL BUILD EXPO is a single-brand showcase running at the Tamashii Nations Store Tokyo in Akihabara, and we dropped by to see every die-cast hero the line has to offer under one roof. Here’s our walkthrough — plus what it means for collectors back home in Singapore.
Photo: GameTrader.SG at METAL BUILD EXPO, Tamashii Nations Store Tokyo
What is the METAL BUILD EXPO?
METAL BUILD is Bandai Spirits’ premium line of pre-painted, fully-articulated figures that mix die-cast metal with plastic for real heft and a satisfying clink. This is the first time the brand has been given its own dedicated event, and it pulls together the latest releases across Mobile Suit Gundam, Neon Genesis Evangelion, the EX PROJECT line and more.
The essentials:
Where: Tamashii Nations Store Tokyo, 1-1 Kandahanaokacho, Chiyoda-ku — a one-minute walk from JR Akihabara Station (Electric Town Exit).
When: 27 March – 6 July 2026, daily from 10:00 to 20:00.
The headline wall belongs to Gundam SEED. The Strike Freedom Gundam anchors the display in full die-cast glory, wings of light fanned out the way every SEED fan remembers it.
Photo: GameTrader.SG at METAL BUILD EXPO, Tamashii Nations Store Tokyo
Bandai is using the expo to relaunch the figure: the METAL BUILD Strike Freedom Gundam <Revival Ver.> hits general retail in June 2026 with a refreshed package and an added support stand. Alongside it, the store is selling new store-limited Sword Striker and Launcher Striker packs that clip onto the Strike Gundam (Heliopolis Roll Out Ver.) to rebuild the Sword and Launcher loadouts.
Photo: GameTrader.SG at METAL BUILD EXPO, Tamashii Nations Store TokyoPhoto: GameTrader.SG at METAL BUILD EXPO, Tamashii Nations Store Tokyo
A glass cabinet near the back lines up the SEED roster side by side — Strike, Strike Freedom, Destiny and friends — so you can see how the sculpts have evolved over the line’s run. If you want a sense of scale and finish, this shelf is the one to study.
Photo: GameTrader.SG at METAL BUILD EXPO, Tamashii Nations Store Tokyo
Tucked into the exclusives corner are the Astray frames — the Gold Frame and Red Frame — wearing “ON SALE HERE NOW!” tags, the kind of store-only stock that makes the trip worth it for serious collectors.
Photo: GameTrader.SG at METAL BUILD EXPO, Tamashii Nations Store Tokyo
The commemorative Hi-ν Gundam
Every Tamashii store event gets a commemorative piece, and this one is the METAL BUILD Hi-ν Gundam [METAL BUILD EXPO]. It’s based on the 2022 Hi-ν, but repainted from the novel’s purple-and-white into the official blue-and-white scheme, with a new fin funnel hanger so you can display the funnels stowed or deployed. It’s a Premium Bandai item that needs a CLUB TAMASHII MEMBERS registration to order.
Photo: GameTrader.SG at METAL BUILD EXPO, Tamashii Nations Store Tokyo
00, Evangelion and a Toho surprise
The Gundam 00 corner shows off GN-001 Gundam Exia and the 00 Gundam, GN blades catching the spotlights. Staff had an Exia out of the case for a closer look — the inner-frame detail on these is genuinely absurd.
Photo: GameTrader.SG at METAL BUILD EXPO, Tamashii Nations Store TokyoPhoto: GameTrader.SG at METAL BUILD EXPO, Tamashii Nations Store Tokyo
Beyond Gundam, EVANGELION Unit-01 represents the line’s wider reach, posed mid-lunge off its launch rail.
Photo: GameTrader.SG at METAL BUILD EXPO, Tamashii Nations Store Tokyo
Photo: GameTrader.SG at METAL BUILD EXPO, Tamashii Nations Store Tokyo
Hatsune Miku gets the METAL BUILD treatment
The most unexpected booth is a snow-globe diorama built for METAL BUILD Hatsune Miku — yes, the Vocaloid icon reimagined as a mecha-suited figure, posed across a starry, checkerboard stage. It’s a reminder that METAL BUILD isn’t only about war machines.
Photo: GameTrader.SG at METAL BUILD EXPO, Tamashii Nations Store TokyoMETAL BUILD 初音ミク SPECIAL PV — via BANDAI SPIRITS on YouTubePhoto: GameTrader.SG at METAL BUILD EXPO, Tamashii Nations Store TokyoPhoto: GameTrader.SG at METAL BUILD EXPO, Tamashii Nations Store TokyoPhoto: GameTrader.SG at METAL BUILD EXPO, Tamashii Nations Store TokyoPhoto: GameTrader.SG at METAL BUILD EXPO, Tamashii Nations Store Tokyo
What this means for Singapore collectors
METAL BUILD figures don’t get a regular shelf presence in Singapore — they’re a Premium Bandai and Tamashii web-store world, so most SG collectors import via Bandai’s online stores or specialist hobby shops. The catch with an event like this: the store-limited Striker packs and the commemorative Hi-ν are tied to the Tokyo store and the Tamashii web store, so they’re not something you’ll casually find at a local mall.
If you’re heading to Tokyo before the expo wraps on 6 July 2026, the Akihabara store is a one-minute walk from the station and free to enter — easily worth an hour even if you’re only browsing. On the tags we spotted, figures ranged from the low ¥10,000s up past ¥40,000 (the Force Impulse Gundam was tagged ¥41,800), so factor that in if you plan to buy rather than just gawk. For more on-the-ground coverage, check our other events reports.
Singapore Undertale fans who missed out on the first show just got a second chance — UNDERTALE: The Determination Symphony World Tour has announced an additional Singapore performance on Tuesday, 22 September 2026, following the rapid sell-out of its first Singapore show. If you’ve been waiting for the right moment, this is it.
Image courtesy of UNDERTALE: The Determination Symphony
Two Nights in the Underground, Singapore
The tour’s Singapore leg now spans two consecutive evenings. The original show on Monday, 21 September 2026 was the first to go on sale, and tickets are running extremely low. The newly announced second night on Tuesday, 22 September 2026 was added specifically to meet the overwhelming demand from Singapore fans who couldn’t secure a seat for the first show.
Both performances are ticketed through SISTIC (event code: undertale0926). Given how quickly the first show moved, fans should check availability as soon as possible.
Image courtesy of UNDERTALE: The Determination Symphony
What the Concert Is — and Why Singapore Fans Are Losing It
UNDERTALE: The Determination Symphony is not a DJ set or a recorded soundtrack — it is a full 25-piece live orchestra performing Toby Fox’s iconic score with new arrangements, while gameplay footage is projected on a large screen above the stage. Audiences journey through every memorable location from the game in sequence: the Ruins, Snowdin, Waterfall, Hotland, and finally New Home.
Toby Fox himself described the experience with characteristic brevity: “UNDERTALE is a game with a lot of music, it’s good when skilled professionals play the music and people listen to it.”
The concert is produced by SOHO Live, a production of Lambert Jackson Productions in partnership with Materia Music — the same team behind other acclaimed game-music live shows. The 2026 World Tour spans four continents, with Singapore being one of the few confirmed Asia stops alongside other regional dates.
How to Get Tickets for the Singapore Shows
Tickets for both Singapore performances are available via SISTIC. Venue details are listed on the SISTIC event page — check there for the confirmed location, seating categories, and pricing in SGD. You can also follow the official tour account @undertalesymph on Instagram for the latest updates.
Singapore gets two nights of UNDERTALE, and that alone tells you something about the fanbase here. Toby Fox’s soundtrack has been part of many local gamers’ lives for over a decade — the Ruins theme, Megalovania, Hopes and Dreams — and hearing them played live by a full orchestra is a completely different experience. Whether you’re a long-time fan or someone whose kid has been obsessed with Undertale for the past year, both shows are worth every dollar. The first night is nearly gone. The second was added today. Move fast.
Singapore gamers, you have a free front-row seat to one of the region’s most exciting gaming nights. The Southeast Asian Games Showcase 2026 streams live this Saturday, 6 June, at 11pm SGT — and the confirmed lineup is already worth staying up for.
No Straight Roads 2 Official Reveal Trailer – SEA Games Showcase: Summer Game Fest Edition — via SEA Games Showcase (SEAGS) on YouTube
What Is the Southeast Asian Games Showcase?
The Southeast Asian Games Showcase (SEAGS) is a premium annual digital event dedicated exclusively to game developers from Southeast Asia. Now in its second year — it debuted at Summer Game Fest 2025 — the showcase returns to the same global stage in 2026, giving SEA studios a spotlight alongside the year’s biggest gaming announcements.
Co-founded by Arief Johan and Samantha Low, this year’s event received hundreds of developer submissions. Seven hosts representing Singapore, Malaysia, Philippines, Vietnam, and beyond will guide the broadcast: co-founders Arief Johan and Samantha Low, plus Jay Wong, Michael Higham, Nhi Do, Sarah Johana, and Victoria Tran.
5 Confirmed Games for SEAGS 2026
Five titles are confirmed ahead of the live show — with more surprises expected once the broadcast begins.
No Straight Roads 2 — Metronomik & Shueisha
The sequel to the beloved 2020 rhythm-action cult hit is headlining the 2026 showcase. Rock rebels Mayday and Zuke of Bunk Bed Junction return, joined by two new characters each bringing fresh musical identities and gameplay mechanics. The Malaysian studio has since teased a new dance track, ‘vs. Rama Irama’, hinting at an even wider musical scope. Expect new details — possibly a release window — live on Saturday.
Image courtesy of Metronomik
TCG Card Shop Simulator — O.P. Neon Games
Run your own local game store: hire staff, stock booster packs, host TCG events, and expand your shop. Already in early access, this one hits close to home for Singapore’s thriving TCG community. Think of it as living the dream without the rent.
Image courtesy of O.P. Neon Games
Montabi — Mankibo & Akupara Games
A creature-collector roguelike deckbuilder from Indonesia’s Mankibo. Assemble a team of unique Montabi and master their abilities across tactical turn-based combat encounters. If you’re into Pokémon and card games, this one is practically made for you.
Building Relationships — Tan Ant Games
The most delightfully strange entry in the lineup: a solo-developed game from Thailand where you play as a sentient building that rolls, jumps, and wave-dashes — while romancing other structures. Yes, really. Solo developer Tanat Boozayaangool built this, and it already looks wonderfully unhinged.
Am I Nima — HO! Games & Outersloth
A psychological horror game where a character must combine words in her mind to convince her mother of her identity. From HO! Games, led by Malaysian-Canadian director Jeremy Ho, this one looks like the kind of slow-burn, deeply personal horror that stays with you.
How to Watch the SEA Games Showcase 2026
The broadcast is completely free. Tune in this Saturday, 6 June, at 11pm SGT across these platforms:
The Game Awards YouTube channel (for maximum visibility)
No tickets, no registration — just show up. The showcase is part of the broader Summer Game Fest 2026 weekend running through 8 June.
Last Words
Singapore sits at the heart of Southeast Asia’s gaming scene, and SEAGS is proof of how far our region’s developers have come. Whether you’re a No Straight Roads fan who has been waiting on the sequel, a TCG collector who wants to virtually run your own store, or someone who simply wants to cheer on SEA-made games on a global stage — Saturday night’s stream is worth the late one. Set that alarm for 11pm.
Singapore’s Pokémon fans, mark your calendars. The Pokémon Company is bringing one of its biggest live celebrations yet to our shores — Pokémon RUN 30, a massive two-day event marking 30 years of the franchise, is confirmed for 7–8 November 2026 at The Kallang. Whether you lace up for the themed fun run or just rock up for the free festival, this one is going to be huge.
Pokémon 30th Anniversary Special Movie — via Pokémon Asia ENG on YouTube
What Is Pokémon RUN 30?
Pokémon RUN 30 is The Pokémon Company’s flagship anniversary live event, rolling out across seven cities in Asia to celebrate 30 years of the franchise. Launched alongside the broader PokéXciting! Asia tour, the event pairs an immersive themed fun run with a fully free-to-enter festival ground — meaning even non-runners can show up and get in on the action.
Singapore is stop three on the Asia leg, with Kuala Lumpur (12–13 September) and Taipei (10–11 October) going first. So by the time The Kallang opens its gates on 7 November, the event will already be battle-tested and fully dialled in.
Image courtesy of The Pokémon Company
The Run: Pick Your Partner, Hit the Course
The fun run covers a 4km interactive course designed to feel like a real Pokémon adventure. At the start, you’ll select a starter Pokémon as your running partner — and that partner evolves the further you go. Along the route, expect:
Obstacle sections styled as Pokémon Gyms
Pokédex sticker stations to collect along the way
Hydration points themed as Pokémon Centers
It is designed to be family-friendly, so no need to be a seasoned runner — just bring your trainer spirit.
The Festival Zone — Free Entry, No Ticket Needed
Even if you skip the run, the Festival Zone is completely free to enter for all visitors. This is the heart of the event and includes:
Pikachu Parade and meet-and-greet — Singapore’s favourite yellow mascot, up close
Pokémon Time Tunnel — a walk-through exhibit celebrating 30 years of Pokémon history
Pokémon Experience Zone — playable Nintendo Switch 2 Pokémon games and Trading Card Game instruction sessions
Pokémon Center Pop-Up Store — exclusive merchandise you won’t find in stores
The free-entry festival is the move if you want to bring the whole family without worrying about ticket costs.
Image courtesy of The Pokémon Company
What’s in the Runner’s Kit?
Registered runners receive a kit that includes:
Pokémon RUN 30 T-shirt and drawstring bag
Poké Ball armband and race bib
Pokémon TCG booster pack and a lenticular card
Premium ticket tiers also include a Pikachu plushie. Ticket pricing and tier breakdowns have not been announced yet — The Pokémon Company says details will be revealed shortly. Keep an eye on the official Singapore portal at sg.portal-pokemon.com/30th/ for updates.
Pokémon GO Trainers Get In-Game Bonuses Too
If you play Pokémon GO, the event has something for you as well. The Pokémon Company has confirmed exclusive in-game bonuses and special quests tied to the real-world event at The Kallang. Specific bonuses are to be confirmed closer to November, but GO players will want to plan a trip down regardless.
PokéXciting! — The 30th Anniversary Asia Tour
Singapore’s Pokémon RUN 30 is part of the wider PokéXciting! Asia-wide celebration — described by The Pokémon Company as its largest-ever regional anniversary event. The five-city PokéXciting! tour runs:
Kuala Lumpur — 12–13 September 2026
Taipei — 10–11 October 2026
Singapore — 7–8 November 2026 (The Kallang)
Manila — 2027 (dates to be confirmed)
Bangkok — 2027 (dates to be confirmed)
Each city hosts its own version of the event with local flavour, complemented by shopping mall campaigns, Pokémon TCG tournaments, and Pokémon GO tie-ins throughout the region.
Last Words
November 7–8 is still a few months out, which gives Singapore trainers plenty of time to prep. The Festival Zone’s free admission removes any barrier to entry — so even if you’re not a runner, there’s no reason to miss the Pikachu Parade, the Time Tunnel, or the chance to get hands-on with Switch 2 Pokémon games.
We’ll be watching the official Singapore portal closely for ticket launch dates and full tier pricing. In the meantime, check out our roundup of other events coming to Singapore this year — there’s a lot on the calendar.
