{"id":3279,"date":"2026-06-03T16:15:29","date_gmt":"2026-06-03T08:15:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gametrader.sg\/blog\/hoyofest-2026-singapore-suntec\/"},"modified":"2026-06-03T16:15:29","modified_gmt":"2026-06-03T08:15:29","slug":"hoyofest-2026-singapore-suntec","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gametrader.sg\/blog\/hoyofest-2026-singapore-suntec\/","title":{"rendered":"HoYo FEST 2026 Hits Singapore This August \u2014 Genshin, Star Rail &#038; ZZZ at Suntec"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>HoYoverse&#8217;s beloved annual fan festival is coming back to Singapore \u2014 and if you play <strong>Genshin Impact<\/strong>, <strong>Honkai: Star Rail<\/strong>, or <strong>Zenless Zone Zero<\/strong>, you&#8217;ll want to clear your calendar for the first weekend of August.<\/p>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.gametrader.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/hoyofest-2026-kv.jpg?w=474&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"HoYo FEST 2026 key visual\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"><figcaption>Image courtesy of HoYoverse<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>HoYo FEST 2026 Singapore: Dates, Venue, and What&#8217;s New<\/h2>\n<p><strong>HoYo FEST 2026 Singapore<\/strong> runs from <strong>Friday, 31 July to Sunday, 2 August 2026<\/strong> at <strong>Suntec Singapore Convention &amp; Exhibition Centre, Hall 403<\/strong>. That&#8217;s a three-day run \u2014 one day shorter than the other five Southeast Asian stops, which all kick off on the Thursday \u2014 so don&#8217;t wait until the weekend to plan your visit.<\/p>\n<p>This year marks an expanded format for the festival: what started as a themed pop-up experience has grown into a full-fledged fan convention, with a dedicated exhibition floor, live stages, and a proper creator marketplace built in. Last year&#8217;s Singapore edition at Suntec drew strong crowds across all three days, and the 2026 edition looks set to be even more packed.<\/p>\n<h2>What&#8217;s Happening on the Convention Floor<\/h2>\n<p>HoYoverse has confirmed several activity streams for all six stops, including Singapore:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Themed Exhibitions<\/strong> \u2014 Immersive installations and interactive booths celebrating the worlds of Genshin Impact, Honkai: Star Rail, and Zenless Zone Zero.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Exclusive Merchandise<\/strong> \u2014 Official HoYo FEST-edition goods, typically available only at the event. Stock tends to go fast.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Artist Alley<\/strong> \u2014 A dedicated creator marketplace where fan artists can showcase and sell original merchandise, illustrations, and crafts inspired by HoYoverse titles.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Open Stage<\/strong> \u2014 Fan-led performances and community segments on the main stage.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cosplay Runway Walk<\/strong> \u2014 Cosplayers take the spotlight in a runway showcase. Whether you&#8217;re watching or walking, it&#8217;s always a highlight.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.gametrader.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/honkai-star-rail-hoyofest-2026.jpg?w=474&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Honkai: Star Rail official artwork\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"><figcaption>Image courtesy of HoYoverse<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>Want to Participate? Registration Is Open Now<\/h2>\n<p>HoYoverse has opened recruitment for two participation tracks \u2014 and if you&#8217;re a creator or cosplayer, this is your shot to be part of the event from the inside:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Artist Alley<\/strong> \u2014 Apply to set up a booth and sell your fan-made work directly to attendees. This is separate from the standard vendor slots at events like Doujin Market, so it&#8217;s a unique opportunity for HoYoverse fan creators specifically.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Stage Activities<\/strong> \u2014 Submit for the Open Stage or Cosplay Runway Walk. You&#8217;ll be performing or strutting before a live audience of fellow fans.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Registration links are pinned on the official social media pages for each game \u2014 check <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/HonkaiStarRail\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Honkai: Star Rail on Facebook<\/a> and the official HoYoverse social channels for the direct form links. No registration deadline has been confirmed yet, but these slots fill up quickly, so apply early.<\/p>\n<h2>The Full Southeast Asia Tour<\/h2>\n<p>Singapore is the sixth and final stop on HoYo FEST 2026&#8217;s Southeast Asia run. The full schedule:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Bangkok<\/strong> \u2014 Central Ladprao, BCC Hall (30 Jul \u2013 2 Aug)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Ho Chi Minh City<\/strong> \u2014 Sky Expo, Hall A4 (30 Jul \u2013 2 Aug)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Jakarta<\/strong> \u2014 Pondok Indah Mall 3, City Hall (30 Jul \u2013 2 Aug)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Kuala Lumpur<\/strong> \u2014 Pavilion Exhibition Centre, Halls 1\u20133 (30 Jul \u2013 2 Aug)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Manila<\/strong> \u2014 SPACE at One Ayala, Halls A\u2013D (30 Jul \u2013 2 Aug)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Singapore<\/strong> \u2014 Suntec Convention Centre, Hall 403 (31 Jul \u2013 2 Aug)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.gametrader.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/zenless-zone-zero-hoyofest-2026.jpg?w=474&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Zenless Zone Zero official artwork\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"><figcaption>Image courtesy of HoYoverse<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>Ticket Prices and Entry Details<\/h2>\n<p>Ticket pricing for the Singapore leg has not been announced yet \u2014 watch the official HoYoverse Singapore social pages for updates. Past HoYo FEST editions in Singapore have offered a mix of free and ticketed zones, so it&#8217;s worth checking before you assume entry is fully free.<\/p>\n<h2>What This Means for Singapore Gamers<\/h2>\n<p>HoYoverse games have a massive player base here \u2014 Genshin Impact, Honkai: Star Rail, and Zenless Zone Zero consistently rank among the most-played mobile and PC titles in Singapore, and the communities around each title are active and enthusiastic. For fans who&#8217;ve only ever experienced these games through a screen, HoYo FEST is genuinely one of the best chances to get hands-on with the worlds, meet other players in person, and pick up limited merch that doesn&#8217;t make it to retail.<\/p>\n<p>Mark the dates: <strong>31 July to 2 August, Suntec Convention Centre Hall 403<\/strong>. Keep an eye on the official HoYoverse channels for ticket sales and any Singapore-specific programming announcements. We&#8217;ll update this page as more details drop.<\/p>\n<p>Check out our roundup of other <a href=\"\/category\/events\/\">upcoming events in Singapore<\/a> so you&#8217;ve got the full picture for the rest of the year.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>HoYo FEST 2026 lands at Suntec Singapore from 31 July to 2 August with Genshin Impact, Honkai: Star Rail, and Zenless Zone Zero. Here&#8217;s what to know.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":11,"featured_media":3276,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_is_tweetstorm":false,"jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":[]},"categories":[29],"tags":[60,58,62,57,59,61],"class_list":["post-3279","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-events","tag-genshin-impact","tag-honkai-star-rail","tag-hoyofest","tag-hoyoverse","tag-suntec","tag-zenless-zone-zero"],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.gametrader.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/hoyofest-2026-kv.jpg?fit=1024%2C576&ssl=1","jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/p13AlF-QT","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack-related-posts":[{"id":3253,"url":"https:\/\/www.gametrader.sg\/blog\/doki-doki-anime-market-singapore-2026\/","url_meta":{"origin":3279,"position":0},"title":"DOKI! 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