This year, on the weekend of July 11 and 12, a community celebration of Pokémon GO Fest 2026: Global will be taking place in Melbourne at Queensbridge Square, Southbank.
The event aims to bring trainers together for one of the biggest weekends on the Pokémon Go calendar, with attendees able to enjoy “immersive photo opportunities, collect a Pikachu visor”, and meet other trainers. The location will include a dedicated space for trainers to explore, trade and raid together.
Those interested in this year’s event will see the debut of Mega Mewtwo X and Mega Mewtwo Y in Pokémon GO, available through Super Mega Raid Battles. Trainers will also have the opportunity to complete Special Research to encounter the Mythical Pokémon Zeraora, the Thunderclap Pokémon, for the very first time in Pokémon GO.
Featured Pokémon types from all 18 Pokémon types will be rotating throughout the day and the weekend, with each hour highlighting different elemental habitats. There will also be the opportunity to encounter Pikachu with Team Instinct, Mystic and Valor hats.
The weekend gives trainers increased chances to encounter Shiny Pokémon, enjoy up to nine free Raid Passes per day, along with bonus trading features and expanded gift limits.
The Pokémon GO Fest 2026: Global Melbourne event will run each day from 9 am-6 pm, and the Global event will run in-game from 10 am-7 pm AEST. The Melbourne community event at Queensbridge Square is free to attend and open to Trainers of all ages and experience levels.
For more information, head to https://pokemongo.com/gofest/global.
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