Niantic teased on March 5th, 2025 that big news for Pokémon GO would be announced on March 6th, 2025. Pokémon GO Fest 2025 was revealed on March 6th, 2025 and 3 locations were announced: Osaka, Japan, Jersey City, New Jersey, USA and Paris, France.

Valiant Trainers are cordially invited to partake in grand global revels this summer at Pokémon GO Fest 2025!

Volcanion makes its inaugural appearance in Pokémon GO! Who goes there? It’s Volcanion! For the first time in Pokémon GO, Trainers will be able to encounter the elusive Steam Pokémon. Ticket-holding Trainers will be able to complete exclusive Special Research to learn more about the Steam Pokémon—and have an opportunity to encounter it!

Ticket-holding Trainers will only encounter Volcanion once no matter how many Pokémon GO Fest 2025 Special Research stories they acquire and complete. If you obtain more than one Special Research story that leads to Volcanion by attending multiple GO Fest events, all of the Special Research stories after the first one will award Volcanion Candy instead of an additional encounter with Volcanion.

Venture into the enchanting realm of Pokémon GO and unveil fresh revelations...

The most momentous Pokémon GO spectacle of the year returns, replete with merriment and fresh revelations. Experience three splendid in-person gatherings throughout the season, and thereafter unite with millions of Trainers across the globe in a worldwide fete—Pokémon GO Fest 2025: Global. Prepare for exclusive gameplay, community celebrations, and a thrilling foray into the wondrous realm of Pokémon GO.

Pokémon GO Fest 2025 Real-World Locations

The most delightful manner in which to experience Pokémon GO Fest 2025 is in person, so please join us this summer at the following locales.

May 29 – June 1, 2025 | Osaka, Japan
Pokémon GO Fest 2025 returns to Osaka, Japan, in the iconic Expo ’70 Commemorative Park. Stroll through splendid gardens and partake in the annual summer revelry throughout the inaugural weekend. Osaka is renowned for its delectable street fare and the historic Osaka Castle.

June 6–8, 2025 | Jersey City, New Jersey, USA
Greetings to the fair Garden State! Pokémon GO Fest 2025 shall grace the delightful domain of Liberty State Park in Jersey City, New Jersey. This illustrious park lies adjacent to historic Ellis Island and the venerable Statue of Liberty.

June 13-15, 2025 | Paris, France
Bienvenue! Pokémon GO Fest 2025 arrives in style at the elegant Parc de Sceaux just outside of Paris, France. Marvel at the City of Lights, as Pokémon GO Fest contributes to the region’s luminescence throughout the weekend.

June 28 and 29, 2025 | Pokémon GO Fest 2025: Global

Trainers hailing from all corners of the globe may prepare themselves for an extraordinary escapade during the illustrious Pokémon GO Fest 2025: Global, which will take place for two fleeting days! Unite with millions of other Trainers and partake in merriment from any location during this remarkable GO Fest 2025 occasion.

Global event tickets will be available for purchase in-game shop shortly in the coming hours after this announcement goes live! They’ll be available to purchase up until the last day of the event. Unlike the in-person experiences, Trainers don’t need to worry about the global event selling out!

Get your ticket early to enjoy additional rewards!

Purchase your global event tickets by April 15—and play between April 8 at 10:00 a.m. and April 15 at 10:00 a.m. local time—to receive Timed Research that awards an encounter with Skiddo.

Early Access to Crowned Shield and Crowned Sword Forms at in-person events

Ticket holders for 2025’s in-person Pokémon GO Fest events will get the first chance to discover Zacian and Zamazenta’s different forms in Pokémon GO!

Official Pokémon GO Fest 2025 Collection

Preorder your GO Fest merchandise! We are thrilled to offer Trainers a wider selection than ever before of apparel and accessories at Pokémon GO Fest 2025 in-person events. All items are available via preorder only, and they must be picked up at the event park during your ticketed event day.

Purchased your ticket already and forgot to add merchandise? No need to worry, you can go back and complete additional purchases for add-ons while supplies last.

Quantities are limited, and preorders will only be available while supplies last. No returns, exchanges, or cancellations will be allowed.

Note: Lapel pin is exclusive for Jersey City and Paris. Not available in Osaka.

Check out a new, limited-edition backpack!

Get ready for Pokémon GO Fest 2025 with a new, limited-edition backpack! Choose between a Pikachu, Gengar, or Wobbuffet backpack to level up your in-person adventure. Trainers who purchase this backpack will also receive a matching avatar item in the game to match the physical item!

Note: Exclusive for Jersey City and Paris. Not available in Osaka.

Pokémon GO Fest 2025: Osaka

Early Bird Discounted Pricing Through April 2nd, 2025

Live Event Ticket
¥3,100
¥3,600

LOCATION
Osaka, Japan
Expo ‘70 Commemorative Park

DATE
May 29, 2025
May 30, 2025
May 31, 2025
June 1, 2025

TIME
9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. JST
Morning Park Session: 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. local time
Afternoon Park Session: 2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. local time

Evolve your experience—upgrade with special ticket add-ons! Tickets for Pokémon GO Fest 2025: Osaka include one day of event gameplay, and attendees may purchase add-ons that extend the citywide gameplay for an additional day. One-day tickets are ¥3,600 (or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency, including any applicable taxes and fees) and are available for purchase on the Pokémon GO Fest website. You will see “Tickets Available” next to the Pokémon GO Fest 2025: Osaka event ticket if it hasn’t sold out yet. Event gameplay will be available only at the date, time, and location specified on your ticket.

Note: Tickets to this event are nonrefundable (subject to applicable law and the exceptions set forth in the Terms of Service). Tickets are first come, first served and are available for purchase while supplies last.

Pokémon GO Fest 2025: Jersey City

Early Bird Discounted Pricing Through April 2nd, 2025

Live Event Ticket
US$25.00
US$30.00

LOCATION
Jersey City, NJ, United States
Liberty State Park

DATE
June 6, 2025
June 7, 2025
June 8, 2025

TIME
9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. ET
Morning Park Session: 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. local time
Afternoon Park Session: 2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. local time

Evolve your experience—upgrade with special ticket add-ons! Tickets for Pokémon GO Fest 2025: Jersey City include one day of event gameplay, and attendees may purchase add-ons that extend the citywide gameplay for an additional day. One-day tickets are US$30.00 (or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency, including any applicable taxes and fees) and are available for purchase on the Pokémon GO Fest website. You will see “Tickets Available” next to the Pokémon GO Fest 2025: Jersey City event ticket if it hasn’t sold out yet. Event gameplay will be available only at the date, time, and location specified on your ticket.

Note: Tickets to this event are nonrefundable (subject to applicable law and the exceptions set forth in the Terms of Service). Tickets are first come, first served and are available for purchase while supplies last.

Pokémon GO Fest 2025: Paris

Early Bird Discounted Pricing Through April 2nd, 2025

Live Event Ticket
€22.00
€27.00

LOCATION
Paris, France
Parc de Sceaux

DATE
June 13, 2025
June 14, 2025
June 15, 2025

TIME
9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. CEST
Morning Park Session: 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. local time
Afternoon Park Session: 2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. local time

Evolve your experience—upgrade with special ticket add-ons! Tickets for Pokémon GO Fest 2025: Paris include one day of event gameplay, and attendees may purchase add-ons that extend the citywide gameplay for an additional day. One-day tickets are €27.00 (or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency, including any applicable taxes and fees) and are available for purchase on the Pokémon GO Fest website. You will see “Tickets Available” next to the Pokémon GO Fest 2025: Paris event ticket if it hasn’t sold out yet. Event gameplay will be available only at the date, time, and location specified on your ticket.

Note: Tickets to this event are nonrefundable (subject to applicable law and the exceptions set forth in the Terms of Service). Tickets are first come, first served and are available for purchase while supplies last.

Evolve your gameplay with ticket add-ons

We’re also offering several add-ons as optional bonuses for attendees. It’s possible to add these to your ticket after your initial order, so if you can’t decide right away, you can always come back to purchase an add-on later!

Ticket add-ons will be active for the full event weekend. That means you can take advantage of these bonuses all weekend, even when you aren’t at the venue!

Egg-thusiast

US$15.00 | €15.00 | ¥1,900

• 1/4 Egg Hatch Distance*
• 3× Hatch XP
• 3× Hatch Candy
• 3× Hatch Stardust

*1/4 Egg Hatch Distance does not stack with other similar bonuses

Raid Lover

US$15.00 | €15.00 | ¥1,900

• Up to 18 daily Raid Passes by spinning Photo Discs at Gyms
• Additional 5,000 XP from completed raids
• 6 additional Candy awarded for catching Pokémon in five-star raids
• 3 additional Candy XL awarded for catching Pokémon in five-star raids (Trainers level 31+)

Citywide Gameplay Add-Ons

US$20 | €18.00 | ¥2,600

Extend the GO Fest fun and enjoy a city experience throughout the host city and it’s surrounding area on the extra event day—or days—of your choice! This add-on provides an additional day of the citywide gameplay experience that is available on your primary event day, with a few restrictions.

These add-ons only enable additional citywide gameplay. The Park event experience is only available on your primary event day at the time indicated on your ticket.

• Event-themed Pokémon appearing in the wild
• Increased chance of encountering Shiny Pokémon
• Up to 6 Special Trades per day
• 1/2 Stardust Cost for all trades
• 1/2 Hatch Distance
• Up to 9 daily Raid Passes by spinning Photo Discs at Gyms
• Event-themed Field Research tasks

Restrictions for the Citywide Gameplay add-on apply. Trainers will only receive the ticketed event Special Research once per in-person GO Fest event.

Choose Your Adventure Order

Trainers who purchase a ticket will split their day between exploring the event park and adventuring throughout the host city, enjoying special exclusive event gameplay during both parts of the day.

Both the Morning Park Experience and the Afternoon Park Experience are the same—the only difference is the time of day Trainers are at each location.

Morning Park Experience
With a Morning Park Experience ticket, you’ll spend the first part of your day within the event park before heading into the host city to experience a second event-exclusive gameplay experience.

Please note: You will only be able to play Pokémon GO within the event park during the Park Experience hours listed on your ticket.

Afternoon Park Experience
With an Afternoon Park Experience ticket, you’ll spend the first part of your day exploring the host city before heading to the event park for a second event-exclusive gameplay experience.

Note: You will only be able to play Pokémon GO within the event park during the Park Experience hours listed on your ticket.

Source: https://pokemongolive.com/en/post/go-fest-2025-events-announcement/