Skip to main content

Pok¨¦mon Go Fest 2023 dates, start time, ticket price and Go Fest activities explained

Everything you need to know about Go Fest Global 2023.

Image credit: Niantic

Go Fest 2023 is the main event in the Pokémon Go calendar this year and, as the name suggests, Go Fest Global brings players from around the world together during a weekend-long celebration.

After three in-person Go Fest 2023 events in London, Osaka and New York, Go Fest Global 2023 sees the worldwide release of Mega Rayquaza in Pokémon Go and, if you’ve brought a ticket, the chance to catch the mythical Diancie.

To help you prepare for the event, you’ll find the Go Fest 2023 date and start time, ticket price and an overview of the weekend’s activities for both free-to-play and ticketed players below.

On this page:

Watch us battle Guzzlord - one of the Ultra Beasts in Pokémon GoWatch on YouTube

Pokémon Go Fest 2023 start time: When is the Go Fest Global 2023 event?

The Go Fest Global 2023 event is running on Saturday 26th August and Sunday 27th August. With the event starting at 10am (local time) and ending at 6pm (local time) each day.

Image credit: Niantic

Whether you’ve purchased a ticket or not, you’ll be able to battle Mega Rayquaza in Mega Raids, catch Carbink and hunt down shiny Pokémon during the rotating habitat hours. Purchasing a ticket, however, gives you the chance to add the mythical Diancie to your Pokédex.

If you’d like to learn more about the Go Fest Global 2023 event, including the different free-to-play and ticketed activities, then continue reading…

Free-to-play activities during Pokémon Go Fest 2023

Below you’ll find all of the free-to-play activities available for every Pokémon Go player during Go Fest 2023. While some of these activities are live on both days, a number are exclusive to either Saturday or Sunday. This means it’s important to know when everything is happening so you don’t miss anything!

Activities live throughout Go Fest 2023

There are five bonuses running throughout the event hours on both Go Fest 2023 days.

One sees Incense lasting for an hour, while another offers you the chance to collect field research tasks themed around the different habitat hours. Every player also has the chance to deal double friendship bonus damage in raids and the Remote Raid Pass limit has been raised to 20 per day between the hours of 12am (local time) on Saturday 26th August to 11:59pm (local time) on Sunday 27th August.

Outside of the habitat hour field research tasks, there are two tasks which are running throughout the event. These tasks are:

  • Catch 10 Pokémon reward - 10 Poké Balls, 5 Pinap Berries, Onix or Carbink encounter
  • Spin 10 PokéStops or Gyms reward - Onix or Carbink encounter

Remember to take a snapshot or two during Go Fest 2023! A good surprise might be awaiting you…

Go Fest 2023 also sees the release of four new costume Pikachus. Each Pikachu is wearing a little crown (at least it’s not a flower) and is themed around one of the four habitat hours. Keep an eye out for these royal mice, so you can add Quartz Crown, Pyrite Crown, Malachite Crown and Aquamarine Crown to your costume Pokémon collection!

Image credit: Niantic

Eight Pokémon can learn a featured attack if you earn them via evolution during Go Fest 2023.

These Pokémon, along with the moves, are:

  • Butterfree - Bug Bite (Bug-type Fast Attack)
    • Trainer Battles - 3
    • Gyms and raids - 5
  • Sandslash - Night Slash (Dark-type Charged Attack)
    • Trainer Battles - 50
    • Gyms and raids - 50
  • Clefable - Pound (Normal-type Fast Attack)
    • Trainer Battles - 4
    • Gyms and raids - 7
  • Flygon - Earth Pound (Ground-type Charged Attack)
    • Trainer Battles - 90
    • Gyms and raids - 100
  • Salamence - Outrage (Dragon-type Charged Attack)
    • Trainer Battles - 110
    • Gyms and raids - 110
  • Metagross - Meteor Mash (Steel-type Charged Attack)
    • Trainer Battles - 100
    • Gyms and raids - 100
  • Roserade - Bullet Seed (Grass-type Fast Attack)
    • Trainer Battles - 5
    • Gyms and raids - 8
  • Roserade - Weather Ball (Fire-type Charged Attack)
    • Trainer Battles - 55
    • Gyms and raids - 55
  • Lickilicky - Body Slam (Normal-type Charged Attack)
    • Trainer Battles - 60
    • Gyms and raids - 50

A selection of avatar items have also been released as part of Go Fest 2023, including the Go Fest 2023 Tee, Diancie Headphones, Mega Rayquaza Set and Mega Rayquaza Helmet. All of these can be purchased from the in-game avatar store.

Image credit: Niantic

Finally, you can continue collecting Go Fest 2023 themed stickers from Gifts, spinning PokéStops or by purchasing them from the in-game store until Sunday 27th August.

Image credit: Niantic

Day One Activities - Saturday 26th August

There will be four habitats rotating on an hourly basis during Day One, Saturday 26th August, of Go Fest 2023. A selection of Pokémon, including a crown wearing Pikachu, themed around each habitat will appear more frequently in the wild during these hours.

The habitats for Go Fest 2023 are called Quartz Terrarium, Pyrite Sands, Malachite Wilderness and Aquamarine Shores.

Throughout this day, you’ll also have the chance to partake in a number of raids:

One StarThree StarFive StarPrimal
Aquamarine Crown PikachuCarbinkCowboy Hat SnorlaxPrimal Kyogre
Malachite Crown PikachuPrimal Groudon
Pyrite Crown Pikachu
Quartz Crown Pikachu
Goomy

Day Two Activities - Sunday 27th August

Sunday 27th August sees the global release of Mega Rayquaza. Previously this Mega Evolution had only been available to those attending the in-person Go Fest events earlier on in the month, but now everyone has the chance to get this legendary evolution.

Yet, before you can use Mega Rayquaza, you need to find a Meteorite as this item is required for teaching the legendary Dragon Ascent - the Charged Attack which, alongside Mega Rayquaza Energy, is required for this evolution. Thankfully, you can find Meteorites by completing the special research quest which unlocks on Day Two of Go Fest.

Image credit: Niantic

Alongside this, the habitat Pokémon from the previous day will continue to appear throughout the wild, but they will no longer be tied to a specific time period. This means that it may take you a little longer to find a specific Pokémon!

Finally, you can also partake in a number of raids throughout Day Two of Go Fest:

One StarThree StarFive StarMegaPrimal
Aquamarine Crown PikachuCarbinkCowboy Hat SnorlaxMega RayquazaPrimal Kyogre
Malachite Crown PikachuPrimal Groudon
Pyrite Crown Pikachu
Quartz Crown Pikachu
Goomy

Pay-to-play activities during Pokémon Go Fest 2023

One of the main reasons you may want to purchase a ticket for Go Fest 2023 is the additional special research quests it will unlock. Keep in mind that you do have to play Pokémon Go during event hours if you wish to unlock these quests.

The first special research quest - Fascinating Facets - will unlock on Saturday 26th August and, during it, you’ll be able to catch the mythical Diancie. By continuing the quest, you’ll eventually be able to Mega Evolve Diancie. Though you may need to win some Carbink raids for some additional Mega Diancie Energy.

It's important to note that, according to the Niantic Support Twitter account, if you partook in one of the in-person Go Fest 2023 events in either London, Osaka or New York you will not recieve an additional Diancie encounter from this quest. You will, however, earn additional Diancie Candy instead.

Diancie and Mega Diancie.

The second unlocks on Sunday 27th August and is an extended version of the Mega Rayquaza special research quest available to all players. During this quest, you’ll find yourself collecting Meteorites which are crucial to Rayquaza’s Mega Evolution. Without a Meteorite, you won’t be able to teach Dragon Ascent to Rayquaza and, without this Charged Attack, you can’t Mega Evolve this Pokémon. Remember - you will still need to collect Mega Rayquaza Energy too!

Image credit: Niantic

Pokémon and Meteorites aren’t the only rewards you’ll earn from these quests though, because, among other items, you’ll also receive the Diancie T-shirt and Treasure Map Pose.

Image credit: Niantic

Outside of the exclusive special research quest, ticketed players will also benefit from five additional bonuses during Go Fest 2023.

The first is an increased chance of encountering shiny Pokémon, which is perfect for all the shiny hunters out there. Ticketed players can also collect nine free Raid Passes by spinning the Photo Discs at Gyms and conduct six Special Trades each day, meaning you can conduct 12 Special Trades over the course of Go Fest 2023.

Opening Gifts as a ticketed player during the event may lead you to earning a special 7km egg.

These eggs can hatch the following Pokémon:

  • Hisuian Growlithe
  • Pachirisu
  • East Sea Shellos
  • West Sea Shellos
  • Carnivine
  • Joltik
  • Pawniard
  • Goomy
  • Oranguru

By purchasing a Go Fest 2023 ticket, you’ll also gain access to the Collection Challenges for each rotating habitat. Using Incense during these hours will also grant you access to a second pool of Pokémon for each hour, which, depending on the habitat, will grant you the chance to catch two regionally exclusive Pokémon - Carnivine and Pachirisu.

Ticketed players have the chance to catch Carnivine and Pachirisu during Go Fest 2023.

Finally, the Global Challenge Arena will return for ticketed players on Saturday 26th August. This features tasks you, along with every other Pokémon Go player who brought a ticket, with completing a challenge and, if it's completed, an additional bonus will be unlocked for that hour.

If 20 Global Challenges are successfully completed, then this year's Ultra Unlock bonuses will be, well, unlocked.

While the full details for these Ultra Unlocks are yet to be revealed, we do know the following:

  • A ??? Adventure event bonuses - Additional bonuses will be unlocked for this event, which is running from Tuesday 5th September to Sunday 10th September. The event will run regardless of how many Global Challenges are completed.
  • Ultra Unlock: ??? event - An event running from Sunday 10th September to Friday 10th September, which will include the debut of, at the time of writing unannounced Bug, Electric, Flying and Ice-type Pokémon.

We'll learn more about these Ultra Unlocks after Go Fest 2023.


The Dual Destiny Season is here! It brings the Holiday Part 2 event with it. You can now catch Dynamax Pokémon through Max Battles. First, however, you need to visit Power Spots to collect Max Particles and complete the To the Max! quest. Don't forget to try out Routes, Gift Exchange and Party Play while you're hunting down rare Pokémon, fighting in the Go Battle League or competing in PokéStop Showcases.


Pokémon Go Fest 2023 ticket price: How much does Go Fest Global 2023 cost?

A ticket for Go Fest Global 2023 costs £13.99, $14.99 or the equivalent in your local currency.

Tickets are currently available to purchase and you will be able to buy them during the event. It’s also important to remember that tickets are non-refundable and can’t be purchased using PokéCoin.

If you purchased a Go Fest ticket during June or July make sure you complete both the In The Rough and/or Shimmering Strides research quests before 9am (local time) on Saturday 26th August or else you won’t be able to earn their rewards.

How to purchase a ticket for Pokémon Go Fest 2023

A ticket for Pokémon Go Fest Global 2023 can only be purchased through the in-game Pokémon Go store. You can purchase a ticket during the event if you decide to partake during event hours.

To purchase a ticket, visit the in-game store accessed via the game’s main menu. From there, you simply need to find the banner that advertises the event.

Selecting this banner will bring up more information about Go Fest Global and, to purchase it, select the 'Buy' option before following the purchase instructions specific for your device. You can also gift a Go Fest Global 2023 ticket to another player if you so choose.

Image credit: Niantic/Eurogamer

After purchasing a ticket, it will appear in your Item Bag. You’ll then receive the event’s medal before Go Fest Global 2023 begins, but, for the special research quests, you need to make sure you log into Pokémon Go when the event itself goes live.

Remember - you don’t need to purchase a Go Fest Global 2023 ticket to partake in the event. You’ll still be able to partake in a range of features for free! Yet if you want full access to the event, including the Diancie special research quest, you’ll need to purchase a ticket.

Hope you enjoy Go Fest 2023!

Read this next

seductrice.net
universo-virtual.com
buytrendz.net
thisforall.net
benchpressgains.com
qthzb.com
mindhunter9.com
dwjqp1.com
secure-signup.net
ahaayy.com
tressesindia.com
puresybian.com
krpano-chs.com
cre8workshop.com
hdkino.org
peixun021.com
qz786.com
utahperformingartscenter.org
worldqrmconference.com
shangyuwh.com
eejssdfsdfdfjsd.com
playminecraftfreeonline.com
trekvietnamtour.com
your-business-articles.com
essaywritingservice10.com
hindusamaaj.com
joggingvideo.com
wandercoups.com
wormblaster.net
tongchengchuyange0004.com
internetknowing.com
breachurch.com
peachesnginburlesque.com
dataarchitectoo.com
clientfunnelformula.com
30pps.com
cherylroll.com
ks2252.com
prowp.net
webmanicura.com
sofietsshotel.com
facetorch.com
nylawyerreview.com
apapromotions.com
shareparelli.com
goeaglepointe.com
thegreenmanpubphuket.com
karotorossian.com
publicsensor.com
taiwandefence.com
epcsur.com
southstills.com
tvtv98.com
thewellington-hotel.com
bccaipiao.com
colectoresindustrialesgs.com
shenanddcg.com
capriartfilmfestival.com
replicabreitlingsale.com
thaiamarinnewtoncorner.com
gkmcww.com
mbnkbj.com
andrewbrennandesign.com
cod54.com
luobinzhang.com
faithfirst.net
zjyc28.com
tongchengjinyeyouyue0004.com
nhuan6.com
kftz5k.com
oldgardensflowers.com
lightupthefloor.com
bahamamamas-stjohns.com
ly2818.com
905onthebay.com
fonemenu.com
notanothermovie.com
ukrainehighclassescort.com
meincmagazine.com
av-5858.com
yallerdawg.com
donkeythemovie.com
corporatehospitalitygroup.com
boboyy88.com
miteinander-lernen.com
dannayconsulting.com
officialtomsshoesoutletstore.com
forsale-amoxil-amoxicillin.net
generictadalafil-canada.net
guitarlessonseastlondon.com
lesliesrestaurants.com
mattyno9.com
nri-homeloans.com
rtgvisas-qatar.com
salbutamolventolinonline.net
sportsinjuries.info
wedsna.com
rgkntk.com
bkkmarketplace.com
zxqcwx.com
breakupprogram.com
boxcardc.com
unblockyoutubeindonesia.com
fabulousbookmark.com
beat-the.com
guatemala-sailfishing-vacations-charters.com
magie-marketing.com
kingstonliteracy.com
guitaraffinity.com
eurelookinggoodapparel.com
howtolosecheekfat.net
marioncma.org
oliviadavismusic.com
shantelcampbellrealestate.com
shopleborn13.com
topindiafree.com
v-visitors.net
djjky.com
053hh.com
originbluei.com
baucishotel.com
33kkn.com
intrinsiqresearch.com
mariaescort-kiev.com
mymaguk.com
sponsored4u.com
crimsonclass.com
bataillenavale.com
searchtile.com
ze-stribrnych-struh.com
zenithalhype.com
modalpkv.com
bouisset-lafforgue.com
useupload.com
37r.net
autoankauf-muenster.com
bantinbongda.net
bilgius.com
brabustermagazine.com
indigrow.org
miicrosofts.net
mysmiletravel.com
selinasims.com
spellcubesapp.com
usa-faction.com
hypoallergenicdogsnames.com
dailyupdatez.com
foodphotographyreviews.com
cricutcom-setup.com
chprowebdesign.com
katyrealty-kanepa.com
tasramar.com
bilgipinari.org
four-am.com
indiarepublicday.com
inquick-enbooks.com
iracmpi.com
kakaschoenen.com
lsm99flash.com
nana1255.com
ngen-niagara.com
technwzs.com
virtualonlinecasino1345.com
wallpapertop.net
casino-natali.com
iprofit-internet.com
denochemexicana.com
eventhalfkg.com
medcon-taiwan.com
life-himawari.com
myriamshomes.com
nightmarevue.com
healthandfitnesslives.com
androidnews-jp.com
allstarsru.com
bestofthebuckeyestate.com
bestofthefirststate.com
bestwireless7.com
britsmile.com
declarationintermittent.com
findhereall.com
jingyou888.com
lsm99deal.com
lsm99galaxy.com
moozatech.com
nuagh.com
patliyo.com
philomenamagikz.net
rckouba.net
saturnunipessoallda.com
tallahasseefrolics.com
thematurehardcore.net
totalenvironment-inthatquietearth.com
velislavakaymakanova.com
vermontenergetic.com
kakakpintar.com
begorgeouslady.com
1800birks4u.com
2wheelstogo.com
6strip4you.com
bigdata-world.net
emailandco.net
gacapal.com
jharpost.com
krishnaastro.com
lsm99credit.com
mascalzonicampani.com
sitemapxml.org
thecityslums.net
topagh.com
flairnetwebdesign.com
rajasthancarservices.com
bangkaeair.com
beneventocoupon.com
noternet.org
oqtive.com
smilebrightrx.com
decollage-etiquette.com
1millionbestdownloads.com
7658.info
bidbass.com
devlopworldtech.com
digitalmarketingrajkot.com
fluginfo.net
naqlafshk.com
passion-decouverte.com
playsirius.com
spacceleratorintl.com
stikyballs.com
top10way.com
yokidsyogurt.com
zszyhl.com
16firthcrescent.com
abogadolaboralistamd.com
apk2wap.com
aromacremeria.com
banparacard.com
bosmanraws.com
businessproviderblog.com
caltonosa.com
calvaryrevivalchurch.org
chastenedsoulwithabrokenheart.com
cheminotsgardcevennes.com
cooksspot.com
cqxzpt.com
deesywig.com
deltacartoonmaps.com
despixelsetdeshommes.com
duocoracaobrasileiro.com
fareshopbd.com
goodpainspills.com
hemendekor.com
kobisitecdn.com
makaigoods.com
mgs1454.com
piccadillyresidences.com
radiolaondafresca.com
rubendorf.com
searchengineimprov.com
sellmyhrvahome.com
shugahouseessentials.com
sonihullquad.com
subtractkilos.com
valeriekelmansky.com
vipasdigitalmarketing.com
voolivrerj.com
zeelonggroup.com
1015southrockhill.com
10x10b.com
111-online-casinos.com
191cb.com
3665arpentunitd.com
aitesonics.com
bag-shokunin.com
brightotech.com
communication-digitale-services.com
covoakland.org
dariaprimapack.com
freefortniteaccountss.com
gatebizglobal.com
global1entertainmentnews.com
greatytene.com
hiroshiwakita.com
iktodaypk.com
jahatsakong.com
meadowbrookgolfgroup.com
newsbharati.net
platinumstudiosdesign.com
slotxogamesplay.com
strikestaruk.com
trucosdefortnite.com
ufabetrune.com
weddedtowhitmore.com
12940brycecanyonunitb.com
1311dietrichoaks.com
2monarchtraceunit303.com
601legendhill.com
850elaine.com
adieusolasomade.com
andora-ke.com
bestslotxogames.com
cannagomcallen.com
endlesslyhot.com
iestpjva.com
ouqprint.com
pwmaplefest.com
qtylmr.com
rb88betting.com
buscadogues.com
1007macfm.com
born-wild.com
growthinvests.com
promocode-casino.com
proyectogalgoargentina.com
wbthompson-art.com
whitemountainwheels.com
7thavehvl.com
developmethis.com
funkydogbowties.com
travelodgegrandjunction.com
gao-town.com
globalmarketsuite.com
blogshippo.com
hdbka.com
proboards67.com
outletonline-michaelkors.com
kalkis-research.com
thuthuatit.net
buckcash.com
hollistercanada.com
docterror.com
asadart.com
vmayke.org
erwincomputers.com
dirimart.org
okkii.com
loteriasdecehegin.com
mountanalog.com
healingtaobritain.com
ttxmonitor.com
nwordpress.com
11bolabonanza.com