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Pokemon GO Fest 2026 Mega Finale has been announced for September 5–6, 2026 as a global event to cap off the GO Fest season. Details are scarce for now, but the organizers promise a world-wide celebration likely featuring Mega Pokémon to mark Pokémon GO's 10th anniversary, with more information to be revealed soon.
Pokémon GO Fest 2026: Global is free for all Trainers during the event weekend, with 26 Community Celebrations worldwide. The festival features Special Research, bonuses, and increased Shinies, plus Super Mega Raids against Genetic Pokémon like Mega Mewtwo X and Mega Mewtwo Y. Locations span North America, Europe, Latin America, and Asia-Pacific, with events running July 11–12, 2026 (times typically 10:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m. local) and more details on venues to be announced in coming weeks.
Pokémon GO Fest 2026 Global runs July 11–12, 2026, 10:00–19:00 local time, worldwide and free for all trainers; ticket holders get exclusive bonuses. Mega Mewtwo X and Y debut via Super Mega Raids, with energy unlocks allowing Mega Evolution, and Zeraora debuts via Special Research. The event features hourly habitats with rotating typings, an increased chance to encounter Shiny Pokémon, Incense and Lure modules lasting one hour, and a branching timed research path between Mega Mewtwo X or Y. Global bonuses include up to 9 free Raid Passes per day, up to six Special Trades per day, Half Stardust for Special Trades, and up to 50 Gifts per day. Incense encounters include Unown forms and Tropius; Saturday and Sunday showcase all 18 Pokémon types across rotating time windows.
Pokémon GO Tour: Unova – Global is a worldwide event inspired by the Unova region, featuring new gameplay elements and the debut of shiny Pokémon like Meloetta and Deerling. Players can participate without a ticket, but a purchasable Masterwork Research ticket is available for encountering Shiny Meloetta. The event includes rotating season-themed habitats, new shiny Pokémon like Maractus, Sigilyph, and Bouffalant from 10 km Eggs, and special raids featuring Reshiram and Zekrom. Trainers can also engage in Party Play challenges and encounter unique Pokémon on Routes.
The Hostages and Missing Families Forum is organizing a global hour of Jewish unity and prayer at the Western Wall, to be broadcast live worldwide on March 21, from 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Israel time. The event aims to raise awareness about the hostages held by Hamas and will feature their families sharing their stories. It will conclude with millions of Jews reciting the Shema prayer in unison at 5:30 p.m. Israel time. The event is a call for unity and prayer to bring about the release of the hostages and will be broadcast live at aish.com/GlobalUnity.