HoYoverse's newest upcoming game, Honkai: Nexus Anima, will be available through limited hands-on sessions during the event.

HoYo FEST 2026 is just around the corner! HoYoverse, the developer of Genshin Impact, Honkai: Star Rail, Zenless Zone Zero, Honkai Impact 3rd, and Tears of Themis has finally revealed more details on what’s in store for their players in Southeast Asia, and how players and fans can participate.  

Here’s everything you need to know about HoYo FEST 2026.

When and where will HoYo FEST 2026 take place?

Now in its sixth year, the festivities will occur in six Southeast Asian cities, including Bangkok, Jakarta, Kuala Lumpur, Ho Chih Minh, Manila, and Singapore.

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Venue: Pavilion Exhibition Centre Bukit Jalil, Hall 1–3
Dates: 30 July–2 August 2026

Bangkok, Thailand

Venue: Central Ladprao, BCC Hall
Dates: 30 July–2 August 2026

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

Venue: Sky Expo, Hall A4
Dates: 30 July–2 August 2026

Manila, Philippines

Venue: SPACE at One Ayala, Hall A–D
Dates: 30 July–2 August 2026

Jakarta, Indonesia

Venue: Pondok Indah Mall 3, City Hall
Dates: 30 July–2 August 2026

Singapore

Venue: Suntec Singapore Convention & Exhibition Centre, Hall 403
Dates: 31 July–2 August 2026

Activities at HoYo FEST 2026

Just like previous editions of the event, fans will have plenty to do at HoYo FEST 2026, from winning prizes and trying out games to meeting other fans and supporting creators at the Artist Alley.

But there’s something new this year! One of HoYoverse’s newest games, Honkai: Nexus Anima, will also be playable through limited hands-on sessions, giving fans the chance to try it for themselves at HoYo FEST 2026.

Here are the activities lined up for HoYo FEST 2026:

Check-in Zone

Fans can start their HoYo FEST visit with activities covering all six HoYoverse titles, with exclusive event freebies also up for grabs.

Game Booths

Genshin Impact, Honkai: Star Rail, and Zenless Zone Zero will each have their own mini-games based on memorable moments and experiences from the games.

Experience Zone

Limited hands-on sessions for Honkai: Nexus Anima will give fans an early chance to try the upcoming game. Genshin Impact, Honkai: Star Rail, and Zenless Zone Zero will also be available to play in the area.

Stamp Rally

Fans can collect a stamp from any one of the participating areas, including the Check-in Zone, Experience Zone, Genshin Impact, Honkai: Star Rail, and Zenless Zone Zero booths. A stamp can then be exchanged for a free HoYo FEST-themed instant photo at the Photo Booth.

Merchandise Store

The official store will offer HoYo FEST merchandise including event-exclusive standees, pillows, Character Giftboxes, and more.

Artist Alley

The returning Artist Alley will be even bigger this year, giving artists a dedicated space to showcase and sell their HoYoverse-inspired creations while fans browse and support the community.

HoYo FEST Stage

The stage programme will feature Open Stage performances, the Cosplay Runway Walk and other community showcases throughout the event.

How do I join the HoYo FEST 2026 Lucky Draw?

This year, HoYoverse will be giving lucky fans some gadget prizes to make things more exciting. To join the lucky draw, fans can either:

  • Purchase a fast pass
  • Purchase official HoYoverse merchandise worth SG$20/RM65/PHP850/THB500/RP250,000/VND385,000

Prizes for the Lucky Draw include:

  • Grand Prize: ASUS Gaming V16 Laptop (Intel® Core 5 Processor 210H; NVIDIA® GeForce RTX 5060; 512GB M.2 NVMe PCIe® 4.0 SSD; 16GB DDR5)
  • Second Prize: iPad Air (11 inch, Space Gray 256 GB, Wifi only)
  • Third Prize: Sony PlayStation 5 Slim 
  • 20 lucky fans will also get consolation prizes.

HoYo FEST 2026 ticket types and what each pass includes

Fans can choose from three types of tickets for HoYo FEST 2026: the 1-Day Fast Pass, 1-Day Pass and Full Event Pass.

1-Day Fast Pass

The 1-Day Fast Pass comes with unlimited access for one day and allows holders to enter the event one hour before those with a Normal Pass.

Fast Pass holders will also receive priority access to the Check-in Zone, Experience Zone, all Game Booths, and the HoYo FEST Photo Booth, as well as guaranteed freebies after completing the designated tasks at the Check-in Zone.

The pass also comes with the following exclusive items:

  • One HoYo FEST 2026 Exclusive Commemorative Passport
  • One HoYo FEST 2026 Exclusive Lanyard with ID Holder
  • One HoYo FEST 2026 Exclusive Hologram Ticket
  • One HoYo FEST 2026 Exclusive Paper Bag
  • One Lucky Draw Ticket

1-Day Pass

The standard 1-Day Pass comes with unlimited access for one day. Entry begins one hour after Fast Pass holders are admitted.

Full Event Pass

The Full Event Pass gives fans unlimited access across all event days. Like the 1-Day Pass, holders will be admitted one hour after Fast Pass holders.

When will ticket sales for HoYo FEST 2026 go live?

Ticket sales for HoYo FEST 2026 will begin on 16 July, 2026 at 11.00AM SGT.

How to get tickets for HoYoFest 2026

Fans interested to attend the event can visit the following pages:

  • HoYO FEST 2026 Singapore 
  • HoYo FEST 2026 Thailand
  • HoYo FEST 2026 Malaysia
  • HoYo FEST 2026 Philippines 
  • HoYo FEST 2026 Vietnam 
  • HoYo FEST 2026  Indonesia