Announcing 2025 Host Cities for Pokémon GO Fest

Pokemon GO Fest 2025: Osaka, Jersey City, and Paris!

Pokemon GO Fest 2025 is coming to Osaka, Jersey City, and Paris! This year's festival locations have been confirmed, giving fans plenty of time to plan their travel. Past GO Fest ticket prices varied by location and year, prompting some speculation about 2025 pricing.

Despite a slight decline in overall popularity since its launch, Pokemon GO remains a beloved title for many worldwide. The annual Pokemon GO Fest, held in three major cities with a subsequent global event, is a key draw for in-person participation. These festivals are known for featuring rare and regional Pokemon spawns, including Shiny variants not yet widely available. While the in-person experience is highly valued, the global event provides many similar benefits for those unable to attend in person.

The 2025 Pokemon GO Fest will kick off in Osaka, Japan (May 29 - June 1), followed by Jersey City, New Jersey (June 6-8), and concluding in Paris, France (June 13-15). Specific details regarding event features and ticket pricing are yet to be announced, with Niantic promising further information closer to the dates.

2024's Pokemon GO Fest: A Precursor to 2025?

The pricing of past Pokemon GO Fest tickets offers some insight into potential future costs. Ticket prices have generally remained consistent. In 2023 and 2024, the Japanese event cost approximately ¥3500-¥3600, while the European event saw a price decrease from roughly $40 USD in 2023 to $33 in 2024. Pricing appears region-dependent; the US price was $30 in both years, while the global price remained at $14.99.

While Pokemon GO has introduced exciting new events and Pokemon encounters this year, a recent price increase for Community Day tickets (from $1 to $2 USD) has caused considerable player dissatisfaction. This has sparked concerns about potential price hikes for Pokemon GO Fest. Given the negative reaction to this relatively small increase, Niantic is likely to approach any GO Fest pricing changes cautiously, particularly considering the dedicated fanbase who travel for these special events.