Final Fantasy XIV's Fan Festival Returns in 2026

Square Enix have announced that they are bringing back the Final Fantasy XIV Fan Festival in 2026, with three events around the world across the year, namely in the USA, Europe and Japan.

The last time the events took place was in 2024 with it being limited to Japan, so this is a big change. The dates and locations for the 2026 line up are:

• North America - Anaheim, California – Anaheim Convention Center

  • 24th – 25th April 2026

• Europe – Berlin, Germany – Messe Berlin, hub27

• 25th – 26th July 2026

• Japan – Tokyo – Makuhari Messe 

• 31st October – 1st November 2026

Details on what exactly will be at each show for fans to enjoy, or what news might be revealed are complete unknowns at this point, and likely won’t be known for the Anaheim show until at least late February.

While not confirmed, Final Fantasy XIV has often had a presence at PAX Australia and with that just a month and change away, local fans will hopefully get a chance to enjoy the game with others in-person, but we shall have to see if they are back this year.