Get Hyped for Fan Festival!

Get together with your fellow Warriors of Light to celebrate all things FINAL FANTASY XIV in the Messe Berlin!

It's been almost ten years since the Fan Festival was held in Frankfurt, and now we're back in Germany with a bigger venue that promises a weekend of even more unforgettable stage shows, hands-on activities, and breath-taking concerts!

Here's a brief overview of what to expect from the weekend:

Stage Events

The Fan Festival 2026 in Berlin will have two full days of entertainment performed on our main stage!

Keynote from Naoki Yoshida: Hear the latest announcements from Producer & Director Naoki Yoshida about what lies ahead for FFXIV.

Development Panels: Join members of the FFXIV Development team as they share insight into bringing the game to life.

Glamoured to Life: Cosplayers of all abilities are invited to show off their amazing FFXIV-themed outfits!

Live Concerts: Enjoy a soothing piano concert on Saturday evening and an electrifying band performance on Sunday night!

There are more stage events to be announced, so stay tuned!

Activities and Experiences

We're cooking up a show floor filled with various FFXIV-themed activities and experiences for all our attendees! Expect more details as we get closer to the show—we don't want to spoil the fun too much!

Contests

The Fan Festival celebrations will of course feature several creative contests, where our Warriors of Light will have the chance to show off their imaginative flair. We'll reveal more details soon so there'll be plenty of time to prepare your masterpieces!

Goody Bag

Each attendee will receive a goody bag filled with fun FFXIV-themed items at check-in. We'll be revealing the goody bag and its contents in the future!

Live Stream

If you can't attend the show, worry not! We will be streaming the stage events on our official YouTube and Twitch channels so everyone can enjoy the reveals and experience the excitement from the comfort of home.

Whether this is your first Fan Festival or you're a returning veteran, there will be something for everyone to get hyped for!

We recommend that you visit the Event FAQ Page where we have prepared answers to several questions that prospective attendees may have. This website will be home for all things Fan Festival, so be sure you bookmark it and check back from time to time.

We can't wait to see you soon!