Over the past five years, HoYoFest has become a staple in the annual convention lineup for fans of HoYoverse titles in Southeast Asia, and 2026 will be no different. The company’s flagship fan celebration is once again gracing Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam, and Singapore this July, with a new addition to the programme list.
Alongside standard fare such as interactive experiences, live entertainment, and community activities featuring all five of its titles (Genshin Impact, Honkai Impact 3, Honkai: Star Rail, Tears of Themis, and Zenless Zone Zero), this year’s iteration includes a first look at the upcoming creature collector game Honkai: Nexus Anima. Attendees can look forward to a stamp rally, which begins with the Check-In Zone, where exclusive event freebies are up for grabs, followed by the Experience Zone and game booths inspired by Genshin Impact, Honkai: Star Rail, and Zenless Zone Zero. Collect any one of the stamps, and a themed instant photo can be redeemed at the Photo Booth.
Following its debut at last year’s event, the artist alley will also return with the merchandise store and the HoYo Fest Stage, home to open-stage performances, the Cosplay Runway Walk, and community showcases. HoYoFest 2026 takes place from 30 July to 2 August across the region, except in Singapore, where it runs from 31 July to 2 August at Suntec Convention & Exhibition Centre. More information on the programme lineup is available on the official website, with the location details for the other countries as follows:
- Bangkok, Thailand — Central Ladprao, BCC Hall
- Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam — Sky Expo, Hall A4
- Jakarta, Indonesia — Pondok Indah Mall 3, City Hall
- Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia — Pavilion Exhibition Centre, Bukit Jalil, Hall 1-3
- Manila, Philippines — SPACE at One Ayala, Hall A-D
Ticket sales open on 16 July at 11am (GMT+8), and availability will be on a first-come, first-served basis. The 1-Day Pass retails for S$16, while the 3-Day Pass, only applicable to Singapore, is priced at S$35. For those who want to skip the queue, the 1-Day Fast Pass (S$50) offers priority access and exclusive memorabilia, such as a commemorative passport, a lanyard with an ID holder, a hologram ticket, a paper bag, and a lucky draw ticket.
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