Go Fest Celebration 2025

Experience Main Street like never before. During the Vancouver GoGest Celebration, downtown transforms into a vibrant, immersive Pokémon Journey-chalk stencils line the sidewalks, windows are frosted with themed designs, and every block offers a new surprise.

As you explore, follow the passport route and collect every unique Pokémon stamp in the three themed zones: Uptown, Midtown, Downtown

Live Music & Cosplay:
– Mischief & Mayhem: Team Rocket’s Interactive onstage Gameshow
– Get your picture taken with Pikachu, Eevee and more at the Photo Booth!
– Participate in the daily Pokémon procession and cosplay meetup
– Live music by Under the Deku Tree

Kids Activity Zone:
– Power up Onix at the Rock Painting Station!
– CCG Booth – play a hand of the Pokémon card game for a chance to win a starter deck
– Trading post – trade for that Pokémon you’ve been missing in Pokémon GO
– Get your face painted – it’s free!
– Vault 31 Gamer Lounge – Smash Bros Smackdown! Free play & mini-tournaments

Enter Ryme City
Join the Kiggins Theatre for a one-of-a-kind GoFest movie experience! Arrive early for themed drinks served in a custom glass, and live appearances by professional Pokémon cosplayers hosting trivia, photo ops, and fan interactions.

Then settle in for a special screening of Detective Pikachu on the big screen- showing Saturday at 6:30 pm and Sunday at 4:30 pm. It’s mystery, mischief, and movie magic-GoFest-Style. Tickets available through the Kiggins Theatre.