January 22, 2020

Pokémon GO live events are coming to Taiwan, the US, and the UK!

Pokémon GO

Trainers,

The year of 2019 featured an incredible lineup of live events for Pokémon GO. From welcoming Trainers to three Pokémon GO Fests across three different continents to hosting our first-ever Safari Zones in Brazil, Singapore, and Canada—every year, we aim to go bigger and better than the last. In 2020, you can look forward to even more events in more locations! We’re pleased to announce the first live events of the year.

  1. Taiwan Lantern Festival in Taichung City
  2. Safari Zone St. Louis, Missouri, US
  3. Safari Zone Liverpool, UK
  4. Safari Zone Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US

Pokémon light up a special event during the Taiwan Lantern Festival in Taichung City

Get ready to be dazzled by lanterns, music, and Pokémon alike! This special non-ticketed, city-wide event will take place during the Taiwan Lantern Festival in Taichung City, Taiwan, from Thursday, February 6, to Sunday, February 9, 2020.

Pokémon that will be appearing include the Electric-type Pokémon Mareep and Electrike. Volbeat, a Bug-type Pokémon known for illuminating the skies, will be appearing throughout the city alongside Illumise, a Bug-type Pokémon that guides Volbeat to draw light patterns. Illumise is typically available only in North America, South America, and Africa, so locals might want to catch one while they have the chance! Catch an Unown L to celebrate the light-themed event, and enjoy the lovely sounds of Chimecho, the Wind Chime Pokémon.

Update regarding Safari Zone St. Louis

Safari Zone St. Louis has been postponed. Check out the Niantic blog for more information, and stay tuned for further details.

Update regarding Safari Zone Liverpool

Safari Zone Liverpool has been postponed. Visit the Niantic blog for more information, and stay tuned for further details.

Update regarding Safari Zone Philadelphia

Safari Zone Philadelphia has been postponed. Visit the Niantic blog for more information, and stay tuned for further details.

—The Pokémon GO team