Get your HoYo FEST 2026 Ticket for as low as PhP300!
HoYo FEST 2026 is returning to Southeast Asia this July, bringing HoYoverse’s biggest titles and a new game reveal to fans in six major cities, including Manila at SPACE at One Ayala from July 30 to August 2, 2026. Ticket prices in the Philippines start at PhP300 for a 1-Day Pass, PhP1,000 for a 1-Day Fast Pass, and PhP750 for a 4-Day Pass.
Regional fan festival returns
Now in its sixth year, HoYo FEST serves as HoYoverse’s flagship fan celebration in Southeast Asia, spanning Bangkok, Ho Chi Minh City, Jakarta, Kuala Lumpur, Manila, and Singapore. This year’s edition runs July 30–August 2 in most cities, with Singapore hosting from July 31–August 2, offering a synchronized long weekend of activities for fans across the region. The Manila stop is confirmed for SPACE at One Ayala, Hall A–D, marking a move from last year’s SMX Convention Center and placing the event at the heart of Makati’s central business district.
HoYo FEST 2026 brings together all six of HoYoverse’s current titles (Genshin Impact, Honkai Impact 3rd, Honkai: Star Rail, Tears of Themis, and Zenless Zone Zero) alongside a first public look at upcoming title Honkai: Nexus Anima. For many players, the festival offers one of the few chances to experience these games and their worlds in a physical, themed environment, with booths, exhibits, and stage activities designed around in‑game locations, characters, and events.
Manila schedule, venue, and operating hours
In Manila, HoYo FEST 2026 will run as a four‑day event from July 30 to August 2, 2026, at SPACE at One Ayala, Hall A–D. Daily operating hours are set from 10:00 to 21:00, with Fast Pass holders able to enter from 10:00 and Normal Pass attendees admitted from 11:00 onwards. The extended 11‑hour window is meant to accommodate both casual visitors and dedicated fans planning to spend the bulk of the day in queues, activities, and stage shows.
Tickets will be sold exclusively online via TicketMax and the HoYo FEST 2026 official website, with online ticket collection counters open on July 29 from 15:00 to 19:00 and July 30–August 2 from 09:00 to 20:00. HoYoverse has clarified that no regular tickets will be sold on‑site, with only Child Pass and Disability Pass transactions handled at the venue’s ticket counter during the event days.
Ticket tiers and price per pass
For Manila, HoYo FEST 2026 offers three main ticket tiers: 1-Day Pass, 1-Day Fast Pass, and a 4-Day Pass that covers the entire run of the festival. According to regional announcements and local fan community reports, pricing in the Philippines starts at PhP300 for a standard 1-Day Pass, PhP750 for a 4-Day Pass, and PhP1,000 for a 1-Day Fast Pass.
The 1-Day Pass grants unlimited access to the event for a single calendar day, with entry beginning one hour after Fast Pass holders are let in. The 4-Day Pass extends that same access across the entire July 30–August 2 schedule, offering better value for attendees planning to return multiple days for different games, stage segments, or Artist Alley activities. The 1-Day Fast Pass, at the top of the pricing ladder, adds early entry plus a bundle of exclusive physical goods and priority access to key zones, effectively acting as a premium tier for fans who want to minimize queue time and maximize activity completion.
Zones, activities, and game experiences
HoYo FEST 2026 is organized around several themed zones that structure the attendee experience: Check‑in Zone, Game Booths, Experience Zone, Merchandise Store, Artist Alley, and the HoYo FEST Stage. The Check‑in Zone functions as the starting point, where participants engage in title‑spanning activities in exchange for event freebies, stamps, or progression toward their festival “passport.” With six games represented, HoYoverse is leaning on familiar mechanics (photo tasks, mini‑missions, and QR‑based progress tracking) to keep foot traffic moving while rewarding completion.
Game Booths focus specifically on Genshin Impact, Honkai: Star Rail, and Zenless Zone Zero, borrowing iconic in‑game moments and locations to create mini‑games and challenge stations. These booths typically involve skill‑based tasks such as time‑limited combat challenges, puzzle stations, or themed carnival games that translate digital systems into physical play, while also serving as photo spots for cosplayers and groups. The Experience Zone extends that concept into dedicated demo areas, where attendees can get hands‑on time with Genshin Impact, Honkai: Star Rail, Zenless Zone Zero, and the upcoming Honkai: Nexus Anima, making the festival one of the first places in the region to try the new title on-site.
Honkai: Nexus Anima first look
Among the biggest draws this year is Honkai: Nexus Anima, a new entry in the Honkai series that has yet to see a full public release. HoYo FEST 2026 includes limited hands‑on sessions for the game in the Experience Zone, with structured demo slots designed to give attendees a guided preview rather than free‑for‑all access. For HoYoverse, tying the game’s first public playtest to its own festival allows tighter control over messaging and feedback, while for fans it positions HoYo FEST as a must‑attend event if they want an early impression of how Nexus Anima fits into the broader Honkai ecosystem.
Alongside Nexus Anima, the Experience Zone will continue to showcase updated builds and events for Genshin Impact, Honkai: Star Rail, and Zenless Zone Zero, keeping the content relevant for active players who follow the games’ patch cycles closely. This approach turns the festival into both a discovery space for new titles and a live extension of ongoing games, with demos and challenges often themed around the latest updates.
Online ticketing and early sales timeline
HoYo FEST 2026 tickets across Southeast Asia will go on sale on July 16, 2026, at 11:00 (UTC+8), through the official HoYo FEST website and regional ticketing partners such as TicketMax in the Philippines. Pre‑event announcements earlier in the year indicated that ticket prices in Manila would start at PhP300, with more detailed breakdowns later confirming the tiered pricing for 1-Day, Fast Pass, and full-event access. The decision to limit sales to online channels mirrors last year’s approach and is meant to reduce on‑site congestion and physical queueing at the venue.
Giancarlo Viterbo is a Filipino Technology Journalist, blogger and Editor of gadgetpilipinas.net, He is also a Geek, Dad and a Husband. He knows a lot about washing the dishes, doing some errands and following instructions from his boss on his day job. Follow him on twitter: @gianviterbo and @gadgetpilipinas.
