Fate/Grand Order Fes. 2027 – Chiba, Japan

What to expect

Fate/Grand Order Fes is the world’s largest Fate series event, held annually at Makuhari Messe in Japan. It is the largest Fate-only event in Japan and the franchise’s signature summer event, celebrated as a large-scale real-world event for Fate/Grand Order.

Expect an immersive festival that recreates Chaldea with elaborate stage decorations, servant exhibitions, and interactive attractions. The event features life-size servant figures, photo spots, voice actor stage events, and exclusive merchandise sales. In previous editions, themes have included Chaldea Park, Chaldea School Festival, and other anniversary concepts with school festival atmosphere.

The festival includes main stage programs with voice cast appearances, live concerts, new game information announcements, and future updates for Fate/Grand Order. You can also expect servant portrait collections, special shikishi illustrations by renowned artists, and exclusive admission ticket designs such as Student ID concepts.

After FGO Fes, the Chaldea Satellite Station will also tour regions outside of Tokyo, extending the celebration nationwide. The event is sponsored by FGO Project and requires linking Aniplex Online account with Fate/Grand Order account for lottery entry via FGO TICKET system.

Event dates

Event Dates: August 2027, Dates TBD

Venue: Makuhari Messe International Exhibition Hall, Chiba, Japan

Official Site: https://fes.fate-go.jp/

Location: Makuhari Messe, 2-1 Nakase, Mihama, Chiba 261-8550

The event is held at end of July and beginning of August every year, with official dates to be announced on the official site.

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Venue & exhibition site

Primary Venue: Makuhari Messe International Exhibition Hall, Halls 4 to 8, 2-1 Nakase, Mihama-ku, Chiba City, Chiba 261-8550, Japan. This is the main convention center used for FGO Fes, with Halls 4-7 used in earlier editions and Halls 4-8 used in recent editions.

The venue offers large exhibition halls, main stage, sub stages, merchandise sales areas, and exhibition zones for servant displays. The site includes International Exhibit Halls 4-8 for large-scale real-world event.

Facilities: Exhibition halls with air conditioning, food courts, official merchandise sales area, cosplay changing rooms, and rest areas. The venue is accessible and hosts other major anime events.

Organizer: FGO Project, with sponsor Aniplex and TYPE-MOON.

Layout: Main stage for live performances and announcements, exhibition area for servant displays and interactive attractions, and merchandise area for exclusive goods.

Full gaming programme

The programme is designed as comprehensive Fate series celebration.

Main Stage Programme: Live stage events with voice actors, new information announcements for Fate/Grand Order, live concerts, and special screenings such as Fate/Extra Last Encore special.

Exhibition Programme: Servant exhibitions, life-size figures, portrait collections, and photo spots recreating Chaldea environments.

Interactive Attractions: Real escape game collaborations such as FGO x Real Escape Game Nazo Tokuiten FINAL, with premium ticket options including event visual board and newly illustrated shikishi.

Merchandise Programme: Exclusive merchandise sales including 10th Anniversary Brooch, portrait collection Pasha series, student ID style admission tickets, and entrance benefit booklets.

Satellite Programme: Chaldea Satellite Station tour outside Tokyo after main festival.

Anniversary Programme: Each year marks anniversary with special themes such as 10th Anniversary, 11th Anniversary Chaldea School Festival, with spirit of hero being handsome and special campaigns.

Featured games & developers

FGO Fes focuses on Fate/Grand Order and broader Fate universe.

Main Game: Fate/Grand Order, mobile RPG by TYPE-MOON and Aniplex, celebrating anniversary with large-scale event.

Related Titles: Fate/Extra Last Encore anime screening, Fate/Grand Order Fujimaru Ritsuka wa Wakaranai anime shorts premiere, and other Fate series games.

Developers: TYPE-MOON as original creator, Aniplex as publisher, FGO Project as event organizer, and Lasengle as game developer for Fate/Grand Order.

Collaborations: Real Escape Game collaboration, with Nazo Tokuiten series offering puzzle titles compilation.

Artists: Illustrators such as Honjo Raita and Kamome Shirahama creating newly illustrated shikishi for premium tickets.

Esports tournaments & competitions

While not traditional esports, FGO Fes includes competitive and interactive elements.

Game Competitions: In-game event competitions tied to festival, with special quests and ranking events in Fate/Grand Order app during festival period.

Cosplay Competitions: Cosplay stage events with participants dressing as servants, judged by voice actors and staff.

Quiz and Puzzle Competitions: Real escape game and Nazo Toki puzzle competitions with material compilation covering more than ten previous puzzle titles.

Stage Battles: Voice actor led game battles on stage, showcasing servant abilities and new servant reveals.

Fan Contests: Fan art contests and portrait collection showcases, with Pasha series collections featuring various servants.

Tournament & event schedule

Schedule is organized as two-day festival with main stage and exhibition.

Opening: Venue opens in morning with exhibition areas, merchandise sales, and photo spots.

Main Stage Blocks: Morning to afternoon blocks with voice actor appearances, live concerts, and new information announcements. Final episode screenings of anime shorts at main stage with cast members in attendance.

Exhibition Hours: Exhibition halls open all day with servant displays, interactive attractions, and real escape game areas.

Merchandise Sales: Timed entry for merchandise area to manage crowds, with exclusive goods such as 10th Anniversary Brooch and portrait collections.

Closing: Evening closing with special announcements and future roadmap for Fate/Grand Order.

Satellite Tour: After main festival, Chaldea Satellite Station tours regions outside Tokyo with condensed exhibition.

Ticket types

Advance Admission Tickets Lottery: Main ticket type, lottery system requiring link of Aniplex Online account with Fate/Grand Order account and newly register for FGO TICKET. Application period typically in June.

General Admission: Standard ticket allowing access to exhibition halls, main stage viewing via monitors, and merchandise area entry.

Premium Ticket Options: Two premium options available in some editions. Premium Ticket A adds event visual board and newly illustrated shikishi by Honjo Raita and Kamome Shirahama. Premium Ticket B includes FGO x Real Escape Game Nazo-toki Material compilation covering more than ten previous puzzle titles.

Student ID Ticket: Special design admission ticket with Student ID concept, such as Katsushika Hokusai design, collectible item.

Day Tickets: Separate tickets for each day of festival, with different stage programs per day.

All pricing converted to USD. If pricing not announced for 2027, previous edition pricing applies.

Estimated Pricing: Advance Admission Tickets $30.00 USD to $45.00 USD per day, Premium Ticket A $120.00 USD, Premium Ticket B $90.00 USD, based on previous FGO Fes editions and Aniplex ticket prices. Prices include tax and include entrance benefit booklet.

VIP & premium access

Premium Tickets: Premium Ticket A includes event visual board and newly illustrated shikishi, offering VIP collectible items. Premium Ticket B includes comprehensive puzzle material compilation.

Priority Entry: Premium ticket holders may receive priority entry to merchandise area and special viewing areas.

Exclusive Goods: Premium tickets include exclusive goods such as 10th Anniversary Brooch and special album with bonus.

Real Escape Game Access: FGO x Real Escape Game premium access with Nazo Tokuiten FINAL, opening in Tokyo then heading to Nagoya and Osaka.

VIP Stage Viewing: Special seating for main stage with voice actor appearances, though most viewing is general admission with monitor viewing.

Aniplex Online Benefits: Linking accounts provides access to advance lottery and special digital benefits.

Exhibitors & gaming companies

FGO Fes is organized by FGO Project with multiple exhibitors.

Main Organizers: FGO Project, Aniplex, TYPE-MOON, Lasengle.

Exhibitors: Aniplex booth with exclusive merchandise, TYPE-MOON booth with servant displays, and various Fate series licensees.

Gaming Companies: Lasengle as Fate/Grand Order developer, showcasing new servant designs and game updates.

Merchandise Companies: Companies producing portrait collection Pasha series, featuring servants such as Pasha Cu Chulainn Caster, Pasha Baghest, Pasha Nikitich, Pasha Achilles, Pasha Lanling King, and others.

Collaboration Partners: Real Escape Game organizer for puzzle events, and regional partners for Chaldea Satellite Station tour.

Exhibition halls & gaming zones

Hall Layout: Makuhari Messe International Exhibition Hall Halls 4 to 8, with Halls 4-7 used in 2019 edition and Halls 4-8 in 2026 edition.

Zoning:
Main Stage Zone: Large stage for live performances, voice actor appearances, and announcements.
Exhibition Zone: Servant displays, life-size figures, and photo spots.
Merchandise Zone: Official merchandise sales with portrait collections and anniversary goods.
Interactive Zone: Real escape game and puzzle solving areas.
Cosplay Zone: Changing rooms and cosplay stage.

Gaming Zones: Areas dedicated to Fate/Grand Order gameplay with demo stations for new features and servant trial quests.

Satellite Zones: Smaller zones for regional tour with condensed experience.

Game demos & new releases

Game demos and new releases are core attraction.

New Servant Reveals: New servant announcements and servant trial quests playable at venue.

Game Updates: New story chapter announcements, anniversary campaigns, and future roadmap reveals during main stage.

Demo Stations: Hands-on demo stations for new game features and limited-time event quests tied to festival.

Anime Screenings: Special screenings of Fate/Extra Last Encore Illustrias Geocentrism special and Fate/Grand Order Fujimaru Ritsuka wa Wakaranai anime shorts.

Merchandise Demos: Showcase of new merchandise such as 10th Anniversary Brooch, portrait collection Pasha series, and entrance benefit booklet.

Puzzle Demos: Real escape game demo with Nazo Tokuiten FINAL, opening in Tokyo then Nagoya and Osaka.

Event rules

Admission: Ticket required, with FGO TICKET account linking for advance lottery. Student ID style admission ticket must be presented.

Conduct: Follow organizer FGO Project rules, no unauthorized commercial activities, respect cosplay rules, and no photography restrictions in some areas.

Cosplay: Cosplay allowed with changing room use, weapons props must follow safety rules, and no excessive exposure.

Merchandise: Purchase limits for exclusive goods to ensure fairness, with timed entry for merchandise area.

Photography: Photography allowed in most areas, but some exhibits and stage performances may restrict due to copyright.

Language: Japanese is primary, with some English support for international fans.

Children: Family friendly, but large crowds expected, so children under supervision recommended.

Real Escape Game: Participation may require separate reservation and premium ticket for full experience.

How to get there

Makuhari Messe is located in Chiba, near Tokyo.

By Train: JR Keiyo Line to Kaihin Makuhari Station, then short walk to Makuhari Messe. Also JR Sobu Line and Keisei Line connections.

By Bus: Highway buses from Tokyo Station, Shinjuku, and Yokohama to Makuhari Messe.

By Car: Via Higashi-Kanto Expressway to Wangan Narashino Interchange or Wangan Chiba Interchange, then to Makuhari Messe parking.

By Air: Narita Airport to Makuhari via airport limousine bus or train via Keisei to Makuhari. Haneda Airport via Keikyu and JR to Kaihin Makuhari.

Shuttle: Free shuttle buses from Kaihin Makuhari Station to Makuhari Messe during large events.

Public transport & parking

Public Transport:
JR Keiyo Line: Most convenient, direct to Kaihin Makuhari Station, 5 minute walk to Makuhari Messe.
JR Sobu Line and Keisei: Connections via Makuhari Hongou and Keisei Makuhari.
Bus: Local buses from Chiba and Narashino to Makuhari Messe.

Parking:
Makuhari Messe Parking: Large parking lots available, but expensive and crowded during FGO Fes. Rate approximately $15.00 USD per day.
Nearby Parking: Wangan area parking with shuttle, and AEON Mall Makuhari Shintoshin parking with shuttle on some days.

Recommendation: Public transport is recommended due to traffic congestion during FGO Fes, which attracts large crowds for anniversary celebrations.

Accessibility: Barrier-free access via Kaihin Makuhari Station elevators and Makuhari Messe accessible entrances.

Accommodation areas

Makuhari Area: Best for proximity to venue. Hotels such as APA Hotel Tokyo Bay Makuhari, Hotel New Otani Makuhari, and Hotel Springs Makuhari offer rates $100.00 USD to $180.00 USD per night. Walking distance to Makuhari Messe.

Kaihin Makuhari Station Area: Hotels such as Hotel Francais and Mitsui Garden Hotel Chiba offer $90.00 USD to $150.00 USD per night with shuttle.

Chiba City Area: Hotels near Chiba Station, such as Hotel Metropolitan Chiba and JR Inn Chiba, offer $70.00 USD to $110.00 USD per night, 15 minutes by train to venue.

Tokyo Area: For those combining with Tokyo sightseeing, hotels in Tokyo Station, Shinjuku, and Marunouchi offer $120.00 USD to $250.00 USD per night, with 30 to 60 minutes by train to Makuhari Messe.

Narita Area: For overseas fans arriving via Narita, hotels near Narita Airport offer $80.00 USD to $130.00 USD per night with limousine bus to Makuhari.

Early booking essential as event attracts large crowds and ticket competition is expected to be fierce for anniversary editions.

Accessibility

Organizers aim for inclusive access.

Venue Access: Makuhari Messe has barrier-free entrances, accessible restrooms, elevators, and priority viewing areas.

Transport Access: Kaihin Makuhari Station has elevators and accessible routes to venue. Shuttle buses include accessible vehicles.

Exhibition Access: Exhibition halls Halls 4 to 8 have accessible aisles, with priority viewing for main stage via monitors.

Communication: Japanese and English signage, plus pictograms, throughout venue. Information desk staffed with English-speaking volunteers via international fan support.

Service Animals: Service dogs permitted in outdoor areas and exhibition halls with prior notification.

Previous year’s highlights

Recent editions show growth and anniversary celebrations.

Fate/Grand Order Fes 2024 was 9th Anniversary event held at Makuhari Messe, with spirit of hero being handsome theme, and previous event held July 29 and 30 2023. The event featured largest Fate event in Japan with servant exhibitions and stage events.

Fate/Grand Order Fes 2025 was 10th Anniversary event, world’s largest Fate series event held at Makuhari Messe, taking place August 2-3. After FGO Fes, Chaldea Satellite Station toured regions outside Tokyo. FGO is already extremely popular, but 10th Anniversary made ticket competition fierce. The event included portrait collection Pasha series and exclusive brooch.

Fate/Grand Order Fes 2026 was 11th Anniversary Chaldea School Festival, with theme Chaldea Academy Festival, venue Makuhari Messe International Exhibition Hall Halls 4-8, signature summer event. The in-person festival runs at Makuhari Messe International Exhibition Hall, and remains franchise’s signature summer event. Advance admission tickets lottery from June 12 to June 28, with Aniplex Online account linking required.

The 2026 theme British Academy Dean was noted in some listings, with large-scale real-world event for Fate/Grand Order.

Official tickets

All tickets must be via official channels.

Official Website: https://fes.fate-go.jp/ – Provides event information, ticket lottery information, program schedules, and exhibitor profiles.

Ticket System: FGO TICKET system requires linking Aniplex Online account with Fate/Grand Order account for advance lottery.

Contact: Via official site and Aniplex customer support.

Important: Ticket competition is expected to be fierce for anniversary editions, so advance lottery application is recommended. Obviously, a ticket is required for entry, and entrance benefit booklet and exclusive goods included with premium tickets.

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