It's almost time to party, Warriors of Light!

FINAL FANTASY XIV Fan Festival 2026 in Berlin is nearly upon us, and we are excited to share a stage schedule packed with big announcements, exciting stage shows, and unforgettable moments for fans joining in person or watching from home.

Where to Watch

All stage events will be streamed live so players around the world can join the excitement. Please note that the two concert performances will be available as paid streams with details to be shared in the future.

• The official FINAL FANTASY XIV YouTube channel
  Saturday, 25 July – Day 1
  Sunday, 26 July – Day 2
• The official FINAL FANTASY XIV Twitch channel

* Stage event times are subject to change.
* Please note that co-streaming is permitted for all content except for the paid concert performances. However, we strongly advise users to refrain from co-streaming the keynote presentation via YouTube. Due to the nature of YouTube's Content ID system, doing so may result in your stream being interrupted or your account being penalized. No such issues are expected when co-streaming via other livestreaming services. We thank you in advance for your cooperation and understanding.

Day 1 - Saturday, 25 July 2026

• 8:00 – 10:15 (GMT) / 9:00 – 11:15 (BST) / 18:00 – 20:15 (AEST)
  Keynote
  

Join Producer and Director Naoki Yoshida as he takes to the stage to announce the latest updates coming to FINAL FANTASY XIV.

Presenter: Naoki Yoshida
Languages: English/Japanese

• 10:15 – 10:30 (GMT) / 11:15 – 11:30 (BST) / 20:15 – 20:30 (AEST)
  Opening Ceremony
  

The attending guests from the FINAL FANTASY XIV Development and Operations teams greet attendees and officially kick off the show!

Presenter: Julia Häuptner
Languages: English/Japanese

• 11:00 – 12:30 (GMT) / 12:00 – 13:30 (BST) / 21:00 – 22:30 (AEST)
  Development Panel
  

Explore the creation and implementation of the various sound effects in FINAL FANTASY XIV with Lead Sound Designer Go Kinuya!

Presenters: Go Kinuya, Masayoshi Soken
Languages: English/Japanese

• 13:00 – 14:00 (GMT) / 14:00 – 15:00 (BST) / 23:00 – 00:00 (AEST)
  Community Panel
  

Tune in for a look behind the scenes with the European Community team! Learn all about how they gather feedback, work on social media projects, contribute to events, and try and bridge the gap between players and developers.

Presenters: Julia Häuptner, Kevin Bouffard, Matthieu Naud, Natasha Cheng, Steph Covell
Language: English

• 14:30 – 16:30 (GMT) / 15:30 – 17:30 (BST) / 26 July at 00:30 – 2:30 (AEST)
  Letter from the Producer LIVE Part XCIII
  

Join Yoshi-P and Foxclon as they sit down with Masaki Nakagawa, FINAL FANTASY XIV's Lead Battle Content Designer, for all things beastmaster in the next Letter from the Producer LIVE!

Presenters: Naoki Yoshida, Toshio Murouchi, Masaki Nakagawa
Languages: English/Japanese

• 17:30 – 19:00 (GMT) / 18:30 – 20:00 (BST) / 26 July at 3:30 – 5:00 (AEST)
  Piano Concert
  

The hall darkens and a spotlight illuminates a grand piano. Keiko returns to guide us through cherished themes, quiet, crystalline passages swelling into cathartic crescendos that trace our adventures across Eorzea and beyond. Prepare for an intimate set that turns memories into music.

* Details regarding the paid concert stream will be shared in the future.

Day 2 - Sunday, 26 July 2026

• 8:00 – 10:30 (GMT) / 9:00 – 11:30 (BST) / 18:00 – 20:30 (AEST)
  Crystalline Conflict Regional Championship 2026 Europe & Oceania
  

Four semifinalist teams bring the excitement to the main stage of Fan Festival to battle it out and see who claims the European & Oceanian champion title!

Presenters: Naoki Yoshida, Kevin Bouffard, Julia Häuptner, Rookuri, Lythi
Language: English

• 11:30 – 12:45 (GMT) / 12:30 – 13:45 (BST) / 21:30 – 22:45 (AEST)
  Naoki's Room
  

Naoki's Room returns to Fan Festival 2026 in Berlin, inviting you to settle in for another relaxed conversation with Yoshi-P, celebrating the people, stories, and experiences that make the world of FINAL FANTASY XIV so special.

Presenter: Naoki Yoshida
Languages: English/Japanese

• 14:00 – 15:30 (GMT) / 15:00 – 16:30 (BST) / 27 July at 00:00 - 1:30 (AEST)
  Glamoured to Life – Cosplay Walk
  

We've invited cosplayers of all skill levels to strut their stuff on stage for everyone to see! Come and enjoy the pageantry and dedication on display!

Presenters: Julia Häuptner, Natasha Cheng
Language: English

• 17:30 – 19:00 (GMT) / 18:30 – 20:00 (BST) / 27 July at 3:30 – 5:00 (AEST)
  THE PRIMALS Live
  

When the amps kick on, the entire hall becomes a giant raid party. THE PRIMALS, led by Sound Director Masayoshi Soken, unleash a set designed to get your heart pumping and head banging! Bring your LED light sticks and rock along with the band!

* Details regarding the paid concert stream will be shared in the future.

Visit the Fan Festival 2026 in Berlin website.