Get ready, Warriors of Light! FINAL FANTASY XIV Fan Festival 2026 in Anaheim is on the horizon, and we are excited to share a stage schedule packed with big announcements, special guests, 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
  Friday, April 24 – Day 1
  Saturday, April 25 – Day 2
• The official FINAL FANTASY XIV Twitch channel
  

* Stage event times are subject to change.

Day 1 - Friday, April 24, 2026

The times listed below are Pacific time.

• 10:00 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
  

  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
Language: English/Japanese

• 12:15 p.m. – 12:30 p.m.
  

  Welcome Ceremony

  

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

Presenter: Matt Hilton
Languages: English/Japanese

• 1:15 p.m. – 2:15 p.m.
  

  The Roulette Game Show

  

Tune in for a humorous game show hosted by the North American Community team! Our contestants will be queueing up for a trial of "weird-but-FFXIV" mini-games where audience votes can influence the outcome! Be sure to have your glow sticks ready for voting!

Presenter: Aya Montoya
Languages: English
Special Guests: CrystAAHHL, CuriousJoi, Jesse Cox, Mrhappy1227

• 2:45 p.m. – 4:45 p.m.
  

  Development Panel

  

Producer & Director Naoki Yoshida and Battle System Designer Hikaru Tamaki offer a look into the development of FINAL FANTASY XIV.

Presenters: Naoki Yoshida, Hikaru Tamaki
Languages: English/Japanese

• 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
  

  Glamoured to Life – Cosplay Walk

  

Enjoy a live stage event where FFXIV attendees take to the stage showcasing their passion and creativity through cosplay!

Presenters: Aya Montoya, Sarah Vargas
Languages: English

• 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
  

  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 - Saturday, April 25, 2026

• 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
  

  Crystalline Conflict Regional Championship 2026 North America

  

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

Presenters: Naoki Yoshida, Aya Montoya, Brian Ricardo, Frosty, Merlin
Language: English

• 1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
  

  From Tacos to Tenders: Serving up the Lyrics of FFXIV

  

Koji has been writing FINAL FANTASY XIV lyrics and singing them for more than a decade, and he has a lot to say about the process! Join him as he rants, raves, and shares stories about bringing some of your favorite songs to life.

Presenters: Michael-Christopher Koji Fox, Matt Hilton
Language: English

• 3:30 p.m. – 4:45 p.m.
  

  A /random Q&A with Yoshida

  

Players will be able to submit questions for Yoshida to answer in this interesting twist on a typical Q&A panel. Luck will play a significant part into how "difficult" the questions are to answer!

Presenters: Naoki Yoshida, Matt Hilton
Languages: English/Japanese

• 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
  

  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 Anaheim website.