Presenting the Fan Festival 2023 in Las Vegas Stage & Stream Schedule
We’re pleased to present the Fan Festival 2023 in Las Vegas stage schedule! Whether you’re joining us in Las Vegas for the event in-person or watching the show from home, we can’t wait for you to experience the excitement we have in store.
Where to Watch
Unable to attend the show to watch in person? Then rest assured, as the stage events will be streamed directly from the venue allowing players around the world to enjoy the fun. Please note that the two concert performances will not be streamed.
- The official FINAL FANTASY XIV YouTube channel
Friday, July 28 – Day 1
Saturday, July 29 – Day 2
All stage events that we are streaming are also able to be co-streamed!
Friday, July 28, 2023
The times listed below are Pacific time.
* Stage event times are subject to change.
- 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.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
Languages: English/Japanese
- 11:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Opening Ceremony
The attending guests from the FINAL FANTASY XIV Development and Operations teams arrive to greet attendees and kick off the show.
Presenter: Matt Hilton
Languages: English/Japanese
- 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
A Realm Revisited
In celebration of the upcoming 10th anniversary, the North American Community team looks back at impactful updates made to FINAL FANTASY XIV over the years. From grandiose moments to community memes, enjoy this walk down memory lane with us.
Presenters: Aya Montoya, Danielle Grafft
Language: English
- 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Beginning from the End: The Annotated Endwalker
Join members of the development team as they look back on the creation of Endwalker.
Presenters: Naoki Yoshida, Natsuko Ishikawa
Languages: English/Japanese
- 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Glamoured to Life - Cosplay Walk
We’ve invited cosplayers of all skill levels to strut their stuff on stage for everyone to see! Come enjoy the pageantry and dedication on display!
Presenters: Aya Montoya, Danielle Grafft
Language: English
- 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Piano Performance *
Reminisce on past adventures and enjoy the mesmerizing melodies of FFXIV in this piano concert performed by Keiko. To ensure that all attendees can enjoy the concert without distraction, video or audio recording during the performance is strictly prohibited.
Presenters: Masayoshi Soken, Matt Hilton
Language: English/Japanese
* Concerts will not be broadcast.
Saturday, July 29, 2023
The times listed below are Pacific time.
* Stage event times are subject to change.
- 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Letter from the Producer LIVE Part LXXVIII
Join Yoshi-P as he discusses the latest information in this installment of the Letter from the Producer LIVE from Fan Festival!
Presenters: Naoki Yoshida, Toshio Murouchi
Language: English/Japanese
- 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Crystalline Conflict Regional Championship 2023 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
Language: English
- 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Speaking the Language of Creation
English Localization Lead Kate Cwynar offers a glimpse behind the scenes into how the team uses language to give life to FFXIV's myriad realms, and the key role of collaboration in bringing Endwalker’s expansive story to global audiences. Also, Koji Fox will be there for some reason.
Presenters: Kate Cwynar, Michael-Christopher Koji Fox, Matt Hilton
Language: English
- 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
THE PRIMALS Live in Concert *
Jam out to exhilarating tracks and relive your moments of triumph in this explosive live performance by everyone’s favorite FINAL FANTASY XIV band, THE PRIMALS! To ensure that all attendees can enjoy the concert without distraction, video or audio recording during the performance is strictly prohibited.
Language: English/Japanese
* Concerts will not be broadcast.
Visit the Fan Festival 2023 in Las Vegas website.