Go on an adventure to celebrate Pokémon’s 30th Anniversary at Changi Airport and Jewel from 3 November 2026 where there’ll be plenty of exciting activities, fun photo opportunities and Pokémon merchandise for long time fans and new ones alike.
The Pokémon’s 30th Anniversary at Changi Airport and Jewel coincide with the year-end school holidays in Singapore. Whether you are flying out from Changi Airport or simply paying a visit to enjoy the Pokémon vibles, you’ll find plenty of fun and activities all around the airport and at Jewel.
Changi Airport & Jewel Celebrate Pokémon’s 30th Anniversary
Don’t miss out on the action taking place around Changi Airport and Jewel Changi Airport. Here’s a look at all the fun activities and highlights that you can’t miss.
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PokéXciting! in Singapore (Main Events on 7 and 8 November 2026)
Did you know that the first Pokémon games were released in 1996 on the Nintendo Game Boy? To celebrate the milestone of its 30th anniversary, The Pokémon Company has launched a series of PokéXciting events taking place across Asia – and one of the stops is in Singapore.
PokéXciting in Singapore is being held from Saturday, 7 November and Sunday, 8 November 2026.
All First Partner Pokémon Parade on 7 & 8 November (Two Sessions per Day)
One of the most highly anticipated highlights of PokéXciting is the All First Partner Pokémon parade. This will feature all 27 first partner Pokémon fro the current nine generations of the video game series.
Catch them all together at the Jewel Forest Valley. Don’t miss this incredibly rare moment that may never happened again in Singapore.
There are two parade show times per day on 7 and 8 November 2026:
- First Session: 3 pm
- Second Session: 6 pm
Each Parade session will last approximately 30 minutes with no interval.
Only those wearing a valid Parade wristband will be permitted entry into the designated Parade viewing area at Forest Valley.
Viewing is free, with limited slots available. Wristbands will be issued two (2) hours onsite before each Parade showtime, on a first-come, first-served basis.
PokéXciting Stage at Changi Airport Terminal 3
Multiple dancing Pikachus in front of a giant jukebox? What else could you ask for?
The atrium in front of the immigration gates at the Terminal 3 Departure Hall has been turned into a glittering PokéXciting stage.
With bright and colourful neon-like decorations and rocking speakers and guitars, it is a great photo spot. Be sure to stop by to take a picture.
You can also look out for the Pokémon standing all around the stage – find your favourite for a Pokémon photo moment! Bulbasaur, Charmander and others can be spotted at the stage.
The PokéXciting Special Night will be held at the stage on 7 and 8 November at 4.30 pm and 7.30 pm.
The Pikachu Dance Show will take place on 7 and 8 November 2026 at 1 pm.
Admission is free and registration is required onsite prior to entry. Each session is subjected to limited capacity and operates on first-come, first served basis.
Queue opens 30 minutes before each session begins, and wristbands will be issued at the queue area.
Pokémon GO Collab for PokéXciting!
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Pokémon GO players will also be able to see the debut of the PokéXciting! Pikahchu on 7 and 8 November. Visit five locations in Changi Airport and Jewel for a chance to encounter PokéXciting! Pikachu. The PokéXciting! Pikachu will continue to appear as a wild encounter in Singapore for one month after the local PokéXciting event.
There will also other special wild encounters, lure module encounters and bonuses.
Pokémon Experience Lounge at Changi Airport Terminal 3
At Changi Airport Terminal 3 Departure Hall, make your way over to a dedicated space near Check-In Row 11 where you can immerse yourselves in various Pokémon video game titles on Nintendo Switch 2.
From 4 November 2026 to 3 January 2027, you can take part in the Pokémon Pokopia Trial Play. Play as a Ditto and, with help from your Pokémon friends, rebuild a desolate world into a charming utopia, one step at a time.
Then, experience everything you love about Pokémon battles in one place with Pokémon Champions, a new battle-focused game. This features familiar types, abilities and moves for both new and experienced Trainers alike
There will also complimentary Pokémon Trading Card Game trial-play sessions. Complete the tutorial and walk away with a Fun Pack.
On selected Saturdays, you can face off with rivals in Pokémon TCG battles for glory and prizes.
All activities at the Pokémon Experience Lounge are free.
Reserve a free slot at the Pokémon Experience Lounge via Playpass on the Changi App. You can make your reservation as early as severn days before your visit for Pokémon Pokopia and Pokémon Champions trial play and Trading Card Game (TCG) Tutorials. Slots for Pokémon Champions Tournament and TCG Battles may be booked from the time they are released from 23 October 2026.
Pokémon Trading Card Game Quiz Rally at Jewel Changi Airport
Take part in a Pokémon Trading Card Game (TCG) Quiz Rally held across Jewel Changi Airport from 3 November 2026 till 3 January 2027.
There are enlarged versions individual TCG cards on display around Jewel. Each of these feature one of the 27 first partner Pokémon from all nine generations.
Go on a journey from Basement 1 up to Level 5 while on the Quiz Rally to uncover the answers.
Complete the Quiz Rally to redeem a Pokémon 30th Anniversary Post Card.
Take note that the Quiz Rally cards can be collected, and the Pokémon 30th Anniversary Post Card redeemed, at the Redemption Counter located at B1 Atrium (between Birkenstock and ZARA), from 11 am to 10 pm daily. Last redemption is at 9.30 pm. Prize redemption is on a first-come, first-served basis.
Find out more about the Pokémon Experience Lounge.
Pokémon and POKÉGENIC Photo Spots Across Changi Airport and Jewel
The Pokémon stage at Changi Airport Terminal 3 is not the only photo spot to look out for during the year-end school holidays in Singapore.
There are countless Pokémon photo spots that have appeared throughout Changi Airport and Jewel. These adorable Pokémon photo spots are great for snapping a picture and sharing with family and friends.
Photo Spots at Jewel Changi Airport
Head over to the Jewel Rain Vortex where you can find Pokémon like a giant three-metre tall Pikachu.
There are are installations featuring the Eevee Evolution Zone, Mewtwo Zone, Snorlax Zone and Pikachu Zone, nestled amongst nature.
In addition, don’t miss the POKÉGENIC photo spots featuring Pokémon, some of which are in the unexpected places across Levels 1 and 2 of Jewel.
Photo Spots at Changi Airport Terminals 1, 2 and 3
You will find Pokémon peeking out from the ends of the check-in counters at Terminal 3.
Look out for the Pokémon Christmas trees at Changi Airport Terminal 1 Arrival Hall. It looks like a rocking Christmas with bright musical notes, baubles, candy canes, Poké balls and Pokémon cutouts decorating the trees.
Keep a look out for Pikachu and other Pokémon like Charizard around the Terminal 1 Arrival Hall too!
At Terminal 2 Departure Hall, don’t miss a display featuring Eevee evolutions likes Jolteon, Fareon and Vaporeon.
The Christmas-themed Pokémon decorations will remain on display till the end of 2026. They will then be followed by Lunar New Year-themed decorations in early 2027.
Pokémon Meet & Greet
This year-end school holidays, get a chance to meet your favourite Pokémon upclose. Snap a picture for the album and leave with an unforgettable memory of your Pokémon encounter.
Meet and Greet with Pokémon Characters at Terminal 3 will take place on 7 and 8 November 2026 at 12 pm, 2 pm, 8.30 pm and 9.30 pm
In addition, there will also be additional meet and greet sessions on these other dates:
- 14 and 15 November 2026 (Pikachu & Eevee)
- 21 and 22 November 2026 (Pikachu & Snorlax)
- 5 and 6 December 2026 (Pikachu & Piplup)
- 12 December 2026 (Pikachu & Gengar) and 13 December 2026 (Pikachu & Mimikyu)
- 19 December 2026 (Pikachu & Snorlax) and 20 December 2026 (Pikachu& Gengar)
The timings for these are 2 pm, 3 pm and 6.30 pm. The 2 pm and 3 pm sessions are at T3 Departure Hall, while the 6.30 pm sessions are at T3B2 ST3PS
Admission is free. Registration is required onsite prior to entry. Each session is subjected to limited capacity and operates on first-come, first served basis. Queue opens 30 mins before session.
Pokémon Memory Challenge at Jewel
At Jewel, if you spend a minimum of $100 in a single receipt, you can play a Pokémon Memory Challenge from 3 November to 3 January. Terms and conditions apply.
Match character pairs in the Pokémon Memory Challenge and stand a chance to win one of the following prizes, depending on the number of pairs matched:
- Pokémon TCG: 30th Celebration Elite Trainer Box
- Pokémon TCG: Mega Evolution—Pitch Black Elite Trainer Box
- Pokémon Trading Card Game: Fun Pack
- Pokémon Funko Pop
- Pokémon Mystery medallions Series 1 and Series 2
- Jewel Vouchers
Special Pokémon 30th Anniversary Celebration Merchandise
From 3 November 2026, you can purchase a Pokémon 30th Anniversary Premiums at $9.90, $14.90 or $18.90 when you spend a minimum of $60 in a single receipt.
These Pokémon 30th Anniversary Premiums include plush toys, a thermal bottle, and travel blanket with bag:
- Pikachu Plushie ($18.90)
- Eevee Plushie ($18.90) – only available from 12 Nov onwards.
- Travel Blanket ($9.90)
- Insulated Bottle ($18.90)
Exclusively at Changi Airport, you can purchase Pokémon cabin-sized luggage and check-in luggage.
Exclusively at Jewel Changi Airport, there is an Umbrella with Waterproof Sleeve ($14.90). This is only available for qualifying receipts made at Jewel. Spend with Mastercard to receive 2 perks to purchase 2 umbrellas! Gotta catch ’em all!
Purchase the premiums via the Changi app and bring along your qualifying receipt and premium purchase confirmation email to Jewel B1 Atrium Redemption Booth (between Birkenstock and ZARA) for collection from 11 am to 10 pm, daily.
Pokémon Personalisation Station
There is also a Pokémon Personalisation Station at Terminal 3 where you can purchase a Pokémon cap or Pokémon Poké Ball Bag with a qualifying spend of $60 and personalise it with name embroidery and a charm.
Light and Snow Show
The PokéXciting Stage will also be the venue for Light and Snow Shows from 9 November 2026 to 3 January at the following times:
- Mondays to Thursdays: 7.30 pm and 8.30 pm
- Fridays to Sundays: 7.30 pm, 8.30 pm and 9.30 pm
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