The year-end holiday season in Singapore is receiving an electrifying jolt of nostalgia and entertainment. Running from 3 November 2026 to 3 January 2027, Changi Airport and Jewel Changi Airport are collaborating with The Pokémon Company to host “PokéXciting!”—a sprawling, multi-terminal celebration filled with live shows, character parades, gaming lounges, and exclusive 30th-anniversary merchandise.

Spanning public terminals, transit airside zones, and the lush indoor gardens of Jewel, this festive takeover offers an immersive experience for families, travelers, and lifelong trainers alike.

1. Terminal 3 Departure Hall: Spectacles, Snow, and Stage Performances

The public epicenter of the festivities sits at Terminal 3, Level 2 (directly in front of Departure Immigration).

Highlights of the Stage Experiences:

• PokéXciting! Special Night Show (7 & 8 November 2026):A multi-sensory spectacle staging at 4:30 PM and 7:30 PM, featuring Pikachu dancing to custom EDM beats surrounded by dazzling stage lighting. Admission is free via onsite registration, with wristbands distributed 60 minutes prior on a first-come, first-served basis.
• Pikachu Dance Show – Pokémon Kids TV (7 & 8 November 2026):A family dance-along session at 1:00 PM led by two Pikachu and their dance instructors to familiar tunes.
• Light and Snow Show (Daily from 3 Nov 2026 – 3 Jan 2027):Transforming the tropical terminal into a winter spectacle:
  • Mondays to Thursdays: 7:30 PM and 8:30 PM
  • Fridays to Sundays: 7:30 PM, 8:30 PM, and 9:30 PM

2. Character Meet & Greets and Roaming Parades

Fans can meet beloved characters up close across multiple public and transit locations.

Terminal 3 Public Meet & Greets

• Launch Weekend (7 & 8 November): Sessions at 12:00 PM, 2:00 PM, 8:30 PM, and 9:30 PM.
• Subsequent Weekends (2:00 PM, 3:00 PM at T3 Departure Hall; 6:30 PM at T3 Basement 2 ST3PS):
  • 14 & 15 November: Pikachu & Eevee
  • 21 & 22 November: Pikachu & Snorlax
  • 5 & 6 December: Pikachu & Piplup
  • 12 December (Pikachu & Gengar) and 13 December (Pikachu & Mimikyu)
  • 19 December (Pikachu & Snorlax) and 20 December (Pikachu & Gengar)

Transit Airside Meet & Greets (For Departing & Arriving Passengers)

• 12 December: T1 Transit Arrival (12:00 PM & 1:00 PM) – Pikachu & Eevee
• 13 December: T3 Transit Arrival (8:00 PM & 9:00 PM) – Pikachu & Eevee
• 19 December: T4 Transit Arrival (9:00 AM & 10:00 PM) – Pikachu & Eevee
• 20 December: T2 Transit Arrival (9:00 PM & 10:00 PM) – Pikachu & Piplup

Roaming Parades Across Terminals & Jewel

Featuring a festive entourage of Pikachu, Eevee, Snorlax, and Piplup:

• Jewel Forest Valley (Level 1): 7 & 8 November at 3:00 PM and 6:00 PM.
• T3 Transit Departure: 21 November at 8:00 PM and 9:00 PM.
• T1 Transit Departure: 22 November at 8:00 PM and 9:00 PM.
• T4 Transit Departure: 5 December (10:00 AM & 11:00 AM) and 19 December (11:00 AM & 12:00 PM).
• T2 Transit Departure: 6 December (9:00 AM & 10:00 AM) and 20 December (8:00 AM & 9:00 AM).

3. Interactive Lounges, Tournaments & Arcade Action

Gamers and trading card enthusiasts have dedicated spaces to battle and test upcoming releases.

T3 Pokémon Experience Lounge (Check-in Row 11)

Open daily from 12:00 PM to 9:00 PM (4 November 2026 to 3 January 2027), visitors can book free session slots via the Changi App:

• Pokémon Pokopia Game Demo (30 mins): Hands-on crafting and farming gameplay, rewarding players with an exclusive Pokopia sticker sheet.
• Pokémon Trading Card Game Tutorial (20 mins): A beginner-friendly walkthrough with an exclusive TCG Fun Pack completion gift.
• Pokémon Champions Video Game Demo (20 mins): Strategy battles rewarding in-game digital perks.

Competitive Saturday Tournaments

On selected Saturdays (12:00 PM, 3:00 PM, and 6:00 PM), competitive players can participate in 16-player elimination brackets:

• Pokémon Champions Tournament: Players bring their own Nintendo Switch or Nintendo Switch 2 console for Doubles format play. Prizes include PowerA themed Switch controllers, cases, and Funism blind boxes.
• Trading Card Game Battle: Players bring standard 60-card decks (H, I, and J regulation marks) to compete for ME05 and P30 booster packs.

Mezastar Arcade Games

Fans of the popular arcade battle system can find newly installed machines at T3 Basement 2 (opposite Curry Times) starting 3 November 2026.

4. Exclusive 30th Anniversary Premiums & Shopping Rewards

Shoppers at Changi Airport, Jewel, and iShopChangi can access a limited-edition merchandise program from 3 November 2026 to 3 January 2027.

Purchase-with-Purchase (PWP) Premiums

Spend a minimum of S$60 in a single receipt across participating public, transit, Jewel, or iShopChangi merchants to purchase exclusive collectibles (offsettable with Changi Rewards points):

• Travel Blanket with Bag: S$9.90
• 900ml Insulated Tumbler: S$18.90
• Pikachu Plushie / Eevee Plushie: S$18.90 each
• Cabin-Sized Luggage: S$52.90 (Available at Changi Airport terminals & iShopChangi; excluded from Jewel)
• Check-In Luggage: S$74.90 (Exclusive to T3 Basement 2 redemption or iShopChangi delivery)
• Jewel-Exclusive Umbrella (2 designs): S$14.90 (Available only with qualifying S$60 spend at Jewel; Mastercard users can purchase up to two umbrellas).

Additional Spending Perks & Vouchers

• Airside Return Vouchers: Spend min. S$60 to receive S$40 in return vouchers (S$5 off S$60 and S$15 off S$200 at transit retail, plus S$20 off S$80 on iShopChangi). Mastercard payments receive an extra S$15 off min. S$200 spend.
• Jewel Cardholder Perk: Spend min. S$150 on UOB Debit/Credit Cards at Jewel to receive a S$10 Jewel Gift Voucher.
• Memory Game Challenge: Single receipts of min. S$100 unlock a digital memory game to win Pokémon medallions, Funko Pops, booster bundles, and elite trainer boxes (every participant receives a 3-card Fun Pack).
• Personalisation Station (T3 Basement 2 near ST3PS): Spend min. S$60 to buy a Pokémon Cap or Poké Ball Bag for S$12.90, with an optional S$9.90 top-up for custom name embroidery.

Changi Rewards Tier Drops

Members accumulating S$600 in spend (logged via the Changi App) can redeem limited premiums dropped every fortnight:

• 7 November: PokéXciting! Pikachu & Pokémon Specials (P30 T-shirt, ecobag, and fun pack)
• 17 November: Funko Bitty Pop! Pokémon 2026 Advent Calendar
• 1 December: Jumbo Pokémon Funko Pop (Charizard, Eevee, Gengar, or Pikachu)
• 15 December: Premium Pokémon Duo Funko Pop Set (Pikachu paired with Blastoise, Charizard, or Venusaur)

5. Retail Pop-Up Locations

Dedicated pop-up retail kiosks stocking licensed merchandise will operate across several zones, with select outlets extending through 28 February 2027:

• Public Areas: T3 Basement 2 (opposite Kopitiam and at the food kiosk/embroidery zone), T2 Departure (near Kenangan Coffee), T3 Central Immigration, and T4 Departure Hall.
• Transit Areas (operating till 28 Feb 2027): T1 (opposite Victoria’s Secret), T2 (next to SG Discover), and T3 (in front of Pret-A-Manger).

Whether you are looking to capture winter snow photos under the departure boards, compete in a card tournament, or collect commemorative travel gear, Changi Airport and Jewel offer a full-scale holiday celebration for every traveler passing through Singapore.