The iconic Halo franchise is set to celebrate a quarter-century of action, adventure, and legendary battles next year! To mark this incredible milestone, Halo Fest is being grandly revived with a massive convention and an official concert, promising an unforgettable experience for fans in Seattle. Mark your calendars, because tickets for this epic event go on sale very soon.
The exciting announcement was made by Halo Studios during this year’s Halo World Championship. Organizers are planning for the new Halo Fest to be a colossal gathering, designed to welcome twice as many attendees as the World Championship typically accommodates.
While Halo Fest has graced us three times before—first in 2010 to promote Halo: Reach, again in 2011 as part of Pax Prime, and a standalone event in 2014—the 2026 iteration is by far the most ambitious. This three-day extravaganza will kick off with an official Halo concert at the prestigious Benaroya Hall, followed by a two-day convention held at the Seattle Convention Center’s Summit Building.
The convention itself will integrate many beloved community attractions familiar from the Halo World Championship, including a dedicated ‘Community Stage,’ appearances by popular voice actors, an eagerly anticipated cosplay contest, fan meetups, and much more.
Here are the key details for both segments of Halo Fest 2026:
Concert
- **Date:** December 11
- **Location:** Benaroya Hall, 200 University St, Seattle, WA 98101
Convention
- **Dates:** December 12-13
- **Location:** Seattle Convention Center (Summit Building), 900 Pine Street, Seattle, WA 98101
Tickets for both the concert and the convention will become available on December 10, 2025. Halo Studios has advised fans to act quickly, as the concert is expected to sell out rapidly due to the more limited capacity of the concert hall. Further information regarding the event schedule and ticket packages will be released well in advance, giving eager Halo fans ample time to finalize their plans for this landmark celebration.
In other thrilling news from the Halo universe, Xbox recently confirmed a groundbreaking development: the franchise will officially be making its debut on the PlayStation 5! This comes after months of speculation, with the highly anticipated remake, Halo: Campaign Evolved, slated to launch on PS5 in 2026. This monumental release marks the end of years of Xbox exclusivity, opening the legendary Halo experience to a brand-new legion of players.