Singapore’s premier aviation and lifestyle hub is turning into an interactive Pokémon playground this festive season. From 3 November 2026 to 3 January 2027, Changi Airport and Jewel Changi Airport are presenting “PokéXciting!”, bringing a massive lineup of live spectacles, meet-and-greets, community gaming tournaments, and retail exclusives across both public and transit spaces.

Whether you are departing on holiday, touching down in Singapore, or heading to Jewel for festive shopping, here is an insider guide to everything happening on the ground.

Daily Snowfalls & Live Weekend Spectacles at Terminal 3

The heart of the public celebration is located at the Terminal 3 Departure Hall (Level 2, in front of Departure Immigration).

• Light and Snow Show (Daily, 3 Nov 2026 – 3 Jan 2027):A winter wonderland inside the departure terminal.
  • Mondays to Thursdays: 7:30 PM and 8:30 PM
  • Fridays to Sundays: 7:30 PM, 8:30 PM, and 9:30 PM
• PokéXciting! Special Night Show (7 & 8 November 2026):An exclusive EDM-infused stage production where Pikachu performs dynamic choreography under synchronized lighting rigs at 4:30 PM and 7:30 PM. Admission is free, with queue wristbands issued on-site 60 minutes prior on a first-come, first-served basis.
• Pokémon Kids TV Pikachu Dance Show (7 & 8 November 2026):An upbeat, family-friendly dance-along session at 1:00 PM hosted by two Pikachu and their energetic dance team.

Character Meet-and-Greets & Roaming Island Parades

Fans can catch beloved Pokémon characters across multiple terminals in both landside and airside departure/arrival halls.

Public Meet & Greet Sessions (Terminal 3)

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

Transit-Only Meet & Greets (Airside Passengers)

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

Roaming Parades (Featuring Pikachu, Eevee, Snorlax & Piplup)

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

Interactive Gaming: Lounges, Tournaments & Mezastar Arcades

Gamers and trading card enthusiasts have dedicated spaces to test skills and win prizes.

• T3 Pokémon Experience Lounge (Check-in Row 11):Open daily from 12:00 PM to 9:00 PM (4 Nov 2026 – 3 Jan 2027; free entry via Changi App booking). Features playable hands-on stations:
  • Pokémon Pokopia Demo (30 mins): Complete the crafting tutorial to receive a sticker sheet.
  • Trading Card Game (TCG) Tutorial (20 mins): Learn gameplay mechanics and receive a free TCG Fun Pack.
  • Pokémon Champions Demo (20 mins): Test battle strategies to score in-game rewards.
• Competitive Saturday Tournaments (12:00 PM, 3:00 PM & 6:00 PM):
  • Pokémon Champions Bracket: Bring your Nintendo Switch or Nintendo Switch 2 for 16-player Doubles elimination. Top prizes include PowerA Pokémon-themed controllers and Funism blind boxes.
  • TCG Battle Bracket: Standard 60-card decks (H, I, and J regulation marks). Winners take home ME05 and P30 booster packs.
• Mezastar Battle Arcade:Newly deployed machines open from 3 November at T3 Basement 2 (opposite Curry Times).

Shopping Perks & Pokémon 30th Anniversary Collectibles

Shoppers spending across public shops, transit boutiques, Jewel, and iShopChangi can unlock anniversary premiums between 3 November 2026 and 3 January 2027.

Purchase-with-Purchase (PWP) Specials

Spend a minimum of S$60 in a single receipt to purchase limited-run anniversary merchandise (eligible for Changi Rewards point offsets):

• Travel Blanket with Bag: S$9.90
• 900ml Insulated Tumbler: S$18.90
• Pikachu / Eevee Plushies: S$18.90 each
• Cabin Luggage: S$52.90 (available at airport terminals and iShopChangi; excluded from Jewel)
• Check-In Luggage: S$74.90 (exclusive to T3 Basement 2 or iShopChangi delivery)
• Jewel Exclusive Umbrella: S$14.90 *(requires qualifying S$60 spend at Jewel; Mastercard cardholders can buy up to two)*

Vouchers, Memory Games & Personalisation

• Transit Return Vouchers: Spend min. S$60 to receive S$40 in return vouchers (S$5 off S$60 and S$15 off S$200 in transit shops, plus S$20 off S$80 on iShopChangi). Pay with Mastercard for an extra S$15 off a min. S$200 spend.
• Jewel Cardholder Perk: Spend min. S$150 on UOB cards at Jewel (up to 3 same-day receipts) to receive a S$10 Jewel Gift Voucher.
• T3 Personalisation Station (Basement 2, near ST3PS): Spend min. S$60 to purchase a Pokémon Cap or Poké Ball Bag at S$12.90, with an optional S$9.90 top-up for on-site name embroidery.
• Memory Game Challenge: Receipts of min. S$100 unlock a game booth attempt to win Funko Pops, medallions, and TCG Elite Trainer Boxes (all players get a 3-card Fun Pack).

Changi Rewards Member Drops (Accumulated Spend of S$600)

• 7 Nov: PokéXciting! Pikachu Special Set (T-shirt, ecobag, TCG fun pack)
• 17 Nov: Funko Bitty Pop! Pokémon 2026 Advent Calendar
• 1 Dec: Jumbo Pokémon Funko Pop (Charizard, Eevee, Gengar, or Pikachu)
• 15 Dec: Premium Duo Funko Pop Set (Pikachu with Blastoise, Charizard, or Venusaur)

Dedicated Retail Pop-Up Stores

Official pop-up retail stores are positioned across the complex, with several operating through 28 February 2027:

• Public Locations: T3 Basement 2 (opposite Kopitiam and at the food kiosk/embroidery zone), T2 Departure (near Kenangan Coffee), T3 Central Immigration, and T4 Departure Hall.
• Airside Transit Locations (through 28 Feb 2027): T1 (opposite Victoria’s Secret), T2 (beside SG Discover), and T3 (facing Pret-A-Manger).