The Festival of Colors is back in Pokémon GO — and it’s India-exclusive. Running from March 4 to March 8, 2026, the event brings back fan favourites Pikachu wearing a saree and Pikachu wearing a kurta, both with a chance at Special Backgrounds, alongside Colorful O’Clock spawns, raids at iconic Indian landmarks, and free Timed Research.
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Festival of Colors 2026: Key Details
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Event Start | Wednesday, March 4, 2026 — 10:00 AM IST |
| Event End | Sunday, March 8, 2026 — 8:00 PM IST |
| Exclusive To | India only |
| Featured Pokémon | Pikachu wearing a saree + Pikachu wearing a kurta |
| Shiny Available | Yes — both Pikachu variants |
| Special Background | Available from Raids and Colorful O’Clock catches |
| Timed Research Deadline | Friday, March 11, 2026 — 11:59 PM local time |
| Event Bonuses | 2x Stardust, 3-hour Lure Modules, exclusive Stickers |
Colorful O’Clock — Boosted Spawns at 3 Fixed Times
Pokémon will appear more frequently in the wild for 5 minutes at the following times each day — set an alarm:
10:00 AM | 1:00 PM | 7:00 PM
Spawns include: Pikachu wearing a saree, Pikachu wearing a kurta, Medicham, Plant Cloak Burmy, Sandy Cloak Burmy, Trash Cloak Burmy, Red Flower Flabébé, Orange Flower Flabébé, White Flower Flabébé, and Bruxish — all with a chance to be Shiny.
Raid Locations — Sponsored Gyms Only
| City | Venue |
|---|---|
| Mumbai | Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Park |
| Chennai | Dr. Visvesvaraya Tower Park |
| Hyderabad | Indira Park |
| New Delhi | Lodhi Gardens |
| Kolkata | Rabindra Sarobar |
| Pune | Saras Baug |
| Bengaluru | Sri Chamarajendra Park (Cubbon Park) |
Free Timed Research Rewards
The free Timed Research includes a Lucky Egg, Rare Candy, Pikachu saree and kurta Stickers, and a branched research path offering a choice between Pikachu wearing a saree with Special Background or Pikachu wearing a kurta with Special Background. Complete and claim all rewards before March 11, 2026 at 11:59 PM — Timed Research expires.
The Collection Challenge runs alongside, rewarding Stardust and XP for catching Festival of Colors-themed Pokémon. Don’t forget to spin PokéStops near you — a colourful surprise awaits around them throughout the event, and exclusive Pikachu stickers drop from spins during the event window.
For full event details, visit the Pokémon GO official blog. Also check our Pokémon GO India events calendar 2026 and best Pokémon GO raid guides for India on TechnoSports.
FAQs
Is the Pokémon GO Festival of Colors 2026 available outside India?
No — the Pikachu wearing a saree and Pikachu wearing a kurta event is exclusively available to Trainers in India.
