by EVE Online Team5:00pm on Saturday 25th April 2026
Fanfestive capsuleers,
Once again, capsuleers from across the galaxy will converge on Reykjavik from 14-16 May, as EVE Fanfest returns.
As ever, Fanfest is a celebration of the EVE community. From long-time alliances to new pilots, content creators to developers, everyone who helps shape New Eden has a place here.
Across multiple days and nights, the Harpa Conference & Concert Hall will be alive with presentations, hands-on experiences, community spaces, and unforgettable moments both on and off the stage.
Beyond Harpa, Reykjavik itself becomes part of the experience as capsuleers take over the city with meetups, events, and late-night conversations.
This post will act as your central source of information on everything happening at EVE Fanfest 2026. Whether you’re attending in person or joining remotely, you’ll find all the key information right here, to help you plan your time and make the most of the festival.
EVE Fanfest attendees can retrieve their festival passes on the ground floor of Harpa at the following times:
Wednesday, 13 May 12:00 – 19:00 – Pre-registration
Thursday, 14 May 09:30 – 17:30 – General registration
Friday, 15 May 09:30 – 17:30 – Registration
Saturday, 16 May 09:30 – 16:00 – Registration
It is strongly recommended you pick your badge up during pre-registration, if possible, to avoid long queues and to make sure you’re ready to go when the festival kicks off on Thursday.
Even if you can’t make it to Harpa in person, there’s no need to feel left out! EVE Fanfest 2026 will be broadcast live on the CCP Twitch Channel, with two full days of programming streamed directly from the Trade Hub in Harpa.
Whether you’re following from home or tuning in between fleets, the livestream brings you key announcements, presentations, and special guest appearances from across the event.
Guiding you through the livestream this year is a group of familiar faces from the EVE community. They will be on hand throughout the broadcast, introducing segments, sharing insights, and helping connect capsuleers at home with everything happening on stage.
Starting at 9:30 UTC on Friday 15 May, join other Fanfest attendees for fascinating presentations, interviews with developers and EVE players, and guest keynote speeches by Paul M. Sutters and Dr. Beth Healey.
Tune in on Saturday 16 May for major highlights you won’t want to miss. Keep an eye out for Twitch Drops and in-game rewards.
Don’t miss the livestreams – it’s the next thing to being here in person!
Capsuleers warping to Reykjavik, get to enjoy a packed schedule spanning multiple stages, experiences, and activities.
To help you plan your festival experiences, this year introduces an official EVE Fanfest mobile app, letting you explore the full schedule, build your personal agenda, navigate interactive floor plans, and stay up to date with everything happening across the venue. It will also include lively chat boards for all things Fanfest, making it easier to join the conversation as the event unfolds. If you’re flying solo, it may also help you connect with capsuleers you have not met before.
Fanfest is as much about the moments between sessions as it is about what happens on stage. Across Harpa, you’ll find ample opportunities to connect with friends, test your skills in gameplay, and explore new experiences. There’s always something happening just around the corner.
EVE Fanfest 2026 introduces the Capsuleer Forum, a dedicated moment to bring the community together at the start of the event.
On Thursday at 11:00, programming pauses to give capsuleers the opportunity to meet up with friends, corporation members, and alliance mates at the venue. For some of the larger groups, dedicated rooms have been arranged, while others can gather throughout available social spaces.
This is a chance to connect and reconnect, put faces to names, and kick off the festival together, because at its heart, Fanfest is about you, the community.
The Trade Hub returns, taking pride of place in the center of the venue, as a bustling space filled with activity and creativity. This year, you’ll find a range of booths and experiences, including:
Art Corner
Capsuleer Services
CCP People
Data Booth
EVE Artistry
EVE Store
Project Discovery
Silent Auction
Tattoo Booth
The Knitadel
Titan Forge
UI/UX Corner
Wheel of Fortune
Immerse yourself in the action with a range of hands-on experiences across the venue.
EVE Gameplay Station Have you always wanted to try flying an Alliance Tournament frigate or cruiser? Come try it in a simple sit-down-and-play 2v2 PvP format with pre-fit ships. Grab a friend, pick a ship, undock, warp to the arena, and pew pew while staying withing the boundaries!
On Friday at 14:00, CCP Zelus will be hosting an EVE Tournament Social Scrimmage. Come on over to the EVE Gameplay Station to meet your fellow competitive play enjoyers, participate in informal chats and to share feedback on tournament ideas.
Crucible Gameplay Stations The year is 2012. Fanfest is hosted at Harpa for the first time ever. Gangnam Style is taking over the World. TEST alliance held space. It was a completely different time! What better way to pay homage to that first Fanfest at Harpa than to have an EVE Online build from that time. Be sure to set your clone state!
EVE Vanguard Gameplay Station Play an in-development build of EVE Vanguard. Try the new Minmatar SMG, deploy to the Lost Convoy map, and take on Mordu’s Legion at their military compound. Drop in, raid, loot, kill, and extract. Can you do it without dying?
EVE Frontier Piloting Station EVE Frontier has come a long way since last Fanfest. There are new ships, a novel scanning interface, more ships. WASD and joystick flight controls, improved weapon and targeting mechanics, and so much more. Check it out and let us know what you think!
Fanfest guests will have a chance to participate in one of the boldest cultural projects ever undertaken in EVE: the Capsuleer Edda. Rooted in Icelandic manuscript tradition and built to preserve the living history of New Eden in physical form, this extraordinary work brings together epic poetry, calligraphy, vellum, and symbolic capsuleer participation.
Guests at Fanfest will be able to contribute a single drop of blood to the project, becoming part of a manuscript designed to endure for millennia. Note: this will not affect your standings with the Blood Raiders.
While digital worlds can evolve and disappear, or become inaccessible, vellum manuscripts have endured for centuries or even millennia, which is why that’s the medium chosen to preserve the living history of New Eden.
World in Words – a Preview Exhibition from Árnastofnun While waiting to donate a drop of their precious bodily fluids to the Capsuleer Edda, attendees will get the rare chance to see an Icelandic vellum manuscript with their own eyes, and steep themselves in the world that inspired the Capsuleer Edda by learning more about Iceland’s manuscript tradition and the legacy of preserving stories in physical form.
After a successful debut at last year’s Fanfest, we have handpicked a lineup of the most intriguing games that Iceland has to offer right now
KARDS by 1939 Games
Island of Winds by Parity Games
Echoes of the End by Myrkur Games
Walk of Life by Porcelain Fortress
Gang of Frogs by Aska Studios
Flock Off by Bunkhouse
Fanfest is all about celebrating the community, and across Harpa, you’ll find spaces dedicated to the creativity, history, and contributions of capsuleers who continue to shape New Eden.
EVE History Exhibit An interactive experience that brings key moments and milestones from EVE’s history to life, offering a new and immersive way to explore the stories that you helped to write.
Miniature Painting We’re bringing SKINR out of EVE and into the real world! Unleash your creativity at the EVE miniature painting area. Painting supplies and friendship as well as a complimentary EVE ship mini are provided. If you don’t have experience painting miniatures don’t worry – we'll also have experienced artists on hand to introduce you to the basics. And who knows? Maybe our favorite paint job could even find it’s way back into EVE Online somehow...
SUI Builder Village Third party programs have been a cornerstone of EVE Online forever. The Builders Village is the place to go to learn about the various third-party tools that make EVE Online what it is. The creators of zKillboard, EVE Pandora, RIFT Intel Fusion Tool, EVE Guru and EVE Workbench will all be there in person to teach you how to get the most out of their programs!
EVE Creator Awards The EVE Creator Awards recognize the talent and passion of the EVE community. Join us at the award ceremony to celebrate your favorite content creators.
Party at the Top of the World No Fanfest is complete without the Party at the Top of the World. Performances from CCP Games’ in-house band Crowd Kon7rol and Icelandic legends GusGus will mark a spectacular end to Fanfest 2026.
Fanfest doesn’t stop at the doors of Harpa. Throughout the week, Iceland becomes a part of the experience as capsuleers gather across Reykjavik and beyond for tours, events, and meetups.
Don’t miss out on the opportunity to explore Iceland while you’re in town for Fanfest. A range of tours are available, offering everything from Reykjavik city highlights to excursions showcasing some of Iceland’s most iconic spots. You’ll find more information about the tours on offer here.
True Fanfest favorites! Join capsuleers and devs on a lively pub crawl or on the more intimate foodie walk tour through Reykjavik, finishing the night at the Friday Fleet-Up Party.
The pub crawl includes a Fanfest shot glass, beer, and a taste of a local spirit, and the foodie walk tour includes non-alcoholic drinks and gourmet nibbles.
Fanfest week is packed with community-organized events! These meetups are a great way to connect, whether you’re catching up with old friends or meeting new ones.
Tuesday 12 May, 20:00 – 23:00 – Card game Night at RVK Brewery (Free and open to everyone)
Wednesday 13 May, 20:00 – 23:00 – Boardgame Night at The Dubliner (Free and open to everyone)
Wednesday 13 May, 20:30 – 01:00 – Tweetfleet Karaoke at The Dubliner (Free and open to everyone)
Thursday 14 May, 13:00 – 16:00 – Capsuleer Bouldering at Klifurhúsið (Open to everyone)
Sunday 17 May, 12:00 – 14:00 – NPSI.ROCK Charity Raffle at LEMMY (Free and open to everyone)
Sunday 17 May, 14:00 – Sunday Soak at Sky Lagoon (Book your own ticket through Sky Lagoon)
Keep an eye on the Fanfest channels in the official EVE Online Discord for the latest updates and how to join.
Reykjavik offers no shortage of great places to eat and drink, and during Fanfest, many venues across the city welcome capsuleers with special offers. Look out for venues displaying Fanfest signage and remember to show your Fanfest badge to take advantage of available discounts!
To make things easier, we’ve put together a shared map featuring these partnered bars and restaurants. Many of these locations are also listed in the official EVE Fanfest mobile app, making it easy to plan while on the go.
For those organizing alliance or corp meetups, here are some options for you to explore. Be sure to contact them early, as their large rooms tend to fill up quick!
Kol - Icelandic Cuisine & Cocktails
Seafood Grill - Icelandic Cuisine
Austur-Indiafjelagid - Indian Cuisine
Tides - Icelandic & Nordic Fusion
Forréttabarinn - Icelandic Small Plates & Starters
Himalayan Spice - Nepalese Cuisine
Monkeys - Icelandic Seafood & Fusion
Kastrup - Scandinavian / Nordic
Fjallkonan - Icelandic Bistro & Gastropub
Potturinn & Pannan - Icelandic Home-style Cooking
Seabaron - Seafood (famous for lobster soup)
If this is your first visit to Iceland, here’s a quick rundown.
Weather The forecast for Fanfest is always uncertain. When in doubt, expect the classic Icelandic “four seasons per day” situation, where it may be sunny, then rainy, then windy, then all of the above. As they saying goes, if you don’t like the weather, wait five minutes. Temperatures usually hover around 5-12°C (40-44°F), with a mix of sun, wind, and the occasional rain shower. Bring layers and a waterproof jacket. You’ll thank yourself later. Umbrellas don’t normally do well with the harsh winds, so bring them at your own peril.
Language The local language is Icelandic, but everyone speaks excellent English. You’ll have no problem getting around, and menus and important signs will almost always have translations. When in doubt, don’t hesitate to ask!
Money Iceland’s currency is the ISK, but sadly your in-game wallets won’t work. Icelandic society is all but cashless, so credit/debit cards (as well as Apple/Google Pay) are accepted everywhere, from bars to busses to hot dog stands. Be sure to notify your credit card company before you travel to let them know. If you want to have cash on hand, the best exchange rates tend to be at the airport upon arrival.
Connectivity WiFi surfing is easy! Harpa, every hotel, and most restaurants offer free WiFi access. However, if you want a local data plan, grabbing an eSIM is also quick and easy. Nova offers one you can set up in advance or on arrival.
Airport transfers Keflavik International Airport (KEF) is about 45 minutes from Reykjavik. The simplest option is Flybus, which runs in sync with flights and drops you off at major hotels or the BSI bus terminal.
Although Reykjavik is small for a capital, getting around can take up precious time you could otherwise spend at a meetup! Since Harpa is centrally located, most places are within walking distance, but if you’re looking to get from A to B a bit faster, here are a few options:
Traveling to Fanfest solo? You don’t have to! With Flight Buddies, you can connect with others on their journey to Reykjavik. It’s a simple way to start the Fanfest experience early and arrive as part of a fleet.
CCP Games is firmly committed to providing a welcoming, friendly, and safe experience for participants and attendees at all our events, including EVE Fanfest 2026. Your ethnicity, religion, gender, ability, socioeconomic status, sexual preference, or country of origin should not be a factor in whether you can enjoy being part of our events.
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We can’t wait to welcome you to Reykjavik for EVE Fanfest 2026. Celebrating the past, present, and future of New Eden is always better together, and it will be a blast to have everyone back, in person or online. For more information on traveling to Reykjavik, check out this helpful guide.
EVE Fanfest 2026 Program disclaimer: We reserve the right to make changes to the EVE Fanfest 2026 program, including but not limited to the schedule, speakers, sessions, and venues. All updates will be communicated as promptly as possible.
