Celebration 2020 Cancelled, Celebration 2022 Announced

We've known for a while that Star Wars Celebration was unlikely to take place in August, now we have official confirmation.

In a statement posted to the official Celebration website and the Star Wars Celebration social media channels, ReedPOP officially announced the cancellation of this year's Celebration along with the news that Celebration would return to Anaheim in 2022.

The statement in full reads:

To our Star Wars Celebration Fans and Friends,

At Star Wars Celebration, the health and safety of our fans, attendees, exhibitors, guests and staff is always our number one priority. Due to the global impact of the COVID-19 virus and in speaking with local and state authorities on the latest public health guidelines related to indoor conventions, we have made the decision to cancel Star Wars Celebration for 2020.

Whilst this news is disappointing, we are happy to announce that Star Wars Celebration will return to the Anaheim Convention Centre on August 18-21, 2022.

Tickets Transfers and Refunds:

Fans who were planning to attend Star Wars Celebration Anaheim this year may either transfer their current ticket purchase to the new event dates, receive a refund or receive a credit for Star Wars Celebration merchandise. As a token of our appreciation and to thank all Star Wars Celebration 2020 fans who choose to transfer their tickets to the 2022 show, we are excited to offer a free exclusive Str Wars Celebration stormtrooper character pin for all transferred tickets. All information about transferring your tickets or requesting a refund can be found at starwarscelebration.com and all ticket holders will receive an email with detailed instructions on how to submit your request.

Merchandise:

If you pre-ordered merchandise you have the option to still receive your order or you may request a refund. Please note: All of the incredible, exclusive merchandise planned for Star Wars Celebration Anaheim will be available to purchase online in the not so distant future and fans that choose to receive a merchandise credit will be able to use it at that time.

Important:

The ticket refund and merchandise credit request period will open on Monday June 22nd and must be completed by August 26th, 2020. Additionally, if you've booked a hotel in the official room block through our housing portal, your reservation will automatically be cancelled. Please remember to adjust any additional travel arrangements you may have.

We hope you are staying safe and healthy during these challenging times. We look forward to coming back together and celebrating with you in person at Star Wars Celebration 2022!

The Star Wars Celebration Team

The official site goes on to reveal that the Stormtrooper pin that fans will receive if they transfer their ticket is the first of over 50 Star Wars Celebration pins set to be revealed soon. Once you have transferred you ticket(s), 1 pin per ticket will be mailed to you before the end of the year.

Fans that wish to transfer their tickets need to take no further action, they will automatically be transferred once the refund request period has ended. Fans will receive a new confirmation email 6-8 weeks after the August 26th deadline.

Fans wishing a refund will need to request it here between June 22nd and August 26th, 2020. During the process they will be offered the option of receiving merchandise credit instead of a refund. Fans taking this option will receive an additional 10% bonus credit.


So there we have it. I must admit, even when I was speculating about new dates I didn't see it being pushed back quite this far (and it makes me wonder if the planned December 2022 film might be delayed if they're choosing to have Celebration in August rather than April), but I'm happy to see it remain in Anaheim. I hope to see everyone there!