Celebrating STAR WARS

  It's another Disney invasion!! The Virtual Cantina is hosting a two day, two park invasion of Tokyo Disney in the days before Star Wars  Celebration and everyone is invited! Attend one or both and enjoy the Tokyo Disney parks with your fellow Star Wars  fans before we all descend on the Makuhari Messe convention center. On Tuesday, April 15, the Virtual Cantina is heading to Tokyo DisneySea where they'll meet at the Tower of Terror at 10:30AM before enjoying a day at what's been called the most beautiful Disney park in the world. Then on Wednesday, April 16, the fun shifts to Tokyo Disneyland meeting (naturally) at Star Tours at 10:30AM and enjoying some of the unique attractions found only in Japan. You can find all the details at their event page .

  The SWAG Crew and the unofficial Star Wars  Celebration Discord group are teaming up this year to offer five (!!) SWAG and Meetup events throughout Star Wars  Celebration Japan 2025! Whether you have SWAG or not, everyone is welcome at these events which will all take place at the Makuhari Messe convention center (exact location TBC). And each event will have exclusive SWAG! If you've ever been curious about SWAG and want to see some of the incredible patches, pins, and more that fans have made to give and trade then these are events you won't want to miss. You can take part on: Friday, April 18, at 2:15PM Friday, April 18, at 5PM Saturday, April 19, at 2:15PM Sunday, April 20, at 12PM Sunday, April 20, at 4:30PM The above links will take you direct to the event pages on Facebook and here's the link for the event page on the SWAG Crew's website ! I'll update this page, and the Fan Events page, once the exact location is confirmed.

  Attention Halcyon passengers! Have you traveled on the galactic star cruiser? Would you like to meet fellow passengers and share fond memories? Well this is the event for you! Taking place on Sunday, after the close of Star Wars  Celebration this meet up is your chance to meet up with other fans of Disney's short lived immersive experience and share memories and stories of your time aboard. You may even meet fans who were passengers on your voyage. Taking place in the APA hotel lobby a short walk from Makuhari Messe this fan gathering begins at 7PM and is free for all passengers of the Halcyon. If you're interested in attending and would like to learn more then join their group for all the latest details.

  The 501st and Rebel Legion are teaming up to take on Tokyo Disneyland. Taking place on Wednesday, April 16, members of the two costuming groups are invited to meet up and enjoy the park together. And where else would these Star Wars  fans meet than in front of Star Tours! The initial meet time is 10AM but there will be an additional meet up at 2PM in front of It's a Small World for those who can't make it for the morning. Club racing shirts are encouraged and you can find the full event page here . Please be aware that this is a members meet-up for members of the 501st and Rebel Legion fan groups.

  The Tennessee Star Wars Collector's Club is hosting a Meet-Up and SWAG event for all fans attending Star Wars Celebration. Taking place on Saturday, April 19, at the Makuhari Messenger this free event is open to everyone, not just members of the Tennessee Collector's Club so feel free to go along, make friends, and trade SWAG. The meet-up is set for 4PM but the exact location is still to be confirmed so keep an eye on their event page for the latest updates.

The Star Wars Celebration Discord group have announced their now traditional meetup on the eve of Star Wars  Celebration. If you've not already joined the group then I can't recommend it enough. If you have questions about anything to do with Celebration then this group has the answers. I can't over state how much I have relied on them for the information used to create this blog. If it weren't for them I would miss so many of the fan meetups, group photos, and so much more. From Q&A videos on Japan to instant notifications when hotel rooms become available, this group has everything for Celebration fans. You can join them right here! I'll see you in the group! The meet up takes place on Thursday, April 18, at the APA Hotel & Resort Tokyo Bay Makuhari, just a short walk from the convention center, and will run from 9PM to 11PM. Check out the events page in the group for more information as we get closer to Celebration.

  It's the traditional fan club SWAG trade! Taking place on Friday, April 18, members of the seven fan groups (501st, Rebel Legion, Mandalorian Mercs, Saber Guild, Dark Empire, Droid Builders, and Galactic Academy) are welcome to gather together at the TKP Tokyo Bay Makuharui Hall 1F ("Cote d'Azur") for a free SWAG trading event. This is a chance to trade patches, pins and more with fellow group members from around the world as everyone comes together at Celebration. The SWAG trade will be open from 7PM-10PM. Please note that this event is for members only and is not open to the general public. More details can be found here .

  Welcome to the Outer Rim Matsuri (festival)! On outer rim world, not dissimilar to Japan, the fan clubs are coming together for their traditional Star Wars  Celebration bash! Taking place on Saturday, April 19, the Celebration Bash is open to members of the official groups along with their families and friends. That's right, families! For the first time ever the Celebration Bash will welcome all ages for an evening of fun, food, drinks, and entertainment. Tickets to the Bash cost ¥12,000 per adult, ¥3,500 per child (ages 13-17), and ¥2,500 per child (ages 6-12). All tickets include a meal and all-you-can-drink beverages including both alcohol and soft drinks. Adult tickets also include a special event goodie bag containing an original patch, artwork, and more. The event takes place at TKP Tokyo Bay Makuhari Hall, just a short walk from the convention center. Times are currently tentative and subject to change but for now doors are scheduled to open at 6:30PM f...

  It's our second fan event! Japan's Star Wars fan group, Cantina Japan, welcomes fans from across the world to a fan party of cosplay, SWAG exchange, and all you can eat food and drink at Y's restaurant Kaihinmakuhari. Taking place on Friday, April 18, the first night of Star Wars  Celebration, Cantina Japan is an event for all ages where cosplay and family participation are encouraged. The venue is located just a 10 minute walk from the convention center and runs from 6:30-9:30pm with last orders at 8pm. Tickets are ¥5,000 per adult (¥3,000 for elementary and junior high school students, free for preschoolers) and include all you can eat and drink. All attendees will receive a special badge from the event. Ticket sales are currently closed but  you can read all event details on their Facebook page .

  The SWAG Crew is back and better than ever for Star Wars  Celebration Japan with a new website that is the perfect resource for learning all about SWAG and helping you to create your own. Fan made SWAG (stuff we all get/stuff we all give) is one of the nicest things to receive at Star Wars Celebration. It's different from the official freebies (cool as they are) because you know that this is something that someone has created themselves just to give away to their fellow fans. It's that personal touch that makes the fan SWAG so special. Want to get involved and make your own SWAG? The SWAG Crew Facebook page  is still here with a brilliant community who are more than ready to help you take your first steps into a larger fan world. But for anyone new to SWAG you simply have to check out their new website ! From the history of the SWAG crew to everything you need to know about making your own. There are guidelines, FAQs, links to recommended suppliers who can make your SWA...

Spencer is always first off the mark with Celebration fan events and this year is no different! The Not-So-Virtual Cantina is a great way for fans arriving in Tokyo a little early to hang out ahead of the main event (or maybe to relax a little if you've already spent a few days exploring Japan or Tokyo Disney). The Not-So-Virtual Cantina Special Edition will take place on Thursday, April 17, from 7pm-10pm and all are welcome. And what a venue they have this time! Hub Kaihimmakuhari, just a 15 minute walk from Makuhari Messe. Tickets for the event cost $100 for adults and $80 for kids under 15 (kids aged 5 and under go free) and will go on sale January 1st at 9am (ET). Tickets include a buffet dinner (with vegan option) and all you can drink alcohol and soft drinks along with an event t-shirt, SWAG bag, and exclusive meet and greets with special Star Wars  guests. And, of course, music and karaoke! Tickets are limited to just 150 and are sold out, but it has been announced that a H...

  Fan made SWAG (stuff we all get/stuff we all give) is one of the nicest things to receive at Star Wars  Celebration. It's different from the official freebies (cool as they are) because you know that this is something that someone has created themselves just to give away to their fellow fans. It's that personal touch that makes the fan SWAG so special. Want to get involved and make your own SWAG? Check out the SWAG Crew Facebook page , it contains everything you could need to know about getting started. Thinking about your own SWAG? Your imagination is the limit but the most common items are patches and buttons. The SWAG Crew also raise money for their charity partner, Pediatric Oncology Treasure Chest Foundation, and will be collecting a treasure chest of SWAG to be raffled off and won by one member of the SWAG group group. You can read all about it right here and donate your SWAG to the chest at the Norwich Star Wars  Club UK booth N1040 on the show floor. UPDATE - D...

  Doing a round up post for these final few fan events! I'm afraid I missed when some of these went on sale so a couple are now sold out, but most are still open for fans wanting to attend! First up, the Blackhorse Beer Mile Crawl . Taking place on Celebration eve, Thursday April 6, this bar crawl will start at 16:00 and run until roughly 21:30 and is open to anyone who wants to do some pre-Celebration mingling with other fans. The crawl starts at Beerblefish Brewhouse. Next, Bib's Bash: A Star Wars Celebration Afterparty . Hosted by the Star Wars  Sessions podcast this afterparty event takes place on Saturday, April 8, at Social Convention from 19:00 and is currently sold old. The Cosplayers of the Old Republic are hosting their traditional COTOR Cantina  at Celebration Europe. Taking place on Saturday, April 8, from 19:30 this casual fan event is open to all to come and go as they please. Location TBC. A fan club exclusive event, the Sail Barge to Celebration is a four...

  With Star Wars  Celebration so close to one of the filming locations of Rogue One it's the perfect time to see where the magic was made. And to do it in costume! Officially cleared with Transport for London,  Star Wars Celebration Goes to Canary Wharf is a fan event where costumes are encouraged as you check out and take photos of Canary Wharf where Rogue One  was filmed. Whilst costumes are highly encouraged (especially the Imperial kind) TFL have requested strictly no blasters and no flash photography on the platform when trains are approaching. Taking place on Saturday, April 9, all entry costs is the price of a tube ticket. The meet up begins at 18:00 and should last a little while as group photos are taken (and to allow people to make it after panels). You can find out all the details at the event's Facebook page .

  Fan of craft beers? Then celebrate Star Wars  Celebration returning to London by attending this special Star Wars  themed craft beer event by Brew by Numbers and Emperor's Brewery and featuring a limited edition collaboration from the two breweries! Taking place at Brew by Numbers on Saturday, 8 April, from 7pm until late tickets to this event are £7.50 including an exclusive can of the collaborative craft beer and an additional half pint for you to enjoy at the event. Hosted by the Generation Skywalker podcast and Craft Bear Pin-Up this event will feature giveaways, exclusive merchandise, snacks, and, of course, beer. You can find more details on the event's Facebook page and purchase tickets via eventbrite .

  The Bash is back! The UK Garrison and Jedi News have joined together to host this Celebration's Fan Club Bash! Bringing together the 501st, the Rebel Legion, the Mandalorian Mercs, Droid Builders, Saber Guild, the Dark Empire, the Galactic Academy, and Fantha Tracks this highly anticipated event is open to adults only and will take place at Pergola on the Wharf on April 7. Entertainment will be provided with sets from LevelUp Leroy and DJ Elliot, and more to be announced. Tickets to the Bash, which were £66 and included two drinks and meal, have already sold out ! This means that the event sadly will not be opened up to non-members as it has in the past. However, the organizers are talking with the venue to see if there is any further capacity so maybe there's still some hope for those who haven't got tickets yet.

From Facebook's largest  Star Wars Celebration fan group  and Star Wars Autograph News comes Boonta Eve 4! Bringing fans of all ages together the day before Celebration, Boonta Eve 4 will feature special guests from cast and crew from across the Star Wars  saga, live podcasts, musical performances, and the return of the Alderaan Idol karaoke competition. Taking place on April 6 at The Breakfast Club in Canary Wharf, Boonta Eve 4 is open to all ages from 3pm to 8pm, and from 3pm to 11pm for fans age 12 and over. Tickets, which will go on sale January 1, cost £30 including an exclusive swag bag and one drink (a special food and drink menu will be available for the event). For more details, including the full announcement and how to enter Alderaan Idol, check out their event page on Facebook . UPDATE - Entry for Alderaan Idol opens January 1! Video submissions open on January 1, 2023 and will run until March 7, 2023. From these, 10 singers (plus 2 alternates) will be selecte...

In 2016 the first #Cantina event put on a concert for Star Wars  fans with bands, special guests, and limited edition SWAG. With Celebration returning to London, #Cantina2 is aiming to raise the bar with an even bigger musical event at London's O2 Arena! Guests this year include Blues Harvest, Darth Elvis, DJ Elliot, LevelUp Leroy, and ASH! But that's not all! Mike Quinn (Nien Nunb) himself will be joining Blues Harvest on stage and performing! Taking place in the indigo theater at the O2 Arena on Sunday, April 9, this promises to be one not to miss. Doors open at 6:30pm for a 7:00pm start and you can buy tickets now! VIP tickets are also available including access to the after party hosted by Fantha Tracks and featuring DJ Atomic Blonde. For more information you can check out their  Facebook page  or visit the website thisiscantina.com

  Had a long day at Star Wars  Celebration? Ready for the Afterparty? For the first three nights of Celebration The Fox ExCeL will be hosting a special Star Wars  Afterparty. Located right next door to the convention center, The Fox ExCeL bar invites fans to join them for three nights of live music and entertainment to celebrate Celebration's return to London by partying the night away. The Afterparty event will run from 6pm until 1am on the Friday, Saturday, and Sunday of Celebration. Entrance is £5 per person (over 18s only), and tickets are on sale now .

  The Not-So Virtual Cantina is back! The first fan event announced for Star Wars  Celebration Europe 2023 is a great way for fans arriving in London a little early to hang out ahead of the main event. Taking place on Wednesday, April 5, the Not-So Virtual Cantina 2 will take place in the W XYZ Bar at the Aloft Hotel right next door to the convention center from 8pm. You can find all the details for this event on their Facebook page.