TikTok LIVE Fest 2026: The Journey to the Global Stage Begins

TikTok LIVE's flagship annual celebration returns, bringing creators and communities together through global and regional in-app competitions and inspirational community stories that culminate in a creators' gala.

TikTok LIVE Fest 2026 has begun! This week we kick off LIVE Fest 2026, our flagship annual celebration of the creativity, passion and connections that bring the global TikTok LIVE community together.

From a creator's very first LIVE to being showcased on the global stage, LIVE Fest highlights the journeys, talents and communities that make LIVE count. This year's campaign begins on 9 November, with in-app competitions running through to the end of December, followed by regional events throughout and culminating at a global gala in Tokyo, Japan next year.

More than 10 million creators worldwide participated in the previous LIVE Fest competition, which culminated in a global celebration in Las Vegas earlier this year. The event brought together over 800 creators with over four million viewers tuning in to watch, showcasing the power of community on TikTok LIVE.

Every livestream has a story

To mark the launch of LIVE Fest 2026, we're spotlighting creators from around the world through a series of videos exploring their personal journeys, achievements and the connections they've built on TikTok LIVE.

From creators reflecting on their first steps on LIVE to building up communities by sharing their passions. These stories celebrate the people at the heart of LIVE Fest.

LIVE creator and musician @itsjasminewesley shares how her community on TikTok LIVE shaped her artistry, from having seven viewers on her first livestream to now tens of thousands tuning in to hear her sing. Jasmine continues to grow her community on TikTok and recently sold out her first-ever concert.

In the kitchen and on LIVE, @daddyjai09 is all about family. The chef, cookbook author, and dad of five goes LIVE to share his love for cooking with his community, opening up about raising kids in a two-dad household and his journey of adoption and fostering. His warm, down-to-earth style has created a space where everyone can feel like they belong.

Helping creators get ready for LIVE Fest

As part of this year's competition, TikTok LIVE is also bringing back the LIVE Fest Creator Academy in participating markets across the United States, Vietnam, Indonesia and Latin America.

Designed to help creators prepare for the competition, the Academy will feature creator-led LIVE sessions sharing practical tips, experiences and advice on building engaging LIVE content and strengthening connections with audiences.

The sessions will help creators strengthen their LIVE skills and discover new ways to engage their communities ahead of the competition.

From local communities to the global stage

In-app competitions begin in November and continue through to end of December, bringing creators and their communities together to celebrate creativity, connection and achievement.

Regional events will then begin from January 2027 across Southeast Asia, Latin America, Europe and the United States, ahead of the Global LIVE Fest final in Tokyo, Japan next year.

Ready to be part of LIVE Fest 2026? Keep an eye on TikTok LIVE and https://www.tiktok.com/livefest to discover how to participate, support your favourite creators and join the celebrations.