What TikTok LIVE Fest 2026 is and how to join
Dates, leagues, and the sign-up steps TikTok has published for LIVE Fest 2026.
What LIVE Fest 2026 is
TikTok LIVE Fest 2026 is the year-end celebration for LIVE creators and viewers. TikTok’s LIVE Fest page calls it the world’s largest annual LIVE celebration, connecting creators and fans across 90+ countries and regions, and the page currently says LIVE Fest is ongoing.
TikTok’s November 11, 2026 announcement describes it as the flagship celebration of the creativity, passion, and connections in the LIVE community. In-app competitions run through the end of December. Regional events begin in January 2027 across Southeast Asia, Latin America, Europe, and the United States, ahead of a global gala in Tokyo.
The same page splits the wider FEST series into three ideas. LIVE Fest is “ending the year on a high,” where creators compete for the highest honors. Community Fest is the stage for support and growth. Regional Fest is the local stage. Community Fest 2026 already ran as its own summer campaign: TikTok’s June newsroom post set that in-app competition from June 11, wrapping in August.
- LIVE Fest Compete for the highest honors. TikTok’s page calls this side A-list and global.
- Community Fest Grow and celebrate a community. TikTok calls this side inclusive and interactive.
- Regional Fest Try something new with a local audience. TikTok calls this side relevant and authentic.
The dates TikTok has published
Two TikTok sources give the calendar, and they do not use the same start date. The in-app sign-up video says the sign-up round runs from November 6 to 19, and that five leagues open on November 20. TikTok’s November 11 announcement says this year’s campaign begins on November 9, with in-app competitions through the end of December.
The dates hard-coded on the public LIVE Fest page are below. Talent League sits in the same schedule block as Fandom League and has no date line of its own. Crossover League appears in the in-app campaign and is not on that public schedule. If your campaign page shows a different window, follow the page.
| Stage | Dates TikTok has published | Where it appears |
|---|---|---|
| Sign-up round | November 6 to 19, 2026 | In-app sign-up video |
| Campaign start in the announcement | November 9, 2026 | TikTok’s November 11 announcement |
| Power League | November 20 to December 6, 2026 | tiktok.com/livefest |
| Fandom League | December 9 to 15, 2026 | tiktok.com/livefest, and the Fandom video |
| Talent League | Listed with the December 9 to 15 block | tiktok.com/livefest, with no separate date line |
| Global finals | December 17 to 21, 2026 | tiktok.com/livefest |
| Regional events | From January 2027 | TikTok’s November 11 announcement |
| Global gala | Tokyo, next year | TikTok’s November 11 announcement |
Tip Open the campaign page in the TikTok app before you plan a week. That page has your track, your missions, and the Event Rules for your region.
How to sign up
TikTok’s Event Rules say eligible creators sign up by tapping I’m in on the campaign page. Signing up awards early points. Those points carry into the overall Power League leaderboard on a 1:1 basis. Creators who skip sign-up can still take part later, and they do not receive those early points.
Update the app first. The rules say an older version may block Event features, effects, or points. The sign-up video then lists the missions: sign up, invite other creators, learn the schedule, set a reminder, post a short video, and go LIVE for 25 minutes.
- Update TikTok The rules tell people to use the latest version before they take part.
- Open the campaign page Use the LIVE Fest page and the in-app campaign. Tap I’m in.
- Do the missions on your page Each mission shows its own point value. Videos using the official templates and #LIVEFEST2026 can lose those points if they are removed or set to private before the campaign ends.
- Read your track When leagues open, the page shows which track you are in and which rules apply.
The sign-up video names three milestones for those early points: 500 points for Promote coupons, 1,000 points for Double Blast, and 5,000 points for the Diamond pool. The rules describe the coupon as 50% off, up to $10, on a single Promote order. Other mission amounts are filled in on the campaign page, so use the number you see there.
Talent League has a separate audition, and the rules say that audition starts on November 6, 2026. Music, dancing, and gaming each have their own entry line on the Talent League video.
The leagues that open after sign-up
TikTok’s sign-up video says five leagues open on November 20, each with its own path. The campaign videos and rules name four of them. The public page also schedules global finals. The fifth name is not on the public page, so check the campaign page on your account.
Power League is where creators “race to climb up the rankings.” TikTok’s Power League video calls it three tracks, Legend, Crown, and Rising, across three rounds, with the Creator of 2026 title as the goal. How LIVE Fest 2026 points and rankings work covers scoring.
Fandom League is where creators “connect with their viewers and celebrate community.” The Fandom video says creators compete from December 9 to 15 in one of six tracks, across two rounds, for a place in the global finals.
Talent League is where creators “showcase their unique talents.” The Talent video names Music, Dancing, and Gaming tracks and two rounds. Creators confirm a track and then have to keep showing that talent.
Crossover League invites short-video creators to go LIVE as well. Its video counts posts, LIVEs, followers, likes, Gifts, and Fan Club members toward points and level rewards.
Global finals, December 17 to 21 on the public page, are “the ultimate stage where creators compete to be crowned Creator of 2026.” The rules say top-ranking creators from Power League, Fandom League, and Talent League can compete on global track leaderboards. One creator can appear on up to three of those boards, one track from each league.
What to check in the app
The public page is the overview. The campaign page is the rulebook for your account. TikTok’s Event Rules say you can take part only if you meet the eligibility list, including age, region, and account type. The full region list and the conduct rules are in LIVE Fest 2026 eligibility, prizes, and rules.
TikTok is also bringing back the LIVE Fest Creator Academy in the United States, Vietnam, Indonesia, and Latin America. The November 11 announcement says those are creator-led LIVE sessions on going LIVE and building a community. Watch for them on TikTok LIVE and on @tiktok_livefest.
The campaign page in your app is the copy that applies to your account. The public site is the map.
Leaderboards can move. The rules say the points on a board may contain errors, and TikTok confirms the official totals after each module ends.
Where a creator network fits
Creators enter on their own campaign page. TikTok’s published rules do not describe a separate agency leaderboard for 2026. A creator network can help you read that page, keep a schedule, and tell viewers how support works. It cannot place you on a board.
Thundrr is a TikTok LIVE agency and creator network of 1,500+ creators, and a creator network since 2022. Founded by Andrew Andrawes, it is free to join, with no fee, no cut of your Diamonds, and no contract. Every creator gets a dedicated creator manager.
- 1,500+ creators
- 2022 creator network since
- 0 fee to join
TikTok’s own results for the network, quoted as printed, include “Ranked top three in LIVE Fest: US 2023” and “LIVE FEST 2024 2nd Place US Diamond Track.” A past result does not predict a 2026 rank.
| What you get | On your own | With Thundrr |
|---|---|---|
| The campaign page and Event Rules | Yes | Yes |
| A dedicated creator manager | No | Yes |
| Fee to join | None | None |
| Cut of your Diamonds | None | None |
| A promised LIVE Fest rank | No | No |
How to get more viewers on TikTok LIVE covers the schedule and opening minutes that still matter during a campaign. What is a TikTok LIVE agency? explains what a network does between events.
Heads up Anyone who promises a LIVE Fest rank or a viewer count is guessing. TikTok scores the campaign.
Questions
What is TikTok LIVE Fest 2026?
It is TikTok LIVE’s year-end celebration. Creators and viewers take part in in-app competitions through December, with regional events planned from January 2027 and a global gala in Tokyo after that.
When is TikTok LIVE Fest 2026?
TikTok’s sign-up video says the sign-up round runs November 6 to 19, and leagues open November 20. The public page dates Power League November 20 to December 6 and global finals December 17 to 21. A November 11 announcement says the campaign begins November 9. Use the dates on your campaign page.
How do I sign up for LIVE Fest 2026?
Update the TikTok app, open the LIVE Fest campaign page, and tap I’m in. Missions on that page can add early points that carry into the Power League leaderboard.
Do I have to sign up to take part?
TikTok’s rules say creators who miss the sign-up period can still take part. They do not receive the early points from that period.
Is Community Fest the same as LIVE Fest?
They are different campaigns. Community Fest 2026 was TikTok’s summer LIVE campaign, with in-app competition from June 11 and events through August. LIVE Fest 2026 is the year-end campaign.