More than two years have passed since the finale of Season one of Arcane. Fans now eagerly anticipating the premiere of Season two, set to premiere in three acts (Act I, Act II, Act II) on November 9, 16, and 23. Arcane is an animated series, available exclusively on Netflix. It is based on the video game, League of Legends. The series follows two sisters, Vi and Jinx, who tragically end up on opposing teams due to personal traumas and class disparities. Also, it is set in a world where there is conflict between the wealthy Utopian city, Piltover, and the repressed underground city of Zaun.
Global Fan Events Announced
After several teaser trailers, Arcane co-creator Christian Linke announced that this season will bring the story of Jinx and Vi to a close (video of announcement). However, fans can anticipate there to be more animated episodes that will also follow other League of Legends characters.
On October 10, 2024, Riot Games announced that there will be several global events. Overall, the events will include exciting, immersive activities starting in October all the way to December. All across the globe, fans will be able to participate in a variety of activities such as pop-up sets, themed food and workshops! More details will be released for the events being held in Asia and the Americas as we get closer to the show’s premier as well.
Given this information, here are the events planned so far and some of their details:
October 24 - November 9 - Arcane Pop-Up: Jinx’s Workshop @ Galeries Lafayette in Paris, France
In fact the first stop, fans are invited to explore an in-person interactive pop-up that will feature “never-before-available Arcane Season 2 merchandise.” Fans will also receive exclusive merch. This event will be free and open to the public.
November 9 - Arcane: Shimmer Night @ Hoppegarten in Berlin, Germany
As November 9th is officially the premiere date of Act I, fans will have the opportunity to enjoy the first 3 episodes of the season in Hoppegarten, Berlin, Germany. It appears that this “Shimmer Night,” will feature activities and food inspired by the city of Piltover and the underworld of Zaun. This event’s tickets will go on sale starting on October 11 (Follow @LoLGermany for more information)
November 16 - Arcane: Checkpoint Rivington @ 83 Rivington Street in London, England
This event date lands on the Act II premiere date of the season. Fans attending will be emersed in a pop-up designed to resemble the underworld of Zaun. Attendees will also be able to go to stations that will provide fans with blue hair spray paint and temporary tattoo stations. Ultimately giving fans the chance to able to dress up as everyone’s favorite blue haired girl, Jinx. (Follow @LoLUKN for more information about this ticketed event as it’s posted.)
November 16 - Arcane: A Fan Event @ Kinogram in Warsaw, Poland
Also, Poland will be holding an event where fans can have a similar opportunity as England. Fans will have photo opportunities, hair painting, and will have the chance to play games at a live version of the “The Last Drop” bar featured on the show. This particular site will also host a live cooking show! (Follow @LoLPL for more information about this ticketed event as it’s posted.)
November 16 - Arcane Fan Event @ ESA Arena in Istanbul, Turkey
Although fans do not yet know what to expect from Act II, the fan event that will be held in the ESA Arena in Istanbul will bring to life “The Last Drop” bar for fans to refresh themselves with drinks, food, and engage in games. Additionally, fans can look forward to a live DJ set and a shooting range that will also be available too. (Follow @LoLTurkiye for more information about this ticketed event as it’s posted.)
November 16 & 17 - Arcane: Entre Dos Mundos @ Espacio La Salle Bernabeu in Madrid, Spain
On November 16 and 17, fans can immerse themselves with an interactive pop-up experience to explore the city of Piltover and the underground of Zaun. The screening of Act II will also be screened during this event. (Follow @lol_es for more information about this ticketed event as it’s posted.)
November 24th - Arcane : Le Dernier Bal @ Le Trianon & Elysée Montmartre in Paris, France
The Paris fairground will host a shooting range as well as a special feature of an in-person experience of Caitlyn’s Apartment. The Fortiche art gallery will also be available to attendees. Follow @LoL_France for more information about this ticketed event as it’s posted.
December 5-8 - Arcane @ CCXP in São Paulo, Brazil
Although the season will be set to end before this event date. Arcane will have a presence at CCXP, which is the world’s largest Comic Con event. There will be a dedicated space that will feature the League of Legends and Runeterra universe. Here there will be immersive activities, gameplay experiences, and memorable content too.
Asia
Currently no dates have been officially set. Riot Games announced that they are working on putting together events all across Asia with events ranging from exhibition pop ups, to watch parties. Riot games will continue to update events as the premiere of the show nears as well.
United States
Lastly, US fans should not fret or feel left out. It appears that Riot Games is planning to host an “epic finale event on November 22 as well. There are no other official announcements as of yet. However, there will be more opportunities for Arcane fans to meet and celebrate with the community throughout the shows premier until the end of the year.
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