Star Citizen Events
January / February - Red Festival
The Red Festival is Star Citizen’s annual Lunar New Year celebration. Inspired by ancient Earth traditions, it is celebrated in-lore by both Humans and the Banu as a time to honor good fortune, renewal, and prosperity.
February - Coramor
Coramor is Star Citizen’s annual, lore-driven celebration of romance and devotion,
March - Stella Fortuna (Saint Patrick)
Stella Fortuna is Star Citizen’s annual celebration of luck, new beginnings, and bold ambition, inspired by humanity's early colonization of Mars. Held every March, the festival is traditionally associated with green-and-gold aesthetics and a festive, lucky-in-the-'verse atmosphere.
April - Triggerfish
Triggerfish is Star Citizen’s in-universe equivalent to April Fools' Day. In the lore, the holiday dates back to a centuries-old running joke and hoax originating on Borea (Magnus II), where pranksters would convince travelers that a secret fourth planet named "Triggerfish" existed—often leading to ambushes or wild goose chases. Over time, the term evolved across the United Empire of Earth (UEE) as a nickname for a gullible person and became the official moniker for the annual day of pranks.
May - ILW: Invictus Launch Week & Drake DefenseCon
Invictus Launch Week (ILW) is Star Citizen’s premier annual military-themed expo and celebration, held every May. In-lore, it marks the graduation of a new class of United Empire of Earth Navy (UEEN) officers and recruits, serving as the military counterpart to the civilian-focused Intergalactic Aerospace Expo (IAE) held in November. Often Free Fly Event
June - Alien Week
Alien Week is Star Citizen’s annual celebration dedicated to first contact with extraterrestrial civilizations—principally the Banu—and the unique cultures, technologies, and spacecraft of the universe's alien manufacturers (such as Gatac, Aopoa, and Esperia). Held every June (typically a couple of weeks after Invictus Launch Week), it is a major event for ship enthusiasts and lore fans alike
July - Foundation Festival
Foundation Festival is Star Citizen’s annual community-driven event, held every July. Sponsored by the United Empire of Earth (UEE), its core focus is mentoring, cooperation, and bringing veteran players together with newcomers.Often Free Fly Event
August / September - Ship Showdown
Ship Showdown is Star Citizen’s annual, community-driven tournament where players vote to crown the ultimate vehicle in the Star Citizen universe. Often Free Fly Event
September - Pirate Week
Pirate Week is Star Citizen’s annual celebration of the outlaw side of the 'verse, typically held in September. It honors the smugglers, privateers, and freebooters who prefer living outside the jurisdiction of the United Empire of Earth (UEE).
October - CitizenCon & Day of the Vara (Halloween)
CitizenCon is Cloud Imperium Games' premier, official annual convention dedicated entirely to Star Citizen and its single-player companion game, Squadron 42. It serves as the biggest community and development milestone of the year.
November / December - IAE : Intergalactic Aerospace Expo
Intergalactic Aerospace Expo (IAE) is Star Citizen’s largest and most anticipated annual ship exhibition, held every November starcitizentour.com. In-lore, it serves as the premier galactic trade show where major and independent manufacturers from across the universe gather to reveal and showcase their latest technological advancements and vehicle lineups.Often Free Fly Event
December - Luminalia
Luminalia is Star Citizen’s festive year-end holiday celebration, observed every December Star Citizen Events Calendar 2026. Rooted in both Human and Banu traditions, it serves as a time of generosity, light, and community to close out the year.