National, 23rd October 2026: STAN, a social gaming and fan engagement platform, has announced the fourth edition of STANFEST, powered by Garnier, scheduled to take place on 31 October 2026 at Presidency University, Bengaluru. Designed as an extension of the STAN app into the physical world, the festival aims to bring together the communities, friendships and creator-fan connections built online through one of India’s biggest creator and gaming gatherings.
As part of the announcement, STAN has released the official STANFEST 2026 trailer, which garnered nearly 4 million views within 48 hours of its release. Taking a creative and humorous approach, the trailer features an Aloo observing people around it constantly engaged with their phones, following creators and interacting with digital content. Through this unexpected perspective, the trailer highlights how online platforms have become spaces for entertainment, discovery and community, while bringing out the idea of taking these connections beyond the screen. STANFEST aims to make this possible by giving fans an opportunity to meet the creators they follow, interact with fellow enthusiasts and experience their online communities in person.
The previous edition of STANFEST recorded more than 30,000 attendees and 1,500 creators, with festival-related content generating over 200 million views.
The 2026 edition will feature a competitive esports league, more than 10 experience zones, a cosplay segment, an indie game developer zone and an AI Creator Lab. The programme will also include creator meet-and-greets, comedy performances, live music and main-stage entertainment. These experiences are designed to bring gaming and digital entertainment communities together, giving fans and creators an opportunity to interact face to face while exploring new technologies and creative formats.
“STANFEST is an ode to the communities that make STAN what it is. When we started STAN in 2022, we believed India’s gamers and creators deserved a home of their own not just another app, but a real community where creators could build value and fans could feel part of something bigger. Today, four years later, that community shows up, literally. We want to bring the connections and shared experiences people build online into the real world and create a space where curiosity, creativity and community come together,” said Parth Chadha, Co-Founder and CEO, STAN.
STANFEST has also become a platform for brand engagement, with partners increasingly looking to connect with young audiences through immersive experiences and community-led interactions. The festival offers brands an opportunity to engage directly with gaming and creator communities in an environment shaped by their interests and shared experiences.
Earlier editions of STANFEST featured comedian and creator Samay Raina at the inaugural festival, while the most recent edition included collaborations with creators Ashish Chanchlani and Abhishek Malhan, popularly known as Fukra Insaan. Creator and artist line-ups, ticketing information and further programme details for STANFEST 2026 will be announced in the coming weeks.
