TikTok has officially launched its third annual Community Fest, a summer-long event featuring in-app competitions and educational workshops designed to help creators grow their audiences through the platform's LIVE feature. The event runs from June 11 through August 2026, allowing creators to complete in-app missions, earn points during LIVE streams, and unlock community growth milestones. The series will conclude with in-person events around the world.
New Creator Academy Workshops
New this year is the Community Fest Creator Academy, a global workshop series streamed on TikTok's dedicated LIVE channels. The workshops cover topics such as building an audience, engaging viewers in real time, and maximizing TikTok's LIVE tools. According to TikTok, the series will feature creators from around the world, highlighting their journeys on TikTok LIVE, including insights, strategies, and lessons that helped them grow.
MENA Region Highlights
In the MENA region, a lineup of local creators will lead sessions throughout the festival. Music creator Kotaiba Al-Ali will open on June 12, followed by beauty and lifestyle creator Douha, known for her loyal fanbase the “Purple Heart Girls.” The festival drew more than two million creator participants in its 2025 event.
