PROBABLY SOMETHING DOWN SOUTH: BAYC Gives Members Their First Official Look At ApeFest 2026!

From the swamp to the Holy City! With just 79 days until ApeFest 2026, things are shaping up to be anything but boring down in South Carolina!

On Thursday, the Bored Ape Yacht Club took to the timeline and gave members their first official look at the itinerary for this year's flagship event, giving Apes plenty of time to start planning their trips to and meet ups in Charleston this October.

 

“Here's ApeFest weekend at a glance,” the club tweeted along with a Calander. See you October 16 - 18. Ticketing coming soon.”

According to the schedule, the club’s official festivities will begin on Friday with the opening of the ApeFest pop up shop at Charleston Union Station, located at 652A King St. There, attendees will be able to browse exclusive merchandise, pick up their event wristbands, and connect with fellow community members. This pop up shop will be open all ApeFest weekend from 10 a.m. and 5 p.m.

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The initial schedule also included the main ApeFest event that’s slated for  October 17, at Beeple’s Studio, located at 2325 Charleston Regional Parkway. Registration begins at 6 p.m., doors open at 7 p.m., and the event will go until midnight.

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With the official schedule now public, Yuga Labs is encouraging community members to begin organizing their ApeFest side events, that have become a staple around the swamp since ApeFest Hong Kong in 2023.

 

“I know a lot of Apes were waiting to see the schedule,” Yuga LAbs’ IllaDaProducer said during today’s Meet At The Clubhouse. “Guess what? The schedule is up! Make sure that  you get your side events organized, get your side events popping, and reach out to Baron, myself, Shpend, or Lost so we can get you added to this mother fucking calendar!”

 

The Gazette will continue to follow all things ApeFest and will keep you posted as community members, brands, and builders begin announcing their side events. Stay tuned for updates!