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Discover PAX Aus: Australia’s
Ultimate Gaming Festival
Discover PAX Aus: Australia’s
Ultimate Gaming Festival
PAX Aus returns to the Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre from 9-11 October 2026 for three days of hands-on games, live experiences, tournaments, and community. Early Bird Badges and pre-order merch on sale 24 March 12:00pm AEDT, virtual queuing from 11:30am.
PAX Aus is Australia’s biggest celebration of games and gaming culture - where players, developers, publishers, and communities come together for an unforgettable experience.
Over three full days under one roof, you can play the latest and greatest video and tabletop games, try hands-on demos from major publishers and indie developers, attend panels with industry pros, or join tournaments and community events.
Whether you’re into the latest release, indie titles, tabletop classics, cosplay, esports, hanging out with friends (new and old), or enjoying a day out with the family, PAX Aus has something for you.
So what can I do at PAX Aus?
So what can I do
at PAX Aus?
Expo Hall
This hall is packed with exhibitors ranging from AAA publishers and developers behind the latest blockbuster games, to the innovative indie teams disrupting the industry.
PAX Rising
PAX Rising houses the best of the independent development scene, highlighting our largest selection of exciting indie tabletop and video games for your enjoyment.
Tabletop
Meet up with friends and play a whole host of board games and RPGs! Check out the full schedule and put on your robe and wizard hat, or check out our lending library of board and card games.
Panels
This is where ideas are shared, communities connect, and the passion behind the industry truly comes to life. From deep-dive technical talks to lively debates and creative showcases, the panels are a celebration of the diversity and intellect behind gaming culture.
PAX Arena
PAX Arena is one of the most electrifying destinations at PAX — it is the competitive heartbeat of the show, showcasing top teams and standout players as they go head-to-head in some of Australia’s biggest and most beloved esports titles.
Cosplay
Cosplay Central is a homebase for cosplayers at PAX Aus, featuring community-driven meetups in our Cosplay Lounge, the Australian leg of the Cosplay Central Crown Championships, plus panels and workshops hosted across the weekend.
PANELS
We strive to elevate all aspects of the culture around gaming, and perhaps nowhere is that more evident than our panels, with the full schedule available about a month prior to each event.
EXPO HALL
This hall is packed with exhibitors ranging from AAA publishers and developers behind the latest blockbuster games, to the innovative indie teams disrupting the industry.
OMEGATHON
We’ve selected champions from the audience to compete against each other for your amusement, but beware, the road to the Final Round of the Omegathon is paved with tears and broken dreams. Nah, honestly it’s really great for everyone. See for yourself!
PANELS
We strive to elevate all aspects of the culture around gaming, and perhaps nowhere is that more evident than our panels, with the full schedule available about a month prior to each event.
EXPO HALL
This hall is packed with exhibitors ranging from AAA publishers and developers behind the latest blockbuster games, to the innovative indie teams disrupting the industry.
TABLETOP FREEPLAY
Open seating across hundreds of tables, and a lending library stocked with thousands (literally!) of games we’ve collected over the years. If the huge variety gives you choice paralysis, just ask any of our Enforcers around the Library for suggestions!
If reading isn’t for you
check out this 1 minute
feast for the eyes
If reading isn’t for you check out this 1 minute feast for the eyes
It sums up what PAX Aus is about. Enjoy!
Still interested? Great!
Here are the Location, Dates & Opening Hours
Still interested? Great!
Here are the Location, Dates & Opening Hours
Show Location
Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre
1 Convention Centre Place
South Wharf 3006
Show Dates & Hours
Friday 9 Oct: 10:00AM - 11:30PM
Saturday 10 Oct: 10:00AM - 11:30PM
Sunday 11 Oct: 10:00AM - 6:00PM
Expo Hall Hours
10:00 AM – 6:00 PM Each Day
Please don’t panic but this is a countdown to the best 3 days of the year. DON’T MISS OUT!
Please don’t panic but this is a countdown to the best 3 days of the year. DON’T MISS OUT!
We have a ZERO TOLERANCE POLICY for harassment of any kind. Please note that anyone can report harassment or prohibited activities to event staff/security at any time. If someone’s behaviour has made you uncomfortable, if you witness harassment happening to someone else, or if you witness someone doing prohibited activities, you should immediately proceed to the Info Desk near the Clarendon Street entrance of the MCEC or contact the nearest event staff/security. Click here to view the rules of PAX.
