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MAGWest is a music and gaming festival featuring a 24-hour gaming hall, at least three stages of planned concerts, video game community guests/VIPs, and community-run panels. The festival runs from Friday, August 14 to Sunday, August 16. Buy your badge today!

***The schedule is subject to change!***
Make sure you check back to get the most accurate info!

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Sunday, August 16
 

12:00am PDT

Delorean Overdrive
Sunday August 16, 2026 12:00am - 12:30am PDT
POW Stage
Delorean Overdrive is a high-octane synthwave band that transports listeners straight to the neon-soaked streets of the 1980s. With pulsating beats, shimmering synths, robotic vocals and a nostalgic nod to retro-futurism, Delorean Overdrive delivers an electrifying experience that blends the past and future in perfect harmony. Their music captures the essence of a time when VHS tapes and arcade games ruled, driving through soundscapes inspired by classic sci-fi, horror films, and video games. Whether you’re cruising down memory lane or revving up for the future, Delorean Overdrive will take you on a sonic ride you won’t forget.
Performers
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Delorean Overdrive

Delorean Overdrive is a high-octane synthwave band that transports listeners straight to the neon-soaked streets of the 1980s. With pulsating beats, shimmering synths, robotic vocals and a nostalgic nod to retro-futurism, Delorean Overdrive delivers an electrifying experience that... Read More →
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Dæmon Core

Based in San Francisco, visualist Dæmon Core formerly known as Noukon) infiltrates your eye sockets with nostalgic malfunctions, tenebrous obscurities, and synthetic nebuli built into a rhythmic, abyssal textile of light, darkness, and 8-bit teletubby entrails.
Sunday August 16, 2026 12:00am - 12:30am PDT
POW Stage Cedar/Pine
  POW Stage (Main Concerts)

12:00am PDT

Meet and Greet - Lotus Juice
Sunday August 16, 2026 12:00am - 1:00am PDT
Meet-and-Greet
Lotus Juice will be available for an autograph opportunity in the band merch area outside the POW Stage following the concert.
Performers
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Lotus Juice

Lotus Juice is a Japanese rapper, lyricist, producer, and performer best known for his work on the Persona series, including iconic tracks such as "Mass Destruction," "Burn My Dread," and "Deep Breath Deep Breath." Blending hip-hop, rock, and game music, he has collaborated with composers... Read More →
Sunday August 16, 2026 12:00am - 1:00am PDT
Meet-and-Greet Gateway Foyer

12:00am PDT

Open Tabletop Gaming
Sunday August 16, 2026 12:00am - 4:00pm PDT
Tabletop
Open Tabletop Gaming
Sunday August 16, 2026 12:00am - 4:00pm PDT
Tabletop Santa Clara / San Jose
  Tabletop

12:00am PDT

Open Arcade Gaming
Sunday August 16, 2026 12:00am - 4:30pm PDT
Arcades
Open Arcade Gaming
Sunday August 16, 2026 12:00am - 4:30pm PDT
Arcades Bayshore Ballroom
  Arcades / Consoles

12:00am PDT

Open Console Gaming
Sunday August 16, 2026 12:00am - 4:30pm PDT
Consoles
Open Console Gaming
Sunday August 16, 2026 12:00am - 4:30pm PDT
Consoles Santa Clara / San Jose
  Arcades / Consoles

12:00am PDT

Open LAN Gaming
Sunday August 16, 2026 12:00am - 4:30pm PDT
LAN / PC Gaming
Open LAN Gaming
Sunday August 16, 2026 12:00am - 4:30pm PDT
LAN / PC Gaming Carmel / Monterey
  LAN / PC Gaming

12:40am PDT

SiIvaGunner
Sunday August 16, 2026 12:40am - 1:30am PDT
POW Stage
I only upload high quality video game rips.
Performers
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SiIvaGunner

I only upload high quality video game rips.

Website | Bluesky | Twitter... Read More →
Sunday August 16, 2026 12:40am - 1:30am PDT
POW Stage Cedar/Pine
  POW Stage (Main Concerts)

1:30am PDT

Meet and Greet - SiIvaGunner
Sunday August 16, 2026 1:30am - 2:30am PDT
Meet-and-Greet
Members of SiIvaGunner will be available for an autograph opportunity in the band merch area outside the POW Stage following the concert.
Performers
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SiIvaGunner

I only upload high quality video game rips.

Website | Bluesky | Twitter... Read More →
Sunday August 16, 2026 1:30am - 2:30am PDT
Meet-and-Greet Gateway Foyer

9:00am PDT

Registration / Badge Pickup Open
Sunday August 16, 2026 9:00am - 2:00pm PDT
Registration

Sunday August 16, 2026 9:00am - 2:00pm PDT
Registration Bayshore Foyer
  Event Services, Event Services

9:00am PDT

Craft Activities open
Sunday August 16, 2026 9:00am - 5:00pm PDT
Craft Cove
Craft Cove activities are open and supplies are out. Come by to do some arts n crafts. Check out the schedule for scheduled activities in the area.
Sunday August 16, 2026 9:00am - 5:00pm PDT
Craft Cove Spencer's Steakhouse
  Craft Cove

10:00am PDT

Cosplay n' Draw
Sunday August 16, 2026 10:00am - 10:15am PDT
Craft Cove
Join Cosplay n’ Draw at MAGWest for a cosplay gathering and figure drawing event all in one! Come in cosplay and practice sketching live models at our relaxed, two hour sessions hosted in the Craft Cove! Drawing supplies will be provided! Hosted by @cosplayndraw
Sunday August 16, 2026 10:00am - 10:15am PDT
Craft Cove Spencer's Steakhouse
  Craft Cove

10:00am PDT

Open jamming
Sunday August 16, 2026 10:00am - 10:50am PDT
Jamspace
Come by the jamspace and jam with some friends!
Sunday August 16, 2026 10:00am - 10:50am PDT
Jamspace Oak
  Jamspace

10:00am PDT

MAGWest Merch Stand Open
Sunday August 16, 2026 10:00am - 2:00pm PDT
Merch
Magwest 2026 T-shirts, bundles, throwback merch, and more!
Sunday August 16, 2026 10:00am - 2:00pm PDT
Merch Bayshore Foyer
  Merch, Event Services

10:00am PDT

Accessibility Services Desk Open
Sunday August 16, 2026 10:00am - 4:00pm PDT
Event Safety / Accessibility
Free resources are available anytime the room is open for Accessibility or Event Safety hours. If someone is not present at the Accessibility Desk, or you need assistance outside of open hours, you can reach out via our email [email protected] or call or message us anytime using our Hotliner number: 844-624-4311
Sunday August 16, 2026 10:00am - 4:00pm PDT
Event Safety / Accessibility Silicon Valley Room
  Event Safety / Accessibility, Event Services

10:00am PDT

Indie Games Expo @ MAGWest
Sunday August 16, 2026 10:00am - 4:30pm PDT
Indie Games
Indie Games Expo @ MAGWest open hours - Come and playtest some Indie Games, and meet the game developers! ^_^
Sunday August 16, 2026 10:00am - 4:30pm PDT
Indie Games Bayshore Ballroom
  Indie Games

10:00am PDT

Marketplace Open
Sunday August 16, 2026 10:00am - 5:00pm PDT
Marketplace
The 2026 MAGWest Marketplace, final day, Open 10 AM - 5 PM
Sunday August 16, 2026 10:00am - 5:00pm PDT
Marketplace Fir
  Marketplace

11:00am PDT

Darmock and friends performance
Sunday August 16, 2026 11:00am - 11:40am PDT
Variety Stage
darmock is a video game music multi-instrumentalist who is known for bringing the catchiest deep-cuts and hits of vgm to her shows. Joining her at MAGWest 2026 are the amazing friends and Steel Samurai bandmates, Adam and angrypolarbear! Together darmock and friends will bring you a fun and exciting show you won't want to miss! Get ready to rock!
Performers
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darmock and friends

darmock is a video game music multi-instrumentalist who is known for bringing the catchiest deep-cuts and hits of vgm to her shows. Joining her at MAGWest 2026 are the amazing friends and Steel Samurai bandmates, Adam and angrypolarbear! Together darmock and friends will bring you... Read More →
Sunday August 16, 2026 11:00am - 11:40am PDT
Variety Stage Gateway Foyer
  Variety Stage

11:00am PDT

eclipse.xiv
Sunday August 16, 2026 11:00am - 11:50am PDT
Pool Party
eclipse.xiv is a dynamic electronic producer & composer with a focus on world-building. Born in San Francisco and active across the Bay Area, she has spent the last few years building a sprawling discography featuring 4 mainline albums. Her work reckons with the apocalyptic times we are living in, viewing human society from two perspectives. The first: San Francisco in the year 2100, geographically divided between a surveillance state and a grassroots autonomous zone. The second: an archival museum staffed by spirits and machines, set 10,000 years after the extinction of humanity. She is also an aspiring game developer, with the dream of translating the digital, video game-inspired aesthetics of her work into a full fledged indie RPG.
Performers
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eclipse.xiv

eclipse.xiv is a dynamic electronic producer & composer with a focus on world-building. Born in San Francisco and active across the Bay Area, she has spent the last few years building a sprawling discography featuring 4 mainline albums. Her work reckons with the apocalyptic times... Read More →
Sunday August 16, 2026 11:00am - 11:50am PDT
Pool Party Pool Area
  Pool Party

11:00am PDT

GameGrooves Listening Party
Sunday August 16, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm PDT
Panels 1
Created in just 72 hours, come and be the first to hear the MAGWest Charity Album Jam, Vol. 2 - a collection of covers and arrangements from Undertale and Deltarune.
Guests
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GameGrooves

Videogame Music Record Label and Sponsor
GameGrooves is an Independent Record Label that specializes in the creation and distribution of Community Album projects that celebrate Video Games, Video Game Music and the culture surrounding gaming overall. At GameGrooves we do not specialize in any particular genre and switch... Read More →
Sunday August 16, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm PDT
Panels 1 San Simeon / San Martin
  Panels 1

11:00am PDT

The Ocarina Panel
Sunday August 16, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm PDT
Panels 2
We know ocarinas from gaming and anime, but they're a real instrument with extensive history! Learn more about ocarinas, their history, their status today, and how you can start playing one.

Panelists:
Andy Cormier [YouTube Creator / Musician / Public Health Data Analyst, https://www.youtube.com/c/AndyCormierYT]
Sunday August 16, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm PDT
Panels 2 San Juan / San Carlos
  Panels 2

11:00am PDT

Meet and Greet - Ricco Fajardo
Sunday August 16, 2026 11:00am - 12:30pm PDT
Meet-and-Greet
Ricco Fajardo will be available for an autograph opportunity in the hallway area outside the POW Stage.

Schedule and Policy:
He will provide signatures on badges and any MAG Merch free of charge.
There will be no Funko pops or figurines.
He will be selling prints which will come with a free autograph.
Anything outside of those parameters will be a $40 autograph charge.
Guests
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Ricco Fajardo

Voice Actor (anime, videogames)
We’d like to welcome Ricco Fajardo to MAGWest 2026! A San Jose native and massive video game nerd, you may know him best as the voice behind Isagi in Blue Lock, Mirio in My Hero Academia, and Pandreo in Fire Emblem: Engage. Ricco will be hanging out, doing content and signing autographs... Read More →
Sunday August 16, 2026 11:00am - 12:30pm PDT
Meet-and-Greet Gateway Foyer

11:00am PDT

Vampire Savior Tournament
Sunday August 16, 2026 11:00am - 12:30pm PDT
Arcades
Vampire Savior head-to-head standard tournament.
Sunday August 16, 2026 11:00am - 12:30pm PDT
Arcades Bayshore Ballroom
  Arcades / Consoles, Tournaments

11:00am PDT

TEKKEN 8 Tournament (Pools)
Sunday August 16, 2026 11:00am - 1:00pm PDT
Consoles
TEKKEN 8 Tournament (PS5)
Rules & Registration at https://start.gg/magwest
16 Player Cap
Sunday August 16, 2026 11:00am - 1:00pm PDT
Consoles Santa Clara / San Jose
  Arcades / Consoles, Tournaments

11:00am PDT

Bayoyko Haki Cypher
Sunday August 16, 2026 11:00am - 1:00pm PDT
Jamspace
Just like 2025, Bayokyo is recording a live hip hop album at MAGWest right here in the Jamspace! Watch a live recording session and hey, you might even get to feature on the album yourself!
Performers
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Bayokyo

There are artists who make music, and then there are artists who make culture. BAYOKYO (Bay-oh-key-yo) is firmly the latter. The Bay Area hip hop collective didn't just carve out a lane — they named it. Bay-Pop: hip hop, rock, punk, EDM, and every sound the Bay has ever claimed... Read More →
Sunday August 16, 2026 11:00am - 1:00pm PDT
Jamspace Oak
  Jamspace

11:00am PDT

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Tournament (Pools)
Sunday August 16, 2026 11:00am - 2:00pm PDT
Consoles
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Tournament (Switch)
Rules & Registration at https://start.gg/magwest
16 Player Cap
Sunday August 16, 2026 11:00am - 2:00pm PDT
Consoles Santa Clara / San Jose
  Arcades / Consoles, Tournaments

11:00am PDT

Learn to Play Magic the Gathering
Sunday August 16, 2026 11:00am - 2:00pm PDT
Tabletop
Learn to play the hit TCG Magic the Gathering.
$15 entry fee.
Players will be given two Jumpstart boosters that will go together to create their starter deck.
Players will also be given a deck box and sleeves to store and protect their first deck for future play.
Sunday August 16, 2026 11:00am - 2:00pm PDT
Tabletop Santa Clara / San Jose
  Tabletop

11:00am PDT

RPG: Madhouse of Tasha's Kiss
Sunday August 16, 2026 11:00am - 2:30pm PDT
Tabletop
Try your hand at Dungeons and Dragons in this one shot adventure.
Sunday August 16, 2026 11:00am - 2:30pm PDT
Tabletop Santa Clara / San Jose
  Tabletop

11:10am PDT

Interstellar Soundscapes
Sunday August 16, 2026 11:10am - 12:00pm PDT
POW Stage
Interstellar Soundscapes is a Bay Area jazz fusion band blending the energy of rock, funk, soul, and Japanese fusion into cinematic performances filled with soaring melodies, deep grooves, and improvisation. Inspired by artists like T-Square, Casiopea, Dezolve, Chick Corea, and Weather Report—and the unforgettable worlds of Kingdom Hearts, Final Fantasy, Sonic the Hedgehog, and Super Mario—the band creates music that feels like the soundtrack to an unforgettable adventure. For this special MAGWest performance, we’ll be celebrating the games that inspired us with our own original jazz fusion arrangements of music from some of our favorite video games.
Performers
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Interstellar Soundscapes

Interstellar Soundscapes is a Bay Area jazz fusion band blending the energy of rock, funk, soul, and Japanese fusion into cinematic performances filled with soaring melodies, deep grooves, and improvisation. Inspired by artists like T-Square, Casiopea, Dezolve, Chick Corea, and Weather... Read More →
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jmr

jmr is Jeff Roberts: an electrical engineer by day, and live visualist, chiptune musician, and game audio archivist by night.

jmr's visual performances combine live coding, real-time audio reactive elements, and prepared video. jmr has performed with a variety of chiptune and vgm artists at events such as MAGFest, VGM Con, and 8static Festival, creating unique visual displays for acts like Super Strikers... Read More →
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Orchkeystra

OrchKeystra a.k.a. Imanuel Junaedy is a San Francisco Bay Area musician who fuses live instrumentation and DJ performance into a unique one-man-band experience. Blending classical, jazz, R&B, and electronic influences, he reimagines classic hits alongside beloved anime and video game... Read More →
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Studio Phoebe

Studio Phoebe is a live band that reimagines anime, Studio Ghibli, and video game music through jazz, funk, and modern styles, creating performances that highlight the artistry and cultural impact of Japanese pop culture.

Website | Instagram... Read More →
Sunday August 16, 2026 11:10am - 12:00pm PDT
POW Stage Cedar/Pine
  POW Stage (Main Concerts)

11:50am PDT

Ray Casarez performance
Sunday August 16, 2026 11:50am - 12:30pm PDT
Variety Stage
Ray is a video game composer specializing in his background of metal, synth rock, and has produced and arranged j-rock pieces for CAPCOM, the EVO Championship Series, and One Minute Melee, and Dragon Ball Legends.
Performers
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Ray Casarez

Ray is a video game composer specializing in his background of metal, synth rock, and has produced and arranged j-rock pieces for CAPCOM, the EVO Championship Series, and One Minute Melee, and Dragon Ball Legends.

Before his path in game audio, Ray spent 6 years touring, opening f... Read More →
Sunday August 16, 2026 11:50am - 12:30pm PDT
Variety Stage Gateway Foyer
  Variety Stage

12:00pm PDT

Desmond Crisis
Sunday August 16, 2026 12:00pm - 12:50pm PDT
Pool Party
Desmond Crisis is a multimedia personality with a career spanning 16-bit Sega Genesis development to television hosting on the Sci-Fi Channel. A veteran of the original cyberpunk scene and founder of the Otaku Patrol Group, Desmond joins us fresh from appearances at BayCon 42 and California Extreme. He brings his curated format of the best game-inspired retrowave, synthwave, and popwave. Streaming live from MAGWest during his featured show on the legendary Nightride.FM.
Performers
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Desmond Crisis

Desmond Crisis is a multimedia personality with a career spanning 16-bit Sega Genesis development to television hosting on the Sci-Fi Channel. A veteran of the original cyberpunk scene and founder of the Otaku Patrol Group, Desmond joins us fresh from appearances at BayCon 42 and... Read More →
Sunday August 16, 2026 12:00pm - 12:50pm PDT
Pool Party Pool Area
  Pool Party

12:00pm PDT

Cosplay Gathering - Splatoon
Sunday August 16, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT
Upper Pool Patio
For detailed times and locations, see Cosplay Gatherings on the website.

To get to this location use the stairs from the pool area or the elevator to reach floor 2, it is outdoors on the walkway to the pool.

Hosted by: Lightlytoasted
Sunday August 16, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT
Upper Pool Patio Upper Pool Patio
  Upper Pool Patio

12:00pm PDT

Rhythm Heaven Groove: Cake Wait
Sunday August 16, 2026 12:00pm - 2:30pm PDT
Consoles
It's snack time and there won't be seconds, so grab your share just as the clock strikes 3. Oh, I'm hungry! Single elimination 4P gauntlet.
Sunday August 16, 2026 12:00pm - 2:30pm PDT
Consoles Santa Clara / San Jose
  Arcades / Consoles, Tournaments

12:00pm PDT

Mahjong Tournament
Sunday August 16, 2026 12:00pm - 4:00pm PDT
Tabletop
Think your Mahjong skills are un-tile-ievable? Come by for our Riichi Mahjong Tournament!
Up to 24 participants will duke it out for a chance at a free badge to MAGWest 2027.
Sunday August 16, 2026 12:00pm - 4:00pm PDT
Tabletop Santa Clara / San Jose
  Tabletop

12:15pm PDT

Game Audio Unlocked: How to Build and Sustain Your Career
Sunday August 16, 2026 12:15pm - 1:15pm PDT
Panels 1
You love Game Music & Sound, so do we!! So nows your chance to Ask us anything!!

This career-focused encounter session brings together Steven Horowitz (Composer, Audio Director & Founder of GAI) and Brendan Wolf (Career coach & Sound Designer at Injected Senses) to demystify pathways into the game audio industry. Designed for students, emerging creators, and mid-career professionals alike, the session offers a candid look at how to build a sustainable career in a rapidly evolving field.

Through a mix of practical guidance and real-world insight, the discussion covers portfolio development, networking strategies, and how to position your unique creative voice in a competitive marketplace. The speakers will also address common misconceptions about breaking into game audio, the realities of freelance versus in-house roles, and how to leverage interdisciplinary skills—from music composition to implementation and sound design.

Panelists:
Steven Horowitz (Game Audio Institute)
[Composer/Audio Director, https://www.stevehorowitzmusic.com/]

Brendan Wolf (Injected Senses)
[Sound Designer at Injected Senses and Game Audio Career Coach, https://www.hellagoodaudio.com/]
Guests
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Game Audio Institute

Game Audio Professional Development
We started the Game Audio Institute based on our experience in the classroom over the last decade, where we have been developing curriculum and teaching both graduate and undergraduate courses in game audio. Interactive media is very different from linear media like film and... Read More →
Sunday August 16, 2026 12:15pm - 1:15pm PDT
Panels 1 San Simeon / San Martin
  Panels 1

12:15pm PDT

An Indie Guide to Marketing
Sunday August 16, 2026 12:15pm - 1:15pm PDT
Panels 2
A crash course from a marketing specialist on how indie studios and publishers can market themselves with limited resources. A look at utilizing every avenue, from digital media to networking and active community engagement.

Panelists: Stan Rezaee
Sunday August 16, 2026 12:15pm - 1:15pm PDT
Panels 2 San Juan / San Carlos
  Panels 2

12:40pm PDT

FirahFabe performance
Sunday August 16, 2026 12:40pm - 1:20pm PDT
Variety Stage
FirahFabe is a Filipino Rondalla VGM Musician from Hawai'i, now in the Bay Area. He plays the Laud, a Filipino Mandolin that's part of the Rondalla Ensemble instruments and arranges video game music in a fusion mix of Rondalla, Traditional, Acoustic, Jazz, Rock, Experimental styles.
Performers
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FirahFabe

FirahFabe is a Filipino Rondalla VGM Musician from Hawai'i, now in the Bay Area. He plays the Laud, a Filipino Mandolin that's part of the Rondalla Ensemble instruments and arranges video game music in a fusion mix of Rondalla, Traditional, Acoustic, Jazz, Rock, Experimental styl... Read More →
Sunday August 16, 2026 12:40pm - 1:20pm PDT
Variety Stage Gateway Foyer
  Variety Stage

1:00pm PDT

Orchkeystra
Sunday August 16, 2026 1:00pm - 1:50pm PDT
Pool Party
OrchKeystra a.k.a. Imanuel Junaedy is a San Francisco Bay Area musician who fuses live instrumentation and DJ performance into a unique one-man-band experience. Blending classical, jazz, R&B, and electronic influences, he reimagines classic hits alongside beloved anime and video game soundtracks.
Performers
avatar for Orchkeystra

Orchkeystra

OrchKeystra a.k.a. Imanuel Junaedy is a San Francisco Bay Area musician who fuses live instrumentation and DJ performance into a unique one-man-band experience. Blending classical, jazz, R&B, and electronic influences, he reimagines classic hits alongside beloved anime and video game... Read More →
Sunday August 16, 2026 1:00pm - 1:50pm PDT
Pool Party Pool Area
  Pool Party

1:00pm PDT

TEKKEN 8 Tournament (Finals)
Sunday August 16, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm PDT
Consoles
TEKKEN 8 Tournament (PS5)
⚠️ May start earlier if Pools finish early
Rules & Registration at https://start.gg/magwest
32 Player Cap
Sunday August 16, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm PDT
Consoles Santa Clara / San Jose
  Arcades / Consoles, Tournaments

1:00pm PDT

Virtual Video Game Orchestra (VVGO)
Sunday August 16, 2026 1:00pm - 2:20pm PDT
POW Stage
ATTENTION: This concert may reach room capacity. Arrive early to ensure entry.

Formed at the start of the pandemic, Virtual Video Game Orchestra (VVGO, "vee-vee-go") is an open-to-all online community of musicians producing both large-scale music cover videos and smaller-scale community albums.
Performers
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Virtual Video Game Orchestra

Formed at the start of the pandemic, Virtual Video Game Orchestra (VVGO, "vee-vee-go") is an open-to-all online community of musicians producing both large-scale music cover videos and smaller-scale community albums.

Once a year, VVGO produces a live show at MAGWest! This year's c... Read More →
Sunday August 16, 2026 1:00pm - 2:20pm PDT
POW Stage Cedar/Pine
  POW Stage (Main Concerts)

1:00pm PDT

Capcom vs. SNK 2 Tournament
Sunday August 16, 2026 1:00pm - 3:30pm PDT
Arcades
A mainstay at MAGWest, standard head-to-head CVS2 tournament!
Sunday August 16, 2026 1:00pm - 3:30pm PDT
Arcades Bayshore Ballroom
  Arcades / Consoles, Tournaments

1:00pm PDT

Open jamming
Sunday August 16, 2026 1:00pm - 4:00pm PDT
Jamspace
Come by the jamspace and jam with some friends!
Sunday August 16, 2026 1:00pm - 4:00pm PDT
Jamspace Oak
  Jamspace

1:30pm PDT

OtakuAcoustics performance
Sunday August 16, 2026 1:30pm - 2:10pm PDT
Variety Stage
Just your friendly neighborhood acoustic nerd boi here bringing you some unique renditions of theme songs from your favorite anime's and videogames.
Performers
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OtakuAcoustics

Just your friendly neighborhood acoustic nerd boi here bringing you some unique renditions of theme songs from your favorite anime's and videogames.

Linktree | Instagram | Spotify | Tiktok... Read More →
Sunday August 16, 2026 1:30pm - 2:10pm PDT
Variety Stage Gateway Foyer
  Variety Stage

1:30pm PDT

Sonic: An Unfortunate History
Sunday August 16, 2026 1:30pm - 2:30pm PDT
Panels 1
Sonic the Hedgehog is a staple holding together the childhood of any proper 90s kid, but just like Soap shoes he’s tragically out of fashion. We’ll be going over the history of Sonic The Hedgehog games, Sega Consoles, Crush 40, and various chili dogs.

Panelists:
Foundation for the Eradication of Generation 5 Pokemon [https://linktr.ee/fifthgenisntpokemon]
Sunday August 16, 2026 1:30pm - 2:30pm PDT
Panels 1 San Simeon / San Martin
  Panels 1

1:30pm PDT

Dwelling of Duels MAGWest Listening Party
Sunday August 16, 2026 1:30pm - 2:30pm PDT
Panels 2
Dwelling of Duels is a monthly video game remix competition where participants arrange, record, and mix covers that fit the contest's theme. Join us for a special MAGWest Contest Listening Party!

Panelists:
darmock
newmajoe [Lawyer, Musician, https://joenewman.bandcamp.com/]
Sunday August 16, 2026 1:30pm - 2:30pm PDT
Panels 2 San Juan / San Carlos
  Panels 2

1:30pm PDT

Blood on the Clocktower
Sunday August 16, 2026 1:30pm - 3:30pm PDT
Tabletop
Come play Blood on the Clocktower.
Sunday August 16, 2026 1:30pm - 3:30pm PDT
Tabletop Santa Clara / San Jose
  Tabletop

1:30pm PDT

RPG: Grave Misgivings
Sunday August 16, 2026 1:30pm - 5:00pm PDT
Tabletop
Try your hand at this Dungeon and Dragons one shot.
Sunday August 16, 2026 1:30pm - 5:00pm PDT
Tabletop Santa Clara / San Jose
  Tabletop

2:00pm PDT

MAGWest Merch Stand Closed
Sunday August 16, 2026 2:00pm - 2:00pm PDT
Merch
Magwest 2026 T-shirts, bundles, throwback merch, and more!
Sunday August 16, 2026 2:00pm - 2:00pm PDT
Merch Bayshore Foyer
  Merch, Event Services

2:00pm PDT

Registration Closed
Sunday August 16, 2026 2:00pm - 2:05pm PDT
Registration

Sunday August 16, 2026 2:00pm - 2:05pm PDT
Registration Bayshore Foyer
  Event Services, Event Services

2:00pm PDT

Cosplay Gathering - Pokemon 30th Anniversary
Sunday August 16, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
Craft Cove
For detailed times and locations, see Cosplay Gatherings on the website.

The location is in the alcove behind Craft Cove, near the glass doors to the pool.

Hosted by: Cherimage_cosplay
Sunday August 16, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
Craft Cove Spencer's Steakhouse
  Craft Cove

2:00pm PDT

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Tournament (Finals)
Sunday August 16, 2026 2:00pm - 3:30pm PDT
Consoles
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Tournament (Switch)
⚠️ May start earlier if Pools finish early
Rules & Registration at https://start.gg/magwest
16 Player Cap
Sunday August 16, 2026 2:00pm - 3:30pm PDT
Consoles Santa Clara / San Jose
  Arcades / Consoles, Tournaments

2:45pm PDT

Geography of Pokemon gens 5-10!
Sunday August 16, 2026 2:45pm - 3:45pm PDT
Panels 1
The geographer and person with a Pokemon hyperfixation are not done yet as they expand their global horizons on both Earth and in Pokemon! For generations 5-10 we’re leaving the Japanese Archipelago to venture into Europe, the Americans and other parts of Asia! We will be looking at unique places, animals and plants that have inspired Pokemon!

Panelists:
Natalie Uvon [Teacher, Geographer, Artist]
Antho Loc [student]
Sunday August 16, 2026 2:45pm - 3:45pm PDT
Panels 1 San Simeon / San Martin
  Panels 1

3:00pm PDT

Cosplay Gathering - Fromsoftware / Soulsborne Games
Sunday August 16, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm PDT
Upper Pool Patio
For detailed times and locations, see Cosplay Gatherings on the website.

To get to this location use the stairs from the pool area or the elevator to reach floor 2, it is outdoors on the walkway to the pool.

Hosted by: Rangoon

Demon's Souls
Dark Souls
Bloodborne
Elden Ring
etc!
Sunday August 16, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm PDT
Upper Pool Patio Upper Pool Patio
  Upper Pool Patio

4:00pm PDT

Accessibility Services Desk Close
Sunday August 16, 2026 4:00pm - 4:00pm PDT
Event Safety / Accessibility
Free resources are available anytime the room is open for Accessibility or Event Safety hours. If someone is not present at the Accessibility Desk, or you need assistance outside of open hours, you can reach out via our email [email protected] or call or message us anytime using our Hotliner number: 844-624-4311
Sunday August 16, 2026 4:00pm - 4:00pm PDT
Event Safety / Accessibility Silicon Valley Room
  Event Safety / Accessibility, Event Services

4:00pm PDT

Arcades Closed
Sunday August 16, 2026 4:00pm - 4:30pm PDT
Arcades
End of event - Room Closed
Sunday August 16, 2026 4:00pm - 4:30pm PDT
Arcades Bayshore Ballroom
  Arcades / Consoles

4:00pm PDT

Consoles Closed
Sunday August 16, 2026 4:00pm - 4:30pm PDT
Consoles
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Sunday August 16, 2026 4:00pm - 4:30pm PDT
Consoles Santa Clara / San Jose
  Arcades / Consoles

4:00pm PDT

Indie Games Closed
Sunday August 16, 2026 4:00pm - 4:30pm PDT
Indie Games
Indie Games Expo @ MAGWest, come back again next year!
Sunday August 16, 2026 4:00pm - 4:30pm PDT
Indie Games Bayshore Ballroom
  Indie Games

4:00pm PDT

Jamspace close
Sunday August 16, 2026 4:00pm - 4:30pm PDT
Jamspace
That's all folks! Come back again next year
Sunday August 16, 2026 4:00pm - 4:30pm PDT
Jamspace Oak
  Jamspace

4:00pm PDT

LAN / PC Gaming Closed
Sunday August 16, 2026 4:00pm - 4:30pm PDT
LAN / PC Gaming
End of event - Room Closed
Sunday August 16, 2026 4:00pm - 4:30pm PDT
LAN / PC Gaming Carmel / Monterey
  LAN / PC Gaming

4:00pm PDT

Tabletop Gaming Closed
Sunday August 16, 2026 4:00pm - 4:30pm PDT
Tabletop
End of event - Room Closed
Sunday August 16, 2026 4:00pm - 4:30pm PDT
Tabletop Santa Clara / San Jose
  Tabletop

4:00pm PDT

Cosplay Gathering - General Cosplay
Sunday August 16, 2026 4:00pm - 5:00pm PDT
Craft Cove
For detailed times and locations, see Cosplay Gatherings on the website.

The location is in the alcove behind Craft Cove, near the glass doors to the pool.

Hosted by: MAGWest
Sunday August 16, 2026 4:00pm - 5:00pm PDT
Craft Cove Spencer's Steakhouse
  Craft Cove

4:00pm PDT

MAGWest Closing Ceremonies / Feedback Panel
Sunday August 16, 2026 4:00pm - 5:00pm PDT
Variety Stage
Come join us as we wrap up the weekend! What worked, what didn't, share your favorite memories with us!
Sunday August 16, 2026 4:00pm - 5:00pm PDT
Variety Stage Gateway Foyer
  Variety Stage

5:00pm PDT

Craft Activities close
Sunday August 16, 2026 5:00pm - 5:05pm PDT
Craft Cove
Craft Cove activities are open and supplies are out. Come by to do some arts n crafts. Check out the schedule for scheduled activities in the area.
Sunday August 16, 2026 5:00pm - 5:05pm PDT
Craft Cove Spencer's Steakhouse
  Craft Cove

5:00pm PDT

Marketplace Closed
Sunday August 16, 2026 5:00pm - 5:05pm PDT
Marketplace
The 2026 MAGWest Marketplace, final day, Open 10 AM - 5 PM
Sunday August 16, 2026 5:00pm - 5:05pm PDT
Marketplace Fir
  Marketplace
 

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