MAGWest 2026: Full Schedule

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!

PLEASE PLAN AHEAD FOR PARKING - NON-HOTEL GUESTS SHOULD PURCHASE PARKING AT PARKWHIZ PRIOR TO COMING TO THE EVENT.

Safety Issues, stop by Event Safety in the Silicon Valley Room or contact 1-833-FEST-SEC or [email protected]. Don’t forget to review our Code of Conduct.

9:00am PDT

CLOSED FOR REHEARSAL

Friday August 14, 2026 9:00am - 2:00pm PDT

Panels 1

Closed for planned rehearsals

Friday August 14, 2026 9:00am - 2:00pm PDT
Panels 1 San Simeon / San Martin

Panels 1, Event Services

9:00am PDT

Craft Activities open

Friday August 14, 2026 9:00am - 9:00pm 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.

Friday August 14, 2026 9:00am - 9:00pm PDT
Craft Cove Spencer's Steakhouse

Craft Cove

9:00am PDT

Registration / Badge Pickup Open

Friday August 14, 2026 9:00am - 11:45pm PDT

Registration

Friday August 14, 2026 9:00am - 11:45pm PDT
Registration Bayshore Foyer

Event Services, Event Services

10:00am PDT

[Closed] VVGO rehearsal

Friday August 14, 2026 10:00am - 1:00pm PDT

Jamspace

If you're looking for the VVGO rehearsal you've come to the right place, Jamspace will be back in operation shortly!

Friday August 14, 2026 10:00am - 1:00pm PDT
Jamspace Oak

Jamspace

10:00am PDT

Accessibility Services Desk Open

Friday August 14, 2026 10:00am - 6:00pm 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

Friday August 14, 2026 10:00am - 6:00pm PDT
Event Safety / Accessibility Silicon Valley Room

Event Safety / Accessibility, Event Services

10:00am PDT

MAGMerch Open

Friday August 14, 2026 10:00am - 7:45pm PDT

Merch

Magwest 2026 T-shirts, bundles, throwback merch, and more!

Friday August 14, 2026 10:00am - 7:45pm PDT
Merch Bayshore Foyer

Merch, Event Services

11:00am PDT

MAGWest 2026 Opening Ceremonies

Friday August 14, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm PDT

Variety Stage

MAGWest 2026 starts now, with our Opening Ceremonies!

Friday August 14, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm PDT
Variety Stage Gateway Foyer

Variety Stage

12:00pm PDT

Charity Interview with Kyburg and Keizaron

Friday August 14, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT

Variety Stage

Join us in opening the magFAST Speedrun and Variety Stage with an interview with our Charity Partner Kyburg, who is the Team Lead for our Extra Life team for MagWest 2026! Hosted by Keizaron, we'll take a look at Extra Life and the hospital your donations will go to, the UC Davis Children's Hospital in Sacramento!

Friday August 14, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT
Variety Stage Gateway Foyer

Variety Stage

12:00pm PDT

Marketplace Open

Friday August 14, 2026 12:00pm - 6:45pm PDT

Marketplace

Friday Marketplace Hours for MAGWest 2026

Friday August 14, 2026 12:00pm - 6:45pm PDT
Marketplace Fir

Marketplace

12:00pm PDT

Indie Games Expo @ MAGWest

Friday August 14, 2026 12:00pm - 8:00pm PDT

Indie Games

Indie Games Expo @ MAGWest open hours - Come and playtest some Indie Games, and meet the game developers! ^_^

Friday August 14, 2026 12:00pm - 8:00pm PDT
Indie Games Bayshore Ballroom

Indie Games

12:00pm PDT

Open LAN Gaming

Friday August 14, 2026 12:00pm - Saturday August 15, 2026 12:00am PDT

LAN / PC Gaming

Open LAN Gaming

Friday August 14, 2026 12:00pm - Saturday August 15, 2026 12:00am PDT
LAN / PC Gaming Carmel / Monterey

LAN / PC Gaming

12:30pm PDT

Blood on the Clocktower

Friday August 14, 2026 12:30pm - 2:30pm PDT

Tabletop

Come play Blood on the Clocktower.

Friday August 14, 2026 12:30pm - 2:30pm PDT
Tabletop Santa Clara / San Jose

Tabletop

1:00pm PDT

DJ MACHINEGOD

Friday August 14, 2026 1:00pm - 1:50pm PDT

Pool Party

MACHINEGOD is an SF Bay Area based anikura DJ, playing hard dance remixes of anime and idol songs, and has played at anime conventions, nightclubs, and festivals across California. His main passion is anime horse girls and has spent hundreds, possibly even thousands more on Uma Musume.

Performers

DJ MACHINEGOD

Friday August 14, 2026 1:00pm - 1:50pm PDT
Pool Party Pool Area

Pool Party

1:00pm PDT

Open jamming

Friday August 14, 2026 1:00pm - 4:00pm PDT

Jamspace

Come by the jamspace and jam with some friends!

Friday August 14, 2026 1:00pm - 4:00pm PDT
Jamspace Oak

Jamspace

1:30pm PDT

Gwobs' Playhouse

Friday August 14, 2026 1:30pm - 3:30pm PDT

Variety Stage

Join Gwobs as we dive into Gwobs' Playhouse! What shenanigans will he get up to? Even Gwobs doesn't know, and that will be the beauty of it!

Friday August 14, 2026 1:30pm - 3:30pm PDT
Variety Stage Gateway Foyer

Variety Stage

2:00pm PDT

Machina03exe

Friday August 14, 2026 2:00pm - 2:50pm PDT

Pool Party

Have you ever wondered what it was like to be a caffeinated teenager with the 1am zoomies at an anime convention in the 2000s? Time machines don't exist yet, but we can make you feel like that! Maki brings high energy, hard drops, and deep cuts on the wheels of digital steel so you can get your y2kei on without putting 63 viruses on the family computer.

Performers

Machina03exe

Friday August 14, 2026 2:00pm - 2:50pm PDT
Pool Party Pool Area

Pool Party

2:00pm PDT

RPG: Grave Misgivings

Friday August 14, 2026 2:00pm - 5:30pm PDT

Tabletop

Try your hand at this Dungeon and Dragons one shot.

Friday August 14, 2026 2:00pm - 5:30pm PDT
Tabletop Santa Clara / San Jose

Tabletop

3:00pm PDT

Adora Blue

Friday August 14, 2026 3:00pm - 3:50pm PDT

Pool Party

Adora Blue (yes, that's adorable + u ;3) is a Seattle-based DJ (and producer, activist, tiktoker, etc) you won't soon forget!

Performers

Adora Blue

Adora Blue (yes, that's adorable + u ;3) is a Seattle-based DJ (and producer, activist, tiktoker, etc) you won't soon forget!_x000D_
Mainly playing eurobeat and VG remixes, she also branches out toward breakcore, kawaii future bass, hhc, and j-core, and no set of hers is complete... Read More →

Friday August 14, 2026 3:00pm - 3:50pm PDT
Pool Party Pool Area

Pool Party

3:00pm PDT

TBA

Friday August 14, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm PDT

Panels 1

TBA

Friday August 14, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm PDT
Panels 1 San Simeon / San Martin

Panels 1

3:00pm PDT

How to get REALLY good at creative hobbies

Friday August 14, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm PDT

Panels 2

Have you ever wanted to get REALLY good at your creative hobby? To the point of getting 100k downloads or having publishers reach out to you? I've achieved that level of skill in multiple fields as a professionally published author and successful Minecraft mod and modpack developer with projects each reaching over 100k downloads. I've realized there's a lot of carry-over in skills, and I want to...
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Friday August 14, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm PDT
Panels 2 San Juan / San Carlos

Panels 2

3:00pm PDT

Guilty Gear -STRIVE- Tournament (Pools)

Friday August 14, 2026 3:00pm - 5:00pm PDT

Consoles

GGST Tournament (PS5)
Rules & Registration at https://start.gg/magwest
32 Player Cap

Friday August 14, 2026 3:00pm - 5:00pm PDT
Consoles Santa Clara / San Jose

Consoles, Tournaments

3:00pm PDT

RPG: Avatar the Last Airbender

Friday August 14, 2026 3:00pm - 6:30pm PDT

Tabletop

Try your hand bending while playing the RPG one shot set in the world of Avatar the Last Airbender.

Friday August 14, 2026 3:00pm - 6:30pm PDT
Tabletop Santa Clara / San Jose

Tabletop

3:00pm PDT

Pool Bar Opens

Friday August 14, 2026 3:00pm - 8:45pm PDT

Pool Area

Poolside bar will be open during Friday afternoon and evening pool party performances.

Friday August 14, 2026 3:00pm - 8:45pm PDT
Pool Area Pool Area

Poolside Bar (Pool)

4:00pm PDT

The Endless Now performance

Friday August 14, 2026 4:00pm - 4:40pm PDT

Jamspace

Members of the Endless Now are dedicated to sharing the incredible music from the Xenoblade Chronicles series. We’ll bring you a mix of faithful recreations and clever arrangements across multiple genres like surf rock and Latin rock and more! With such a wide range of music, we draw upon an equally large team of talented performers and arrangers, Audio Mocha, Jay Kim (Ronin Op F), Ryan...
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Friday August 14, 2026 4:00pm - 4:40pm PDT
Jamspace Oak

Jamspace

4:00pm PDT

Nightmare Kart Refuse% with j0kerr

Friday August 14, 2026 4:00pm - 5:15pm PDT

Variety Stage

Have you ever wanted to see Bloodborne remade as a PlayStation 1 era kart racer? Fear not, as j0kerr will showcase a speedrun of Nightmare Kart Refuse%, with the ability to upgrade the category to HOGGERS%! What is HOGGERS? With your donations, we can find out!

Friday August 14, 2026 4:00pm - 5:15pm PDT
Variety Stage Gateway Foyer

Variety Stage

4:00pm PDT

AniCLover DJ Block

Friday August 14, 2026 4:00pm - 6:30pm PDT

Pool Party

The SF Bay Area's underground anime rave scene, featuring sets from AniCLover DJs:

rainy
Spiritsnare
970
Kataoka
4ri b2b EggZen

Performers

AniCLover

The SF Bay Area's underground anime rave scene.

Friday August 14, 2026 4:00pm - 6:30pm PDT
Pool Party Pool Area

Pool Party

4:00pm PDT

Tetris Medley

Friday August 14, 2026 4:00pm - 8:00pm PDT

Consoles

Tetris Medley (Mystery Tournament)
Rules & Registration at https://start.gg/magwest
16 Player Cap

Friday August 14, 2026 4:00pm - 8:00pm PDT
Consoles Santa Clara / San Jose

Consoles, Tournaments

4:15pm PDT

The Future of Games: A brief look into how we play games tomorrow.

Friday August 14, 2026 4:15pm - 5:15pm PDT

Panels 1

The 2008 global recession forced the gaming industry into radical reinvention, leading to the gaming renaissance. Between 2010 and today, gaming transformed from a niche hobby into one of the most dominant cultural forces on the planet, weaving itself into music, film, sports, and fashion along the way. This panel takes a hard, empirically grounded look at where the industry goes from here. I...
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Friday August 14, 2026 4:15pm - 5:15pm PDT
Panels 1 San Simeon / San Martin

Panels 1

4:15pm PDT

Food Brands in Video Games: Exploring the Intercontinental Gaming Buffet

Friday August 14, 2026 4:15pm - 5:15pm PDT

Panels 2

Spurred by a conversation in 2024, I became curious what food (and drink)-sponsored video games existed in the world. There's better-known ones, like Burger King's Xbox games and McDonald's M.C. Kids, but there were MANY more to be found. I explored everything I could, leading 100+ games with endorsements or whole games devoted to the brand. Many went beyond anything I expected, and far beyond...
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Friday August 14, 2026 4:15pm - 5:15pm PDT
Panels 2 San Juan / San Carlos

Panels 2

5:00pm PDT

HOP32 Tournament

Friday August 14, 2026 5:00pm - 5:30pm PDT

Indie Games

Compete in Tournament Mode for a chance to win prizes, including a limited-edition HOP32 button. HOP32 is a massively local multiplayer game that supports up to 32 players in one space. Gather your friends, join the chaos, and see if you can work together to conquer HOP32! (Joining is first come, first serve.)

Friday August 14, 2026 5:00pm - 5:30pm PDT
Indie Games Bayshore Ballroom

Indie Games

5:00pm PDT

Miles Morkri

Friday August 14, 2026 5:00pm - 5:40pm PDT

POW Stage

Miles Morkri (they/them) is a Minneapolis-based media composer and musician. Their performances seamlessly weave their rhythmically cascading jazz fusion originals with surprising and unique takes on video game classics. They're joined on stage by the incredible talents of Stemage on guitar, Travis Kindred on bass, and Yusef Kelliebrew on drum set.

Performers

Claire Kwong

Claire Kwong connects art and technology to make people move. Claire has a long history of performing visuals in the chiptune community. Most recently, she performed with Rebecca Sugar and Estelle at MAGFest.

Claire also creates immersive art environments using projection and motion capture. Her games encourage people to move, communicate, and touch each other. Through her art, Claire aims to dramatize her own experiences and challenge personal and social boundaries... Read More →

Miles Morkri

Friday August 14, 2026 5:00pm - 5:40pm PDT
POW Stage Cedar/Pine

POW Stage

5:00pm PDT

Studio Phoebe performance & jam

Friday August 14, 2026 5:00pm - 6:00pm PDT

Jamspace

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.

Catch the show in the first half, and catch the jam in the second half!

Friday August 14, 2026 5:00pm - 6:00pm PDT
Jamspace Oak

Jamspace

5:00pm PDT

2XKO Mixed Tournament (Pools)

Friday August 14, 2026 5:00pm - 7:00pm PDT

Consoles

2XKO Mixed Tournament (PS5)
Rules & Registration at https://start.gg/magwest
32 Player/Team Cap

Friday August 14, 2026 5:00pm - 7:00pm PDT
Consoles Santa Clara / San Jose

Consoles, Tournaments

5:00pm PDT

Guilty Gear -STRIVE- Tournament (Finals)

Friday August 14, 2026 5:00pm - 7:00pm PDT

Consoles

GGST Tournament (PS5)
⚠️ May start earlier if Pools finish early
Rules & Registration at https://start.gg/magwest
32 Player Cap

Friday August 14, 2026 5:00pm - 7:00pm PDT
Consoles Santa Clara / San Jose

Consoles, Tournaments

5:00pm PDT

Ultra Clay Fighter 2 Tournament

Friday August 14, 2026 5:00pm - 7:00pm PDT

Consoles

Ultra Clay Fighter 2 (SNES)
Rules & Registration at https://start.gg/magwest
8 Player Cap

Friday August 14, 2026 5:00pm - 7:00pm PDT
Consoles Santa Clara / San Jose

Consoles, Tournaments

5:00pm PDT

GoldenEye: Source Tournament

Friday August 14, 2026 5:00pm - 9:00pm PDT

LAN / PC Gaming

GoldenEye: Source Tournament

Friday August 14, 2026 5:00pm - 9:00pm PDT
LAN / PC Gaming Carmel / Monterey

LAN / PC Gaming, Tournaments

5:30pm PDT

Geography of Pokemon gens 5-10!

Friday August 14, 2026 5:30pm - 6:30pm 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,...
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Friday August 14, 2026 5:30pm - 6:30pm PDT
Panels 1 San Simeon / San Martin

Panels 1

5:30pm PDT

Toby Fox Music - The Art of Melody and Leitmotif

Friday August 14, 2026 5:30pm - 6:30pm PDT

Panels 2

We're going after that little white dog, Toby Fox. This panel will focus on the history of his incredible discography, and why it so effectively reaches our hearts. We love the worlds he creates, and we love his characters, but they all become inseparable from their themes. These melodies can be both simplistically and expertly composed at the same time. We aim to examine how Toby Fox has made an...
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Friday August 14, 2026 5:30pm - 6:30pm PDT
Panels 2 San Juan / San Carlos

Panels 2

5:45pm PDT

Expedition 33 Unplugged

Friday August 14, 2026 5:45pm - 6:30pm PDT

Variety Stage

Join us for an acoustic lounge set of the best of Expedition 33 sung by Michelle Dreyband with Ryan McGaughey on piano. They will be joined by Kenta Shimakawa on guitar and a choir led by Clement Cano.

Friday August 14, 2026 5:45pm - 6:30pm PDT
Variety Stage Gateway Foyer

Variety Stage

6:00pm PDT

Isekai Stage

Friday August 14, 2026 6:00pm - 6:40pm PDT

POW Stage

Formed in 2022, Isekai Stage is three friends playing anime and video-game music.

It began with the three of them performing anime and video-game music at local conventions. Their debut single "SACRIFICE" marked a new chapter, venturing into original music that blends their love of Japanese and video-game music with their unique musical backgrounds. Their first EP is set to release in 2026.

Performers

Isekai Stage

Friday August 14, 2026 6:00pm - 6:40pm PDT
POW Stage Cedar/Pine

POW Stage

6:00pm PDT

Cosplay n' Draw

Friday August 14, 2026 6:00pm - 8:15pm 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

Friday August 14, 2026 6:00pm - 8:15pm PDT
Craft Cove Spencer's Steakhouse

Craft Cove

6:00pm PDT

RPG: Madhouse of Tasha's Kiss

Friday August 14, 2026 6:00pm - 9:30pm PDT

Tabletop

Try your hand at Dungeons and Dragons in this one shot adventure.

Friday August 14, 2026 6:00pm - 9:30pm PDT
Tabletop Santa Clara / San Jose

Tabletop

6:00pm PDT

Open jamming

Friday August 14, 2026 6:00pm - 10:00pm PDT

Jamspace

Come by the jamspace and jam with some friends!

Friday August 14, 2026 6:00pm - 10:00pm PDT
Jamspace Oak

Jamspace

6:45pm PDT

Marketplace Closed

Friday August 14, 2026 6:45pm - 7:00pm PDT

Marketplace

Friday Marketplace Hours for MAGWest 2026

Friday August 14, 2026 6:45pm - 7:00pm PDT
Marketplace Fir

Marketplace

6:45pm PDT

Dragon Quest Grand Casino

Friday August 14, 2026 6:45pm - 7:45pm PDT

Panels 1

Come one, come all to the Dragon Quest Grand Casino! Take a break from your weary adventures brave heroes and come have some fun in Tantegel’s newest traveling attraction! There’s a marvelous matching game, tricky trivia, and the lucky chance lottery! Will you win it big, or Frizzle out? Let’s all have a Goo-reat time!

Friday August 14, 2026 6:45pm - 7:45pm PDT
Panels 1 San Simeon / San Martin

Panels 1

6:45pm PDT

TBA

Friday August 14, 2026 6:45pm - 7:45pm PDT

Panels 2

TBA

Friday August 14, 2026 6:45pm - 7:45pm PDT
Panels 2 San Juan / San Carlos

Panels 2

6:45pm PDT

Carington Swing

Friday August 14, 2026 6:45pm - 8:15pm PDT

Pool Party

Experiencing Carington Swing live is to be transported back to a 1930's Parisian café, but playing the music from the video games you grew up with.

Performers

Carington Swing

Experiencing Carington Swing live is to be transported back to a 1930's Parisian café, but playing the music from the video games you grew up with._x000D_
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Their fiery, yet romantic style pays homage to the music of Django Reinhardt and Stephane Grappelli. Carington Swing remains faithful to the original instrumentation by featuring violin, bass and guitars, but pushes the sonic boundaries of Gypsy Jazz by mixing in the sounds of Latin... Read More →

Friday August 14, 2026 6:45pm - 8:15pm PDT
Pool Party Pool Area

Pool Party

7:00pm PDT

2XKO Mixed Tournament (Finals)

Friday August 14, 2026 7:00pm - 9:00pm PDT

Consoles

2XKO Mixed Tournament (PS5)
⚠️ May start earlier if Pools finish early
Rules & Registration at https://start.gg/magwest32 Player/Team Cap

Friday August 14, 2026 7:00pm - 9:00pm PDT
Consoles Santa Clara / San Jose

Consoles, Tournaments

7:00pm PDT

Minecraft Let's Play and interview with Kyburg

Friday August 14, 2026 7:00pm - 9:00pm PDT

Variety Stage

Kyburg takes us through her modified Minecraft world as we continue to chat about Extra Life, the UC Davis Children's Hospital, and her further work with Extra Life.

Friday August 14, 2026 7:00pm - 9:00pm PDT
Variety Stage Gateway Foyer

Variety Stage

7:00pm PDT

RPG: The Quiet Year

Friday August 14, 2026 7:00pm - 10:00pm PDT

Tabletop

Try your hand at Role Play Games in this one shot adventure.

Friday August 14, 2026 7:00pm - 10:00pm PDT
Tabletop Santa Clara / San Jose

Tabletop

7:00pm PDT

Secret Marketplace

Friday August 14, 2026 7:00pm - Saturday August 15, 2026 12:00am PDT

Upper Pool Patio

Oh? What's this? A Secret Marketplace pop-up available only after regular Marketplace Hours.

Friday August 14, 2026 7:00pm - Saturday August 15, 2026 12:00am PDT
Upper Pool Patio Upper Pool Patio

Upper Pool Patio

7:10pm PDT

Prog XP and the Fallen Hero Players

Friday August 14, 2026 7:10pm - 7:50pm PDT

POW Stage

Prog XP is a progressive metal supergroup performing heavy modern-metal and classic prog-influenced soundtracks, led by guitarist/producer Ro Panuganti and game music veterans Colbydude, Max Sandler, and Evan Berge. For a special performance, Prog XP will be performing a handcrafted comprehensive Undertale and DELTARUNE set featuring incredible community guests and the Fallen Hero Players,...
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Performers

Prog XP

Friday August 14, 2026 7:10pm - 7:50pm PDT
POW Stage Cedar/Pine

POW Stage

7:45pm PDT

MAGMerch Closed

Friday August 14, 2026 7:45pm - 8:00pm PDT

Merch

Magwest 2026 T-shirts, bundles, throwback merch, and more!

Friday August 14, 2026 7:45pm - 8:00pm PDT
Merch Bayshore Foyer

Merch, Event Services

8:00pm PDT

Anton Corazza

Friday August 14, 2026 8:00pm - 8:50pm PDT

POW Stage

Anton Corazza is a composer/rapper/aerophonist on game OSTs including CASSETTE BEASTS 2002, UNBEATABLE, TMNT: Shredder's Revenge, and more. He and his cool friends will play music from games he worked on and classic franchises in a range of musical styles

Performers

Anton Corazza

Friday August 14, 2026 8:00pm - 8:50pm PDT
POW Stage Cedar/Pine

POW Stage

8:00pm PDT

Taboo! Game Show: Gaming Edition

Friday August 14, 2026 8:00pm - 9:00pm PDT

Panels 1

It's Taboo! Gaming Edition! In this game show, the goal is to get your teammates to guess gaming-related terms without using any of the associated "taboo" words. Teams of 2-4 will compete to see who can get the most points by guessing the most words. Think fast, test your pro gamer knowledge, and rack your brain for any clues you can give to score your team points! Glory and prizes are in store...
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Friday August 14, 2026 8:00pm - 9:00pm PDT
Panels 1 San Simeon / San Martin

Panels 1

8:00pm PDT

Leap of Faith: A Luck Pressing Game Show

Friday August 14, 2026 8:00pm - 9:00pm PDT

Panels 2

From the host of Double NintenDare, CurtDogg brings you a game show where you need to "press your luck" on a rotating game board to win fabulous prizes and digital store credit! But watch out for that rascal, Buckley McVideogames, 'cause he's out to take all your winnings if you land on one of his spaces!

Friday August 14, 2026 8:00pm - 9:00pm PDT
Panels 2 San Juan / San Carlos

Panels 2

8:45pm PDT

Pool Bar Closed

Friday August 14, 2026 8:45pm - 9:00pm PDT

Pool Area

Poolside bar will be open during Friday afternoon and evening pool party performances.

Friday August 14, 2026 8:45pm - 9:00pm PDT
Pool Area Pool Area

Poolside Bar (Pool)

9:10pm PDT

The Tiberian Sons

Friday August 14, 2026 9:10pm - 10:10pm PDT

POW Stage

The heralds of symphonic cheese metal maximalism take flight once again! This time, The Tiberian Sons are bringing you a full set of Ace Combat and Paper Mario modern prog arrangements, featuring live violin, over-the-top visuals, multiple guest vocalists and barely any time to talk. Come for the shield drop, stay for the flamenco guitar.

Performers

The Tiberian Sons

Friday August 14, 2026 9:10pm - 10:10pm PDT
POW Stage Cedar/Pine

POW Stage

9:15pm PDT

Triss performance

Friday August 14, 2026 9:15pm - 9:55pm PDT

Steakhouse Stage

Triss is a chiptune punk rocker based out of Oakland, CA. She writes songs about love, queerness, and stickin it to the man. When she's not shredding over 8-bit blips and boops, she's rocking the stage with her all-transfemme harcdore band, Dirty Twenties.

Friday August 14, 2026 9:15pm - 9:55pm PDT
Steakhouse Stage Spencer's Steakhouse

Steakhouse

9:15pm PDT

quizmania: Kaimei Riddles DX PLUS

Friday August 14, 2026 9:15pm - 10:15pm PDT

Panels 1

Come join us for an exciting game show all about rhythm games! Jack-of-all-trades? Song savant? Too much into the lore? Whether you're a walking Remywiki, a J-Core and Vocaloid superfan, or even a light purveyor, this quiz will be entertaining, informative, and accessible for all!

Panelists: Starrodkirby86 [Guy Who Raised $1M for Charity Playing maimai DX]

Friday August 14, 2026 9:15pm - 10:15pm PDT
Panels 1 San Simeon / San Martin

Panels 1

9:15pm PDT

Let's code music with Strudel!

Friday August 14, 2026 9:15pm - 10:15pm PDT

Panels 2

Strudel?! Like the pastry? Yes but, more like making sweet beats with code! Strudel is a coding language for making live coding music, based on Tidal Cycles & Javascript. No coding experience required. Bring your laptops and let's make some bops!

Panelists: FirahFabe [https://fihra.github.io/]

Friday August 14, 2026 9:15pm - 10:15pm PDT
Panels 2 San Juan / San Carlos

Panels 2

9:30pm PDT

Pokemon Red Any% Glitchless w/Keizaron

Friday August 14, 2026 9:30pm - 11:00pm PDT

Variety Stage

Help us close out our Friday programming with Keizaron, as he showcases an Any% Glitchless run of Pokemon Red, with incentives to name the Trainer, Rival, and various Pokemon used throughout the run!

Friday August 14, 2026 9:30pm - 11:00pm PDT
Variety Stage Gateway Foyer

Variety Stage

10:00pm PDT

Bayokyo Nerdcore Cypher

Friday August 14, 2026 10:00pm - Saturday August 15, 2026 12:00am PDT

Jamspace

Bayokyo is back with the fan favorite nerdcore cypher! Watch your favorite artists freestyle to challenges, or join in the fun yourself!

Friday August 14, 2026 10:00pm - Saturday August 15, 2026 12:00am PDT
Jamspace Oak

Jamspace

10:15pm PDT

frogknight performance

Friday August 14, 2026 10:15pm - 10:55pm PDT

Steakhouse Stage

Glimmering, good-natured, and deeply nostalgic. The music of Frogknight takes its listener from wherever they might be, to shimmering meadows far away, or to deep dangerous caves full of wonder and despair, and of course, sweet loot. From the lowest dungeon to the highest peak, Frogknight guides you through with warm, comfy music until the end.

Friday August 14, 2026 10:15pm - 10:55pm PDT
Steakhouse Stage Spencer's Steakhouse

Steakhouse

10:30pm PDT

2 Mello

Friday August 14, 2026 10:30pm - 11:10pm PDT

POW Stage

2 Mello is known for his exciting hip-hop, breakbeat and drum ’n’ bass production blends with detailed sampling and palpable dynamics. This style is most prominently featured on his Jet Set Radio-inspired albums Memories of Tokyo-To (2018) and Sounds of Tokyo-To Future (2021). He was recently featured as a composer on Demon Tides, SantaCorps4, and the upcoming game Denshattack! He's excited...
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Performers

2 Mello

2 Mello is known for his exciting hip-hop, breakbeat and drum ’n’ bass production blends with detailed sampling and palpable dynamics. This style is most prominently featured on his Jet Set Radio-inspired albums Memories of Tokyo-To Future (2018) and Sounds of Tokyo-To Future... Read More →

Friday August 14, 2026 10:30pm - 11:10pm PDT
POW Stage Cedar/Pine

POW Stage

10:30pm PDT

Mazes & Monsters: Satanic Panic D&D Nonsense At Its Finest

Friday August 14, 2026 10:30pm - 11:30pm PDT

Panels 1

"Mazes & Monsters is a far-out game"--and an even more far-out story. The Satanic gaming and pop culture enthusiasts at Black Mass Appeal bring you the complete, dramatic, and embarrassing tale of the anti-devil worship panic that almost ruined everyone's favorite TTRPG in the 1980s, culminating in a hit exploitation paperback from the least likely author and a TV movie that subjected Tom Hanks'...
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Friday August 14, 2026 10:30pm - 11:30pm PDT
Panels 1 San Simeon / San Martin

Panels 1

10:30pm PDT

Convention Story

Friday August 14, 2026 10:30pm - 11:30pm PDT

Panels 2

An opportunity to hear some amazing convention stories from those who attend regularly and a chance to share your own stories.

Panelists: Stan Rezaee

Friday August 14, 2026 10:30pm - 11:30pm PDT
Panels 2 San Juan / San Carlos

Panels 2

11:15pm PDT

Slowly Crushed performance

Friday August 14, 2026 11:15pm - 11:55pm PDT

Steakhouse Stage

Slowly Crushed is a two-piece doom metal act that turns classic video game music into thunderous, dragging sludge. This specially curated live performance is one that must be seen to be truly understood.

Friday August 14, 2026 11:15pm - 11:55pm PDT
Steakhouse Stage Spencer's Steakhouse

Steakhouse

11:30pm PDT

Johnny Gioeli of Crush 40: Live Band Experience

Friday August 14, 2026 11:30pm - Saturday August 15, 2026 11:10pm PDT

POW Stage

ATTENTION: This concert may reach room capacity. Arrive early to ensure entry.Spinning onto the stage at MAGWest 2026 is Johnny Gioeli of Crush 40: Live Band Experience! Johnny Gioeli is a singer-songwriter well known for his contributions to the Sonic the Hedgehog franchise, amongst many other musical accomplishments. He’s written some of the most iconic video game songs, such as “Live &...
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Performers

Johnny Gioeli

Spinning onto the stage at MAGWest 2026 is Johnny Gioeli of Crush 40: Live Band Experience!

Johnny Gioeli is a singer-songwriter well known for his contributions to the Sonic the Hedgehog franchise, amongst many other musical accomplishments. He’s written some of the most iconic video game songs, such as “Live & Learn” from Sonic Adventure 2, “What I’m Made Of... Read More →

Friday August 14, 2026 11:30pm - Saturday August 15, 2026 11:10pm PDT
POW Stage Cedar/Pine

POW Stage

11:45pm PDT

Registration Closed

Friday August 14, 2026 11:45pm - 11:59pm PDT

Registration

Friday August 14, 2026 11:45pm - 11:59pm PDT
Registration Bayshore Foyer

Event Services, Event Services

12:00am PDT

Jamspace close

Saturday August 15, 2026 12:00am - 1:00am PDT

Jamspace

Jamspace is closed for the day, come back in the morning!

Saturday August 15, 2026 12:00am - 1:00am PDT
Jamspace Oak

Jamspace

12:00am PDT

Open LAN Gaming

Saturday August 15, 2026 12:00am - Sunday August 16, 2026 12:00am PDT

LAN / PC Gaming

Open LAN Gaming

Saturday August 15, 2026 12:00am - Sunday August 16, 2026 12:00am PDT
LAN / PC Gaming Carmel / Monterey

LAN / PC Gaming

12:50am PDT

Tee Lopes feat Jonny Atma

Saturday August 15, 2026 12:50am - 1:30am PDT

POW Stage

Description

Performers

Jonny Atma

Hello! I'm Jonny Atma and I remake game music for everyone to enjoy. :)

Tee Lopes

Tee Lopes (Sonic Mania, TMNT: Shredder's Revenge, streets of Rage 4) brings his signature blend of video game music and dancefloor energy to the stage in a special live DJ set featuring Jonny Atma (GaMetal) on percussion!

Saturday August 15, 2026 12:50am - 1:30am PDT
POW Stage Cedar/Pine

POW Stage

8:00am PDT

Craft Activities open

Saturday August 15, 2026 8:00am - 10:00pm 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.

Saturday August 15, 2026 8:00am - 10:00pm PDT
Craft Cove Spencer's Steakhouse

Craft Cove

9:00am PDT

Registration / Badge Pickup Open

Saturday August 15, 2026 9:00am - 11:45pm PDT

Registration

Saturday August 15, 2026 9:00am - 11:45pm PDT
Registration Bayshore Foyer

Event Services, Event Services

9:45am PDT

VGM Zumba: Level Up Your Rhythm!

Saturday August 15, 2026 9:45am - 10:45am PDT

Panels 1

Join a ZUMBA™ session with high-energy dancing and moving your body to VGM + Latin hits! This is a fun, beginner-friendly activity for all dance levels and to share the joy of movement, rhythm, and energy as a community. Bring good shoes, water, and a sweat towel if needed.

Panelists: Brooke Ferd [ZIN Instructor/VGM Musician, www.brookeferdmusic.com]

Saturday August 15, 2026 9:45am - 10:45am PDT
Panels 1 San Simeon / San Martin

Panels 1

10:00am PDT

Co-Op Choir community rehearsal and performance

Saturday August 15, 2026 10:00am - 11:30am PDT

Jamspace

What better way to start off your day than a little bit of singing! Co-Op Choir is back with an open call rehearsal followed by a short performance of the pieces you just learned.

Rehearsal is about 75 minutes and performance is the last 15 minutes.

Saturday August 15, 2026 10:00am - 11:30am PDT
Jamspace Oak

Jamspace

10:00am PDT

VHMess: Saturday Morning Madness

Saturday August 15, 2026 10:00am - 12:00pm PDT

Panels 2

CurtDogg, aka the host of Double NintenDare, double-dips his toe into classic 80s and 90s television with some cheesy cartoons and tapes from his childhood, while riffing on them with friends. Hop in your PJs and grab a bowl of cereal and be ready to be taken back to a simpler time... for better or worse.

Saturday August 15, 2026 10:00am - 12:00pm PDT
Panels 2 San Juan / San Carlos

Panels 2

10:00am PDT

RPG: The Quiet Year

Saturday August 15, 2026 10:00am - 1:00pm PDT

Tabletop

Try your hand at Role Play Games in this one shot adventure.

Saturday August 15, 2026 10:00am - 1:00pm PDT
Tabletop Santa Clara / San Jose

Tabletop

10:00am PDT

Accessibility Services Desk Open

Saturday August 15, 2026 10:00am - 6:00pm PDT

Event Safety / Accessibility

Saturday August 15, 2026 10:00am - 6:00pm PDT
Event Safety / Accessibility Silicon Valley Room

Event Safety / Accessibility

10:00am PDT

Marketplace Open

Saturday August 15, 2026 10:00am - 6:45pm PDT

Marketplace

The 2026 MAGWest marketplace Hours

Saturday August 15, 2026 10:00am - 6:45pm PDT
Marketplace Fir

Marketplace

10:00am PDT

Indie Games Expo @ MAGWest

Saturday August 15, 2026 10:00am - 8:00pm PDT

Indie Games

Indie Games Expo @ MAGWest open hours - Come and playtest some Indie Games, and meet the game developers! ^_^

Saturday August 15, 2026 10:00am - 8:00pm PDT
Indie Games Bayshore Ballroom

Indie Games

10:00am PDT

Merch Stand

Saturday August 15, 2026 10:00am - 8:00pm PDT

Merch

Magwest 2026 T-shirts, bundles, throwback merch, and more!

Saturday August 15, 2026 10:00am - 8:00pm PDT
Merch Bayshore Foyer

Merch, Event Services

11:00am PDT

TBA

Saturday August 15, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm PDT

Panels 1

TBA

Saturday August 15, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm PDT
Panels 1 San Simeon / San Martin

Panels 1

11:00am PDT

Ender Lilies: Quietus of the Knights (All Spirits) with Keizaron

Saturday August 15, 2026 11:00am - 12:25pm PDT

Variety Stage

Keizaron opens up our Saturday programming with a speedrun of a beautiful Metroidvania known as Ender Lilies: Quietus of the Knights. Donate to Extra Life to help extend the run and see the True Ending after the run is complete!

Saturday August 15, 2026 11:00am - 12:25pm PDT
Variety Stage Gateway Foyer

Variety Stage

11:00am PDT

Robbie Benson and friends poolside jam

Saturday August 15, 2026 11:00am - 12:30pm PDT

Pool Party

Come hang out with Robbie Benson and some of the Soul Bros crew as they jam along to some sweet videogame tunes!

Performers

Robbie Benson / Gwobs

Saturday August 15, 2026 11:00am - 12:30pm PDT
Pool Party Pool Area

Pool Party

11:00am PDT

Smash Ultimate Tournament (Pools)

Saturday August 15, 2026 11:00am - 2:00pm PDT

Consoles

Smash Ultimate Tournament (Switch)
Rules & Registration at https://start.gg/magwest
32 Player Cap

Saturday August 15, 2026 11:00am - 2:00pm PDT
Consoles Santa Clara / San Jose

Consoles, Tournaments

12:00pm PDT

Pool Bar Opens

Saturday August 15, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT

Pool Area

Poolside bar will be open during Saturday from 12-8pm during afternoon and evening pool party performances. Poolside bar will be open during Friday afternoon and evening pool party performances.

Saturday August 15, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT
Pool Area Pool Area

Poolside Bar (Pool)

12:00pm PDT

Ultra Combo Community Jam

Saturday August 15, 2026 12:00pm - 2:00pm PDT

Jamspace

Ultra Combo's house band is leading a jam with local performers from the community and MAGWest attendees. Come out and listen to some great tunes or take to the stage for a turn! Ultra Combo is one of the longest-running VGM jams in the country! Founded in April 2023, the Ultra Combo house band has hosted over 40 monthly local jams, performed at events such as MAGFest/West, GDC, and Game Over...
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Saturday August 15, 2026 12:00pm - 2:00pm PDT
Jamspace Oak

Jamspace

12:00pm PDT

RPG: Madhouse of Tasha's Kiss

Saturday August 15, 2026 12:00pm - 3:30pm PDT

Tabletop

Try your hand at Dungeons and Dragons in this one shot adventure.

Saturday August 15, 2026 12:00pm - 3:30pm PDT
Tabletop Santa Clara / San Jose

Tabletop

12:00pm PDT

Mahjong Tournament

Saturday August 15, 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.

Saturday August 15, 2026 12:00pm - 4:00pm PDT
Tabletop Santa Clara / San Jose

Tabletop, Tournaments

12:15pm PDT

Cadillacs, Dinosaurs, and Sillywood: When Hollywood Fell in Love With FMVs and Video Games

Saturday August 15, 2026 12:15pm - 1:15pm PDT

Panels 1

When technology such as the CD-ROM and early CG arrived in the late 80s and early 90s, both Hollywood and Silicon Valley lost their collective minds with excitement over new creative possibilities and scrambled to collaborate together. A slew of movies featuring early CG were released, while Full Motion Video technology and high quality audio were core to the experiences of classic games such as...
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Saturday August 15, 2026 12:15pm - 1:15pm PDT
Panels 1 San Simeon / San Martin

Panels 1

12:15pm PDT

Video game production - The challenges facing AAA game dev and fun developer stories about your favorite games

Saturday August 15, 2026 12:15pm - 1:15pm PDT

Panels 2

(Can be the same as panel description but would prefer to write something up once ive finished the presentation)

Panelists: Andrew Sipotz [Producer - Video Games, www.gamekatsu.com]

Saturday August 15, 2026 12:15pm - 1:15pm PDT
Panels 2 San Juan / San Carlos

Panels 2

12:35pm PDT

The Dread Halla Tavern Performance

Saturday August 15, 2026 12:35pm - 1:20pm PDT

Variety Stage

The Dread Halla Tavern is a bardcore folk music project based on the characters and stories of the Dragon Age series.

Saturday August 15, 2026 12:35pm - 1:20pm PDT
Variety Stage Gateway Foyer

Variety Stage

1:00pm PDT

Alice Knows Karate

Saturday August 15, 2026 1:00pm - 1:30pm PDT

Pool Party

AKK is the solo brainchild of Keiko Takamura, vocalist in @crashfaster and architect of debut album Fablewave Deluxe, a dreamy synth-pop universe built on indie games, fairy tales, and pure vibes. But don't let that fool you: when Keiko steps into the DJ booth, the magical girl gloves come off. Expect a face-melting collision of blistering chiptunes and her own original music as 8-bit chaos meets...
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Performers

Alice Knows Karate

Saturday August 15, 2026 1:00pm - 1:30pm PDT
Pool Party Pool Area

Pool Party

1:00pm PDT

Cosplay n' Draw

Saturday August 15, 2026 1:00pm - 3:15pm PDT

Craft Cove

Saturday August 15, 2026 1:00pm - 3:15pm PDT
Craft Cove Spencer's Steakhouse

Craft Cove

1:30pm PDT

TV-MA

Saturday August 15, 2026 1:30pm - 2:00pm PDT

Pool Party

Electro-Acoustic Cabaret. Apocalypse-Core Rock Star. Music for the Final Act

Performers

TV-MA

TV-MA is a transmasculine producer, composer, and performer from Los Angeles, CA. TV likes to describe their music as "apocalypse core" or "alternative cabaret" - music that feels like the beginning of the final act of a play. On stage, he is known for his theatrics, performing atypical... Read More →

Saturday August 15, 2026 1:30pm - 2:00pm PDT
Pool Party Pool Area

Pool Party

1:30pm PDT

Waluigi Time!

Saturday August 15, 2026 1:30pm - 2:30pm PDT

Panels 1

Waluigi doesn't have his own game, but he has his own panel where he pays other people to talk about games he should have been in and how great he is.

Panelists: Foundation for the Eradication of Generation 5 Pokemon [https://linktr.ee/fifthgenisntpokemon]

Saturday August 15, 2026 1:30pm - 2:30pm PDT
Panels 1 San Simeon / San Martin

Panels 1

1:30pm PDT

Getting Real About Fiction Writing

Saturday August 15, 2026 1:30pm - 2:30pm PDT

Panels 2

Bring your writing! Charles Barouch is a writer and developmental editor, he's had decades working with experienced and new writers. You read, he'll offer specific feedback and guide the audience to do the same. Sign-ups will be handled in the room. We'll get to as many of you as possible. Panelists: Charles Barouch, Horrorwords.com [Writer/Editor/Developmental Editor/Publisher, hdwp.com] | Dani...
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Saturday August 15, 2026 1:30pm - 2:30pm PDT
Panels 2 San Juan / San Carlos

Panels 2

1:30pm PDT

Blood on the Clocktower

Saturday August 15, 2026 1:30pm - 3:30pm PDT

Tabletop

Come play Blood on the Clocktower.

Saturday August 15, 2026 1:30pm - 3:30pm PDT
Tabletop Santa Clara / San Jose

Tabletop

1:30pm PDT

Beyblade Exhibition

Saturday August 15, 2026 1:30pm - 3:30pm PDT

Variety Stage

Gear up and experience the extreme speed of Beyblade X! Join us for a presentation featuring the gear, stadium mechanics, and how to participate in this competitive Gear Sport. Get ready to LET IT RIP with the Beyblade Crew!

Saturday August 15, 2026 1:30pm - 3:30pm PDT
Variety Stage Gateway Foyer

Variety Stage

2:00pm PDT

Smash Ultimate Tournament (Finals)

Saturday August 15, 2026 2:00pm - 4:00pm PDT

Consoles

Smash Ultimate Tournament (Switch)
⚠️ May start earlier if Pools finish early
Rules & Registration at https://start.gg/magwest32 Player Cap

Saturday August 15, 2026 2:00pm - 4:00pm PDT
Consoles Santa Clara / San Jose

Consoles, Tournaments

2:00pm PDT

Street Fighter 6 Tournament (Pools)

Saturday August 15, 2026 2:00pm - 5:00pm PDT

Consoles

Street Fighter 6 Tournament (PS5)
Sign up at https://start.gg/magwest
32 Player Cap

Saturday August 15, 2026 2:00pm - 5:00pm PDT
Consoles Santa Clara / San Jose

Consoles, Tournaments

2:20pm PDT

School of Rock San Jose performance

Saturday August 15, 2026 2:20pm - 4:10pm PDT

Jamspace

Come by and watch the next generation of musicians take to the stage with School of Rock San Jose! School of Rock is a performance-based music school for kids aged 6 and up, located off of Almaden Expressway. Since 2013, we have been training San Jose's next generation of rock and roll stars. Our School of Rock House Band, representing the best of our students, must audition to be selected for...
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Saturday August 15, 2026 2:20pm - 4:10pm PDT
Jamspace Oak

Jamspace

2:30pm PDT

Bi Score

Saturday August 15, 2026 2:30pm - 3:10pm PDT

Pool Party

Bi Score is VGM’s most annoying power couple! Ian Cowell and Carrie Wood are a duo dedicated to showcasing the funkiest takes on video game tunes, ranging from classics to cult fan faves. Their irreverent, playful style combines with high-energy live performances for a VGM experience like no other!https://www.instagram.com/biscoreband

Performers

Bi Score

Saturday August 15, 2026 2:30pm - 3:10pm PDT
Pool Party Pool Area

Pool Party

2:45pm PDT

Name That Orchestrion: Final Fantasy Quest

Saturday August 15, 2026 2:45pm - 3:45pm PDT

Panels 1

As scions of the crystal, we have been searching the land far and wide for other Warriors of Light to help restore music to our distant worlds! Please lend us your trivia knowledge so we can put our background music, battles, and character themes in the correct games!

Saturday August 15, 2026 2:45pm - 3:45pm PDT
Panels 1 San Simeon / San Martin

Panels 1

2:45pm PDT

Journey into Voice Acting

Saturday August 15, 2026 2:45pm - 3:45pm PDT

Panels 2

Come try your hand at voice acting with Preston Yeung local voice actor. It's a safe room to come out and just have some fun reading lines from some of your favorite anime and games.

Panelists: CINEPRESTO [Voice Actor]

Saturday August 15, 2026 2:45pm - 3:45pm PDT
Panels 2 San Juan / San Carlos

Panels 2

3:00pm PDT

Unreal Tournament 2004 Frag-a-Thon Tournament

Saturday August 15, 2026 3:00pm - 5:00pm PDT

LAN / PC Gaming

Unreal Tournament 2004 Frag-a-Thon Tournament

Saturday August 15, 2026 3:00pm - 5:00pm PDT
LAN / PC Gaming Carmel / Monterey

LAN / PC Gaming, Tournaments

3:00pm PDT

Super Mario Bros Rescore

Saturday August 15, 2026 3:00pm - 5:00pm PDT

Steakhouse Stage

The only thing better than Super Mario Bros 1993 is seeing the movie with a live rescore, just like in the silent film days!

Live re-score performed by members of crashfaster and Delorean Overdrive.

Performers

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 →

Saturday August 15, 2026 3:00pm - 5:00pm PDT
Steakhouse Stage Spencer's Steakhouse

Steakhouse

3:00pm PDT

Gamer Gauntlet

Saturday August 15, 2026 3:00pm - 7:00pm PDT

Consoles

Gamer Gauntlet Tournament (Mystery)
Rules & Registration at https://start.gg/magwest
16 Player Cap

Saturday August 15, 2026 3:00pm - 7:00pm PDT
Consoles Santa Clara / San Jose

Consoles, Tournaments

3:30pm PDT

PJ DJ

Saturday August 15, 2026 3:30pm - 4:20pm PDT

Pool Party

PJ DJ is an open format deejay born and raised in the Bay Area. One of the founding members of CREWDEM, PJ plays a unique blend of deep cuts for the vibers and party anthems for the dancers.

Performers

PJ DJ

PJ DJ is an open format deejay born and raised in the Bay Area. One of the founding members of CREWDEM, PJ plays a unique blend of deep cuts for the vibers and party anthems for the dancers._x000D_
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Coming at you with a special "PlayStation Jungle" themed DJ set, get ready for some jazzy low polygon flying thru outer space breakbeats... Read More →

Saturday August 15, 2026 3:30pm - 4:20pm PDT
Pool Party Pool Area

Pool Party

3:45pm PDT

Animorphs (GBC) 100% with Keizaron

Saturday August 15, 2026 3:45pm - 4:45pm PDT

Variety Stage

If you've ever read the book series known as Animorphs, take what you know about the books and throw them out. Keizaron shows us the ridiculousness that came along with licensed Game Boy Color games with a speedrun of the Animorphs game on GBC that can be upgraded to a 125% run with your donations to Extra Life!

Saturday August 15, 2026 3:45pm - 4:45pm PDT
Variety Stage Gateway Foyer

Variety Stage

4:00pm PDT

Cosplay Wrestling Federation: Magnitutde

Saturday August 15, 2026 4:00pm - 5:00pm PDT

Panels 1

Team CWF returns to ALA. Who will triumph tonight? Help us decide!

Saturday August 15, 2026 4:00pm - 5:00pm PDT
Panels 1 San Simeon / San Martin

Panels 1

4:00pm PDT

The Music Theory of Sick Beats

Saturday August 15, 2026 4:00pm - 5:00pm PDT

Panels 2

Every wanted to know the secrets behind odd time signatures? The hidden realities of metric modulation? Or just how to make a sick drum beat? In this panel we'll be going over everything rhythm related from beginner to advanced!

Panelists: Cassidini [Composer / Academic Advisor, https://www.cassidini.com/]

Saturday August 15, 2026 4:00pm - 5:00pm PDT
Panels 2 San Juan / San Carlos

Panels 2

4:00pm PDT

Pikmin 2 Battle Mode Tournament

Saturday August 15, 2026 4:00pm - 7:00pm PDT

Consoles

Pikmin 2 Battle Mode Tournament (Switch)
Rules & Registration at https://start.gg/magwest
8 Player Cap

Saturday August 15, 2026 4:00pm - 7:00pm PDT
Consoles Santa Clara / San Jose

Consoles, Tournaments

4:00pm PDT

RPG: Grave Misgivings

Saturday August 15, 2026 4:00pm - 7:30pm PDT

Tabletop

Try your hand at this Dungeon and Dragons one shot.

Saturday August 15, 2026 4:00pm - 7:30pm PDT
Tabletop Santa Clara / San Jose

Tabletop

4:30pm PDT

Floating Continent performance

Saturday August 15, 2026 4:30pm - 5:10pm PDT

Jamspace

Despite being named for one of the most generic of gaming tropes, Floating Continent brings out-of-the-box sounds to deep-cut slices of the VGM pie, transforming them into singable epics and danceable bangers (often both at once). Hailing from Sacramento, CA, these genre-bending weirdos are constantly moving between soundscapes–orchestra and pop, prog and punk, Latin jazz and church choir–to...
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Performers

Floating Continent

Saturday August 15, 2026 4:30pm - 5:10pm PDT
Jamspace Oak

Jamspace

4:30pm PDT

g3ntlebreeze

Saturday August 15, 2026 4:30pm - 5:20pm PDT

Pool Party

g3ntlebreeze is a video game composer who has made the soundtracks for games such as Castle in the Clouds, Aurelia, Bombun, Legends of Dragaea, and more.

Performers

g3ntlebreeze

g3ntlebreeze is a video game composer who has made the soundtracks for games such as Castle in the Clouds, Aurelia, Bombun, Legends of Dragaea, and more.

Saturday August 15, 2026 4:30pm - 5:20pm PDT
Pool Party Pool Area

Pool Party

4:30pm PDT

aivi & surasshu / Sixth Station Trio

Saturday August 15, 2026 4:30pm - 5:30pm PDT

POW Stage

aivi & surasshu started as internet friends who fell in love by making music together. They’re now an award-winning composition duo with an unmistakable style, combining aivi’s heartfelt piano with surasshu’s kinetic chiptune sounds. They’re most known for their composition and arrangement work for Steven Universe on Cartoon Network, the acclaimed animated series that opened doors for...
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Performers

aivi & surasshu

Claire Kwong

Sixth Station Trio

Sixth Station Trio is a classically trained piano trio based in San Francisco, CA. Composed of three San Francisco natives, Sixth Station Trio debuted at San Francisco's historic Grace Cathedral in May of 2023 to a sold-out concert of 1000 people, featuring music from the films of... Read More →

Saturday August 15, 2026 4:30pm - 5:30pm PDT
POW Stage Cedar/Pine

POW Stage

5:00pm PDT

HOP32 Tournament

Saturday August 15, 2026 5:00pm - 5:30pm PDT

Indie Games

Saturday August 15, 2026 5:00pm - 5:30pm PDT
Indie Games Bayshore Ballroom

Indie Games

5:00pm PDT

Masamune Performance

Saturday August 15, 2026 5:00pm - 5:45pm PDT

Variety Stage

Masamune is the brain child of Ross Mitchell and Jay Kim, bringing virtuosic violin and piano duo covers of many things VGM, anime, and more, making their debut performance with Octopath Traveler covers.

Performers

Masamune

Saturday August 15, 2026 5:00pm - 5:45pm PDT
Variety Stage Gateway Foyer

Variety Stage

5:00pm PDT

Street Fighter 6 Tournament (Finals)

Saturday August 15, 2026 5:00pm - 7:00pm PDT

Consoles

Street Fighter 6 Tournament (PS5)
⚠️ May start earlier if Pools finish early
Rules & Registration at https://start.gg/magwest32 Player Cap

Saturday August 15, 2026 5:00pm - 7:00pm PDT
Consoles Santa Clara / San Jose

Consoles, Tournaments

5:00pm PDT

RPG: Avatar the Last Airbender

Saturday August 15, 2026 5:00pm - 8:30pm PDT

Tabletop

Try your hand bending while playing the RPG one shot set in the world of Avatar the Last Airbender.

Saturday August 15, 2026 5:00pm - 8:30pm PDT
Tabletop Santa Clara / San Jose

Tabletop

5:15pm PDT

Do You Think God Stays in Heaven Because He too Lives in Fear of What He's Created? A Neopets Panel

Saturday August 15, 2026 5:15pm - 6:15pm PDT

Panels 1

Neopets is a shambling late-stage capitalism simulator cloaked in the guise of a “virtual pet website”, and it has been running for the past 26 years with absolutely zero economic regulation. Is there any way to fix this mess without inciting open class warfare between the Neopian bourgeoisie and the commoners who rely on their free daily omelette slice? Please join us for an atrociously...
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Saturday August 15, 2026 5:15pm - 6:15pm PDT
Panels 1 San Simeon / San Martin

Panels 1

5:15pm PDT

Double Nintendare: A Retro-Fueled Nintendo Game Show!

Saturday August 15, 2026 5:15pm - 6:45pm PDT

Panels 2

On your mark... get set... GO!! Double NintenDare is a Nintendo-themed throwback to the classic kids' game show of a similar name. Put your knowledge and skill of classic and current Nintendo games to the test by answering tricky trivia questions or taking on our special 'Digital Challenges' and finishing the dreaded Mario Maker Obstacle Course! Each player will receive fabulous prizes whether you...
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Saturday August 15, 2026 5:15pm - 6:45pm PDT
Panels 2 San Juan / San Carlos

Panels 2

5:30pm PDT

Bay Area Anime Music (BAAM) jam

Saturday August 15, 2026 5:30pm - 7:30pm PDT

Jamspace

The Bay Area Anime Music (BAAM) group started as a way for anime bands to form a network. Concerts and events are few and far between for anime fans outside of the occasional con, so it's difficult for anime musicians to build up credibility. BAAM works to resolve that by setting up our own events and concerts to help build a strong community of anime music fans. Our musicians tend to focus on...
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Saturday August 15, 2026 5:30pm - 7:30pm PDT
Jamspace Oak

Jamspace

5:30pm PDT

Bayoyko DJ Block

Saturday August 15, 2026 5:30pm - 8:00pm PDT

Pool Party

Bayokyo Pool featuring Baylights, Da Rap Nerd, Jay Ogier, Kylie Too Smart, Kig Bid, and Ray Reck!!!

Performers

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 →

Saturday August 15, 2026 5:30pm - 8:00pm PDT
Pool Party Pool Area

Pool Party

5:50pm PDT

FamilyJules

Saturday August 15, 2026 5:50pm - 6:30pm PDT

POW Stage

FamilyJules is an award-winning guitarist and arranger known for his highly electrified video game covers and hair. His work has been featured in games including Cadence of Hyrule, Crypt of the NecroDancer, The Binding of Isaac, and Rift of the NecroDancer. His intricate arrangements, technical guitar playing, and over the top stage presence, FamilyJules has become one of the most recognized...
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Performers

FamilyJules

Saturday August 15, 2026 5:50pm - 6:30pm PDT
POW Stage Cedar/Pine

POW Stage

6:00pm PDT

MAGWest 2026 Cosplay Contest

Saturday August 15, 2026 6:00pm - 8:00pm PDT

Variety Stage

Join us for our 2026 MAGWest Cosplay Contest! Featuring cosplayers from all weekend, with music provided by OtakuAcoustics during the contest!

Saturday August 15, 2026 6:00pm - 8:00pm PDT
Variety Stage Gateway Foyer

Variety Stage

6:30pm PDT

Cracking Open a Cold One With The Catboys | Your Guide to Fishing in Final Fantasy 14

Saturday August 15, 2026 6:30pm - 7:30pm PDT

Panels 1

Fellow Warriors of Light, you've traveled to far off lands, fought foes threatening the very fabric of this star, striving endlessly for ever greater heights. Perhaps you seek a moment of respite, a quiet, peaceful opportunity to take it slow and drink in the sights. Just you, your rod, the crisp summer morning air, the sun cresting over the horizon, an alarm clock going off at 4 AM, an...
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Saturday August 15, 2026 6:30pm - 7:30pm PDT
Panels 1 San Simeon / San Martin

Panels 1

6:45pm PDT

Marketplace Closed

Saturday August 15, 2026 6:45pm - 7:00pm PDT

Marketplace

The 2026 MAGWest marketplace Hours

Saturday August 15, 2026 6:45pm - 7:00pm PDT
Marketplace Fir

Marketplace

6:50pm PDT

Frank Klepacki

Saturday August 15, 2026 6:50pm - 7:50pm PDT

POW Stage

Frank Klepacki is a multi-instrumentalist composer, with a career spanning over 30 years of video game history, including soundtracks from the Command & Conquer series, Dune series, Star Wars: Empire at War, and most recently, Tempest Rising.

This year at Magwest he will be performing a retrospective Setlist from a variety of highlight games from his career!

Performers

Frank Klepacki

Saturday August 15, 2026 6:50pm - 7:50pm PDT
POW Stage Cedar/Pine

POW Stage

7:00pm PDT

tba

Saturday August 15, 2026 7:00pm - 8:00pm PDT

Panels 2

tba

Saturday August 15, 2026 7:00pm - 8:00pm PDT
Panels 2 San Juan / San Carlos

Panels 2

7:30pm PDT

Open jamming

Saturday August 15, 2026 7:30pm - Sunday August 16, 2026 12:00am PDT

Jamspace

Come by the jamspace and jam with some friends!

Saturday August 15, 2026 7:30pm - Sunday August 16, 2026 12:00am PDT
Jamspace Oak

Jamspace

7:45pm PDT

YOU DIED: Dark Souls for Dummies

Saturday August 15, 2026 7:45pm - 8:45pm PDT

Panels 1

Are you dying (repeatedly) to get into Dark Souls and other Souls-likes? Take it from me, someone who can’t play games past easy mode. This panel is here for you with tips beyond “getting good.”

Panelists: Rangoon

Saturday August 15, 2026 7:45pm - 8:45pm PDT
Panels 1 San Simeon / San Martin

Panels 1

8:00pm PDT

Pool Bar Closes

Saturday August 15, 2026 8:00pm - 9:00pm PDT

Pool Area

Poolside bar will be open during Saturday from 12-8pm during afternoon and evening pool party performances.

Saturday August 15, 2026 8:00pm - 9:00pm PDT
Pool Area Pool Area

Poolside Bar (Pool)

8:00pm PDT

Trinket Trade

Saturday August 15, 2026 8:00pm - 10:00pm PDT

Craft Cove

Trading trinkets. No money involved

Saturday August 15, 2026 8:00pm - 10:00pm PDT
Craft Cove Spencer's Steakhouse

Craft Cove

8:00pm PDT

RPG: Call of Cthulu

Saturday August 15, 2026 8:00pm - 11:30pm PDT

Tabletop

Try your hand at role playing games in this one shot set in the horror world of Cthulu.

Saturday August 15, 2026 8:00pm - 11:30pm PDT
Tabletop Santa Clara / San Jose

Tabletop

8:10pm PDT

Parabellum Raps

Saturday August 15, 2026 8:10pm - 8:50pm PDT

POW Stage

Parabellum Raps is a Hip-Hop and Nerdcore artist born in Washington, DC and raised in Prince George’s County, MD. Rapping, singing, songwriting, and beatmaking are his primary forms of artistic expression. His talents have manifested themselves in a number of bands, collectives, and group collaboration projects throughout his tenure as a musical creative. This year, his most recent VGM...
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Performers

Parabellum Raps

Saturday August 15, 2026 8:10pm - 8:50pm PDT
POW Stage Cedar/Pine

POW Stage

8:15pm PDT

Pokemon Blue Any% no-manipulation with Stump230

Saturday August 15, 2026 8:15pm - 9:00pm PDT

Variety Stage

Showing us the other side of Generation 1 Pokemon, Stump230 will showcase a no-manipulation speedrun of Pokemon Blue Any%, with glitches and known quirks to complete the game as fast as possible. Donate to name the Trainer, Rival, the used pokemon, and if/when we release the Bulbasaur used during the run!

Saturday August 15, 2026 8:15pm - 9:00pm PDT
Variety Stage Gateway Foyer

Variety Stage

8:15pm PDT

The Rise and Fall of Guitar Hero from Those Who Were There

Saturday August 15, 2026 8:15pm - 9:15pm PDT

Panels 2

Join billyjr82 and Lennon Lange as they talk about what it was like to work on Guitar Hero from start to finish.

Panelists: billyjr82 | Lennon Lange [Executive Producer, www.playsoundsystem.com]

Saturday August 15, 2026 8:15pm - 9:15pm PDT
Panels 2 San Juan / San Carlos

Panels 2

9:00pm PDT

Smash Bros Honk-Along!

Saturday August 15, 2026 9:00pm - 10:00pm PDT

Panels 1

Schedule Description: A twist on Mario Kart Live - it's not just that it's smash bros instead, it's audience participation! Bring your instrument (or borrow one of ours!) and honk along with us :) We'll sight-read simplified arrangements of smash bros music like Break the Targets and Jungle Japes while other guests duke it out. Sheet music and stands provided, and we'll have a bunch of extra...
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Saturday August 15, 2026 9:00pm - 10:00pm PDT
Panels 1 San Simeon / San Martin

Panels 1

9:20pm PDT

The Cybertronic Spree: ROBOT P.R.O.M.

Saturday August 15, 2026 9:20pm - 10:50pm PDT

POW Stage

ROBOT P.R.O.M. is motoring to MAGWest, re-spooled, re-tooled and re-cooled to ensure Maximum Enjoyment! Disguised as one, big spectacular party, Robot P.R.O.M. is the Cybertronic Spree’s best chance to change history and save humanity with the power of rock. This band of transforming misfits, armed with cummerbunds and corsages, are ready to rock you with a tribute to the 40th anniversary of...
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Performers

The Cybertronic Spree

Saturday August 15, 2026 9:20pm - 10:50pm PDT
POW Stage Cedar/Pine

POW Stage

9:30pm PDT

Undertale TAS Presentation by DwangoAC with TASBot

Saturday August 15, 2026 9:30pm - 10:30pm PDT

Variety Stage

Help us close out the Speedrun portion of the Variety Stage in style with a Tool Assisted Speedrun showcase by DwangoAC and TheAxeMan, alongside everyone's favorite bot, TASBot! We'll help explain what a Tool Assisted Speedrun is and go through the history of the Undertale speedrun, and more!

Saturday August 15, 2026 9:30pm - 10:30pm PDT
Variety Stage Gateway Foyer

Variety Stage

10:00pm PDT

Duelling Pianos

Saturday August 15, 2026 10:00pm - 11:00pm PDT

Steakhouse Stage

Dueling Pianos - Presented by Bay Area Anime Music! Four of @bayareaanimemusic's finest pianists collaborate and duel with your favorite anime and VGM tunes on two pianos! You can request any song for live musicians to play, and sing along as well karaoke style if you want! Performers include: eLEDiem Piano (https://www.youtube.com/@eLEDiemPiano)Raid (https://www.youtube.com/@raidsrc)Quintec Music...
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Performers

Bay Area Anime Music (BAAM)

Saturday August 15, 2026 10:00pm - 11:00pm PDT
Steakhouse Stage Spencer's Steakhouse

Steakhouse

11:00pm PDT

Lotus Juice

Saturday August 15, 2026 11:00pm - 11:50pm PDT

POW Stage

ATTENTION: This concert may reach room capacity. Arrive early to ensure entry.

Rapper from NJ/Japan. Mostly known for the Persona game series and anime songs such as JOJO, City Hunter, Kamen Rider etc.

Performers

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 →

Saturday August 15, 2026 11:00pm - 11:50pm PDT
POW Stage Cedar/Pine

POW Stage

11:15pm PDT

Tobi Spagyric performance

Saturday August 15, 2026 11:15pm - 11:55pm PDT

Steakhouse Stage

Tobi Spagyric is a sonic alchemist crafting deep, high-vibrational containers for conscious movement. Specializing in global electronica, they utilize long, hypnotic blends to weave ancient tribal rhythms with modern frequencies. Each set is a musical portal to your philosopher’s stone—an intentional somatic journey designed to separate, distill, and reunite the mind, body, and soul in their...
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Performers

Tobi Spagyric

Saturday August 15, 2026 11:15pm - 11:55pm PDT
Steakhouse Stage Spencer's Steakhouse

Steakhouse

11:45pm PDT

Registration Closed

Saturday August 15, 2026 11:45pm - 11:59pm PDT

Registration

Saturday August 15, 2026 11:45pm - 11:59pm PDT
Registration Bayshore Foyer

Event Services, Event Services

12:00am PDT

Delorean Overdrive

Sunday August 16, 2026 12:00am - 12:30am PDT

POW Stage

Performers

Delorean Overdrive

Sunday August 16, 2026 12:00am - 12:30am PDT
POW Stage Cedar/Pine

POW Stage

12:00am PDT

Jamspace close

Sunday August 16, 2026 12:00am - 1:00am PDT

Jamspace

Jamspace is closed for the day, come back in the morning!

Sunday August 16, 2026 12:00am - 1:00am PDT
Jamspace Oak

Jamspace

12:00am PDT

Open LAN Gaming

Sunday August 16, 2026 12:00am - 4:00pm PDT

LAN / PC Gaming

Open LAN Gaming

Sunday August 16, 2026 12:00am - 4:00pm 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

SiIvaGunner

I only upload high quality video game rips.

Sunday August 16, 2026 12:40am - 1:30am PDT
POW Stage Cedar/Pine

POW Stage

9:00am PDT

Registration / Badge Pickup Open

Sunday August 16, 2026 9:00am - 1:45pm PDT

Registration

Sunday August 16, 2026 9:00am - 1:45pm 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

Open jamming

Sunday August 16, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am PDT

Jamspace

Come by the jamspace and jam with some friends!

Sunday August 16, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am PDT
Jamspace Oak

Jamspace

10:00am PDT

Magwest 2026 Merch Stand

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

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 - 4:45pm PDT

Marketplace

The 2026 MAGWest Marketplace, final day, Open 10 AM - 5 PM

Sunday August 16, 2026 10:00am - 4:45pm PDT
Marketplace Fir

Marketplace

10:30am PDT

Cosplay n' Draw

Sunday August 16, 2026 10:30am - 1:45pm PDT

Craft Cove

Sunday August 16, 2026 10:30am - 1:45pm PDT
Craft Cove Spencer's Steakhouse

Craft Cove

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

darmock and friends

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,...
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Performers

eclipse.xiv

Sunday August 16, 2026 11:00am - 11:50am PDT
Pool Party Pool Area

Pool Party

11:00am PDT

Game Grooves Listening Party

Sunday August 16, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm PDT

Panels 1

tbd

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 / (not relevant) 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

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

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!

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

Consoles, Tournaments

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...
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Performers

Interstellar Soundscapes

Sunday August 16, 2026 11:10am - 12:00pm PDT
POW Stage Cedar/Pine

POW Stage

11:50am PDT

Ray Casarez performance

Sunday August 16, 2026 11:50am - 12:30pm PDT

Variety Stage

Performers

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. _x000D_
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Before his path in game audio, Ray spent 6 years touring, opening for acts such as The Acacia Strain, Asking Alexandria, Emmure, For Today, and Bleeding Through... 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...
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Performers

Desmond Crisis

Sunday August 16, 2026 12:00pm - 12:50pm PDT
Pool Party Pool Area

Pool Party

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...
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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

FirahFabe

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

Orchkeystra

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

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

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 concert features arrangements of classic 2D RPG music performed by a 40-piece chamber orchestra... Read More →

Sunday August 16, 2026 1:00pm - 2:20pm PDT
POW Stage Cedar/Pine

POW Stage

1:00pm PDT

Open jamming

Sunday August 16, 2026 1:00pm - 4:30pm PDT

Jamspace

Come by the jamspace and jam with some friends!

Sunday August 16, 2026 1:00pm - 4:30pm 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

OtakuAcoustics

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

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