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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!

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.
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Friday, August 14
 

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 - 11:59pm PDT
Registration

Friday August 14, 2026 9:00am - 11:59pm 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!
Performers
avatar for Virtual Video Game Orchestra

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 →
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

MAGWest Merch Stand Open
Friday August 14, 2026 10:00am - 8:00pm PDT
Merch
Magwest 2026 T-shirts, bundles, throwback merch, and more!
Friday August 14, 2026 10:00am - 8:00pm PDT
Merch Bayshore Foyer
  Merch, Event Services

11:00am PDT

MAGWest 2026 Opening Ceremonies
Friday August 14, 2026 11:00am - 11:30am PDT
Variety Stage
MAGWest 2026 starts now, with our Opening Ceremonies!
Friday August 14, 2026 11:00am - 11:30am 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!
Guests
avatar for Extra Life

Extra Life

DIY fundraising program
Extra Life is a program under Children's Miracle Network Hospitals, a 501(c)(3) non-profit, that unites thousands of gamers around the world to play games in support of their local Children's Miracle Network Hospital.  It is a DIY fundraising program where gamers raise money by... Read More →
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 - 7:00pm PDT
Marketplace
Friday Marketplace Hours for MAGWest 2026
Friday August 14, 2026 12:00pm - 7:00pm 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 Arcade Gaming
Friday August 14, 2026 12:00pm - 11:59pm PDT
Arcades
Open Arcade Gaming
Friday August 14, 2026 12:00pm - 11:59pm PDT
Arcades Bayshore Ballroom
  Arcades / Consoles

12:00pm PDT

Open Console Gaming
Friday August 14, 2026 12:00pm - 11:59pm PDT
Consoles
Open Console Gaming
Friday August 14, 2026 12:00pm - 11:59pm PDT
Consoles Santa Clara / San Jose
  Arcades / Consoles

12:00pm PDT

Open LAN Gaming
Friday August 14, 2026 12:00pm - 11:59pm PDT
LAN / PC Gaming
Open LAN Gaming
Friday August 14, 2026 12:00pm - 11:59pm PDT
LAN / PC Gaming Carmel / Monterey
  LAN / PC Gaming

12:00pm PDT

Open Tabletop Gaming
Friday August 14, 2026 12:00pm - 11:59pm PDT
Tabletop
Open Tabletop Gaming
Friday August 14, 2026 12:00pm - 11:59pm PDT
Tabletop Santa Clara / San Jose
  Tabletop

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
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DJ MACHINEGOD

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 M... Read More →
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 - 3:45pm PDT
Jamspace
Come by the jamspace and jam with some friends!
Friday August 14, 2026 1:00pm - 3:45pm 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!
Performers
avatar for Robbie Benson / Gwobs

Robbie Benson / Gwobs

Robbie "Gwobs" Benson began playing piano at the age of 2, filming an EarthBound film adaptation at 7, and escorting 80 MAGWest attendees to Taco Bravo in the middle of the night at 31. Founder and bandleader of Super Soul Bros, Robbie has also performed alongside members of Tower... Read More →
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
avatar for Machina03exe

Machina03exe

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... Read More →
Friday August 14, 2026 2:00pm - 2:50pm PDT
Pool Party Pool Area
  Pool Party

2:00pm PDT

Cosplay Gathering - Undertale / Deltarune
Friday August 14, 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
Friday August 14, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
Craft Cove Spencer's Steakhouse
  Craft Cove

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
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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!

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 without... Read More →
Friday August 14, 2026 3:00pm - 3:50pm PDT
Pool Party Pool Area
  Pool Party

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 teach you how you can get to this level in your hobby as well!

Panelists: Vnator [Software Engineer]
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
  Arcades / 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

maimai DX Side-Event: Hopes & Dreams
Friday August 14, 2026 3:00pm - 8:00pm PDT
Arcades
Side-event where the best players will try and survive against the masses! Will the humans win over the monsters?
Friday August 14, 2026 3:00pm - 8:00pm PDT
Arcades Bayshore Ballroom
  Arcades / Consoles, Tournaments

3:00pm PDT

Pool Bar Opens
Friday August 14, 2026 3:00pm - 8:00pm PDT
Pool Area
Poolside bar will be open during Friday afternoon and evening pool party performances.
Friday August 14, 2026 3:00pm - 8:00pm 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 McGaughey, Michelle Dreyband, and Kyana.

Come join our party and together we can carry The Weight Of Life!
Performers
avatar for The Endless Now

The Endless Now

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... Read More →
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
avatar for AniCLover

AniCLover

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

rainy
Spiritsnare
970
Kataoka
4ri b2b EggZen

Website | Instagram | Twitch | Twitter | Facebook | Spotify | Discord... Read More →
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
  Arcades / Consoles, Tournaments

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
avatar for Claire Kwong

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 →
avatar for Miles Morkri

Miles Morkri

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... Read More →
Friday August 14, 2026 5:00pm - 5:40pm PDT
POW Stage Cedar/Pine
  POW Stage (Main Concerts)

5:00pm PDT

Cosplay Gathering - Nintendo
Friday August 14, 2026 5:00pm - 6:00pm 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: azureus_media
Friday August 14, 2026 5:00pm - 6:00pm PDT
Craft Cove Spencer's Steakhouse
  Craft Cove

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!
Performers
avatar for Studio Phoebe

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 →
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
  Arcades / 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
  Arcades / 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
  Arcades / Consoles, Tournaments

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.
Performers
avatar for Expedition 33 Unplugged

Expedition 33 Unplugged

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

Accessibility Services Desk Close
Friday August 14, 2026 6:00pm - 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 6:00pm - 6:00pm PDT
Event Safety / Accessibility Silicon Valley Room
  Event Safety / Accessibility, Event Services

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
avatar for Isekai Stage

Isekai 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... Read More →
Friday August 14, 2026 6:00pm - 6:40pm PDT
POW Stage Cedar/Pine
  POW Stage (Main Concerts)

6:00pm PDT

DDR A3 King of the Hill (Standard)
Friday August 14, 2026 6:00pm - 8:00pm PDT
Arcades
Challenge the leader to a battle! Keep playing and amass more victories. Standard play with Levels 10-13s.
Friday August 14, 2026 6:00pm - 8:00pm PDT
Arcades Bayshore Ballroom
  Arcades / Consoles, Tournaments

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 - 9:45pm PDT
Jamspace
Come by the jamspace and jam with some friends!
Friday August 14, 2026 6:00pm - 9:45pm PDT
Jamspace Oak
  Jamspace

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

6:50pm PDT

Marketplace Closed
Friday August 14, 2026 6:50pm - 7:00pm PDT
Marketplace
Friday Marketplace Hours for MAGWest 2026
Friday August 14, 2026 6:50pm - 7:00pm PDT
Marketplace Fir
  Marketplace

7:00pm PDT

Carington Swing
Friday August 14, 2026 7:00pm - 8:30pm 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
avatar for Carington Swing

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.

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 7:00pm - 8:30pm 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
  Arcades / 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.
Guests
avatar for Extra Life

Extra Life

DIY fundraising program
Extra Life is a program under Children's Miracle Network Hospitals, a 501(c)(3) non-profit, that unites thousands of gamers around the world to play games in support of their local Children's Miracle Network Hospital.  It is a DIY fundraising program where gamers raise money by... Read More →
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 - 11:59pm 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 - 11:59pm 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, conducted by Brandon L.Harnish (Ranzha) for a symphonic-rock experience with synchronized visuals and exciting arrangements to take you from Toriel's House onto the Dark Sanctuaries.
Performers
avatar for Prog XP

Prog XP

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... Read More →
Friday August 14, 2026 7:10pm - 7:50pm PDT
POW Stage Cedar/Pine
  POW Stage (Main Concerts)

7:30pm PDT

DANCERUSH STARDOM Showcase
Friday August 14, 2026 7:30pm - 9:30pm PDT
Arcades
Show us your ultimate dance! Brought to you by the Bay Area Dancerush Crew. Players will have a chance to show off their routine and participate in trains.
Friday August 14, 2026 7:30pm - 9:30pm PDT
Arcades Bayshore Ballroom
  Arcades / Consoles, Tournaments

8:00pm PDT

MAGWest Merch Stand Closed
Friday August 14, 2026 8:00pm - 8:00pm PDT
Merch
Magwest 2026 T-shirts, bundles, throwback merch, and more!
Friday August 14, 2026 8:00pm - 8:00pm PDT
Merch Bayshore Foyer
  Merch, Event Services

8:00pm PDT

Indie Games Closed
Friday August 14, 2026 8:00pm - 8:05pm PDT
Indie Games
Indie Games Expo @ MAGWest closed for the day, come back tomorrow!
Friday August 14, 2026 8:00pm - 8:05pm PDT
Indie Games Bayshore Ballroom
  Indie Games

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
avatar for Anton Corazza

Anton Corazza

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!

Illustration by Jmanvel... Read More →
Friday August 14, 2026 8:00pm - 8:50pm PDT
POW Stage Cedar/Pine
  POW Stage (Main Concerts)

9:00pm PDT

Craft Activities close
Friday August 14, 2026 9:00pm - 9:05pm 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.
Friday August 14, 2026 9:00pm - 9:05pm PDT
Craft Cove Spencer's Steakhouse
  Craft Cove

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
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The Tiberian Sons

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... Read More →
Friday August 14, 2026 9:10pm - 10:10pm PDT
POW Stage Cedar/Pine
  POW Stage (Main Concerts)

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

10:15pm 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.
Performers
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frogknight

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... Read More →
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 for his main stage debut performance at Magwest this summer.
Performers
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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 (Main Concerts)

11:00pm PDT

maimai DX Salty Suite
Friday August 14, 2026 11:00pm - Saturday August 15, 2026 1:00am PDT
Arcades
Who's ready to settle a score? Now recruiting the beefiest rivalries. Sign up to spectate and maybe YOU can become Otohime's favorite trash talker. All matches are for entertainment purposes only.
Friday August 14, 2026 11:00pm - Saturday August 15, 2026 1:00am PDT
Arcades Bayshore Ballroom
  Arcades / Consoles, Tournaments

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.

Note: This performance may be VERY LOUD!
Performers
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Slowly Crushed

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.

Linktree | Instagram | Bandcamp | Spotify... Read More →
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 12:30am 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 & Learn” from Sonic Adventure 2, “What I’m Made Of” from Sonic Heroes, and many more! In 2024, Johnny’s beloved song “Live & Learn” was featured throughout the movie Sonic the Hedgehog 3.

Over the last 27 years, Johnny has traveled all over the world performing Crush 40’s greatest hits and celebrating the community that surrounds his music. While Johnny normally performs solo or with a guitarist, MAGWest has a unique opportunity to experience his music with a full live band – so grab your badges at our registration page to make sure you don’t miss out!
Performers
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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 12:30am PDT
POW Stage Cedar/Pine
  POW Stage (Main Concerts)

11:55pm PDT

Registration Closed
Friday August 14, 2026 11:55pm - 11:59pm PDT
Registration

Friday August 14, 2026 11:55pm - 11:59pm PDT
Registration Bayshore Foyer
  Event Services, Event Services
 
Saturday, August 15
 

12:00am PDT

Open Arcade Gaming
Saturday August 15, 2026 12:00am - 11:59pm PDT
Arcades
Open Arcade Gaming
Saturday August 15, 2026 12:00am - 11:59pm PDT
Arcades Bayshore Ballroom
  Arcades / Consoles

12:00am PDT

Open Console Gaming
Saturday August 15, 2026 12:00am - 11:59pm PDT
Consoles
Open Console Gaming
Saturday August 15, 2026 12:00am - 11:59pm PDT
Consoles Santa Clara / San Jose
  Arcades / Consoles

12:00am PDT

Open LAN Gaming
Saturday August 15, 2026 12:00am - 11:59pm PDT
LAN / PC Gaming
Open LAN Gaming
Saturday August 15, 2026 12:00am - 11:59pm PDT
LAN / PC Gaming Carmel / Monterey
  LAN / PC Gaming

12:00am PDT

Open Tabletop Gaming
Saturday August 15, 2026 12:00am - 11:59pm PDT
Tabletop
Open Tabletop Gaming
Saturday August 15, 2026 12:00am - 11:59pm PDT
Tabletop Santa Clara / San Jose
  Tabletop

12:50am PDT

Tee Lopes feat. Jonny Atma
Saturday August 15, 2026 12:50am - 1:30am PDT
POW Stage
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!
Performers
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Jonny Atma

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

Website | Instagram | YouTube | Twitter | Facebook | Spotif... Read More →
Saturday August 15, 2026 12:50am - 1:30am PDT
POW Stage Cedar/Pine
  POW Stage (Main Concerts)

8:00am PDT

Craft Activities open
Saturday August 15, 2026 8:00am - 12:00pm 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 - 12:00pm PDT
Craft Cove Spencer's Steakhouse
  Craft Cove

9:00am PDT

Registration / Badge Pickup Open
Saturday August 15, 2026 9:00am - 11:59pm PDT
Registration

Saturday August 15, 2026 9:00am - 11:59pm PDT
Registration Bayshore Foyer
  Event Services, Event Services

10:00am PDT

Co-Op Choir Community Rehearsal
Saturday August 15, 2026 10:00am - 11:30am PDT
Jamspace
Join us as we start your Saturday with some choral singing. We’ll start with a Pokemon warm up and then get right into some Undertale music arranged especially for Co-Op Choir! We also can’t have a choir session without Expedition 33, so we'll do some of that, too. After our rehearsal we will conclude with a short performance at 11:30.

Limited sheet music will be provided, so if you have a digital device please use it for your music. You can download all the sheet music ahead of time here:

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1jgNygw971R-LFxHaCbc4V2Anc3WcbE5R?usp=drive_link

All levels are welcome!
Performers
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Co-Op Choir

The Co-op Choir is an ensemble formed only for MAGWest where anyone can join in the choral singing fun to perform songs from a variety of games, anime, and beyond!
Saturday August 15, 2026 10:00am - 11:30am PDT
Jamspace Oak
  Jamspace

10:00am PDT

DDR A3 King of the Hill Classic
Saturday August 15, 2026 10:00am - 12:00pm PDT
Arcades
Challenge the leader to a battle! Keep playing and amass more victories. This format is entirely based on money score, not the traditional accuracy EX score mechanic.
Saturday August 15, 2026 10:00am - 12:00pm PDT
Arcades Bayshore Ballroom
  Arcades / Consoles, Tournaments

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
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
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 - 7:00pm PDT
Marketplace
The 2026 MAGWest marketplace Hours
Saturday August 15, 2026 10:00am - 7:00pm PDT
Marketplace Fir
  Marketplace

10:00am PDT

MAGWest Merch Stand Open
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

Player One: A Morning with Lotus Juice
Saturday August 15, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm PDT
Panels 1
Join Lotus Juice as he shares the story behind his career, creative process, and life as a musician. From iconic game and anime music to international touring and original projects, hear firsthand stories from his journey, followed by an audience Q&A.
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 →
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!
Guests
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Extra Life

DIY fundraising program
Extra Life is a program under Children's Miracle Network Hospitals, a 501(c)(3) non-profit, that unites thousands of gamers around the world to play games in support of their local Children's Miracle Network Hospital.  It is a DIY fundraising program where gamers raise money by... Read More →
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!
Guests
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George "The Fatman" Sanger

Game Audio Professional
Surprise guest alert, George Sanger is back to party at the poolside! Catch him at the pool set or say hello if you see him around the event!

Internationally known as The Fat Man, George Alistair Sanger’s influence is hard to overestimate. Through his work, his writings, the founding of think-tanks, organizations and communities, this “legendary game audio guru’s” fingerprints are all over much of what it... Read More →
Performers
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Robbie Benson / Gwobs

Robbie "Gwobs" Benson began playing piano at the age of 2, filming an EarthBound film adaptation at 7, and escorting 80 MAGWest attendees to Taco Bravo in the middle of the night at 31. Founder and bandleader of Super Soul Bros, Robbie has also performed alongside members of Tower... Read More →
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
  Arcades / Consoles, Tournaments

11:00am PDT

maimai DX Main Bracket
Saturday August 15, 2026 11:00am - 6:00pm PDT
Arcades
Compete in 4-player gauntlets and reach the tip-top in this traditional format.
Saturday August 15, 2026 11:00am - 6:00pm PDT
Arcades Bayshore Ballroom
  Arcades / Consoles, Tournaments

11:30am PDT

Co-Op Choir Mini Performance
Saturday August 15, 2026 11:30am - 11:50am PDT
Jamspace
Come hear some Undertale (and more!) tunes sung by the Co-op Choir – a group that comes together with people who just want to do some singing at MAGWest!
Performers
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Co-Op Choir

The Co-op Choir is an ensemble formed only for MAGWest where anyone can join in the choral singing fun to perform songs from a variety of games, anime, and beyond!
Saturday August 15, 2026 11:30am - 11:50am PDT
Jamspace Oak
  Jamspace

12:00pm PDT

Cosplay Gathering - Undertale / Deltarune
Saturday August 15, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm 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: CinnamonRaesin
Saturday August 15, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT
Craft Cove Spencer's Steakhouse
  Craft Cove

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 Oakland, and is working on its second album distributed by Materia Records. Ultra Combo is all about fostering a welcoming jam environment for music and games nerds of all backgrounds!
Performers
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Ultra Combo

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 Oakland, and is working on its second album distributed by Materia... Read More →
Saturday August 15, 2026 12:00pm - 2:00pm PDT
Jamspace Oak
  Jamspace

12:00pm PDT

[Craft Cove closed for private event]
Saturday August 15, 2026 12:00pm - 2:30pm PDT
Craft Cove
Craft activities are temporarily closed, check the schedule and come back later!
Saturday August 15, 2026 12:00pm - 2:30pm PDT
Craft Cove Spencer's Steakhouse
  Craft Cove

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

12:00pm PDT

Pool Bar Opens
Saturday August 15, 2026 12:00pm - 8:00pm 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 - 8:00pm PDT
Pool Area Pool Area
  Poolside Bar (Pool)

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.
Performers
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The Dread Halla Tavern

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

Instagram | Twitch | Bandcamp | Spotify | Tiktok | Discord... Read More →
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 Fablewave sorcery.
Performers
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Alice Knows Karate

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... Read More →
Saturday August 15, 2026 1:00pm - 1:30pm PDT
Pool Party Pool Area
  Pool Party

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
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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

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

Cosplay Gathering - Zenless Zone Zero
Saturday August 15, 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: baoboxcosplay
Saturday August 15, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
Craft Cove Spencer's Steakhouse
  Craft Cove

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
  Arcades / 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
  Arcades / 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 the exclusive opportunity to perform a mix of epic rock songs for the greater San Jose area. Our students played overseas at Rock in Rio during the summer so they are as prepared for big crowds as they are for intimate performances.
Performers
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School of Rock

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... Read More →
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
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Bi Score

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... Read More →
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

3:00pm PDT

Cosplay Gathering - 東方Project / Touhou Project
Saturday August 15, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm 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: Timothy Orlov
Saturday August 15, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm PDT
Craft Cove Spencer's Steakhouse
  Craft Cove

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
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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 →
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
  Arcades / Consoles, Tournaments

3:00pm PDT

Craft Activities
Saturday August 15, 2026 3:00pm - 10:15pm 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 3:00pm - 10:15pm PDT
Craft Cove Spencer's Steakhouse
  Craft Cove

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.

Coming at you with a special "PlayStation Jungle" themed DJ set, get ready for some jazzy low polygon flying thru outer space breakbeats.
Performers
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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.

Coming at you with a special "PlayStation Jungle" themed DJ set, get ready for some jazzy... 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!
Guests
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Extra Life

DIY fundraising program
Extra Life is a program under Children's Miracle Network Hospitals, a 501(c)(3) non-profit, that unites thousands of gamers around the world to play games in support of their local Children's Miracle Network Hospital.  It is a DIY fundraising program where gamers raise money by... Read More →
Saturday August 15, 2026 3:45pm - 4:45pm PDT
Variety Stage Gateway Foyer
  Variety Stage

4:00pm PDT

Cosplay Gathering - SquareEnix Games
Saturday August 15, 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: Cherimage_cosplay
Saturday August 15, 2026 4:00pm - 5:00pm PDT
Craft Cove Spencer's Steakhouse
  Craft Cove

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
  Arcades / 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 create what has been called “a powerful and serene videogame-themed wall of sound.” Come see what surprises they have in store this time as they take over the Jamspace on Saturday afternoon!
Performers
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Floating Continent

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... Read More →
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
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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.

Website | Bluesky | Bandcamp | Twitter | Spotify... Read 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 LGBTQ+ representation in media.

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 Studio Ghibli. This catapulted them into a becoming one of the most successful trios of their generation, dedicated to blending their classical backgrounds with their passion for video game and pop music.

aivi & surasshu and Sixth Station Trio became friends through their love of animation and video game soundtracks. Come join them for a back-to-back performance and special collaboration!
Performers
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aivi & surasshu

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 compositio... Read More →
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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 →
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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 (Main Concerts)

5:00pm PDT

HOP32 Tournament
Saturday August 15, 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.)
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
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Masamune

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.

Linktree... Read More →
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
  Arcades / 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

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 win or lose, and we'll take you back in time with classic commercials in between rounds.
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 live instrumental music playing J-Rock and J-Pop, but who knows what the future holds?
Performers
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Bay Area Anime Music (BAAM)

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... Read More →
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
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bayLiGHTS

bayLiGHTS is a nerdcore emcee hailing from San Jose, CA. Using his wide range of influences ranging from ska to alternative hip-hop, bayLiGHTS touches on topics from social anxiety to his love of The Simpsons. His debut EP, The Graduate School EP, released in 2024, and he has collaborated... Read More →
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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 →
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Kig Bid

I am an artist based out San Diego, CA. My name comes from being an adult (rather than a big kid), while still embracing my inner child.

My artistic journey started with crayon drawings on the walls as a toddler and always packing my sketchbook wherever I went. As I got older, I started to expand my mediums to painting, mixed media, digital illustration, and graphic design. I always found joy in learning new... Read More →
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Ray Reck

Ray is a multi-genre music bender with experience playing festivals, clubs, bars, conventions, art museums, and more. "I can make you dance if you want me to!" At the start of their career, Ray hosted radio shows and worked at WILD 94.9 FM, and then officially graduated SFSU in 2013... 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 guitarists in the video game music community.
Performers
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FamilyJules

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... Read More →
Saturday August 15, 2026 5:50pm - 6:30pm PDT
POW Stage Cedar/Pine
  POW Stage (Main Concerts)

6:00pm PDT

Accessibility Services Desk Close
Saturday August 15, 2026 6:00pm - 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
Saturday August 15, 2026 6:00pm - 6:00pm PDT
Event Safety / Accessibility Silicon Valley Room
  Event Safety / Accessibility

6:00pm PDT

DDR A3 King of the Hill Chaos
Saturday August 15, 2026 6:00pm - 8:00pm PDT
Arcades
Levels 12-15. The more Greats you get, the better! Double step and mis-time your inputs away!
Saturday August 15, 2026 6:00pm - 8:00pm PDT
Arcades Bayshore Ballroom
  Arcades / Consoles, Tournaments

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!
Guests
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Briorë Cosplay

Cosplay Contest Judge
NorCal Cosplayer, Cosplaying Since 2012!

Linktree | Instagram
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glasses.guy.cos

Cosplay Contest Judge
Just a simple man, making his way through the universe.
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acosplayingtofu

Cosplay Contest Judge
20-something cosplayer from NorCal! Feel free to support me through these links!

Linktree | Instagram | Twitter... Read More →
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Onecuppacoffee

Cosplay Contest Hosts
We are John and Mei, a professional cosplay couple, costume makers, and vintage dancers. We are known for our intricately handcrafted duo cosplays and original redesigns with extensive diverse experiences as emcees/hosts, judges, performers, panelists, and featured guests across events... Read More →
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 →
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 unreasonable number of spreadsheets, and a deep seated feeling of torment and despair. You stare into the deep inky waters. You see nothing but an abyss. You see a reflection of yourself. Fishing is not for the faint of heart, but together we can chart a course through these treacherous and terrible waters.

Welcome to the True Endgame. Fishing has Raidplans too.

This panel will not contain story spoilers, but will contain references to locations visited through the most recent expansion, Dawntrail.

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BORN TO FISH
WORLD IS A LAKE
Reel Em All 2025
I am FSH main
410,757,864,530 CAUGHT FISH

Panelists:
Al'fyn Apothica
Sink
Saturday August 15, 2026 6:30pm - 7:30pm PDT
Panels 1 San Simeon / San Martin
  Panels 1

6:50pm PDT

Marketplace Closed
Saturday August 15, 2026 6:50pm - 7:00pm PDT
Marketplace
The 2026 MAGWest marketplace Hours
Saturday August 15, 2026 6:50pm - 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
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Frank Klepacki

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 perfor... 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 →
Saturday August 15, 2026 6:50pm - 7:50pm PDT
POW Stage Cedar/Pine
  POW Stage (Main Concerts)

7:30pm PDT

Open jamming
Saturday August 15, 2026 7:30pm - 11:59pm PDT
Jamspace
Come by the jamspace and jam with some friends!
Saturday August 15, 2026 7:30pm - 11:59pm PDT
Jamspace Oak
  Jamspace

8:00pm PDT

MAGWest Merch Stand Closed
Saturday August 15, 2026 8:00pm - 8:00pm PDT
Merch
Magwest 2026 T-shirts, bundles, throwback merch, and more!
Saturday August 15, 2026 8:00pm - 8:00pm PDT
Merch Bayshore Foyer
  Merch, Event Services

8:00pm PDT

Indie Games Closed
Saturday August 15, 2026 8:00pm - 8:05pm PDT
Indie Games
Indie Games Expo @ MAGWest closed for the day, come back tomorrow!
Saturday August 15, 2026 8:00pm - 8:05pm PDT
Indie Games Bayshore Ballroom
  Indie Games

8:00pm PDT

Pool Bar Closes
Saturday August 15, 2026 8:00pm - 8:05pm 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 - 8:05pm 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

Cosplay n' Draw
Saturday August 15, 2026 8:00pm - 10:15pm 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
Saturday August 15, 2026 8:00pm - 10:15pm 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 appearances include MAGFest, GDC, VGMCon, and UltraNova IV. Many of these performances have led to him sharing the stage alongside community favorites such as Anton Corazza, Yusef Kelliebrew, Lacey Johnson, TriForce Quartet, RRThiel, Los Veros, and Johnny Gioeli of Crush 40. Creating and performing music with others is his favorite part of being a member of the VGM community.
Performers
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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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Parabellum Raps

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... Read More →
Saturday August 15, 2026 8:10pm - 8:50pm PDT
POW Stage Cedar/Pine
  POW Stage (Main Concerts)

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
Come sight-read Smash Bros music with us while audience members fight it out! We've made simplified arrangements of Smash classics like Break the Targets and Jungle Japes. No instrument? No problem! We've got plenty of extra instruments to lend out, and we'll need smash players too! Sheets and stands provided :3
Performers
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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!

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 without... Read More →
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
ATTENTION: The POW Stage will likely hit capacity for this concert. Attendees in line will be rotated in when people leave the room. We are also simulcasting this concert to the Consoles area of the Gaming Hall downstairs for alternate viewing.

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 Transformers the Movie, alongside VGM bangers and heavy metal classics. Their mission: to overwrite your Programmable Read-Only Memories of that mediocre human prom that hardened you to the world. But will Cybertronic Spree succeed in being more than meets the eye, or will they fall into the clutches of prom cliche? With the help of the audience, surprise guests, and the coronation of a P.R.O.M. Queen, this night may very well determine the fate of humanity. Or, at least, it’ll rock your robo-boutonnieres off.
Performers
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The Cybertronic Spree

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... Read More →
Saturday August 15, 2026 9:20pm - 10:50pm PDT
POW Stage Cedar/Pine
  POW Stage (Main Concerts)

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!
Guests
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dwangoAC & TASBot

Speedrunning Guest
dwangoAC is the keeper of TASBot, a robot that plays video games perfectly for charity events. TASBot presses buttons in order similar to a player piano and beats games perfectly, often employing game breaking glitches. TASBot content has helped raise more than $1.5M for various... Read More →
Saturday August 15, 2026 9:30pm - 10:30pm PDT
Variety Stage Gateway Foyer
  Variety Stage

10:15pm PDT

Craft Activities close
Saturday August 15, 2026 10:15pm - 10:20pm 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 10:15pm - 10:20pm PDT
Craft Cove Spencer's Steakhouse
  Craft Cove

10:15pm PDT

Dueling Pianos
Saturday August 15, 2026 10:15pm - 11:15pm 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 (https://www.youtube.com/@QuintecMusic)
Performers
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Bay Area Anime Music (BAAM)

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... Read More →
Saturday August 15, 2026 10:15pm - 11:15pm PDT
Steakhouse Stage Spencer's Steakhouse
  Steakhouse

11:00pm PDT

Lotus Juice
Saturday August 15, 2026 11:00pm - 11:50pm PDT
POW Stage
ATTENTION: The POW Stage will likely hit capacity for this concert. Attendees in line will be rotated in when people leave the room. We are also simulcasting this concert to the Consoles area of the Gaming Hall downstairs for alternate viewing.

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


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 →
Saturday August 15, 2026 11:00pm - 11:50pm PDT
POW Stage Cedar/Pine
  POW Stage (Main Concerts)

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 purest form.
Performers
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Tobi Spagyric

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

11:50pm PDT

Jamspace close
Saturday August 15, 2026 11:50pm - 11:59pm PDT
Jamspace
Jamspace is closed for the day, come back in the morning!
Saturday August 15, 2026 11:50pm - 11:59pm PDT
Jamspace Oak
  Jamspace

11:55pm PDT

Registration Closed
Saturday August 15, 2026 11:55pm - 11:59pm PDT
Registration

Saturday August 15, 2026 11:55pm - 11:59pm PDT
Registration Bayshore Foyer
  Event Services, Event Services
 
Sunday, August 16
 

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

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

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

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

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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ＣＯＮＴＩＮＵＥ
ＩＮ　２０２７
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

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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