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MAGWest 2026

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.

2:00pm PDT

Cosplay Gathering - Undertale / Deltarune

Friday August 14, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT

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

Audience All ages
Subject Cosplay

5:00pm PDT

Cosplay Gathering - Nintendo

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

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

Audience All ages
Subject Cosplay

6:00pm PDT

Cosplay n' Draw

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

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

Audience All ages
Subject Cosplay

12:00pm PDT

Cosplay Gathering - Undertale / Deltarune

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

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

Audience All ages
Subject Cosplay

2:00pm PDT

Cosplay Gathering - Zenless Zone Zero

Saturday August 15, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT

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

Audience All ages
Subject Cosplay

3:00pm PDT

Cosplay Gathering - 東方Project / Touhou Project

Saturday August 15, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm PDT

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

Audience All ages
Subject Cosplay

4:00pm PDT

Cosplay Gathering - SquareEnix Games

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

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

Audience All ages
Subject Cosplay

6:00pm PDT

MAGWest 2026 Cosplay Contest

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

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

Guests

Briorë Cosplay

Cosplay Contest Judge

NorCal Cosplayer, Cosplaying Since 2012!

Linktree | Instagram

glasses.guy.cos

Cosplay Contest Judge

Just a simple man, making his way through the universe.

acosplayingtofu

Cosplay Contest Judge

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

Linktree | Instagram | Twitter... Read More →

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

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

Audience All ages
Subject Cosplay, Concerts

8:00pm PDT

Cosplay n' Draw

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

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

Audience All ages
Subject Cosplay

10:00am PDT

Cosplay n' Draw

Sunday August 16, 2026 10:00am - 10:15am PDT

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

Audience All ages
Subject Cosplay

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

Audience All ages
Subject Cosplay

2:00pm PDT

Cosplay Gathering - Pokemon 30th Anniversary

Sunday August 16, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT

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

Audience All ages
Subject Cosplay

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

Audience All ages
Subject Cosplay

4:00pm PDT

Cosplay Gathering - General Cosplay

Sunday August 16, 2026 4:00pm - 5:00pm PDT

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

Audience All ages
Subject Cosplay