MAGWest 2026: Full Schedule

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

***The schedule is subject to change!***
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5:00pm PDT

Miles Morkri

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

POW Stage

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

Performers

Claire Kwong

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

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

Miles Morkri

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

POW Stage

6:00pm PDT

Isekai Stage

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

POW Stage

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

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

Performers

Isekai Stage

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

POW Stage

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.

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Prog XP

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

POW Stage

8:00pm PDT

Anton Corazza

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

POW Stage

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

Performers

Anton Corazza

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

POW Stage

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.

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The Tiberian Sons

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

POW Stage

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.

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2 Mello

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

POW Stage

11:30pm PDT

Johnny Gioeli of Crush 40: Live Band Experience

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

POW Stage

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

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

Johnny Gioeli is a singer-songwriter well known for his contributions to the Sonic the Hedgehog franchise, amongst many other musical accomplishments. He’s written some of the most iconic video game songs, such as “Live & 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

Johnny Gioeli

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

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

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

POW Stage

12:50am PDT

Tee Lopes feat Jonny Atma

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

POW Stage

Description

Performers

Jonny Atma

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

Tee Lopes

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

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

POW Stage

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.

The duo has also composed music for the indie game Ikenfell, a handful of Google Doodles games, and released two digital fusion albums called “The Black Box” and “Meanwhile”.

At MAGWest, they’ll be joined a band of friends from the VGM scene: Stemage, miles morkri, and Star Victoria Power (aka Slide20XX)!

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.

Performers

aivi & surasshu

Claire Kwong

Sixth Station Trio

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

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

POW Stage

5:50pm 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

FamilyJules

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

POW Stage

6:50pm PDT

Frank Klepacki

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

POW Stage

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

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

Performers

Frank Klepacki

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

POW Stage

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

Parabellum Raps

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

POW Stage

9:20pm PDT

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

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

POW Stage

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

The Cybertronic Spree

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

POW Stage

11:00pm PDT

Lotus Juice

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

POW Stage

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

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

Performers

Lotus Juice

Lotus Juice is a Japanese rapper, lyricist, producer, and performer best known for his work on the Persona series, including iconic tracks such as "Mass Destruction," "Burn My Dread," and "Deep Breath Deep Breath." Blending hip-hop, rock, and game music, he has collaborated with composers... Read More →

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

POW Stage

12:00am PDT

Delorean Overdrive

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

POW Stage

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

Performers

Delorean Overdrive

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

POW Stage

12:40am PDT

SiIvaGunner

Sunday August 16, 2026 12:40am - 1:30am PDT

POW Stage

I only upload high quality video game rips.

Performers

SiIvaGunner

I only upload high quality video game rips.

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

POW Stage

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

Interstellar Soundscapes

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

POW Stage

1:00pm PDT

Virtual Video Game Orchestra (VVGO)

Sunday August 16, 2026 1:00pm - 2:20pm PDT

POW Stage

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

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

Performers

Virtual Video Game Orchestra

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

Once a year, VVGO produces a live show at MAGWest! This year's concert features arrangements of classic 2D RPG music performed by a 40-piece chamber orchestra... Read More →

Sunday August 16, 2026 1:00pm - 2:20pm PDT
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