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Immerse yourself in an array of gaming events that cater to every interest and skill level. From anime-themed festivals to board game extravaganzas, epic Comicons to cutting-edge industry conferences, our comprehensive catalog of video game events offers something for everyone.

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Our smart search and filtering options allow you to effortlessly explore Event Themes and Event Types, ensuring you find the perfect match for your gaming interests.

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Gaming Event Themes Category

Gaming events come in a wide variety of themes, each celebrating different facets of gaming culture, from specific genres and platforms to artistic elements and industry sectors. These themes offer unique experiences that cater to diverse interests within the gaming community, bringing together fans, creators, and industry professionals. The major Event Themes include:

  • Anime Events focus on Japanese animation and related art forms. These conventions celebrate anime series, films, and creators through exclusive screenings, voice actor panels, and cosplay contests, making them distinct from broader pop culture events like Comicon.
  • Board Game Events center on tabletop games, where strategy, social interaction, and creativity come together. Unlike video game conventions, these events offer a hands-on experience with classic and modern board games, often featuring tournaments and game demos.
  • Comicon Events are pop culture festivals that span comics, movies, TV shows, and more. What sets Comicon apart is its celebration of multiple fandoms, from superheroes to sci-fi, offering a broader spectrum than anime or gaming-specific conventions.
  • Cosplay Events are all about costume creation and character role-playing. Unlike general conventions, these events specifically focus on the craftsmanship and performance of bringing beloved characters from anime, comics, and games to life, often through contests and workshops.
  • Esports Events are competitive gaming tournaments, featuring professional players and teams battling in top video games. Unlike casual gaming events, esports focuses on high-stakes, tournament-style play with large audiences and prize pools, making it a professional sport.
  • Game Art & Creatives Events showcase the visual and artistic aspects of game development. These events highlight concept art, character design, and digital artistry, offering a unique focus on the aesthetic elements that bring games to life, distinct from broader game development conferences.
  • Game Merchandise Events are dedicated to gaming-related products and collectibles. Unlike general gaming conventions, these events specifically focus on action figures, clothing, accessories, and limited-edition items, offering a paradise for collectors and fans looking to own a piece of their favorite games.
  • Gaming Awards Events celebrate excellence in the gaming industry. These ceremonies honor outstanding achievements in game design, storytelling, music, and more, providing a platform for recognition that’s distinct from gameplay-focused conventions or developer conferences.
  • Career and Job Fairs in gaming focus on networking and professional development in the gaming and tech industries. Unlike fan-oriented conventions, these events target aspiring professionals, offering insights into careers, job opportunities, and industry trends.
  • Game Developer Events are educational and networking hubs for aspiring and established game creators. These differ from gamer-centric events by focusing on the process behind creating games, with panels, workshops, and industry experts sharing insights on design, coding, and publishing.
  • Indie Game Events celebrate independent game developers who push creative boundaries. Unlike mainstream gaming conventions, these events focus on showcasing experimental, small-scale games, often featuring direct interaction with the developers.
  • Retro Gaming Events celebrate classic video games from the past, featuring vintage consoles, arcades, and tournaments on older systems. Unlike modern gaming events, retro events focus on nostalgia and preserving gaming history.
  • Sci-Fi & Fantasy Events bring together fans of speculative fiction, exploring futuristic worlds and mythical realms. Different from Comicon, these events often focus more deeply on literature, films, and TV series within the sci-fi and fantasy genres.
  • Trading Card Events center around collectible card games, both physical and digital. These events feature tournaments, trading sessions, and strategy discussions, differentiating themselves from broader gaming events by focusing exclusively on the intricate world of card-based gaming.
  • General Gaming Events offer a broad spectrum of gaming experiences, covering multiple genres and platforms. Unlike specialized events, these conventions provide a diverse array of activities, from video game demos and tabletop sessions to industry panels and cosplay, catering to a wide range of gaming interests under one roof.

Gaming Event Types Category

The gaming world offers a diverse array of event types, each catering to different aspects of the gaming community, from professional conferences and large-scale conventions to intimate meetups and competitive tournaments, providing unique experiences for enthusiasts, professionals, and casual gamers alike. The major Event Types include:

  • Gaming Conventions are large fan-focused events that bring together communities around specific interests, such as anime, comics, or gaming. Different from expos or festivals, conventions offer a mix of panels, merchandise, and interactive fan experiences.
  • Gaming Conferences are professional gatherings where industry experts discuss trends, innovations, and challenges in gaming. Unlike expos or conventions, conferences focus more on knowledge sharing and networking among professionals.
  • Gaming Tournaments are formal competitive events with structured brackets and prizes. Unlike general competitions, tournaments often focus on professional or semi-professional play with higher stakes and more rigorous rules.
  • Gaming Festivals celebrate gaming culture with a mix of entertainment, competitions, and community activities. Unlike expos or conferences, festivals focus on creating a lively, fun atmosphere for gamers to celebrate together.
  • Streaming Events are live online broadcasts where gamers showcase gameplay, interact with viewers, or participate in live tournaments. Unlike physical events, streams are entirely virtual, making them accessible to a global audience.
  • Gaming Expos are trade-focused events where gaming companies showcase their latest products, games, and technology. Unlike conventions, expos are more about industry showcases and less about fan-driven activities.
  • Gaming Fairs are public events that combine elements of expos and festivals, offering a mix of industry showcases and community activities. Unlike specialized conferences or tournaments, fairs provide a broad, family-friendly gaming experience with diverse attractions.
  • Gaming Competitions are structured events where players or teams compete against each other in specific games or genres. While similar to tournaments, competitions can be more casual and varied in format.
  • Gaming Marathons are endurance events where participants play games continuously for extended periods, often for charity. Unlike typical tournaments, marathons focus on stamina and fundraising rather than competition.
  • Gaming Meetups are smaller, community-driven gatherings where gamers or industry professionals connect in a more informal setting. Unlike large conventions or expos, meetups are more personal and localized.
  • Gaming Parties are social gatherings centered around playing games together in a relaxed, informal setting. Different from competitive events, parties emphasize fun and social interaction over skill or achievement.
  • Gaming Workshops are educational events focused on teaching specific skills related to gaming, such as game design, streaming, or competitive strategies. Unlike conferences, workshops offer hands-on learning experiences in a more intimate setting.

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Esports World Cup 2025

Boulevard Riyadh City, SEF Arena Boulevard Riyadh City, SEF Arena, Riyadh, Riyadh

The 2025 Esports World Cup (EWC) is the world’s largest multi-title esports event, bringing together over 2,000 players from more than 200 clubs to compete across 25 tournaments in 24 games. Hosted in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, the EWC features a... View full post »

AdventureCon 2025

Knoxville Convention Center 701 Henley Street, Knoxville, Tennessee

AdventureCon is an annual gaming convention held in Knoxville, Tennessee, focusing on board games, role-playing games, and related gaming culture. The event features game demos, tournaments, vendors, cosplay, and community meetups.

$30 – $85

PlayCon 2025

Southern Sydney Event Centre 2 Crofts Avenue, Hurstville, Hurstville, New South Wales

PlayCon is Australia’s first national dedicated board game convention, celebrating the joy and camaraderie of board gaming. The event features a diverse range of activities, including free play zones, game libraries with over 400 games, RPG sessions, large group games,... View full post »

$35 – $110

SMASH! Sydney Manga and Anime Show 2025

ICC Sydney, Australia 14 Darling Dr, Sydney, New South Wales (NSW)

SMASH! Sydney Manga and Anime Show is one of Australia’s largest conventions dedicated to anime, manga, Japanese pop culture, and gaming. The event features a vibrant Artist Market, an extensive gaming section, unique panels and workshops, international guests, cosplay competitions,... View full post »

AU$16.98 – AU$60.96

Free Fire MAX India Cup 2025 (FFMIC)

TBA

Get ready for the most electrifying esports showdown of the year—Free Fire MAX India Cup 2025 (FFMIC 2025)! After more than three years, Garena is bringing back official Free Fire action to India, and this time, it’s bigger, bolder, and... View full post »

Louisville Anime-Fest 2025

Holiday Inn Louisville East - Hurstbourne 1325 S Hurstbourne Parkway, Louisville, KY

Louisville Anime-Fest is an anime collectors’ mecca convention located in the beautiful City of Louisville, Kentucky. Striving to be Kentucky’s best and truest anime convention featuring fandoms of multiple genres. As a long-time collector of anime, manga and pop culture... View full post »

$20 – $250

NEA Game Fest 2025

Red Wolf Convention Center 223 Red Wolf Blvd, Jonesboro, AR

NEA Game Fest 2025 is a four-day tabletop gaming convention organized by the NEA Gamers Guild to raise funds for the Craighead County Public Library. The event features open gaming, game demos, board games, role-playing games (RPGs), collectible card games... View full post »

$25 – $75

AVCon 2025

Adelaide Convention Centre North Terrace, Adelaide, South Australia

AVCon (Anime and Video Games Festival) is South Australia's premier anime, video game, and pop culture convention. The event features a wide range of activities, including anime screenings, cosplay competitions, gaming tournaments, artist alleys, indie game showcases, special guests, workshops,... View full post »

AU$35 – AU$260

Comic-Con® 2025

San Diego Convention Center 111 W Harbor Dr, San Diego, CA

The SAN DIEGO COMIC CONVENTION (Comic-Con International) is a California Nonprofit Public Benefit Corporation organized for charitable purposes and dedicated to creating the general public’s awareness of and appreciation for comics and related popular art forms, including participation in and... View full post »

$30 – $80

PUBG Mobile World Cup 2025

Boulevard Riyadh City, BR Arena Prince Turki Ibn Abdulaziz Al Awwal Road, Hittin, Riyadh, Riyadh

The PUBG Mobile World Cup 2025 is the official mid-season international tournament for PUBG Mobile, featuring 24 of the world’s top teams competing for a prize pool of $3,000,000. The event is part of the Esports World Cup 2025 and... View full post »

$10.50 – $66.50

MCM Comic Con Manchester 2025

Manchester Central Manchester Central Convention Complex, Petersfield, Windmill Street, Manchester

COMIC CON MANCHESTER is one of the UK’s largest pop culture conventions, attracting over ten thousand fans annually to our home venue, Bowlers Exhibition Centre in Manchester.  The main attraction every year is of course the star guests, and we... View full post »

Free – £ 208

Freeplay Independent Games Festival 2025

Science Gallery Melbourne Melbourne Connect, 114 Grattan Street, Parkville, Melbourne, Victoria (VIC)

The Freeplay Independent Games Festival is Australia’s longest-running and most prominent festival dedicated to independent games, digital art, and creative culture. The event celebrates the artistry, innovation, and diversity of indie game creators through a program of talks, workshops, exhibitions,... View full post »

Free – AU$25

ChinaJoy 2025

Shanghai New International Expo Centre (SNIEC) 2345 Longyang Road, Pudong New Area, Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality

ChinaJoy (China Digital Entertainment Expo & Conference) is Asia’s largest and most influential digital entertainment and gaming expo. It gathers global leaders from the gaming, esports, animation, and digital entertainment industries to showcase the latest products, technologies, and trends. The... View full post »

¥180 – ¥5600

Gen Con Indy 2025

Indiana Convention Center 100 South Capitol Avenue, Indianapolis, IN

Gen Con Indy 2025 is North America's largest and longest-running tabletop gaming convention, known as "The Best Four Days in Gaming!" The event features thousands of ticketed in-person events, a sold-out Exhibit Hall, major tournaments, an outdoor Block Party with... View full post »

$39 – $258