PAX Aus 2026 is a large-scale gaming and gaming-culture event in Melbourne, Australia, bringing together video games, tabletop play, live experiences, community activities, competitions, panel content, and cosplay under one roof for both fans and industry participants.

The 2026 edition runs from October 9 to 11 at the Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre. PAX Aus is one of Australia's leading celebrations of games and gaming culture, featuring hands-on demos, major publishers, indie developers, tournaments, panel sessions, and community-driven programming across three full days.

Its structure combines a brand-facing Expo Hall with independent showcases in PAX Rising, tabletop participation, discussion-led Panels, competitive programming in PAX Arena, and cosplay-focused community activities, making it a hybrid event that serves consumer engagement, content discovery, and industry visibility at the same time.

PublishersDevelopersHands-on Demos

Expo Hall brings together developers, publishers, retailers, and other gaming-industry brands for hands-on game demos, hardware showcases, and on-site experiences, making it the show's core exhibition and audience-engagement area.

Indie DevelopmentTabletopVideo Games

PAX Rising highlights the independent development scene, showcasing inventive tabletop and video-game projects from emerging teams and making it a key discovery zone for new creative work.

Board GamesRPGsLending Library

The Tabletop area serves board-game and role-playing communities with open play space, a large lending library, and scheduled activities designed for active participation rather than passive viewing.

Industry TalksDebatesCreative Showcases

Panels functions as the show's discussion and knowledge-sharing stage, covering technical talks, debates, creative showcases, and broader community conversations across gaming culture.

EsportsCompetitive PlaySpectator Experience

PAX Arena is one of the show's most competition-focused destinations, built around live match play, esports-style programming, and an energetic spectator experience.

CosplayCommunity MeetupsWorkshops

Cosplay Central provides meetups, lounge-style community space, workshops, and competition-linked activities for cosplayers, reinforcing the event's fan-creation and community identity.

Overview

Introduction

- 2025年展会数据 -

300

Exhibitors (家)

40,000

Visitors (人)

20,000

Floor Area (m²)

Product Zones

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Organizer

ReedPop organizes and supports trade fair projects including PAX Aus Melbourne 2026. Its work covers exhibitor services, visitor engagement, industry coordination, and on-site operations, helping companies present products, meet partners, and develop business opportunities.

The information contained herein is derived from publicly disclosed sources provided by the organizer. Independent verification is advised.