All the events, parties, meetups, concerts, and more that PAX East 2025 has to offer
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This year PAX East is taking place from May 8-11, 2025, so it’ll actually (hopefully) be warm enough for jorts and jresses and jkilts instead of the usual Boston Parka. Anyhoo, there’s going to be plenty of stuff happening at the show (SWITCH 2?!) and afterward, so get ready!
Once again we have THE LIST of events taking place in and around the show, from after-parties to concerts to meetups and more. Want to find something to do when you’re done on the show floor? Want to mingle with some great people and hear great music? This is where to find it all! We’re constantly curating our list, so come back often!
SUBSCRIBE TO THE PARTY MAILING LIST EMAIL HERE and be up-to-date whenever a new party is announced!
IF YOU’RE HOSTING AN EVENT AND WANT TO BE INCLUDED ON THE LIST:
Contact us! That’s it, it’s just that simple! We’re looking to put this list together and make it easy for people to get around and meet and make new friends. Just shoot us an email, DM us, post in the Discord or Facebook group, or send a raven.
- EMAIL: dali @ SideQuesting
- CONTACT PAGE
- PAX Parties DISCORD
- PAX East Parties FACEBOOK
- Dali’s BLUESKY | PAX Party List Bluesky
- Dali’s TWITTER
- More Twitter: PAX PARTY LIST & PAX Parties
Special thanks to:
- Everyone at GiG, Becky, Andrew, and Bryanna
- Penny Arcade Expo
- Penny Arcade Boards
Just a note: we are NOT affiliated with PAX or Penny Arcade… we’re just friends who like to get the info out to people interested in heading to events. See you in Boston!
Monday, May 05 – Friday, May 09
- Boston Gamedev Week
- Time: 8AM-6PM
- Location: Mezzanine, Microsoft NERD Center, 1 Memorial Dr, Cambridge, MA 02142-1302
- Tix/RSVP: RSVP to specific events via BGW website
- Info: Boston Gamedev Week is a slate of events focused on learning, networking, and fun for game developers coinciding with PAX East. Coming anyways? Get in a little early and make some friends before you hit the showroom floor.
Wednesday, May 07
- Boston Indies Demo Night
- Time: 6-8:30PM
- Location: MIT Open Space, 292 Main St, Cambridge, MA 02142
- Tix/RSVP: Free
- Info: Join us for demos and drinks at Demo Night, hosted by Boston Indies. Bring your demo to show off or just come to hang out with other game devs in a relaxed environment. This is a free, open event thanks to our lovely sponsors. (This could be you!)
- Tabletop RPG Night & PAX Meetup w/ Side Quest Books & Games
- Time: 6-10PM
- Location: Upstairs at Bow, 1 Bow Market Way, Somerville, MA 02143
- Tix/RSVP: From $4.14 Eventbrite
- Info: Join us for an evening of tabletop RPGs and hanging out with fellow nerds! We have an exciting roster of facilitated indie games, so snag a ticket for your adventure of choice, or just come hang with other folks in the biz. No need to be attending PAX to come to this — it’s just a convenient time for everyone to get together!
- Make Games Make Friends
- Time: 8:30PM
- Location: Location TBD
- Tix/RSVP: Free
- Info: Whether you just finished with Demo Night or GodotCon, join us for drinks and laid back conversation. Hosted by Boston Game Dev, this is a casual hangout at our favorite local haunt. They’ve got pinball, pool, indoor space, and outdoor space. They’ve got a full food menu.
Thursday, May 08
- SideQuesting presents THE SIDEQUEST: A PAX East After Party
- Time: 6PM-11PM
- Location: Howl at the Moon, 184 High St, Boston, MA 02110
- Food: Free appetizer buffet until 10PM
- FREE REGISTRATION: Eventbrite, age 21+
- Info: We’re back! SideQuesting is taking over Boston with our FOURTH ANNUAL PARTY at Howl at the Moon during PAX East 2025 weekend! Join us for live music, free food, and more!
- Gaymer Trivia: PAX East Edition 2025
- Time: 8PM-10PM
- Location: 14 PI Alley, Boston, MA 02108
- FREE REGISTRATION: Free, age 21+, Consider a donation too!
- Info: Bring a team and come compete in what will surely be some intense gaming themed trivia. Or just stop by and socialize with other LGBT+ con-goers and allies after a long day. Featuring a performance by our very own Missy Steak. Themed drink specials will be available with proceeds supporting BG.
- The Pokecrawl
- Time: 7 PM – 12 AM
- Location: To Be Announced for teams
- Tix/RSVP: Join Waitlist!
- Info: Website | We’re descending upon Boston once again! 8 teams.1 night. 1 goal: Raise money for charity, and have fun while doing it! Choose your team now and join our Discord to plan your adventure today!
- Thursday Night Concert: Jonathan Coulton with Paul & Storm
- Time: 8:30PM-10:30PM
- Location: Main Theatre, Boston Conference & Expo Center
- Tix/RSVP: Free with PAX Friday/4-Day badge
- Info: Jonathan Coulton: Music featured in Portal, Portal 2 and Valve’s Left 4 Dead 2; NPR’s Ask Me Another. Paul and Storm: Geek & Sundry’s Learning Town; Mystery Science Theater 3000. Thursday night’s musical acts will knock your socks off in the nerdiest way they can – with satirical songs from your favorite pop culture lynch pins. Listen to their music and get excited now!
Friday, May 09
- Game Audio Hang at Boston Gamedev Week (PAX weekend)
- Time: 12-3PM
- Location: Harpoon Brewery & Beer Hall, 306 Northern Avenue, Boston, MA 02210
- Tix/RSVP: Free, First Come First Serve, 21+ Eventbrite
- Info: In town for Boston Gamedev Week/PAX East? Just a short walk from the expo hall, join Game Audio Boston and Audioketic for a chill afternoon with game audio friends. There will be talks! There will be (free) light catering! There will be (paid) beer! Come hang! See the schedule below for what we have in store.
- TennoVIP 2025 @ PAX East
- Time: 6-10PM
- Location: M.J. O’Connor’s Seaport 425 Summer Street Boston, MA 02210
- Tix/RSVP: Free, First Come First Serve, 18+ Eventbrite (Live April 4)
- Info: Attention all Tenno: Are you attending PAX East? Located in the Boston area? Come mix and mingle at MJ O’Connor’s with Warframe devs, members of the Warframe Community team and fellow Tenno’s. Dinner will be served; open bar from 6-10pm. This is a first-come, first-served event with limited capacity. Please only reserve a ticket if you are sure you can make it. You do not need a ticket to PAX East ticket in order to join us at TennoVIP!
- PAX East Industry After-Party (by Kojo)
- Time: 6:30-10PM
- Location: Game On Fenway 82 Lansdowne St Boston, MA 02215
- Tix/RSVP: Free va RSVPify, First Come First Serve, 21+, Guests MUST RSVP online
- Info: Wind down and connect at one of PAX East’s must-attend industry after-parties, hosted by KOJO. Join us for an exclusive night of networking, drinks, and good vibes with fellow creators, developers, and gamers. Whether you’re here to network or just vibe, this night is all about community, creativity, and kicking back after the expo floor. Open Bar + Small Bites.
- Retro Video Game Night @ Castle Island South Boston
- Time: 7-10PM
- Location: Castle Island Brewing – South Boston, 10 Old Colony Avenue, Boston, MA 02127
- Tix/RSVP: Free, Eventbrite
- Info: Step into a nostalgic time warp at our exclusive 21+ Game Night, where we’re turning up the voltage for an unforgettable evening! Immerse yourself in the retro vibes as we present a lineup of classic video games that’ll whisk you back to the good old days. Indulge in epic gaming battles and friendly competitions while you sip on our locally crafted beers, tantalizing cocktails, and mouthwatering bites. It’s a perfect blend of pixelated adventures and exquisite refreshments!
- Sam Adams Last Boss Release Game Night
- Time: 7-10PM
- Location: Sam Adams Downtown Boston Taproom, 60 State Street, Boston, MA 02109
- Tix/RSVP: Free, Eventbrite
- Info: Team up, meet some new friends, play some games, and try out our new beer The Last Boss, which is a delicious blueberry blackberry sour, perfect to fuel your battle with the final Boss. Our friends at Boston Gaymers and Wicked Retro are going to help make this night extra special with some retro game machines and board games for you to enjoy. So team up, ready up, and deploy! We’ll have two vendors selling prints, comics, trading cards, figurines, and goodies! Check them out:
- Akittart
- Retro Game World
- Friday Night Concert: Bit Brigade Concert
- Time: 8:30PM-10:30PM
- Location: Main Theatre, Boston Conference & Expo Center
- Tix/RSVP: Free with PAX Friday/4-Day badge
- Info: Bit Brigade performs rock covers of full SNES/NES game soundtracks as their gamer speedruns the game live on stage. Get hyped to see them play games including Super Mario and F-Zero at the Friday night concert – included with your Friday/4-Day Badge.
- Tokyo Machine CHOMPO Tour
- Time: 8PM
- Location: The Mid East Club, 472-480 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02139
- Tix/RSVP: $22.07 Purchase Here
- Info: Tokyo Machine heads out on tour for their new album, CHOMPO III!
- Twitch Boston x SonicBoomBox PAX East After Party
- Time: 9PM to 1AM
- Location: CandiBar & Legacy (inside Royale), 275 Tremont Street, Boston
- Tix/RSVP: Selling fast! Get yours before they’re gone $15 – Available now!
- Info: This year we’re bringing you DOUBLE the music and good times. With the use of TWO connected venues, Candibar & Legacy, we’ll have more space and two DJ stages! Featuring Twitch Official Dj’s, on the CandiBar stage there will be DJ Nopheros and in Legacy A VERY Special guest, Nyybeats!
A VR game station for everyone to play games from Schell Games showcasing their Among Us VR and their whole catalog! The first 30 players will receive a key for ALL of their games!- A VR game station for everyone to play games from Boston’s own Petricore Games showcasing Mythic Realms, a VR/AR runescape inspired fantasy rpg! The first 10 players will receive a key to enjoy at home!
The Cookie Brigade will be there giving out free cookies and chatting with creators about their streaming programs, so bring your sweet-tooth.- An “exclusive to the party” discount on MSI peripherals for all who attend.
- A FANCY photo booth.
- Swag bags and giveaways will be happening through the night with goodies from Twitch, MSI, Gamer Supps, and Make-A-Wish!
- Stay tuned for Special guests!
Saturday, May 10
- Warcraft 30th Anniversary World Tour
- Time: 7PM
- Location: Royale Boston, 279 Tremont St, Boston, MA 02166
- Tix/RSVP: TBD | Follow Blizzard social channels for updates about ticket releases, event specifics and more celebrations.
- Info: WEBSITE | An intimate gathering that will bring together fans of all Warcraft games, from World of Warcraft, which recently passed its 20-year anniversary, to Hearthstone, also celebrating a 10-year milestone, and Warcraft Rumble! Attendees will be able to enjoy an evening of live entertainment, meet Warcraft developers, and experience unique activities.
- Gaymer After Party: PAX East 2025 (21+)
- Time: 8PM
- Location: 14 PI Alley, Boston, MA 02108 at the Alley Bar!
- Tix/RSVP: FREE | RSVP here
- Info: WEBSITE | You know it. You love it. You’ve missed it. AND IT’S BAAAAAAAAACK! The annual Boston Gaymers “Gaymer After Party” (a.k.a. “THE After-PAX Party”) is where You’ll want to be. Whether You’re enjoying a gaming-themed cocktail, destroying the crowd in a hilarious show of Jackbox prowess, or basking in the energy of your fellow geeks and friends, You’re almost guaranteed to have a good time… (We say “almost” because extraterrestrial commanders from light years away could very well beam us all up at any time. You’ve played “Alien: Isolation”; it could happen… )
Sunday, May 11
- TBD
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