As the countdown for PAX East 2024 continues, the gaming community is eagerly looking forward to the event. The event offers a variety of activities to suit every interest, from gaming meetups where you can socialize with fellow gamers to industry events where you can meet professionals who share your love for video games and tabletop games. You can also get a sneak peek of some of the games that are not yet out there. Additionally, there are exclusive parties and after-show events where you can let your hair down and have a great time. We are closely monitoring all the happenings and will keep you updated with the latest news and information. So get ready to have the time of your life at PAX East 2024!
Save the Dates: March 20th to 24th, 2024
Traditionally, PAX East offers a variety of pre-show and post-show events every day. Whether you love board games, want to network, or just spend time with like-minded people, PAX East 2024 guarantees a thrilling experience.
Stay Up-to-Date: For the latest updates on PAX East 2024 events and parties, check out the following platforms:
- Facebook Group: PAX East Parties
- Discord: PAX Parties Discord
- Penny Arcade Boards: Penny Arcade Boards
- Our good friend Dalibor at Sidquesting: Sidequesting
Note: The following template will be updated regularly to provide you with the latest information about PAX East 2024 events at the show, meet-ups, and parties from a wide range of groups.
Wednesday, March 20th, 2024
College Esports Expo
- Time: 8:45 AM – 8:00 PM (Networking with others 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM)
- Location: District Hall Boston, 75 Northern Ave, Boston, MA 02210 (Google Maps)
- RSVP: Soon
- Details: The College Esports Expo (CEX) is the premier competitive gaming event company for the international college esports market. Our events intersect all stakeholders in the collegiate esports ecosystem simultaneously in one global platform for thought leadership, insight, and panel discussions on critical topics such as developing esports curriculum and competitive programs, esports industry trends, research, career opportunities, and exploring corporate synergies.
Thursday, March 21st, 2024
Pokecrawl (15th Anniversary Fundraising)
- Time: 7:00 PM – 11:30 PM
- Location: Faneuil Hall Area, Boston, MA
- Details: Join the Pokecrawl adventure on Thursday night from 7:00 PM to 11:30 PM. The Pokecrawl is celebrating its 15th-anniversary fundraising for Child’s Play Charity in Faneuil Hall. Help support the cause! Stay tuned for more details as we approach PAX East 2024.
- RSVP: You can RSVP at https://www.ticketleap.events/tickets/thepokecrawl/pokecrawl15paxeast?fbclid=IwAR2fiL2HO74x28BAlShqpL8m4ayi7-QVUIET-DlXXoHktPHqwTBAo9pnI1I#
Dare Drop PAX East Creator x Publisher Party
- Time: 6 PM
- Location: 543 East Broadway Boston, MA 02127
- RSVP: RSVP Details Here
- Details: Going to PAX East?! Join Dare Drop for a fun night of candlepin bowling, food and drink at the Southie Bowl. We are bringing together game publishers and partners to connect with our creator community and experience a Boston Bowling Tradition.*CONTENT CREATORS can apply for an invite here: https://forms.gle/ApwnzJo6YJHgsk8t5
Thursday Night Concert feat. Pink Navel and Chipzel presented by Mountain Dew
- Time: 8:30 PM-10:30 PM
- Location: Main Theatre, Boston Conference & Expo Center
- RSVP: Free with PAX badge
- Details: The first night of PAX East 2024 ends on a high note (GET IT?!). Home state hero Pink Navel takes the main stage for the very first time! Last year, they released an outstanding hip-hop album How to Capture Playful that’s a must listen for fans of video games, hip hop, or, like, any kind of music. That’s you, right? They are sure to bring plenty of cuts from that album and their entire discography when they are rocking the BCEC. Also making their debut: Chipzel!
Gaymer Trivia: PAX East Edition
- Time: 8 PM
- Location: Alley Bar (14 PI Alley, Boston, MA 02108, USA)
- RSVP: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/ccf3ac11-789f-4072-be08-05ee3e44ac18
- Details: 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.
EverQuest Meetup
- Time: 7-11 PM
- Location: Harpoon Brewery, Boston, MA
- RSVP: Free
- Details: We will have a panel titled “Behind the Scenes: 28 years of EverQuest® Development” from the game team in the Condor Theater on Thursday, March 21st from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. EST. If you don’t have tickets for PAX East, you’ll still be able to meet up with us at Harpoon Brewery that evening from 7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. EST for some extra together time with those who wish to join us!
Lord of the Rings Online/DDO Meetup
- Time: 7-11 PM
- Location: Harpoon Brewery, Boston, MA
- RSVP: RSVP Details Here
- Details: Join us at the Harpoon Brewery in the Boston Seaport for a party! Standing Stone Games is teaming up with our friends at Darkpaw Games (EverQuest, EverQuest 2) to host a meetup at one of Boston’s premiere breweries! RSVPs are required, more details coming soon including a link to RSVP.
SideQuesting’s QUADRUPLE AAAA PAXPERIENCE Party
- Time: 8:30 PM-11 PM, Doors open 8 PM
- Location: Howl at the Moon, 184 High St, Boston, MA 02110
- RSVP: Eventbrite
- Details: SideQuesting is BACK for their annual amazing party in Boston during PAX East! Join them for live music, food, and more! Free appetizers until 10 PM. DETAILS COMING SOON!
Friday, March 22nd, 2024
Twitch Boston PAX After Party 2024
- Time: 8 – 11PM
- Location: Candibar 275 Tremont St, Boston, MA 02116
- Details: Twitch Boston PAX After Party is back again this year and we’re at Candibar! Come party with us! We have a HELLA special gust DJ this year….but right now it’s hush hush. There will be a photo booth to remember the night by, swag, gear, and giveaway items from Twitch & Logitech. More special guests TBA 21+ ID’s checked at the door and please have your emailed QR code ready. *IRL streaming of the event is allowed. Please follow Twitch TOS This event is first come first serve, we suggest getting in early to avoid having to wait in line.
- RSVP: https://meetups.twitch.tv/events/details/twitch-boston-presents-twitch-boston-pax-after-party-2024/
Sonicboombox x Voodoo Ranger Kickoff Party
- Time: 8 PM-1 AM
- Location: SPIN (30 Melcher Street)
- Details: Live DJ, dancing, drink specials, and more – less than a 10-minute walk from PAX! FREE Voodoo Ranger IPA for the first 100 fans and FREE ping pong all night Sounds by DJ Taylor Senpai Sponsored by New Belgium With special guests Smirky, Ellevishh, and more
- RSVP: Admission: $10 online via https://sonicboombox.com/events/pax-east-kickoff-afterparty/2024/ ($20 at the door, cash only) This party will sell out — get your ticket in advance!
TennoVIP @ PAX East
- Time: 6 PM-10 PM
- Location: M.J. O’Connor’s Seaport, 425 Summer Street, Boston, MA 02210
- Details: 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 6-10 pm.
- RSVP: Eventbrite 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’s 20th Anniversary Concert feat. Videri String Quartet, Insaneintherain, Dom Palombi’s Game Night! presented by Mountain Dew
- Time: 8:30 PM-10:30 PM
- Location: Main Theatre, Boston Conference & Expo Center
- Details: For nearly two decades, the PAX concert series has had dozens of performances from a variety of different genres. Like gaming itself, the series has been vast, unexpected, and delightful. Its truly a joy to feel the rumble of the music through the floor and to see so many of you dancing in the crowd. In celebration of our past and a look to the future, we’re thrilled to bring back some old friends (Videri String Quartet and Insaneintherain) and some new ones (Dom Palombi’s Game Night!) to take you on a journey of gaming history. This massive concert will also feature some beloved guests making special appearances, including 88Bit, Mega Ran, and Jer (of Skatune Network). Rock on, Boston!
Saturday, March 23rd, 2024
Pax East Facebook Group Annual Photo
- Time: 5:00 – 5:30 PM
- Location: BCEC Lobby
- RSVP: Facebook Event Link – https://fb.me/e/4kC5flAk4
- Details: Welcome to the Pax East FB group’s (https://www.facebook.com/groups/PaxEastGroup/) annual group photo and meet-up on Saturday, March 23 from 5-5:30 pm! Join us in the BCEC Lobby for a fun meet and greet session before we all get in front of the Giant Red Sign for our epic, yearly photo! All group members are welcome and encouraged to join in the excitement—we can’t wait to meet you and see your smiling faces in person. Don’t be shy—come say ‘Hi!’ and be a part of the memories! PS Bubbles!!!
Twitch Boston Networking Party with BOBA
- Time: 8 – 12AM
- Location: D’s Keys 391 D St, Boston, MA 02210
- Details: We’re bring you something different this year with TWO events. Following up from our epic party, we’ll be hosting this networking meet-up at D’s Keys In the Red Bull lounge, right across the street from the food trucks! The meet-up will go from 8 PM – 12 AM and is 21+. This event is FREE.99 Special guests are TBA, swag and giveaways from our Partners, music, drinks, arcade cabinets, and as always new friends to be made! This event is first come first serve, we suggest getting in early to avoid having to wait in line.
- RSVP: https://meetups.twitch.tv/events/details/twitch-boston-presents-twitch-boston-networking-party-with-boba-1/
Sonicboombox x Voodoo Ranger Kickoff Party
- Time: 8 PM-1 AM
- Location: SPIN (30 Melcher Street)
- Details: Live DJ, dancing, drink specials, and more – less than a 10-minute walk from PAX! FREE Voodoo Ranger IPA for the first 100 fans and FREE ping pong all night Sounds by DJ Taylor Senpai Sponsored by New Belgium With special guests BlackKrystel, Toastymarshmellow, and more
- RSVP: Admission: $10 online via https://sonicboombox.com/events/pax-east-kickoff-afterparty/2024/ ($20 at the door, cash only) This party will sell out — get your ticket in advance!
Code, Sweat, and Cheers: How We Made Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty
- Time: 3:30 PM
- Location: BCEC
- Details: See Gabriel Amatangelo, Paweł Sasko, Igor Sarzyński, Sarah Grümmer, and Kacper Niepokólczycki of CD PROJEKT RED — currently spearheading the efforts on the follow-up to Cyberpunk 2077, codenamed Project Orion — discuss how the team approached making Phantom Liberty. Hosted by Blessing Adeoye Jr. (Kinda Funny Games), the panel will feature rare insights, fun facts, and inspiring development stories at the heart of Cyberpunk 2077’s expansion, letting viewers both on-location and online learn how the team approached overcoming challenges and achieving breakthroughs throughout the creative process. Anyone wishing to watch the panel but unable to attend the event in person will have the opportunity to do so via an official live stream from the event on the official PAX East Twitch channel.
Gaymer After Party: PAX East
- Time:08:00 PM
- Location: Alley Bar (14 PI Alley, Boston, MA 02108, USA)
- RSVP: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/aeacfe01-a1de-43fe-9036-1de7b531eb84
- Details: Do you want a hot polygon body? Do you want a digital Maserati? Do you want a Chronomark, hottie? You better game, b*tch. Our 2024 after-PAX party promises to be the best yet, featuring gaming on the Alley’s screens and special gaming themed drinks that support BG.
PAX East 2024 BG3 Meetup
- Time: 1:00 PM
- Location: BCEC
- Details: Come meet other BG3 Cosplayers for a Cosplay Meetup!
Sunday, March 24th, 2024
Details for Sunday’s events will be updated once announced.
