With PAX East 2025 just around the corner, excitement is already stirring in the gaming community. Boston will once again be the epicenter of all things gaming and geek culture, offering a chance to meet industry pros, catch up with fellow gamers, and dive into all the incredible events and parties. Whether you’re a hardcore fan or just there to enjoy the atmosphere, PAX East brings something for everyone, including sneak peeks at upcoming releases, interactive demos, and opportunities to get hands-on with the latest in gaming tech. We’re staying on top of everything happening so you can stay updated and make the most out of your time at the event. Get ready for an unforgettable week at PAX East 2025!
Mark Your Calendars: May 7th to 11th, 2025
PAX East 2025 promises more than just the expo. From exciting pre-show events to those late-night parties where the community comes together, there’s no shortage of ways to fill your days. Whether you’re exploring new games, networking with creators, or simply enjoying time with friends, you can count on PAX East to deliver an experience like no other.
Stay Up-to-Date: For the latest updates on PAX East 2025 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 2025 events at the show, meet-ups, and parties from a wide range of groups.
Monday, May 5 – Friday, May 9
Boston Gamedev Week
- 🕹 Time: 8 AM – 6 PM
- 📍 Location: Microsoft NERD Center, 1 Memorial Dr, Cambridge, MA 02142
- 🎟 Tickets: RSVP here
- ℹ️ 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 7
Boston Indies Demo Night
- 🕹 Time: 6 PM – 8:30 PM
- 📍 Location: MIT Open Space, 292 Main St, Cambridge, MA 02142
- 🎟 Free entry, no RSVP required
- ℹ️ 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.
Make Games Make Friends
- 🕹 Time: 8:30 PM
- 📍 Location: TBD
- 🎟 Free entry
- ℹ️ 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.
Boston Gamedev
- 🕹 Time: 8 AM – 6 PM
- 📍 Location: Microsoft NERD Center, 1 Memorial Dr, Cambridge, MA 02142
- 🎟 Tickets: RSVP here
- ℹ️ 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.
Thursday, May 8
Pokécrawl
- 🕹 Time: 7 PM
- 📍 Location: Faneuil Hall Area, Boston, MA
- 🎟 Info: Coming Soon
- ℹ️ A legendary PAX tradition—drink, battle, and raise money for charity!
SideQuesting Party
- 📍Location: TBA
- 🎟 Info: More info to come
- ℹ️ One of the best ways to kick off PAX East weekend! SideQuesting has a reputation for putting on fantastic community-focused events, so expect fun, networking, and plenty of surprises.
Boston Gamedev
- 🕹 Time: 8 AM – 6 PM
- 📍 Location: Microsoft NERD Center, 1 Memorial Dr, Cambridge, MA 02142
- 🎟 Tickets: RSVP here
- ℹ️ 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.
Friday, May 9
Twitch Boston X SonicBoomBox
- 🕹 Time: 9 PM
- 📍 Location: Candibar & Legacy Venue, Boston, MA
- ℹ️ Info: Coming Soon
Bit Brigade Concert
- 🕹 Time: 8:30 PM – 10:30 PM
- 📍 Location: Main Theatre, Boston Convention & Expo Center
- 🎟 Free with PAX Friday/4-Day badge
- ℹ️ Live gaming music performance. Bit Brigade performs rock covers of full SNES/NES game soundtracks as their gamer speedruns the game live on stage.
Tokyo Machine CHOMPO Tour
- 🕹 Time: 8 PM
- 📍 Location: The Mid East Club, 472-480 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02139
- 🎟 $22.07 – Purchase Here
- ℹ️ Tokyo Machine heads out on tour for their new album, CHOMPO III!
Boston Gamedev
- 🕹 Time: 8 AM – 6 PM
- 📍 Location: Microsoft NERD Center, 1 Memorial Dr, Cambridge, MA 02142
- 🎟 Tickets: RSVP here
- ℹ️ 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.
Saturday, May 10
Warcraft 30th Anniversary World Tour
- 🕹 Time: TBD
- 📍 Location: TBD
- 🎟 Get Tickets Here Once Live Follow Blizzard social channels for updates about ticket releases, event specifics and more celebrations.
- ℹ️ 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.
DATE TBD
The Witcher 3 10th Anniversary Concert in Boston
- 🕹 Time: TBD
- 📍 Location: TBD
- 🎟 Info: TBD
- ℹ️ A celebration of The Witcher 3 with stunning visuals, gameplay, and music from the last decade.
Stay tuned for updates as more events, parties, and surprise happenings are announced!
