PAX Australia

🚨 PRE-ORDER MERCH ENDING 30 APRIL! 🚨 Available when you purchase your badges, for a limited time only. Book now: events.ticketbooth.com.au/tickets/pax-au… 🧢 Bucket Hat - $30 🎗️ Lanyard - $12 Your pre-order merch will be available for collection at PAX Aus, 8–11 October 2026. There is a limit of (6) six bucket hats (exclusive to pre-order), (6) six lanyards More info: aus.paxsite.com/en-us/merch.ht… *Design is not final, variations may apply.

3-Day Badges: SOLD OUT Single Day Badges: 👀 We’re not saying Saturday is next…but we’re also not not saying that. Do what you will with this information. Book now: events.ticketbooth.com.au/tickets/pax-au…

Especially if you're a mobile game dev, we'd love to hear from you! Know someone who would be interested in submitting for Aus Indie Showcase? Tag away.

Got an exciting new game in the works? Whether it's a console game, handheld, pc game, mobile game or tabletop, now’s your chance to show it off - submissions for the PAX Aus Indie Showcase 2026 are officially open!  If you’ve been building something awesome, we want to see it. And let’s be honest, so does the entire PAX community.  Every year, we spotlight 12 standout titles from across the ANZ game dev scene, handpicked by industry legends, and bring them to the PAX show floor for all to experience. Could yours be one of them?  Submissions close 21 June, 2026. Apply now: aus.paxsite.com/en-us/get-invo… #PAXAus

Returning as our Cosplay Central Championships host for 2026, please welcome @TheGemCosplay! A Melbourne-based professional cosplayer, esports caster, panelist, and content creator, Gem is known for their creative wig work, bold makeup and standout characterisation in photoshoots. Cosplaying since 2009, Gem has built a career defined by versatility, from strong women to androgynous characters and cutesy favourites, all brought to life in their own unique style. At the heart of it all is a passion for community and the connections they’ve made along the way. Apply to take the stage: aus.paxsite.com/en-us/features… 📸@pipachuuuuu #PAXAUS

Meet our third judge for Cosplay Central Crown Championships, Soylent Cosplay. Based in Sydney, Soylent is a professional cosplayer and SFX makeup artist with over 15 years of experience, known for creating full-body transformations through intricate body paint and detailed character work across fantasy and sci-fi. She’s known for standout collaborations including Liara T’Soni for Mass Effect Legendary Edition and the Australian Lilith for Diablo IV, alongside work with studios like BioWare, Ubisoft, Blizzard ANZ, PlayStation ANZ, Epic Games, miHoYo, and Zynga. A familiar face on the convention circuit, she’s also judged competitions across the country. Apply to take the stage: aus.paxsite.com/en-us/features…

Joining the Cosplay Central Championships judging panel, please welcome @spicythaidesign Sanit Klamchanuan is an internationally recognised cosplayer who has travelled the world attending conventions and judging competitions, known for weaving Thai cultural influences into his original designs. Since 2013, Sanit has worked at Wētā Workshop in Wellington as part of the Costume Specialty Props team, specialising in foam prototyping. His film credits include Thor: Ragnarok, Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, Avatar: The Way of Water, and more. Passionate about sharing his craft, Sanit now focuses on inspiring the next generation through hands-on creativity, including teaching families the joy of cardboard crafting. Apply to take the stage: aus.paxsite.com/en-us/features… #PAXAUS

PAX Aus is home to the Australian qualifier for the Cosplay Central Crown Championships. The Cosplay Central Crown Championships brings together cosplayers who have refined their craftsmanship to compete on an international stage on the Sunday of PAX Aus, with our winner heading to the global finals held at MCM Comic Con London in 2027! Apply now to compete or learn more: aus.paxsite.com/en-us/features…

Say hello to our first judge for the Cosplay Central Crown Championships, @CinderysCosplay A professional cosplayer and concept/3D artist from Paris, Cinderys has been bringing badass characters to life since 2014. Her work has seen her collaborate with major studios including Blizzard, Capcom, Larian Studios, Bungie, 2K, EA and Konami, alongside judging and guesting at conventions worldwide. A multi-award-winning cosplayer, her accolades include Fan Favourite at TwitchCon and top honours at BlizzCon. Apply to take the stage: aus.paxsite.com/en-us/features… #PAXAUS

PAX Rising - SUBMISSIONS NOW OPEN Are you an independent game developer looking to share your creations with the world? Why not submit to exhibit as part of PAX Rising? PAX Rising provides a platform for the best of the indie development scene locally and internationally, highlighting a selection of exciting independent tabletop and video games for your enjoyment. Apply Now: aus.paxsite.com/en-us/get-invo…

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GASP! 3 Day Badge has SOLD OUT! Keen beans! Single Day Badges + Exclusive Pre-Order Merch are still available. Book here: events.ticketbooth.com.au/tickets/pax-au…

Midnight tonight. Curtains. Gone. Finished. Early Bird Badges will cease to exist. This is your LAST CHANCE! Book now: events.ticketbooth.com.au/tickets/pax-au… FYI - 3 Day Badge is about to sell out too! Only a handful are left!

Early Bird Badges END TOMORROW! As in… after tonight's sleep - if you sleep? You know what to do. Book now: events.ticketbooth.com.au/tickets/pax-au… FYI - a very limited number of 3 Day Badges are still available, but they are about to become a memory!

We checked the warehouse. Then we checked again. It’s just this box. 200 3-Day Badges left. Grab yours now! Book here: events.ticketbooth.com.au/tickets/pax-au…

@oldcuppa Let's go!

See you October #PAXAUS 😀

You know we mean business when we pull out the fake text generator tools! Blink and you'll miss your 3 Day Badge! Book now: events.ticketbooth.com.au/tickets/pax-au…

Reminder: Early Bird Badges are closing THIS WEEK. Book now: events.ticketbooth.com.au/tickets/pax-au…

@pog See you there!

PAX AUS is the unmissable event for gamers every year. Can't wait to see everyone again for a massive weekend! If you want a 3-day badge, they are already 90% sold out and early bird ends in a few days. See you in Melbourne this October! 🎮✨ #PAXAUS #PAXAUS2026 @PAXAus