For years now, there have been all kinds of video game-related events every month. From developer-focused conferences like GDC to big conventions like Gamescom or PAX, there's always something going on.
Even after the disappointing end of the Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3), there are still plenty of events where players have the opportunity to learn about upcoming releases and even try them out in some cases. There are already many events planned for 2025, so if you want to know more about when specific events are happening, you'll find it below.

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January events
At the beginning of this year, there are some big events going on. The first was the Consumer Electronics Show (AKA CES), which ran from January 5th to January 10th. The second event is the 14th annual New York Game Awards on January 21st.
Event name |
date |
place |
Is it open to the public? |
---|---|---|---|
14th Annual New York Game Awards |
January 21st, 8pm to 11pm EST |
SVA Theatre, New York City |
yes |
Taipei Game Exhibition 2025 |
January 23-26 |
Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center, Taiwan |
Yes, but some areas are closed to the public. |
February events
For the month of February, there are not many events except DICE Summit 2025 which is a big event for professional game developers. The DICE awards ceremony is also part of this event.
Event name |
date |
place |
Is it open to the public? |
---|---|---|---|
DICE Summit 2025 |
February 11 to 13 |
Aria Resort and Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada |
No, but the awards ceremony will be broadcast. |
March events
Like February, March is much more professionally focused on game developers than the following months. As far as coverage goes, you can often find recordings of panels and workshops from GDC on places like YouTube.
Event name |
date |
place |
Is it open to the public? |
---|---|---|---|
GDC |
March 17-21 |
Moscone Center, San Francisco, California |
no |
April events
In addition to some smaller events around the world, two well-known events occur in April. The first BAFTA Game Awards will be held later this month, followed by the second annual Gamescom LATAM. April is going to be an exciting month for Nintendo fans as there will be Nintendo Direct which will be all about the Nintendo Switch 2. There will also be opportunities for players to use the Nintendo Switch 2 at some upcoming Nintendo events. hosting
Event name |
date |
place |
Is it open to the public? |
---|---|---|---|
Nintendo Direct: Nintendo Switch 2 |
April 2 |
Online event |
This is just a streamed event. |
Bafta Game Awards |
April 8 |
Queen Elizabeth Hall, London |
No, but it will play. |
Gamescom LATAM |
April 30 – May 5 |
Sao Paulo, Brazil |
yes |
May events
In addition to Gamescom LATAM, PAX East has been moved to May this year instead of March. There are no plans for PAX East yet, but if you're interested in attending, you'll want to keep an eye on the website. Those who love watching or participating in fighting game tournaments may want to consider EVO Japan. TwitchCon will also be held in Rotterdam at the end of the month.
Event name |
date |
place |
Is it open to the public? |
---|---|---|---|
PAX East |
May 8-11 |
Boston Convention Center, Boston, Massachusetts |
yes |
EVO Japan |
May 9-11 |
Tokyo Big Sight, Tokyo, Japan |
yes You can register to watch or you can participate. |
TwitchCon Rotterdam |
May 31 – June 1 |
Rotterdam Ahoy, Rotterdam, Netherlands |
yes |
June events
Summer is when many of the bigger events happen. E3 has been replaced by events streamed by the publishers themselves, and there's also Geoff Keighley's Summer Game Festival, which is a great opportunity to hear about upcoming games.
Event name |
date |
place |
Is it open to the public? |
---|---|---|---|
Summer game festival |
June 6 |
YouTube Theatre, Inglewood, CA |
Yes, and this is a streamed event. |
July events
One of the most important summer events in July is none other than the iconic San Diego Comic-Con. While it originally started as a comic-only convention, it has since expanded to include many video game panels over the years.
Event name |
date |
place |
Is it open to the public? |
---|---|---|---|
San Diego Comic Con |
July 24-27 |
San Diego Convention Center, San Diego, California |
yes |
August events
There are two important events in August. The first is Gamescom and the second is PAX West. Gamescom is a great opportunity for gamers to check out upcoming games before they're released, and PAX is known for its panels, concerts, tournaments, and more.
Event name |
date |
place |
Is it open to the public? |
---|---|---|---|
Gamescom |
August 20 to 24 |
Cologne Exhibition, Cologne, Germany |
yes |
PAX West |
August 29 – September 1 |
Seattle Convention Center, Seattle, Washington |
yes |
September events
As the summer winds down, there aren't usually many events until the fall. As mentioned, Tokyo Game Show is usually held in September and is always full of announcements of new games or updates for upcoming games.
Event name |
date |
place |
Is it open to the public? |
---|---|---|---|
Tokyo game show |
September 27-28 |
Makuhari Messe, Tokyo, Japan |
yes |
October events
October is definitely going to be a busy month in terms of video game related events. From tournaments to general entertainment conventions, there is something for everyone in the United States and around the world.
Event name |
date |
place |
Is it open to the public? |
---|---|---|---|
New York Comic Con |
October 9-12 |
Javits Center, New York City, New York |
yes |
EVO France |
October 10-12 |
Nice, France |
yes |
TwitchCon San Diego |
October 17-19 |
San Diego Convention Center, San Diego, California |
Yes, but the ticket is not yet available for purchase. |
Gamescom Asia |
October 30 – November 2 |
Suntech Singapore Convention and Exhibition Center, Singapore |
yes |
November events
Fans of board games, board games and card games are in for a treat this November. PAX Unplugged takes place in November at the Philadelphia Convention Center.
Event name |
date |
place |
Is it open to the public? |
---|---|---|---|
PAX has been discontinued |
November 21-23 |
Philadelphia Convention Center, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
yes |
December events
There aren't usually many events happening in the last month of the year, but that doesn't mean there's nothing to look forward to. The Game Awards are always an exciting event to watch to see which game takes home the coveted Game of the Year award. All kinds of exciting announcements happen at The Game Awards as well, giving players plenty of opportunities to ring in the new year.
Event name |
date |
place |
Is it open to the public? |
---|---|---|---|
Game prizes |
December 11 |
Peacock Theatre, Los Angeles, California |
Yes, but general tickets are very limited. |

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