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SideQuesting’s ULTIMATE PAX EAST 2025 PARTY LIST

SideQuesting’s ULTIMATE PAX EAST 2025 PARTY LIST

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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.

Special thanks to:

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.

Thursday, May 08 – Saturday, May 10

  •  Play JoustMania @ PAX East 2025! • Bring Your Energy
  • Time: 6:30PM Thurs-Sat
  • Location: Floor 0 by The Voodoo Ranger Lounge & Escalators
  • Tix/RSVP: Free to Join!
  •  What Is It? JoustMania is a movement-based party game with no screens or buttons – just you, a controller , and your quick reactions. It’s based on Johann Sebastian Joust, a fan favorite from the Sportsfriends collection, and runs on a Raspberry Pi or PC. We’ve swapped the original classical music for a high-energy custom playlist featuring S3RL and more!   Jump In Anytime No experience needed. Any age or skill level – just grab a controller and don’t get jostled by your opponents! Move slow when the music’s slow, faster when it speeds up—and if your controller moves too much?  You’re out. Last player standing wins!  ✨ Bonus Game Modes!! 履‍♂️ Zombies – Start human. Don’t get infected.  Werewolves – Secret roles, trust no one. ️ Teams/Commander – Work together, protect your leader!  This is an unofficial community game brought to you by our own Andrew Peggs!! Swing by, join a round, and show us if you’ve got the rhythm and reflexes to survive. Let’s gooo!

Wednesday, May 07

  • 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

  • showcase+
  • Time: 7PM-10PM
  • Location: Cloud & Spirits, 795 Main St, Cambridge, MA 02139
  • Food: Chinese food from Dumpling House
  • FREE REGISTRATION: Free, age 21+
  • Info: 
    Do you make interesting, weird, or experimental games? Are you an artist who works with 3D animation or game engines? Are you in Boston for PAX East? Join us in the spaces between. Falsework Studio presents an intimate creative salon showcasing atmospheric and narrative-driven game experiences at Cloud and Spirits on May 8th.

    As we prepare to debut Spider Lily at PAX East, we’re gathering a select group of developers whose work explores emotional resonance, artistic vision, and transformative journeys.

    @disordered_media
    @littleguygames
    @onlybymidnight
    @pillboxgames
    @turnipgames
    @unicornbiographer

    Six presentations. One evening of creative connection. A thoughtful alternative to the convention floor.

    Link in bio. Event is free!Come hang out at Cloud + Spirits in Cambridge for drinks, Chinese food from Dumpling House. 
  • 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

  • PAX East: Chaos Agents LAN Party, Eternum Pre-Launch, & more at Dojo Night!
  • Time: 5-9PM
  • Location: VERSUS, 42 Province Street Boston, MA 02108
  • Tix/RSVP: Free via Eventbrite
  • Info: ​CHAOS AGENTS LAN PARTY: https://linktr.ee/Popularium From RICHARD GARFIELD, creator of Magic: The Gathering and the creators of Hearthstone, Chaos Agents will host its next Gold Trial and highly anticipated Grand Finals, as well as an early preview of the game’s upcoming Trading Card Layer. Chaos Agents, currently in Alpha, fuses tactical combat, roguelike powerups, and multiple victory conditions into one electrifying experience.
  • ​ETERNUM SEASON 1 SETTLEMENT: https://x.com/RealmsEternum Eternum from Realms World will introduce their new game ahead of the upcoming Season 1 launch in May and players to settle their realms ahead of the season starting!
  • ​DOJO GAME SHOWCASE: https://x.com/ohayo_dojo A number of other exciting teams will be showcasing their games including Jokers of Neon, Blob Arena, and Dark Shuffle! Join us for a fun night of tournaments, playtesting, and meeting the devs!
  • FREE PLAY FRIDAY
  • Time: 5-10PM
  • Location: VERSUS, 42 Province Street Boston, MA 02108
  • Tix/RSVP: Free via Eventbrite, Free entry before 6
  • Info: Looking for the best nightlife, gaming, and bar experience in Boston? Start your weekend right at VERSUS, Boston’s first arcade bar by Big Night Entertainment Group, where retro nostalgia meets modern gaming in a high-energy, pop-art-filled atmosphere.
  • 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.
  • 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 guest DJ from Sonicboombox AND also a Twitch Official DJ will be opening up the night from 9-9:30, let’s welcome Max Rhyms
  • 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!
  •  Boston’s own Evil Villain Games will have PC stations set up for everyone to play their new game Skull Scavenger
  • 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

OTHER

  • The Witcher 3 10th Anniversary Concert in Boston
  • Time: MAY 31
  • Location: Emerson Colonial Theatre
  • Tix/RSVP: $54 & up
  • Info: WEBSITE | An innovative blend of cutting-edge visuals and gameplay, alongside the music that fans have loved for a decade!

by Dalibor Dimovski

Dali is the Editor-in-Chief and co-founder of SideQuesting, as well as the co-Founder of CarDesignFetish and the founder of MakLink. Dali is also a car designer, deejay, and loves playing Uno.

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