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MAGFest - The Music and Gaming Festival

@magfest.org

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A four day, 24-hour event dedicated to music and video games located in National Harbor, MD. Hosted by MAGFest, Inc. - a 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to making the world a better place through video games. https://www.magfest.org/

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MAGFest - The Music and Gaming Festival @magfest.org · 27d

It's TIME: Super MAGFest 2026 pre-reg is NOW OPEN! The deadline to pre-register to be eligible for the Hotel Lottery and Crazy Tier Merch is SEPTEMBER 30TH - all further information can be found on our website!

super.magfest.org/registration
super.magfest.org/hotel-info

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MAGFest - The Music and Gaming Festival @magfest.org · 2h

2026* 😮‍💨😂

MAGFest - The Music and Gaming Festival @magfest.org · 4h

Spinning onto the stage at Super MAGFest 2025 is Johnny Gioeli of Crush 40: Live Band Experience!

For 27 years, Johnny has traveled all over the world performing Crush 40’s greatest hits, usually solo or with a guitarist. Don't miss out on the full band experience at Super MAG!

A photo of Johnny Gioeli of Crush 40 grinning with his arm extended toward the crowd, a microphone in his hand.

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MAGFest - The Music and Gaming Festival @magfest.org · 2d

✨ Saturday night - Cyberpunk 20X6 - Journey into a dark alternate reality of Omega Harbor, one where the corruption won.

MAGFest - The Music and Gaming Festival @magfest.org · 2d

✨ Friday night - It's Dangerous to Go Alone - Sometimes It Takes Two Djs to get the job done. A night of back-to-back sets!

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MAGFest - The Music and Gaming Festival @magfest.org · 2d

✨ Thursday night - Arena's Creed - "Peace, Love, Unity, Respect. That is our Creed." This night has been created to spotlight DJs of color in the MAGFest community.

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MAGFest - The Music and Gaming Festival @magfest.org · 2d

Announcing: the Arena Dance Party themes! Dance parties are, of course, returning to Super MAGFest Arena this year and we can't wait for y'all to tear up the dance floor!

An image, split into three sections, displaying each Super MAGFest Arena dance party theme.

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MAGFest - The Music and Gaming Festival @magfest.org · 5d

Any rooms unconfirmed by the deadline will be returned to the pool and included in a second lottery no earlier than Tuesday 10/21. We expect any additional inventory to be extremely limited.

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MAGFest - The Music and Gaming Festival @magfest.org · 5d

Booking links for the first round of the Hotel Lottery have gone out! Please give some time to get these emails - you will have until Saturday 10/18 at 11:59pm ET to confirm your reservations!

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MAGFest - The Music and Gaming Festival @magfest.org · 10d

Please give these emails time to get to you! They're rolling out - there are quite a few of you!

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MAGFest - The Music and Gaming Festival @magfest.org · 10d

The hotel lottery emails have officially been sent out, so please check your inbox (and spam folder, just in case) for your result.

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MAGFest - The Music and Gaming Festival @magfest.org · 11d

Good news, everyone! DRAGFest is BACK this year in the Arena & due to popular demand we're doing not one, but TWO nights of shows! There are a few changes this year - there will be (free) ticketed entry & both nights will be the same show! More info available at a later date. 💜

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MAGFest - The Music and Gaming Festival @magfest.org · 11d

@thetiberiansons.bsky.social are returning to Super MAGFest - with a concert featuring only music from the greatest fighter plane series of all time: Ace Combat. They'll be joined on stage by Videri String Quartet & The Game Brass - and they're going to take you right into the danger zone!

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MAGFest - The Music and Gaming Festival @magfest.org · 13d

TODAY is the LAST DAY to get your badge to be eligible for the Hotel Lottery! Get your badge and submit your Lottery Entry before 11:59ET TONIGHT to make sure you don't miss out!

super.magfest.org/registration
super.magfest.org/hotel-info

A photo of the Gazebo at MAGFest, surrounded by attendees and a group of people dressed in shrimp costumes.

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magFAST @magfast.org · 15d

WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR?!?!

Only 3 more days left to submit your speedrun, talent show, variety content, mini panel, or even host submission! If you want to perform at magFAST 2026, get those submissions in NOW!
tinyurl.com/magFAST2026s...

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Video Game History Foundation @gamehistoryorg.bsky.social · 16d

Today is the 23rd anniversary of the... Mid Atlantic Gamers Festival?

With help from @magfest.org and @kohler.bsky.social, we've assembled a collection of archival materials that tell the story of the first MAGFest event from 2002!

archive.gamehistory.org/folder/198d0...

A flyer for the Mid Atlantic Gamers Festival at the Holiday Inn Tanglewood in Roanoka, VA, September 27-29, 2002.

"2000+ square feet main game room. Guest video game voice actors. Industry insiders. Game developers. The first video game convention by fans for fans that is non industry, non trade show."

A promotional booth for the first MAGFest, titled the Mid Atlantic Video Game Festival. They're playing Devil's Crush on a Commodore monitor.

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MAGFest - The Music and Gaming Festival @magfest.org · 17d

Rebecca Sugar & Friends Present: The Lonely Magic Tour is coming to Super MAGFest! In August of 2025, Rebecca released Lonely Magic – & they will be joined by a group of Steven Universe alumni, musicians, and special guests to bring that experience to life at MAGFest! super.magfest.org/registration

An image of Rebecca Sugar sitting on a checkered floor with their pink guitar in their lap. They're looking directly at the camera over their glasses. The image is surrounded by a blue Super MAGFest 2026 themed border.

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MAGFest - The Music and Gaming Festival @magfest.org · 18d

However, we've since updated that page with the guidelines that are in line with our internal policies over the last few years. We're genuinely sorry about the confusion. Bit Brigade is the only exception to this rule this year, and we're extremely excited to hear their new MMX set!

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MAGFest - The Music and Gaming Festival @magfest.org · 18d

The page with the more firm rule about not double-booking bands was created by our previous music team, and we were not aware it was still live and accessible on our site. We DO try to avoid repeat bookings, unless there are specific cases (in this case, a new MMX performance that matches our theme)

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MAGFest - The Music and Gaming Festival @magfest.org · 18d

WELP. We removed the first post to fix this specific typo, and then literally posted it again accidentally and didn't notice until about a half hour ago. We're obviously not going to delete this one, due to the discussions happening in the replies. On that topic...

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MAGFest - The Music and Gaming Festival @magfest.org · 18d

Who else but Georgia legends But Brigade would come to MAGFest this year locked and loaded with an all new set? Get equipped with a run of MMX live on the main stage in January! The real question - will Noah get the secret capsule? Grab your badges and find out! super.magfest.org/registration

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MAGFest - The Music and Gaming Festival @magfest.org · 20d

Charge your Busters and prepare your E-Tanks, @themegas.bsky.social are teleporting into Super MAGFest 2026!

These VGM powerhouses can’t wait to return to the MAGFest stage, bringing their ever evolving stage presence to songs new and old! Get your badges at super.magfest.org/registration 💙

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MAGFest - The Music and Gaming Festival @magfest.org · 24d

The 2026 MAGFest Indie Tabletop Showcase application form is now live! Applications will close on October 16th at 11:59PM EST! This is open to indie tabletop developers - whether you're slinging cards, boardgames or dice, please apply!

Link to application: super2026.reg.magfest.org/mits/team

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MAGFest - The Music and Gaming Festival @magfest.org · 24d

Run TTRPGs with the D&D Department!

The D&D department runs a wide variety of TTRPGs at the convention, and we’re looking for new Game Masters to join our team! This is a chance to run those games you've wanted to try but haven't found a group for!

✏️ Survey link: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

MAGFest - The Music and Gaming Festival @magfest.org · 27d

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MAGFest - The Music and Gaming Festival @magfest.org · 28d

The Pathfinder department is looking for volunteers to help explore, report, and cooperate during Super MAGFest 2026! Games are offered each day of the event, apply by September 30th to share your availability and interest!

✏️ Link to form: forms.gle/EV6MVRQR6wJ2...

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