Vancouver Game Expo is a community-first celebration of gaming culture in the heart of Downtown Vancouver for players, developers, artists, content creators, fans, and industry professionals. It’s an interactive gaming celebration, bringing together community and industry for a weekend of play, discovery, and connection.
Vancouver Game Expo
Wondering what you can expect? Here’s the rundown:
- Play games from local and visiting studios and meet game devs. Bonus points for giving helpful feedback!
- Peruse wares from nerdy artists and vendors, who are also game fans!
- A curated showcase of upcoming extra delicious non-AAA titles – test drive a future indie hit!
- A curated showcase of student-made games to watch out for – come support the future generation of game makers.
- Get face time with some special guests, including content creators, game devs, and on-screen personalities!
- The Passport stamp activity returns as Quests! Complete a Quest card at the expo for a special prize.
- Take a break from playing game demos by… playing more games! Free-play arcade brought to you by Kamakult Arcade.
- Headset on, controller in hand, let’s go. Console R&R brought to you by Game On Lounge.
- Give yourselves an eye break and unwind with a quick round of board games, brought to you by Acadamie Duello.
- Get your caricature drawn, pick up some markers and make your own art, or just take a colouring break.
- A just-for-fun, non-competitive photographed cosplay fashion show to cap off each expo day.
- Capture the vibes at the photo booth – save your pics digitally or print them out to take home!
- Take home a piece of VGX with you at the merch table, brought to you by Vancouver Game Expo’s friends at The Yetee!
- Rest your heels with some food and drinks for purchase, brought to you by Vancouver Convention Centre.
- After-hours industry cocktail mixer (invite-only) – the perfect setting for approachable networking and exhibitor show-and-tell.
VGX is also hosting another Vancouver Games Celebration on Steam on Dec 4-13, featuring games made in or about Vancouver, Metro Vancouver, and Vancouver Island. Check out demos, discounts, and gems made in Metro Vancouver’s backyard in our digital companion event. See the Steam Event page for more info.
Arriving from out-of-town? Check out their Hotels & Tourism page for room discounts and city guides.
Level up your involvement with VGX 2026 and get involved as an exhibitor, a sponsor, or a volunteer!
Visit Vancouver Game Expo’s website for more info. Stay updated on event news by joining their Discord, following them on social media, or subscribing to their newsletter.
EVENT DETAILS:
📅 Dates: December 5 – 6, 2026
📍 Location: Vancouver Convention Centre, East Expo Hall A
🎟️ Tickets & More Info: Vancouver Game Expo
