PAX West
About this event
The PAX West is a cultural festival in Seattle, Washington, at Seattle Convention Center Arch Building. The 2026 event takes place Sep 4–7, 2026. One of the world's largest gaming conventions fills downtown Seattle over Labor Day weekend with expo halls, panels, tournaments, tabletop gaming, indie showcases, and the Omegathon championship. A marquee event for video-game and pop-culture fans across the Pacific Northwest.
Annual, Labor Day weekend (Friday through Monday)
Location & directions
Seattle Convention Center Arch Building, 705 Pike St, Seattle, WA 98101
Frequently asked questions
When is PAX West 2026?
PAX West takes place Sep 4–7, 2026 in Seattle, Washington. Annual, Labor Day weekend (Friday through Monday)
Where is PAX West held?
PAX West is held in Seattle, Washington, at Seattle Convention Center Arch Building, 705 Pike St, Seattle, WA 98101.
What is PAX West?
One of the world's largest gaming conventions fills downtown Seattle over Labor Day weekend with expo halls, panels, tournaments, tabletop gaming, indie showcases, and the Omegathon championship.
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