MAGFest - The Music and Gaming Festival
@magfest.org
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/
Latin Dancing for Nerds is back in the Super MAGFest arena!
Latin Dancing for Nerds teaches partner dances (Bachata & Salsa) to video game and anime song remixes. No need to bring a partner, & if you have no dance experience, no worries - they'll walk you through the basics and get grooving!
Latin Dancing for Nerds teaches partner dances (Bachata & Salsa) to video game and anime song remixes. No need to bring a partner, & if you have no dance experience, no worries - they'll walk you through the basics and get grooving!
November 22, 2025 at 7:48 PM
Latin Dancing for Nerds is back in the Super MAGFest arena!
Latin Dancing for Nerds teaches partner dances (Bachata & Salsa) to video game and anime song remixes. No need to bring a partner, & if you have no dance experience, no worries - they'll walk you through the basics and get grooving!
Latin Dancing for Nerds teaches partner dances (Bachata & Salsa) to video game and anime song remixes. No need to bring a partner, & if you have no dance experience, no worries - they'll walk you through the basics and get grooving!
Guess who's Rock-in' up to #Chipspace! We've got an amazing cast of characters hailing from all over, bringing electrifying tunes & hope for the future! Come learn during our demos, slam down during showcases, & be amazed at Open Mic, all starting Thursday 2PM! #MAGFest #chiptune
November 17, 2025 at 11:32 PM
Guess who's Rock-in' up to #Chipspace! We've got an amazing cast of characters hailing from all over, bringing electrifying tunes & hope for the future! Come learn during our demos, slam down during showcases, & be amazed at Open Mic, all starting Thursday 2PM! #MAGFest #chiptune
The MITS acceptance/rejection letters have been emailed for Super MAGFest 2026. Check your emails - if you were accepted, there are immediate action items and expect to be receiving 1-2 more emails soon once we have your info confirmed. Reach out to mits@magfest.org if you have any further questions
November 15, 2025 at 1:42 AM
The MITS acceptance/rejection letters have been emailed for Super MAGFest 2026. Check your emails - if you were accepted, there are immediate action items and expect to be receiving 1-2 more emails soon once we have your info confirmed. Reach out to mits@magfest.org if you have any further questions
If you're into LAN at MAG, we have some updates for you!
Deadlock Tournament is RETURNING!
PC Build Competition is RETURNING!
AND...
There's a NEW PC Building Competition planned! Stay tuned for more details 💙
Deadlock Tournament is RETURNING!
PC Build Competition is RETURNING!
AND...
There's a NEW PC Building Competition planned! Stay tuned for more details 💙
November 15, 2025 at 12:16 AM
If you're into LAN at MAG, we have some updates for you!
Deadlock Tournament is RETURNING!
PC Build Competition is RETURNING!
AND...
There's a NEW PC Building Competition planned! Stay tuned for more details 💙
Deadlock Tournament is RETURNING!
PC Build Competition is RETURNING!
AND...
There's a NEW PC Building Competition planned! Stay tuned for more details 💙
From Mario to Mega Man to this year's MAGFest's theme song comes championed #chiptune composer RRThiel! Hailing from Chicago, he's known for Mega Man Perfect Blue OST & his EP "What A Mario World". Join us for a special appearance on our #Chipspace stage during MAGFest! 💕✨
November 11, 2025 at 1:51 AM
From Mario to Mega Man to this year's MAGFest's theme song comes championed #chiptune composer RRThiel! Hailing from Chicago, he's known for Mega Man Perfect Blue OST & his EP "What A Mario World". Join us for a special appearance on our #Chipspace stage during MAGFest! 💕✨
To all MITS applicants - final decisions have been made! Approval/denial letters will go out this week - any approved teams will also receive an email confirming their team's information regarding selling status, desire to be on a panel, and people to be receiving badges. Thank you for your patience
November 10, 2025 at 9:54 PM
To all MITS applicants - final decisions have been made! Approval/denial letters will go out this week - any approved teams will also receive an email confirming their team's information regarding selling status, desire to be on a panel, and people to be receiving badges. Thank you for your patience
Do you like to dance the night away? Are you excited that our Arena Dance Parties are returning this year? Well stay hype, because we're amped to announce our Arena Dance Party DJ lineup! Dance parties will be running from 10PM-4AM every night, so we can forget time and dance 'til (almost) dawn!
November 10, 2025 at 7:24 PM
Do you like to dance the night away? Are you excited that our Arena Dance Parties are returning this year? Well stay hype, because we're amped to announce our Arena Dance Party DJ lineup! Dance parties will be running from 10PM-4AM every night, so we can forget time and dance 'til (almost) dawn!
Marsapalooza Arcade returns to the Consoles Game Room at Super MAGFest 2026, bringing the heat with 3 FULL NIGHTS of retro aesthetic tournaments, including a Mega Man Mystery Tournament that will take you through decades of Blue Bombing gaming. Check out the lineup!
November 6, 2025 at 2:48 PM
Marsapalooza Arcade returns to the Consoles Game Room at Super MAGFest 2026, bringing the heat with 3 FULL NIGHTS of retro aesthetic tournaments, including a Mega Man Mystery Tournament that will take you through decades of Blue Bombing gaming. Check out the lineup!
Y'all did it: Super MAGFest 2026 badges are SOLD! OUT! Super MAGFest badges can ONLY be bought/transferred through our in-house registration system - any others are fraudulent and cannot be honored or refunded. Be vigilant of scams if buying secondhand and use a platform with purchase protection!
November 4, 2025 at 5:27 PM
Y'all did it: Super MAGFest 2026 badges are SOLD! OUT! Super MAGFest badges can ONLY be bought/transferred through our in-house registration system - any others are fraudulent and cannot be honored or refunded. Be vigilant of scams if buying secondhand and use a platform with purchase protection!
Boston's own @battlemode.bsky.social is here to kick off #Chipspace with their blend of dynamic electropop, classic violin, Gameboys, and I GUESS some rock & roll. Fresh off of a nomination for Best Electronic Boston Act of 2025 & the Boston Calling lineup! Join the Battle! #MAGFest #Chiptune
November 3, 2025 at 11:07 PM
Boston's own @battlemode.bsky.social is here to kick off #Chipspace with their blend of dynamic electropop, classic violin, Gameboys, and I GUESS some rock & roll. Fresh off of a nomination for Best Electronic Boston Act of 2025 & the Boston Calling lineup! Join the Battle! #MAGFest #Chiptune
🎶Give me all your attention🎶 - because we've got our first Super MAG guest announcement for you! SungWon Cho aka @prozdishere.bsky.social! From One Piece to Borderlands 3 to Delicious in Dungeon to everyone's favorite: KPop Demon Hunters, we're sure you've heard his incredible voice acting skills!
November 3, 2025 at 1:12 AM
🎶Give me all your attention🎶 - because we've got our first Super MAG guest announcement for you! SungWon Cho aka @prozdishere.bsky.social! From One Piece to Borderlands 3 to Delicious in Dungeon to everyone's favorite: KPop Demon Hunters, we're sure you've heard his incredible voice acting skills!
The MAGFest Super Idol Showcase is returning - and applications to perform are OPEN! All details are on the form linked below, so be sure to read through carefully and get your applications in before December 1st!
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
📸 k8kotoski on ig
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
📸 k8kotoski on ig
November 2, 2025 at 10:05 PM
The MAGFest Super Idol Showcase is returning - and applications to perform are OPEN! All details are on the form linked below, so be sure to read through carefully and get your applications in before December 1st!
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
📸 k8kotoski on ig
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
📸 k8kotoski on ig
The Protomen will debut Act III at Super MAGFest!
Performing ALL THREE ACTS, the whole story, in narrative order. One act per night, catch it all over the weekend!
Also, badges are almost SOLD OUT, and prices increase on Nov 1! So get yours RIGHT NOW! 🎃
super.magfest.org/registration
Performing ALL THREE ACTS, the whole story, in narrative order. One act per night, catch it all over the weekend!
Also, badges are almost SOLD OUT, and prices increase on Nov 1! So get yours RIGHT NOW! 🎃
super.magfest.org/registration
October 31, 2025 at 7:01 PM
The Protomen will debut Act III at Super MAGFest!
Performing ALL THREE ACTS, the whole story, in narrative order. One act per night, catch it all over the weekend!
Also, badges are almost SOLD OUT, and prices increase on Nov 1! So get yours RIGHT NOW! 🎃
super.magfest.org/registration
Performing ALL THREE ACTS, the whole story, in narrative order. One act per night, catch it all over the weekend!
Also, badges are almost SOLD OUT, and prices increase on Nov 1! So get yours RIGHT NOW! 🎃
super.magfest.org/registration
The one and only @caseyleewilliams.bsky.social will be taking the stage at MAGFest! Casey specializes in session vocal recording, performance, and songwriting. She's most known for her work on the soundtracks of Rooster Teeth’s animated online series RWBY - featured since the early age of 13!
October 30, 2025 at 11:46 PM
The one and only @caseyleewilliams.bsky.social will be taking the stage at MAGFest! Casey specializes in session vocal recording, performance, and songwriting. She's most known for her work on the soundtracks of Rooster Teeth’s animated online series RWBY - featured since the early age of 13!
October 30, 2025 at 9:22 PM
We're back with today's Super MAGFest main stage feature: MEGA RAN! @megaran.com is a former middle school teacher turned Guinness World Record-holding rapper, DJ, author, and foster father whose music bridges hip-hop, gaming, and education. Don't miss this pioneer of nerdcore at Super MAGFest 2026!
October 29, 2025 at 11:09 PM
We're back with today's Super MAGFest main stage feature: MEGA RAN! @megaran.com is a former middle school teacher turned Guinness World Record-holding rapper, DJ, author, and foster father whose music bridges hip-hop, gaming, and education. Don't miss this pioneer of nerdcore at Super MAGFest 2026!
If you wanted more heavy metal at your Super MAGFest this year, you got it: The Arkadian is coming to melt your faces! 2026 marks the 10th anniversary of the project and for the first time in nearly 6 years, they're coming back as a BAND, delivering a high octane performance you won't want to miss!
October 27, 2025 at 11:35 PM
If you wanted more heavy metal at your Super MAGFest this year, you got it: The Arkadian is coming to melt your faces! 2026 marks the 10th anniversary of the project and for the first time in nearly 6 years, they're coming back as a BAND, delivering a high octane performance you won't want to miss!
Do you have a fandom that you want to see reflected during the MAGFest Cosplay Photoshoot Meetups? It's your time to shine, because Cosplay Photoshoot Meetup Applications are LIVE, closing Nov. 10th! (This application is for suggestions and organizers.) 📸 ggmehd on IG
forms.gle/mKAx5k8eF4uh...
forms.gle/mKAx5k8eF4uh...
October 27, 2025 at 10:28 PM
Do you have a fandom that you want to see reflected during the MAGFest Cosplay Photoshoot Meetups? It's your time to shine, because Cosplay Photoshoot Meetup Applications are LIVE, closing Nov. 10th! (This application is for suggestions and organizers.) 📸 ggmehd on IG
forms.gle/mKAx5k8eF4uh...
forms.gle/mKAx5k8eF4uh...
And now for something completely different: Triforce Quartet at Super MAG! Triforce Quartet is a classically trained string quartet that reimagines the music of video game franchises like LoZ & FF. For MAGFest, they'll present a special collab show ft. guests from their newest album - don't miss it!
October 23, 2025 at 2:07 PM
And now for something completely different: Triforce Quartet at Super MAG! Triforce Quartet is a classically trained string quartet that reimagines the music of video game franchises like LoZ & FF. For MAGFest, they'll present a special collab show ft. guests from their newest album - don't miss it!
The MITS applications for 2026 are now closed. If you applied, you should be able to edit before 10/31. If you submitted a partial application, you should have an email from mits@magfest.org letting you know to finish. We are currently reviewing submissions and will have approvals/denials out ASAP!
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
Link to application: super2026.reg.magfest.org/mits/team
October 22, 2025 at 3:37 PM
The MITS applications for 2026 are now closed. If you applied, you should be able to edit before 10/31. If you submitted a partial application, you should have an email from mits@magfest.org letting you know to finish. We are currently reviewing submissions and will have approvals/denials out ASAP!
Something wicked this way comes: it's @dannybstyle.bsky.social to the Super MAGFest '26 stage! dannyBstyle is the live performance group of game composer Danny Baranowsky (Super Meat Boy, Binding of Isaac). They perform Danny’s compositions as a trio with guitar, bass, and Danny on electric drums!
October 20, 2025 at 10:07 PM
Something wicked this way comes: it's @dannybstyle.bsky.social to the Super MAGFest '26 stage! dannyBstyle is the live performance group of game composer Danny Baranowsky (Super Meat Boy, Binding of Isaac). They perform Danny’s compositions as a trio with guitar, bass, and Danny on electric drums!
@gunderslam.bsky.social is delivering slammin’ heavy metal video game covers live to Super MAGFest 2026! Formed from solo work, Patrick Gunderson bands together w/Adam Payne, Jake Curtis, Roque Cuellar, Mahn, Stephen Jensen, & Theology! Catch the set covering songs from Hades, Silent Hill 2, & more!
October 17, 2025 at 10:23 PM
@gunderslam.bsky.social is delivering slammin’ heavy metal video game covers live to Super MAGFest 2026! Formed from solo work, Patrick Gunderson bands together w/Adam Payne, Jake Curtis, Roque Cuellar, Mahn, Stephen Jensen, & Theology! Catch the set covering songs from Hades, Silent Hill 2, & more!
Prepare yourselves for shreddage: Danimal Cannon is coming to the Super MAGFest 2026 main stage!
@danimalcannon.com is a VGM composer who has been featured in Pokémon Generations & Minecraft: The Story of Mojang. He's preparing to release his next full length album - including special guests!
@danimalcannon.com is a VGM composer who has been featured in Pokémon Generations & Minecraft: The Story of Mojang. He's preparing to release his next full length album - including special guests!
October 15, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Prepare yourselves for shreddage: Danimal Cannon is coming to the Super MAGFest 2026 main stage!
@danimalcannon.com is a VGM composer who has been featured in Pokémon Generations & Minecraft: The Story of Mojang. He's preparing to release his next full length album - including special guests!
@danimalcannon.com is a VGM composer who has been featured in Pokémon Generations & Minecraft: The Story of Mojang. He's preparing to release his next full length album - including special guests!
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!
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!
October 14, 2025 at 12:51 AM
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!
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!
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!
October 11, 2025 at 10:37 PM
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!