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MAGFest - The Music and Gaming Festival
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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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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!
November 22, 2025 at 7:48 PM
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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
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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
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November 15, 2025 at 1:42 AM
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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 💙
A photo of the MAGFest 2024's LAN room, full of attendees playing games on computers.
November 15, 2025 at 12:16 AM
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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
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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!
An picture that says the following over an image of a city: 10PM-4AM ARENA DANCE PARTY 2026 Thursday: Aldo Andres, DJ Chef Nguyen, DJ★Kawaiichi★, DJ Liquid ICe, Godspeed, and Sondi Friday: DJ4X, DJ Centsless, Faith in the Glitch, Run the Jutsu, Sebulba Saturday: 2 Brown Brothers and a Donkey, Assthetic B2B Ravida, Styliferous B2B O_No, Vexx B2B Deast
November 10, 2025 at 7:24 PM
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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!
An image with a vapewave background that says DAY 1. Under DAY 1 it lists the tournaments for the first day of MAGFest: Soul Calibur 2, GoldenEye, Tekken, Plasma Sword, and MultiVersus. An image with a vapewave background that says DAY 2. Under DAY 2 it lists the tournaments for the second day of MAGFest: Mario Kart Double Dash, Halo 3, Marvel Vs. Capcom 2, Megaman Battle Network, Mobile Suit Gundam W: Endless Duel, Soul Calibur 2, and NFL Blitz. An image with a vapewave background that says DAY 3. Under DAY 3 it lists the tournaments for the third day of MAGFest: Megaman Mystery Tournament, Mario Kart Double Dash, Power Stone 2, Halo 3, Tetris, and TMNT Tournament Fighters.
November 6, 2025 at 2:48 PM
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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
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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
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🎶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!
SungWon Cho stands with his arms crossed with many of the characters he's voiced behind him. They are all on a digital MAGFest background, with the logo in the top right corner.
November 3, 2025 at 1:12 AM
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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
An image of the MAGFest Idol Showcase, five people performing on the stage in various dance poses.
November 2, 2025 at 10:05 PM
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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
An image of The Protomen standing together under the word "PROTOMEN". At the bottom it says "AT MAGFEST 20X6".
October 31, 2025 at 7:01 PM
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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!
Casey Lee Williams sings into a microphone. The image is surrounded by a Super MAGFest 2026 border.
October 30, 2025 at 11:46 PM
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Hello! We’re announcing that the second round of the hotel lottery has been run and the award emails are going out now. There are emails going out for about 75 rooms that have been awarded - so they are hitting inboxes very shortly. There will not be booking links in these - same as round 1 - as we wanted to get the notifications out before the self-service badge cancellation deadline of 11:59p on Saturday, November 1. As noted in the emails, a second email will go out to the lottery awardees with the booking link, and that person will have 7 days to put their credit card down. If you did not receive an email and want to confirm that it didn’t get eaten by the internet, you can check your MAGFest registration record at the link below, and you’ll have your award information on your Hotel Lottery results tab: https://super2026.reg.magfest.org/ Thank you! Super MAGFest 2026 Hotel Team
October 30, 2025 at 9:22 PM
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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!
A photo of Mega Ran on stage with Hot Rod of the Cybertronic Spree to his left. Ran is pumping his fists into the air, one covered in a Mega Buster replica. The image has a Super MAGFest 2026 border around it.
October 29, 2025 at 11:09 PM
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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!
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October 27, 2025 at 11:35 PM
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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...
October 27, 2025 at 10:28 PM
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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!
An image of the four members of Triforce Quartet holding their instruments with a blue MAGFest 2026 border around it.
October 23, 2025 at 2:07 PM
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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!
An image of the three members of dannyBstyle, hugging one another from behind. Two are smiling toward the camera, one looks incredulously to the left.
October 20, 2025 at 10:07 PM
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@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!
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October 17, 2025 at 10:23 PM
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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!
October 15, 2025 at 9:01 PM
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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.
October 14, 2025 at 12:51 AM
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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!
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October 11, 2025 at 10:37 PM
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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. 💜
October 2, 2025 at 10:04 PM
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@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!
October 2, 2025 at 2:34 PM