PAX Australia (Penny Arcade Expo) is a gaming event that started in the USA in 2004. The first Australian PAX event was held in 2013 and has now become the biggest gaming event in Australia with thousands of people attending to check out the latest consoles and games.
PAX Australia Melbourne, 2020 Dates, Schedule, Tickets & Location
Gamers will also get a first look at heaps of unreleased games and hardware before it hits the market. The perfect place to try before you buy!
PAX Australia will be held at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre. There will be a cloakroom available (with a gold coin donation) as well as plenty of seating, beanbags and quiet corners to enjoy the huge variety of games on offer.
You can pick up your show bag through door 1 from 11am to 8pm on Friday and Saturday and between 11am and 6pm on Sunday. You can pick up your badge from the registration desk at the front entrance of the Exhibition Centre on Thursday between 4pm and 8pm, and on Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 8am.
The easiest way to get to the Melbourne Exhibition and Convention Centre is by tram. Catch the number 96, 109 or 12 tram and get off at Clarendon Street. Alternatively, you can walk just 10 minutes along the Yarra from Flinders Street Station. If you are driving, there are five car parks available in or near the complex. Check individual carparks for pricing details.
If you buy tickets for pax 2020 aus, when you buy the tickets does it come with a hotel or do you book a hotel separately if you buy a 3 day pax pass?
Hi Levi,
Since the 2019 event has passed and details for the 2020 event are yet to be released, i can’t see exactly what inclusions are part of a 3-day pass.
However, since most hotels in the city usually range from $100-$200 a night, it is very unlikely that accommodation would be included in the ticket price.
Thanks
Michael
In all of the previous PAX events your hotel was not included in the ticket.
Hi I was wondering if you need to buy a separate ticket to pax or is it included with the eb games tickets?
Hi Sharele,
This is what is included in the EB Games Ticket:
Exclusive Ultimate Gamer Program on Thursday October 25th
Pax Aus 3 Day Badge
Exclusive Ultimate Gamer Function
Early Access To The EB Expo Megastore
Free Shipping On EB Expo Purchases
Private Chill-out Lounge Hosted By The EB Community
Free Locker Access
The 3 day Pax badge included in this price will cover admission.
Best regards,
Jess
What time dose the event start on the Thursday night for the exbo start and when dose the pass come out or pick up I have the ultermate gamer pass just wondering when I get my ticket
Hi Steve,
The official website still has no details around a schedule, but the Facebook event pages and also the ticket booking websites have the following details for each day:
PAX Show Hours:
Friday, 26th October 10am – 11:30pm
Saturday, 27th October 10am – 11:30pm
Sunday, 28th October 10am – 6pm
As for the passes, it’s mentioned on the offical website’s FAQ section that “we mail out the physical badges closer to the show itself for those who have pre-purchased them online. International visitors who have pre-purchased badges can pick them up at the registration desk at the show. If you are expecting to move house close to the show, please let us know your badge confirmation ID and your new postal address via [email protected]”
Hope this helps.
Michael
when can you get tickets in 2018?
Hi Angus,
Dates are yet to be confirmed for PAX Melbourne so tickets aren’t available as yet. Last year they went on sale in around April if I remember correctly, so check back around that time for registration and ticket purchases.
Best regards,
Jess
Is jacksepticeye going to be at pax Aus 2017
Hi Taylor,
The program schedule hasn’t been released as yet, so check back with us as I will update our page once the lineup has been released for PAX Australia 2017.
Regards,
Jess