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View of Melbourne from across the Yarra River
9 – 11 Oct

PAX Aus

  • Expo
  • Exhibition

PAX Australia is a premier gaming event offering an immersive experience for gaming enthusiasts. This event spans three full days, bringing together a vibrant community of gamers, developers, publishers and brands under one roof.

Attendees have the opportunity to reconnect with friends, forge new relationships, and dive deep into the gaming universe. With a focus on both tabletop and video games, PAX Australia showcases a broad spectrum of gaming experiences, making it a must-visit for fans of all genres.

A highlight of the event is PAX Rising, which features the best of the independent development scene. This dedicated area presents the largest selection of exciting indie tabletop and video games, allowing attendees to discover innovative titles that are pushing the boundaries of the gaming industry.

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Date Times
Fri 9 Oct
  • 10am - 11pm 10:00am - 11:00pm
Sat 10 Oct
  • 10am - 11pm 10:00am - 11:00pm
Sun 11 Oct
  • 10am - 11pm 10:00am - 11:00pm

Location

Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC)
1 Convention Centre Pl
South Wharf 3006

Open in maps location for Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC)

Price and bookings

From $77 to $185

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  • email address: info@paxaustralia.com.au
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A Comic-Com panel of four women dressed as characters holding microphones and talking on stage.
6 – 7 Jun

Melbourne Oz Comic-Con

A celebration of fandom, film, television, gaming, cosplay and creativity.

  • Expo
  • Exhibition
A man and pregnant woman hold a large teddy bear over a cot in a baby store.
Until 31 May

One Fine Baby and Pregnancy Expo

One Fine Baby and Pregnancy Expo is back, with over 100 curated must-have brands and services.

  • Free
  • Family and kids
A person browsing a stall at a local market or fair, which feature handmade soaps and natural cosmetics.
5 – 8 Jun

MindBodySpirit Festival

Australia's largest health, wellness and spirituality festival returns for winter

  • Expo
  • Workshop
A woman and child sit in a museum, looking up at a glass case displaying a preserved human body posed in a dramatic leap, with exposed muscles visible.
Until 31 Dec

Body Worlds: The Anatomy of Happiness

Discover what lies behind the skin to reveal how our health, emotions and environment impact us.

  • Exhibition
  • Events
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The City of Melbourne respectfully acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land we govern, the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung and Bunurong / Boon Wurrung peoples of the Kulin and pays respect to their Elders past and present. We acknowledge and honour the unbroken spiritual, cultural and political connection they have maintained to this unique place for more than 2000 generations.

We accept the invitation in the Uluru Statement from the Heart and are committed to walking together to build a better future. For more information, visit Aboriginal Melbourne.

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