Mark Your Calendars: PAX AUS 2026 Returns October 9–11

PAX AUS 2026 has set its dates and theme

BY Dylan Blight

Feb 5, 2026

The PAX Australia team has confirmed that the show will return to its usual early October weekend slot, October 9-11, at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre.

A day earlier, the team teased the upcoming date confirmation with a video featuring balloons, and now the artwork for PAX AUS 2026 features a castle-like or fair-like look.

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The team has shared that bags will also be going on sale, so it’ll be time to book your annual leave and hotels soon.

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Dylan Blight

[He/Him] Dylan Blight is the Founder and Editor-in-Chief of Explosion Network, an independent Australian publication covering video games, film, television and pop culture. Since founding Explosion Network in 2017, Dylan has written and produced reviews, news, interviews, features and podcasts across the entertainment industry, while overseeing the publication's editorial direction and content.