Video Games & Music Convention - Minnesota

April 11 – 13, 2025

The Premier Midwest Gaming and Music Convention

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VGM CON 2025

VGM CON is returning in person and online

VGM CON is an annual video games & music convention held in Minneapolis, MN.

Video Games

Play new and unique games from our indie devs or find classic games in our open gaming room.

Concerts

Listen to video game music from a variety of games and genres like rock, folk, funk, & more

Fast Video Games

Watch gamers from around the world speedrun video games while raising money for charity.

Play

Bring your instrument and/or controller to our interactive Jam space, tournaments and more.

One Part Convention. One Part Music Festival.

VGM CON offers a vendor and artist hall, panels, workshops, open gaming, cosplay, tournaments and other convention activities. Combined with three music stages, jam spaces, orchestra clinic, recital and album jam, VGM CON unites video game and music fandoms. 

See our 2024 musical guests below.

2025 Friends and Partners

Fast Facts

When

April 11 – 13, 2025

All hours are subject to change. This information will be finalized closer to the event.

Event Hours:

  • Friday 1pm to 2am
  • Saturday 9:30 am to 2:30am
  • Sunday 9:30am to 5pm

Primary Badge Pickup Hours:

  • Friday 12pm to 8pm
  • Saturday 9am to 8pm
  • Sunday 9am to 3pm

(badges available in OPS after these hours)

Location

Crowne Plaza Minneapolis West 3131 Campus Dr, Plymouth, MN 55441

For Who?

VGM CON is a family-friendly event for fans of music and games.

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