Activities at VGM CON

VGM CON is proud to partner with MetroNOME Brewery, a music oriented brewery based in St. Paul. Their beer will be available for purchase at Creekside Cafe, located adjacent to

Beat the Friday morning rush and start the weekend right! We’re opening the doors a night early for an exclusive hangout at the Underground Stage. Whether you’re looking to reunite

Gamer’s Rhapsody is pleased to announce the return of Game Music Remix Awards. The awards show highlights video game music remixes and covers released in 2025 across many categories of

Weird Ink Society is a welcoming tattoo shop where misfits fit in! Based in St. Paul, MN, Weird Ink Society has 8+ incredible artists creating, each with their own unique art style

Friday Concerts – April 17 Friday tickets: $45 – Includes all concerts and an entire convention! Boss Stage 3:00 PM Opening Ceremonies 4:30 PM Lazy Shell 6:00 PM Do a

Saturday Concerts – April 18 Saturday tickets: $55 – Includes all concerts and an entire convention! Boss Stage 12:00 PM Recital 1:30 PM Ultraglide 3:00 PM Los Veros 4:30 PM

Sunday Concerts – April 19 Sunday tickets: $30 – Includes all concerts and an entire convention! Boss Stage 11:00 AM Orchestra Clinic Performance 12:30 PM Twin Cities Gamer Symphony Orchestra

Contra Dance with Mattie Rynkiewicz and the VGM Con Contra Dance Band Swing your partners all! Join dance caller Mattie Rynkiewicz for a contra dance – this is a participatory folk dance

Can you save the magical creatures from The Woes of Wyvern Woods? Tickets are $30 per person with a maximum of 8 players per group. Players by themselves or in

Come on and slam, and welcome to the jam! At Jam Space, musicians of all ability levels and backgrounds come together and jam on video game tunes and other music.

Your VGM CON badge is more than just a pass — it’s the foundation of a masterpiece! This year, we’re inviting you to join our Stitched Together challenge. Your badge

Thrust into a vortex and warp to a stage beyond physical limitations. Bonus Stage presents the Warp Stage at VGM CON 2026. Warp Stage is an online and in-person hybrid

Level Up Your Fun at VGM CON’s Open Gaming Room! VGM CON is proud to partner with 2D Con and Highlander games to bring you video and tabletop gaming. Video

About MNeurodivergent: MNeurodivergent is a group by and for neurodivergent people. Our mission is to reduce isolation by creating welcoming spaces that support neurodiverse people to make meaningful connections with

This year VGM CON is excited to be supporting PFund Foundation as our 2026 charity partner! Pfund builds equity with LGBTQ+ communities across the Upper Midwest by providing grants and

Indie Games Welcome to the Indie Game Exhibition Hall, where innovation, creativity, and passion converge to bring you the next wave of gaming experiences! This is an open space for

Kick off your Saturday with an invigorating 4K run, where every step is combined with of your favorite video game music! Join TheToader on Saturday, April 18th, as we transform

Have you stitched something together? We want to see it! There are 2 opportunities to show off your costume! Please fill out the below form to sign up for our

Exhibitor Hall The Vendor Hall at VGM CON is an eclectic marketplace, buzzing with excitement and creativity. The hall is lined with booths showcasing a diverse range of artists. Hand-drawn

Pre-register for 2026 Orchestra Clinic Returning for its tenth year, the VGM CON Orchestra Clinic is a chance for participants to play their favorite music from video games in an

VGM CON Album Jam Calling all musicians! VGM CON is hosting a 72-hour charity album jam! Work together to arrange, record, and mix video game music tracks in just 3

Seasonal Event Positions VGM CON is looking for volunteers during the event. We need a variety of roles, from badgers to registration to merch sales to main stage tech and

We look forward to seeing your performances! Apply Now Signup to showcase a short video/song/talent performance at VGM CON. This all-ages event at VGM CON is meant to provide a

Visit MWSF Website MWSF Schedule Midwest Speedfest The twelfth edition of Midwest Speedfest’s flagship marathon, Midwest Speedfest 2026, will take place at VGM Con: Stitched Together on April 17-19 at