PGX 2026 - Pittsburgh Gaming Expo
Pittsburgh Gaming Expo 2026 featuring live music guests Powerglove, Lords of the Trident, Arcadia, Katie Shesko, and a Dungeon Synth Lounge with Foglord, Hillsfar, and Jenn Taiga
Pittsburgh Gaming Expo (PGX) 2026 returns October 2–4, 2026, bringing together gaming, tabletop, and geek culture alongside an impressive lineup of musical guests.
Headlining the music programming is POWERGLOVE, the legendary metal band known for their heavy metal covers of video game and pop culture themes (powerglovemusic.bandcamp.com). Also featured is LORDS OF THE TRIDENT, a high-energy power metal band from Madison, WI known for epic performances and elaborate stage theatrics (lordsofthetrident.bandcamp.com).
ARCADIA brings their unique 'Mario Kart Jazz!' experience to the expo — a jazz ensemble performing video game music arrangements. Joining them is KATIE SHESKO on flute, adding a classical touch to the gaming music celebration.
The expo also features a special DUNGEON SYNTH LOUNGE showcasing:
- FOGLORD – atmospheric dungeon synth artist (foglord.bandcamp.com)
- HILLSFAR – dungeon synth project with a fantasy RPG aesthetic
- JENN TAIGA – dark/extreme dungeon synth
PGX is held annually in Pittsburgh, PA and celebrates all things gaming — video games, tabletop RPGs, board games, card games, and geek culture — combined with live music and entertainment.
Headlining the music programming is POWERGLOVE, the legendary metal band known for their heavy metal covers of video game and pop culture themes (powerglovemusic.bandcamp.com). Also featured is LORDS OF THE TRIDENT, a high-energy power metal band from Madison, WI known for epic performances and elaborate stage theatrics (lordsofthetrident.bandcamp.com).
ARCADIA brings their unique 'Mario Kart Jazz!' experience to the expo — a jazz ensemble performing video game music arrangements. Joining them is KATIE SHESKO on flute, adding a classical touch to the gaming music celebration.
The expo also features a special DUNGEON SYNTH LOUNGE showcasing:
- FOGLORD – atmospheric dungeon synth artist (foglord.bandcamp.com)
- HILLSFAR – dungeon synth project with a fantasy RPG aesthetic
- JENN TAIGA – dark/extreme dungeon synth
PGX is held annually in Pittsburgh, PA and celebrates all things gaming — video games, tabletop RPGs, board games, card games, and geek culture — combined with live music and entertainment.
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