AU'S BIGGEST GAMES WEEKEND IN MELBOURNE
Fortress Melbourne
Join us for a jam-packed schedule of events in our Melbourne venue!
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SPECIAL OPENING HOURS:
Thu 10th: 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Fri 11th: 12:00 PM – 3:00 AM
Sat 12th: 12:00 PM – 3:00 AM
Sun 13th: 12:00 PM – 1:00 AM
Mon 14: 12:00 PM – 10:30 PM
OUR SCHEDULE
MON 7TH | SCI-FI TRIVIA
$15/pp from 6pm Where theatre meets trivia! Hosted in the Tavern, expect sci fi vibes & bonus puzzle rounds. Drink included with your ticket.
TUE 8TH | DUNGEONS & FLAGONS: SOCIAL
$60/pp for 4 hours A special DnD session in the Tavern, with dinner & drink included. Take on beginner-friendly social games hosted by a knight of the realm. Tickets available soon!
WED 9TH | BOARD GAME WEDNESDAY & PLAYTEST SESSIONS
FREE Enjoy free board game hire & playtest sessions! Be one of the first people to play some of the newest and as yet unreleased board games from local indie developers!
THU 10TH | LAN COMPETITION
FREE Pop in for a friendly series of mini-tournaments in our LAN Lounge for your chance to win. No team required - simply show up on the day!
FRI 11TH | KICK-ONS
FREE Keep the party going in our Alienware Arena for your Friday night. We're running extended opening hours all weekend long!
SAT 12TH | FORTRESS GALA
OUR ANNUAL SELL-OUT EVENT
The party of the year is back, with DJs, photobooths, and live entertainment galore! Early bird tix flew out the door in just under 4 hours, and GA is now SOLD OUT.
Didn’t get your ticket in time? Don’t fret! Register below to join the Fortress Gala wait-list. And don’t forget, The Tavern level at Fortress Melbourne will be open for walk-ins all night long, with plenty of fun activities to enjoy!
SUN 13TH | MANA ON TAP
FREE Unwind with friends by playing Magic: The Gathering into the night. And did someone say boozy bubble tea?
MON 14TH | RECOVERY
FREE Spend the day at Fortress however you'd like. Want to play a few arcade games before you fly out? No problem. Want to kick back with one last bev? We got you.
FAQ
We’re open every day of the week.
Walk-in if you’re wanting to enjoy drinks, dinner, PC Gaming, VIP Booths as well as everything else we offer!
EXTENDED OPENING HOURS:
Thursday 10th, 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Friday 11th, 12:00 PM – 3:00 AM
Saturday 12th, 12:00 PM – 3:00 AM
Sunday 13th, 12:00 PM – 1:00 AM
Monday 14th, 12:00 PM – 10:30 PM
All of our usual activities are still available during this time – from bars, dining, arcade, PC & board games to VIP Booths and Streamer Pods. Just walk-in and talk to our lovely staff to eat, drink and play!
Yes! While the Gala is a strictly ticketed event, the rest of the venue will be open until late – including The Tavern for dining and drinks, the LAN Lounge for PC gaming, and the arcade!
As the Gala concludes at midnight, the party kicks on in The Alienware Arena for all – enjoy DJs until late!
For sure! However we have a minors policy in line with the Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission which can be found here.
You sure can cosplay and we encourage it! However, please ensure your cosplay meets the requirements outlined in our guidelines, found here.
