21 Ago rAge 2026 levels up into a new era of gaming culture
South Africa’s iconic gaming event, rAge, is entering a bold new chapter. After more than two decades as a leading name in the country’s gaming scene, rAge 2026 will return from 27 to 29 November at Fourways Mall in Johannesburg with a new festival format designed to bring gaming culture to an even wider audience.
Gaming remains at the heart of the event, but the experience will expand to include esports, technology, creators, cosplay, anime, entertainment, competitions and community-driven experiences. Families, casual players, hardcore competitors and first-time visitors will all have something to discover.
A key part of this evolution is the partnership with Mettlestate, bringing expertise in esports, gaming communities, live competition and audience engagement. The event will also introduce a new visual identity and a retrofuturistic creative direction, blending gaming nostalgia with future-facing technology.
The iconic BYOC LAN, esports, local game development, tabletop gaming, cosplay and technology showcases will remain part of the experience, now integrated into a larger festival built around participation.With its expanded format, rAge 2026 aims to celebrate gaming not simply as entertainment, but as a culture that connects people, creativity and technology beyond the screen.
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