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With over 11,000 visitors, the Salzburg Exhibition Centre once again became the meeting place for the Austrian gaming, cosplay, and pop culture community on May 23rd and 24th. For the first time, LEVEL UP took place concurrently with the Salzburg Fair and thrilled attendees across more than 15,000 square meters with eSports, indie games, community activities, workshops, and interactive experiences. This year, special emphasis was again placed on… Read more

Not a frame too late. Not a single aim too blurry. Not a single win too far away. We are delighted to announce: AGON by AOC is once again the official monitor partner of LEVEL UP – The Gaming Festival in Salzburg! For the sixth year running, the world's number one in gaming monitors is equipping our festival with the best display equipment… Read more

On May 23rd and 24th, 2026, LEVEL UP will once again open its doors at the Salzburg Exhibition Center, bringing together the gaming, cosplay, and pop culture communities. Visitors can expect a weekend packed with esports highlights, community events, cosplay performances, and interactive experiences – with a program that invites them to watch, try things out, and participate. Even away from the stages, the Salzburg Exhibition Center will be transformed into a large… Read more

uRage will be back at LEVEL UP in 2026, bringing gaming gear right where it matters most: into the game. In the Free2Play Area, you can test uRage products in live gameplay and experience firsthand how precision, control, and performance feel. Besides hands-on gaming, challenges and exclusive benefits await – for everyone who wants to do more than just optimize their setup… Read more

The countdown is on: In exactly one month, the Salzburg Exhibition Centre will once again transform into a vibrant hub for gaming, esports, cosplay, and the community. On May 23rd and 24th, 2026, LEVEL UP invites you to another high-energy festival weekend – featuring thrilling show matches, interactive stage formats, creative competitions, and an inviting, participatory atmosphere. Three stages, … Read more

The countdown is on: On May 23rd and 24th, the Salzburg Exhibition Center will once again transform into the hot spot for gaming, eSports, and cosplay in the heart of Austria. The first program highlights for all three stages have now been announced – promising a weekend packed with live entertainment, thrilling moments, and interactive action. eSports Stage: Where Champions Are Crowned… Read more

LEVEL UP returns in 2026 with renewed energy: On May 23rd and 24th, 2026, the gaming event will celebrate its sixth edition at the Salzburg Exhibition Center. Ticket sales begin on January 16th. With approximately 12,000 visitors expected, LEVEL UP 2026 will once again be the central meeting point for gaming, esports, and pop culture fans from across the German-speaking world. Three stages, three… Read more

LEVEL UP – The Gaming Festival attracted 11,000 enthusiastic visitors to the Salzburg Exhibition Center on June 28 and 29. Three stages, over 15,000 square meters of experience space, and a host of interactive formats made Salzburg a hotspot for the gaming community. eSports on the big stage: Finals, emotions, and strong teams. With its top-class lineup on the eSports Stage, LEVEL... Read more

On June 28 and 29, 2025, the LEVEL UP gaming festival will take place for the fifth time at the Salzburg Exhibition Center, bringing together gaming fans of all ages. For the perfect gaming experience, you naturally need the right hardware – as in the past two years, this comes from uRage. uRage hardware at LEVEL... Read more

For the fifth year in a row, AGON by AOC is equipping LEVEL UP with the best gaming monitors. AGON by AOC will also be participating in 2025 as the official monitor partner of LEVEL UP – The Gaming Festival! For the fifth time, the world's leading gaming monitor company will be supplying the Salzburg festival. On June 28 and 29… Read more