DreamHack is coming back to the ATL this October to close out the annual Games Week Georgia (Oct. 29-31). And this year, it’s bigger and better than ever before. Keep scrolling to learn all about the festival, costume contest, and how you can have some fun at DreamHack!
What is DreamHack?
DreamHack is the world’s leading gaming lifestyle festival, and it comes to the ATL every year to celebrate the industry right here in Georgia. And DreamHack is more than just a festival. It’s a celebration of play, competition, and community. It’s where the gaming world comes to life.
This 2025 edition will be the biggest DreamHack Atlanta yet, bringing America’s largest Halloween costume contest with $20K in prizes; more than 20 esports tournaments, including 7 world championship titles; over 1000 guests include more than 30 voice actors and hololive VTuber Group; a special Student Friday; as well as concerts, cosplay competition, indie games, LAN parties, and all-ages entertainment, all under one roof.
What can DreamHack festival goers expect?
Along with all the fun of a cosplay, Halloween, gaming convention, here are some of the highlights that festival-goers an expect at DreamHack this year:
- 1000+ special guests attending include over 30 voice actors and the hololive VTuber Group
- more than 20 esports tournaments, including seven world championship titles, with a nearly $6.6 million prize pool across competitions
- The largest Artist Alley in DreamHack history
- concerts
- cosplay competition
- indie games
- LAN parties
- all-ages entertainment
What about the largest costume contest in the U.S.?
Of course, this year is SUPER special because DreamHack is hosting the largest Halloween Costume Contest in the entire United States. And you could win TONS of amazing costumes. Here’s how you compete:
- Wear your costume to DreamHack on Friday, October 31, 2025. You can go spooky, funny, or just simply JAW DROPPING!
- Get Spotted by a Secret Judge – All day, hidden judges will scout the show floor, looking for the best costumes. Impress them, and you’ll receive a Golden Ticket inviting you to compete on the Main Stage that evening.
- Scan the QR code on your Golden Ticket and complete the Google Form to confirm. Arrive at the Main Stage by 4:00 PM sharp and stick around for the full segment.
- WIN!! Strut your stuff on stage and compete for a share of the $20,000 prize pool.
Note: Costumes must be family-friendly (maximum PG-13 rating).
You can learn more about the costume contest on their website, here!Okay, okay, I’m in! Gimme the details!
When: October 31st – November 2nd, 2025
Friday: 10am–10pm | Saturday: 10am–10pm | Sunday: 10am–6pm
Where: Georgia World Congress Center, Hall C | 285 Andrew Young International Blvd NW, Atlanta, GA 30313
Prices start at $49 for a one-day pass, $84 for a three-day pass (kids under 13 are free)
Learn more and snag your tickets on their website, here!