Dungeons & Dragons Takes Over Gen Con 2026 with the D&D Tower
This year, Dungeons & Dragons is pulling out all the stops for Gen Con 2026. Welcome to the D&D Tower at the Indiana Repertory Theatre–Six D&D-ified floors packed with live shows, short adventures, music, and experiences from July 30 – August 2 or catch us streaming all the events live from home on the D&D YouTube Channel.
Main Stage Events
The biggest moments of Dungeons & Dragons at Gen Con take the Main Stage inside the D&D Tower.
D&D Vision Keynote 2027 - Thursday, July 30
Dungeon Masters Live Play - Saturday, August 1
Dungeon Masters: The Music of David Arkenstone - Saturday, August 1
Dungeons & Dragons: The Twenty-Sided Tavern - Thursday, July 30
The Puppy Roll III: LIVE - Saturday, August 1
Special Events
The D&D Tower will be packed with interactive experiences that invite fans to step directly into the adventure.
Dungeon Dare: Web of the Red Wizards - Multiple Event Times
The D&D Carnival - Friday, July 31–Saturday, August 1
Dungeon Master University Sessions - Multiple Event Times
Drone Show - Saturday, August 1
D&D Talks
Legendary creators, performers, authors, and storytellers share their stories and insights into crafting unforgettable adventures.
Lessons from the Dungeon: Making the World Your Own - Thursday, July 30
5 Practices for Compelling Storytelling at Your Game Table - Thursday, July 30
Behind the Screens - Thursday, July 30
Character Backstory Is Your Key to Boundless Adventures - Friday, July 31
Setting Is Story: Making D&D’s Worlds Your Own - Friday, July 31
The Hero’s Journey: A Guide to Character Realization - Friday, July 31
Snoring on the Shoulders of Giants: The Future of Fantasy - Saturday, August 1
How to Be a D&D Game Designer - Saturday, August 1
Elevate Your Game(play): How to Make Every Turn Memorable - Saturday, August 1
Actual Plays
Performers bringing D&D adventures to life, watch all the critical fails, successes, and the moments that can only happen when the story is unfolding live!
Curse of Krystophus - Thursday, July 30
Faster, Purple Worm: Defeat the Audience! - Thursday, July 30
Grim Hollow: Upon the Edge of Hope - Friday, July 31
Bones Of The Empire - Friday, July 31
BlackwaterDnD presents... DM Roulette! - Saturday, August 1
StoryQuest Presents: Oops! ALL DM’s! - Saturday, August 1
Exclusive Merch
Dungeons & Dragons will have an array of merchandise to choose from all weekend long! Including early access copies of Arcana Unleashed and Arcana Unleashed: Deadfall.
(Disclaimer: Limited run (1000 copies) first come first serve; We cannot guarantee every attendee will receive a copy. Wide release starts on September 15, 2026.)
Keep Up to Date
Stay on top of everything at The D&D Tower by visiting D&D at Gen Con 2026 | Dungeons & Dragons and if you can’t make it out, watch live on the D&D YouTube Channel.