Ready? Start! 2026 - An Independent Gaming & Art Event (Artist Alley, FGC Tournaments, Live Speedruns, Indie Games & More!)
Description
👾 Ready? Start! is coming to Melbourne this October 24th & 25th! Join us to celebrate a weekend of gaming with:
60+ Independent Artist Vendors
FGC Tournaments
Live Speedrunning
Performances
Indie Game Showcase
Community Activities
Ready? Start! is an annual independent gaming & art event in Melbourne, Australia. This event is entirely volunteer run & non-for-profit run, organised by a group of passionate queer & femme gamers who aim to open up the gaming community to everyone, making gaming accessible & fun for all!
👾 Event Details:
Ready? Start! 2026
24th & 25th October
12pm - 8pm Saturday, 12pm - 6pm Sunday
St Kilda Town Hall,
99A Carlisle St, St Kilda VIC 3182
A 7 minute walk from Balaclava station, and a 25m Tram from Flinders Street.
🌐For more information on scheduling & what's on, visit our website: https://www.readystartevents.com/
🌐Follow us on social media to get consistant updates too: https://www.instagram.com/readystartartmarket/
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FAQs
- Do I need to RSVP to enter, or can I just rock up on the day?
Please RSVP via Humanitix to confirm your spot at Ready? Start! 2026. This will help us with numbers, and crowd control. Upon arrival at St Kilda Town Hall, your ticket will be scanned and you will be given a wristband.
- Can kids attend?
Every attendee under the age of 18 is required to be accompanied by an adult at all times at. Ready? Start! is an all-ages event.
- Is the venue accessible?
St Kilda Town Hall is accessible via ramp access, and our aisles are wheelchair accessible with a minimum clearing of 1.5m. There is accessible toilets located on the ground floor of the venue. Town Hall has four accessible car park spaces, two on Carlisle Street and two that are off-road in the Brighton Road service lane car park.
If you have any further concerns or inquiries please feel free to contact us at: readystart.event@gmail.com
- How can I sign-up to Fighting Game Tournaments?
To Signup to any of the tournaments run over the weekend, visit our Start.gg page linked below:
https://www.start.gg/tournament/ready-start-2026/details
There is an sign-up fee of $20, with $5 entry fee per game. This fee helps pay our hard-working and dedicated AV & FGC Team, and upkeep all of the equipment we provide.
Tickets for good, not greed Humanitix dedicates 100% of profits from booking fees to charity
