Arena Afterdark: Character Select Rave - @FortressMelb

Overview

🎮 ARENA AFTERDARK: CHARACTER SELECT RAVE – MELBOURNE (18+)
📅 Date: Saturday, July 26, 2025
🕗 Time: 8:00 PM – Approx. 1:15 AM
📍 Meeting & Finish Point: Under the clock tower outside Lush, Melbourne Central

Get ready to lock in your avatar for a wild night at Arena Afterdark: Character Select Rave! Inspired by the chaos and creativity of video game character select screens, this is a cosplay-friendly, high-energy club night like no other. Whether you come dressed as your favourite fighter, fantasy hero, or bring your own original chaoswear – there are no wrong answers, just personality.

🎉 WHAT TO EXPECT:

• 🍻 Free Drink on Entry

• 🎧 Live DJs all night with ultimate gaming mashups

• 📸 Character Photo Zone and roaming event photographer

• 🍸 Themed Cocktails + Mystery Potion for the first 50 check-ins

• 🏆 Best Dressed Giveaways for standout fits

🎭 COSPLAY ENCOURAGED:
From full costume to statement accessories – this is your chance to get creative and let your inner character shine.
🔗 View Fortress Cosplay Guidelines

🔍 IMPORTANT INFO:

• Bring: Photo ID, money for food and drinks and myki card

• Please Note: This is a strobe-light environment with haze machines – not recommended for photosensitive individuals

• This is a public 18+ event hosted by Fortress Melbourne

Whether you’re a seasoned con-goer or just curious, this night is all about expression, inclusion, and epic vibes. Let us know if you have any questions before we hit the dance floor!