Wizards of the Coast Unveils New Six-Story D&D Tower for Gen Con

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If you’re heading to Gen Con this year, things are going to look a little different when it comes to Dungeons & Dragons. That’s because rather than setting up a booth on the main exhibition floor, Wizards of the Coast is completely taking over the historic Indiana Repertory Theatre and the Indiana Rooftop Ballroom .

The result is what they’re calling The D&D Tower, a massive, six-story venue packed with live performances, actual plays, celebrity events and interactive gaming. Open throughout Gen Con from July 30th to August 2nd, 2026, the Tower is essentially a mini-convention within a convention and is entirely dedicated to all things D&D. You can learn more and get tickets on the official D&D website.

Below, we take a look at what to expect from the venue, what’s happening on each stage and how you can experience it in person and online.

What is the D&D Tower at Gen Con 2026?

Essentially, WotC is consolidating all of its official Gen Con programming under one roof. Instead of lining up in a convention hall, fans can explore six unique D&D-themed floors.

Aside from the scheduled stage shows, it’s worth noting that the venue will also feature a D&D Carnival for fans to explore between sessions, alongside interactive short-play spaces.

For those who aren’t able to make it in person, WotC will also be live streaming the main stage events, D&D Talks and the Actual Play Amphitheater for free directly on the official D&D YouTube channel.

What events are taking place in the D&D Tower?

The schedule inside the Tower is split across several specific areas and stages:

The Main Stage & Late Night

This is where the biggest events are happening throughout the weekend :

• The D&D Vision Keynote 2027 (Thursday @ 6:00 PM ET): Led by Dan Ayoub (Head of D&D Franchise) and hosted by Baldur’s Gate 3 star Theo Solomon, the panel will feature major announcements and what’s coming next for D&D.
• Dungeon Masters Live Play (Saturday @ 7:00 PM ET): An official live game of the new actual play series DM’ed by Jasmine Bhullar, featuring the cast of Neil Newbon, Devora Wilde, Christian Navarro, and Mayanna Berrin.
• The Puppy Roll III: LIVE (Saturday @ 10:30 AM ET): Hosted by Anjali Bhimani and featuring Felicia Day, players will play as their real-life pets to raise money for animal welfare through Petco Love. You can watch online and donate via Tiltify for exclusive rewards .
• David Arkenstone Orchestral Performance (Saturday @ 5:00 PM ET): A live concert with a full orchestra performing the official Dungeon Masters soundtrack.
• The Twenty-Sided Tavern: The interactive, award-winning theater experience will be running multiple live shows all weekend long on the One America stage.
• The D&D Drone Show (Saturday Night @ 10:15 PM): An outdoor, late-night aerial light display over the city featuring classic D&D monsters and imagery.

D&D Talks (The Janey Allen Stage)

There will also be a number of celebrity-led panels offering player and DM advice, including:

• DMing Craft: A direct conversation with Critical Role’s Matt Mercer and Jasmine Bhullar .
• Worldbuilding: Insights on creating epic fantasy settings from best selling D&D novelists Laura Hickman, Tracy Hickman and R.A. Salvatore.
• Pro Game Design: Learn how to design adventures professionally with WotC’s own team, including Makenzie De Armas, Justice Arman and Wesley Schneider.
• Storytelling and Backstories: Panels featuring top creators, including Ginny Di, Jim Zub, Theo Solomon and Christian Navarro.

Actual Play Amphitheater (The Janet Allen Stage)

This stage is completely dedicated to several campaigns from well-known D&D celebrities and actual play starts, including:

• Luke Gygax will be leading a classic Greyhawk adventureen titled Curse of Krystophus.
• Matthew Lillard is hosting a special live edition of Faster Purple Worm: Defeat the Audience!
• Jason Carl is running a dark Vampire: The Masquerade story alongside Ginny Di and Persephone Valentine.
• StoryQuest is presenting Oops! ALL DM’s!, where the dungeon master role changes at the ring of a bell.

Interactive Gaming: Dungeon Dare

If you want to actually sit down and roll dice inside the D&D Tower, you can sign up for Dungeon Dare: Web of the Red Wizards. Running all weekend long on the Dungeon Dare stage, players can sign up for short, fast-paced adventures.

The team will provide everything you need (including pre-built Level 3 characters) and drop your party directly into an Underdark survival scenario inspired by the upcoming Arcana Unleashed: Deadfall adventure. If your party survives the Red Wizards, there are exclusive real-world rewards handed out to participants.

How much are tickets to the D&D Tower?

If you’re planning your weekend layout, here’s how entry works:

• Individual Tickets Required: While the venue consolidates D&D programming, attendees must secure tickets for the individual shows, panels, and game sessions via the official Gen Con portal. Some of these are free, but most require a payment (usually around $8 USD) and there are limited numbers available.
• Free Streaming Options: If you can’t get a ticket or are staying home, the Main Stage, D&D Talks and Actual Play Amphitheater will be broadcasted live on the official D&D YouTube channel.

Final thoughts

Over the past few years Wizards of the Coast’s D&D presence has been surprisingly muted at Gen Con, so it’s great to see the company go all-in with a significant amount of resources and events. It remains to be seen, however, how the community and fans will be respond to this major new venue.

We’ll be keeping a close on the new D&D Tower as we get closer to Gen Con and will be doing complete coverage on all the major announcements. In the meantime, you can learn more about WotC’s Gen Con programming for 2026 on the official D&D website.

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