Game On! After Dark is the City's free 19+gaming event. Attendees can experience all things gaming—from a video game tournament to a thrilling escape room, epic board game battles and so much more!
Stay tuned for 2026 event details.
2025 Programming
Game On! After Dark 2025 was open to those ages 19+ and was free to attend. The event was hosted by Canadian hip-hop artist, three-time JUNO Award winner, and video game voice actor, INFINITE, along with Louise Jackson, a dedicated leader and inspirational speaker, of The Infinite and Louise Show.
Tickets were not required to attend the event and admission is free, but pre-registration was recommended for the tournament portion. Spots are limited.
Participants who pre-registered for the tournament and attended the event were entered into a prize draw. Prizes included a gaming chair for the winner of Barrie’s Ultimate Gamer Tournament, who was crowned “Barrie’s Ultimate Gamer 2025” by INFINITE, a prize bundle from 8-Bit Barber Shop, and a gift card from Retro Chase Games.
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Game On! After Dark is the City's free 19+ gaming event. Attendees can experience all things gaming—from a video game tournament to a thrilling escape room, epic board game battles and so much more!
Stay tuned for 2026 event details.
2025 Programming
Game On! After Dark 2025 was open to those ages 19+ and was free to attend. The event was hosted by Canadian hip-hop artist, three-time JUNO Award winner, and video game voice actor, INFINITE, along with Louise Jackson, a dedicated leader and inspirational speaker, of The Infinite and Louise Show.
Tickets were not required to attend the event and admission is free, but pre-registration was recommended for the tournament portion. Spots are limited.
Participants who pre-registered for the tournament and attended the event were entered into a prize draw. Prizes included a gaming chair for the winner of Barrie’s Ultimate Gamer Tournament, who was crowned “Barrie’s Ultimate Gamer 2025” by INFINITE, a prize bundle from 8-Bit Barber Shop, and a gift card from Retro Chase Games.
This event was in partnership with Barrie Public Library Comic Fest and was a participant in Culture Days 2025.
2025 Event Sponsors
Game On! After Dark 2025 was generously sponsored by:
We capture photos/videos of this event. These photos/videos may be used by the City of Barrie or its partners in publications, promotional materials, social media or other communications, without subject notice or compensation.