Infos
CAGGTUS is Leipzig's gaming festival, bringing together everyone who loves gaming. This is where the community meets and celebrates together over a long weekend – in both the virtual and real worlds.
The unbeatable mix of themed worlds is what makes CAGGTUS unique. Gaming together is the focus here, and interaction is encouraged in all areas. Several stages offer a comprehensive live programme and convey a real festival feeling.
The largest LAN party in the German-speaking world takes place at CAGGTUS in Leipzig and follows on seamlessly from the gaming festival. In their own hall, LAN participants celebrate 70 hours of non-stop gaming.
| Most important info | |
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| When? | April 17-19, 2026 LAN: April 16-19, 2026 |
| Opening hours? | Friday and Saturday: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. LAN:Thursday, 6 p.m. to Sunday, 4 p.m. |
| Where? | Leipziger Messe Messe-Allee 1, 04356 Leipzig |
| Age? | Ages 12 and up LAN: Ages 18 and up |
| Tickets? | More informations here: Tickets |
FAQ
Origin of name: ‘CAGGTUS’?
What's in a name? A lot when it's CAGGTUS.
We listen to our community. Since organizing our first gaming festival in 2016, the cactus has gone on to become the unofficial symbol for our visitors. So, it‘s no wonder that it went on to become the crucial element it is today.
And what exactly does GG mean? In the gaming language, GG stands for “Good Game”. We think this positive spirit fits the festival, our goals, and the community itself.
Programme and Line-up?
Come by and see for yourself what the CAGGTUS programme has to offer on several stages, in workshops and numerous other events: to the programme overview .
If you would like to find out more about our line-up, you can find an overview of our stages and talents here: to the line-up .
Expo and exhibitors?
Want to know which exhibitors will be at CAGGTUS Leipzig Expo and what you can buy? Here's an overview: To the Expo .
You are an exhibitor? Then take a look here: For exhibitors .
Hallplan and areas?
CAGGTUS has many areas where you can play games, watch programmes or get active. Get an overview: Map & Areas
Cosplay?
Feel free to come in cosplay!
For cosplayers and cosplay enthusiasts, we offer a cosplay competition and much more .
If you want to find out more about which cosplays and props are allowed, please take a look at the question below.
Cosplay and props rules?
For the safety of our event, we have to take a few precautions to still allow you to bring your props. All cosplayers with props and weapons should be aware of the following guidelines and have them checked at our security check-in at the entrance hall 1 before entering the event.
If you do bring such a weapon to the event, you risk being reported to the police (WaffG §42)
- Costumes, resembling or based on army uniforms and combat suits from the period after 1900 are not permitted!
- Cosplay-props made of metal and wood that are thicker than 4cm are prohibited
- The following lengths may not be exceeded by the weapons:
- Total length of weapons: 1,50cm
- Length of scythe blades: 80cm
- Length of staffs: 2m
- Length of staff with attachments (spears, tridents or similar): staff length maximum 1,5m; total length maximum 2m
- Sharpened or pointed weapons are not permitted
- Slashing and thrusting weapons must also be blunted (WaffVwV §1.9 , WaffG §42a(3.) => sports equipment
- Items whose possession is prohibited under the WaffG are prohibited on the premises. A list of items can be found in the relevant law
- Shooting sports equipment such as paintball and compressed air weapons, bows and crossbows are prohibited
Simulated weapons
These are replicas of firearms, as well as firearms that have been rendered inoperable and whose overall appearance gives the impression of firearms.
The following guidelines apply to these:
- May only be used for photography, film or television recordings or theater performances. (WaffG §42a(2)1.)
- Must be transported in a locked container. (WaffG §42a(2)2.) (Locked container = protected from view and unnoticed access by third parties. E.g. locked box, suitcase or backpack (properly tied).
- Apparent weapons that are intended for the Cosplay Contest in accordance with WaffG $41a(2) must be registered in advance.
LAN?
Do you have questions about the CAGGTUS LAN Party? You can find all the answers in our CAGGTUS LAN FAQ .