London Calling: Here’s How You Can Experience X019

X019 is our global celebration of everything Xbox. We’re incredibly excited to bring X019 to London, United Kingdom from November 14-16 at the Copper Box Arena. It’s the biggest Xbox event we’ve ever hosted in the UK and we can’t wait to share it live with thousands of people from the incredible Xbox community there.

We’ll also be bringing X019 direct to you online wherever you are in the world, so even if you can’t make it in-person you won’t miss a minute of the fun.

On today’s gamescom special edition of Inside Xbox, Xbox’s Aaron Greenberg revealed a load of new X019 details, including when you can get tickets. Here’s what you need to know, and we hope you’ll join us either in person or online for the ultimate celebration of Xbox!

When and where is X019?

X019 is a 3-day Xbox celebration that will take place from Thursday, November 14 to Saturday, November 16 in London, UK at the Copper Box Arena. X019 will also be streamed online so Xbox fans around the world can join in with all the action.

What is planned for X019?

X019 will kick off on Thursday, November 14 with a special episode of Inside Xbox, our live and official show where we share news and announcements, followed by our first ever Xbox FanFest event in the UK.

In addition to the activities planned for Thursday, attendees will have the opportunity to experience:

• A world-class Xbox experience at the Copper Box Arena.
• World premiere hands-on gameplay of the biggest and best new games.
• Panels with the brightest and best creative minds from our Xbox Game Studio teams.
• Unique activations and experiences to bring the universe of Xbox to life.
• Developer meet-and-greets and autograph sessions.
• An on-site Xbox Official Gear Store featuring exclusive X019 gear you will not be able to buy anywhere else.

What are my options to attend X019 in person?

X019 is a 3-day celebration of Xbox and the Xbox community. It will be split into the following sessions:

• Thursday, November 14: Evening session that will include Inside Xbox and Xbox FanFest, in addition to all the show floor activities attendees on Friday and Saturday will experience.
• Friday, November 15: Morning session and afternoon session.
• Saturday, November 16: Morning session and afternoon session.

What if I can’t attend X019 in person?

Don’t worry! We’ll be broadcasting all the key moments live, starting with Inside Xbox on Thursday November 14 on Mixer, YouTube, Twitter, Facebook and Twitch.

You can also expect lots more live broadcasts over the course of the weekend, plus our Xbox Social team will be onsite keeping you up to date with everything on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, Snapchat and YouTube.

How do I get tickets for X019?

Tickets will go on sale Tuesday, September 24. Tickets will be priced at £19 per session with all proceeds going to charity.

For the Thursday evening Inside Xbox and Xbox FanFest session you will need to be over 18 years of age. You will be able to purchase up to 2 tickets per person for this session.

For the Friday and Saturday sessions you will need to be over 13 years of age to attend. If you are under 18 years of age you will need to be accompanied by a parent or guardian over 18 years of age. For the Friday and Saturday sessions you will be able to purchase up to 4 tickets per person.

Tickets for X019 are first-come, first-served. Expect more information on how to purchase tickets in the coming weeks.

Will there be an Inside Xbox at X019?

Yes – at X019 we will have a special edition of Inside Xbox, featuring world premiere news, reveals and announcements, all in front of a live Xbox FanFest audience. As usual we’ll broadcast all the action live on Mixer and our Xbox social media channels.

Inside Xbox will take place on the evening of Thursday, November 14. If you would like to be part of the live Xbox FanFest audience for the show you should aim to get tickets for the Thursday evening session.

Will there be an Xbox FanFest at X019?

Yes! Our first ever Xbox FanFest on UK soil will be held on Thursday, November 14. Xbox FanFest is designed exclusively for our biggest fans and will be the ultimate way to experience X019.

Xbox FanFest attendees will be able to watch the Inside Xbox broadcast live and in-person, then following the show they will have early and exclusive access to the X019 showfloor, including world premiere hands-on gameplay, special activations, the Xbox Official Gear Store and its exclusive products, plus much more!

And of course, Xbox FanFest attendees should also expect some other goodies and surprises…

Tickets for the Xbox FanFest session at X019 are also priced at £19 and you will need to be over 18 years of age to attend. A government-issued photo-ID (for example, driver’s license or passport) will be required to enter.

Which charity will you be supporting at X019?

All ticket sale proceeds will go towards supporting a fantastic charity. We will announce who this charity will be in the coming weeks.

Will Mixer be at X019?

Yes, Mixer will indeed have a physical presence at X019!  Please stay tuned for further details on this activation, along with our livestreaming schedule from the event.

When should I expect more X019 information?

We’ll have more information on X019 including specific ticketing details in the coming weeks. In the meantime, make sure you bookmark www.Xbox.com/X019 and check back for more info as it is revealed.

We can’t wait to see you in London, whether you will be joining us in person or online! Stay tuned here to Xbox Wire and www.Xbox.com/X019 for more X019 news in the coming weeks.

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