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What's on
Join our celebration of games Sat 23 - Sat 30 May 2026. The full programme of events; workshops, shows, talks and more live now! Presented by The Forum with Lead Partner Norwich University of the Arts.
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10am - 4pmTrader and Collector Day
Fantastic traders and local developers will be showcasing video and tabletop games and trading cards. Come along to browse, buy and play games throughout the day.
Video GamesTabletopFreeFamily friendlyRetroThe ArenaTraderDrop-in -
7pm - 9pmPlastic Invasion: How Warhammer Conquered the World
How did Games Workshop grow from two friends living out of a van to the biggest games company in Europe?
TalkAdult onlyTabletop -
10am - 4pmThe Arena - Relaxed Day
Curated specifically for those with SEND, families and friends and those interested in learning more about supporting SEND, the Relaxed Day will be a bit quieter, a bit more spaced out, and content is tailored to SEND activities, education and industry practice.
SENDFamily friendlyThe ArenaFreeArts & CraftsRetroTabletopSports & ExerciseVideo GamesWellbeingIndustryDrop-in
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See what NGF is all about
We can't wait to be back for EIGHT fantastic days in May for the biggest, free gaming event in the region, but for now, enjoy video highlights from the 2025 Festival and see what's in store.
We've gone analog!
Get your hands on a printed NGF26 guide from The Forum and selected venues around the county for all the highlights and ticketed events, or view it online here.
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Norwich Games Festival brings together the magic of video games, tabletop gaming and physical games and activity – it really is for everyone.
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Interested in a career in games?
From navigating networking and studio situations to making games that really matter - explore the NGF events for those people who are, or want to, study and work in the games industry.
Learn about helpful resources, hear from industry pros, and explore what opportunities are out there!
Ready, set, play! Half term fun - sorted.
Norwich Games Festival 2026 programme live!
