Ready... Set... NGF! Join us 26-31 May 2025
What's on
Join our celebration of all things gaming Mon 26 - Sat 31 May 2025. Check out the full programme of events, workshops, shows, talks and more! Presented by The Forum with Lead Partner Norwich University of the Arts.
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11.30am - 12.30pmWhat to Expect in Your First Year of Running a Studio
If you’re feeling ready to take the leap to run your own studio, or perhaps are just curious about what it involves for future consideration, then this is the talk for you.
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12.15pm - 1.15pmThe Crowd Creativity Show
The interactive stage show where everyone in the audience helps to make beautiful art, by controlling the artist... with your phone!
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3.15pm - 4.15pmHow Retro Gaming Inspired a Podcast – with Rusty Quill
Rusty Quill is an industry leading independent production company and podcast network. In this panel, join the cast and crew of their new audio drama as they explore the video game history that inspired the story, how they create immersive, exciting worlds, and dive into some of the show’s big ideas.
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What's On
Discover the 2025 programme!
Enter gaming tournaments, hear from industry professionals, enter the Game Jam, or just have a play around on a retro console, you can do it all and more at NGF25.
Grab your tickets for bookable events now!
Interested in a career in games?
From software and game development, to character design and coding, we have a great line-up of events.
Whether you’re looking to get hands-on experience, or keen to hear from industry experts about their career experiences, we’ve got you covered!
Plan your NGF25 experience
Entrance to the main festival is FREE, but some special events are priced individually, most follow a "Pay what you can" structure.
Let the May half term games begin!
We have plenty of family-friendly fun at NGF25, free gameplay, creative workshops, physical activities, and so much more!
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Let the May half term games begin!
Getting started in the gaming industry
Interested in a career in games?
The 2025 Programme is live!
Industry talks, workshops, shows, hands-on gameplay, physical activities, tournaments, and more!