Full programme now live!
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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Sun 24 MayAll dayAlbion Arena
Albion Arena is a competitive fighting game tournament dedicated to showcasing the games that are run by their passionate communities, featuring Super Smash Bros. Ultimate as the main title and joined by other smaller fighting games
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Multiple showsWiFi Wars
The entire audience competes, both as teams and as individuals, on games, quizzes and more that are magically beamed into their smartphones and tablets.
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5pm - 6pmAshens: Dead Player Walking
Join everybody’s favourite comedian, critic and filmmaker, Ashens, as he hosts his world-famous (probably) NGF talk.
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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.
We've gone analog!
Get your hands on a printed NGF26 guide from The Forum (arriving at more local venues soon) for all the highlights and ticketed events, or you can view it online here.
Norwich Games Festival 2026 programme live!
Check out the programme now, and join us 23-30 May 2026
Q&A with the NGF Producer
What does the next level of NGF look like?
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Let the May half term games begin!