NGF25 Programme Live - Check out the programme and book for events now!

<< 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.

Event calendar

Wed 28 May

10am - 11am

Making Games: A Business Approach

A talk about video game design from a business and production perspective by industry expert Steph Darrah.

Talk

Family friendly

Video Games

Industry
Fri 30 May

1pm - 2pm

Games Art & Animation: Studio Goblin

Join us as we deep dive into the colourful worlds of Studio Goblin and breakdown some of the more... unique feedback they have received from developers.

Family friendly

Careers

Industry

Talk
Sat 31 May

7.30pm - 10pm

The Big NGF Quiz ‘25

The big quiz of the year from the internet’s premier gaming facts YouTube channel!

Adult only

Video Games

Retro

Tournament

What's On

Discover the NGF25 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.

Events

Talks & Panels

Whether you're interested in running your own studio, getting into esports, designing games or just want to know how and where to begin, check out our talks and panels from inspiring industry pros!

Book a talk at NGF

About us

Presented by The Forum, alongside lead partner Norwich University of the Arts, Norwich Games Festival (NGF) offers a wide and varied programme of free and low-cost activities, for everyone to enjoy. NGF is a community event that celebrates the gaming industry, and the creativity and skills within the sector.

More about NGF

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. Our inclusive events celebrate games of all kinds and invite people of all ages to discover the creativity, art, and fun in games!

Plan your visit