Events
The full 2026 programme for NGF26 is here! Presented by The Forum with Lead Partner Norwich University of the Arts.
Featured events
Ashens: Dead Player Walking
5pm - 6pm : The Auditorium
The Big NGF26 Quiz & After-Party
7pm - 10.30pm : The Forum
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Sun 31 May8am - 6pmThe Royal Arcade Trail
Explore the beautiful historic Royal Arcade during Norwich Games Festival 26 and find the clues hidden in selected shop windows to be in with a chance of winning an amazing prize.
Family friendlyActivityFree -
10am - 5pmThe Arena - Sat 30 May
The Forum is home to The Arena during NGF26 where you’ll find a huge variety of FREE interactive gaming fun for all ages. You can just drop by and play. There’ll be plenty of your favourite games there, plus lots to discover and try out!
FreeFamily friendlyThe ArenaSENDSports & ExerciseWellbeingCareersTabletopVideo GamesRetroIndustryShowcaseArts & Crafts -
10am-4pm Multiple DaysThe Actual Reality Arcade
The Actual Reality Arcade is a life-sized interactive game zone for all ages, inspired by classic arcade games where YOU bring the games to life.
ActivityFamily friendlyThe ArenaDrop-inFreeSports & Exercise -
Times varyThe Sunflower Snug
The Sunflower Snug is a calm and relaxed space, open to all, that has been specifically designed with the support of SEND specialists to welcome those who may find attending the main Festival challenging.
SENDFamily friendlyWellbeingVideo GamesArts & CraftsFreeTabletop -
11am - 5pmSensible World of Soccer Tournament
Play the greatest football game ever created on real Amiga hardware!
Family friendlyFreeRetroVideo GamesThe ArenaTournament -
5pm - 6pmAshens: Dead Player Walking
Join everybody’s favourite comedian, critic and filmmaker, Ashens, as he hosts his world-famous (probably) NGF talk.
TalkVideo GamesIndustry -
7pm - 10.30pmThe Big NGF26 Quiz & After-Party
The big quiz of the year from the internet’s premier gaming facts YouTube channel!
Adult onlyVideo GamesRetro