Board game help for buyers in the United Kingdom (UK): plain English, no hype.
Quick answer: The next UK board game convention is EXECON26 on 12 to 15 November 2026 at Tiverton Hotel Lounge & Venue, Tiverton. After that: SCGCON26 (13 to 15 November 2026, Runcorn), Warfare 2026 (14 to 15 November 2026, Farnborough), Bounding Fire Blackpool 2026 (18 to 22 November 2026, Blackpool). UK Games Expo, the biggest UK show, is 4 to 6 June 2027 at the NEC in Birmingham.
Upcoming board game and tabletop conventions, with dates checked on each organiser's own website. The list starts with events in the United Kingdom (UK), then larger overseas shows that people from the UK often travel to.
This list is based on each organiser's own website, but details can change and mistakes can slip through. Please confirm everything on the organiser's site before you attend.
Running an event? Feature your event at the top of this list.
Tiverton Hotel Lounge & Venue, Tiverton
The South West's historical and war board game convention, with a Thursday evening warm-up and then full days of gaming from Friday to Sunday. Tickets include three nights' hotel stay with breakfast. Online ticket sales have ended on the organiser's Eventbrite page.
Dates last checked 11 November 2026, from the organiser's own site.
Holiday Inn Runcorn, Runcorn
The third Second Chance Games convention, a tabletop gaming weekend in the North West where you can meet other players, play new games and organise your own matches.
Dates last checked 12 November 2026, from the organiser's own site.
Farnborough International Exhibition & Conference Centre, Farnborough
The Wargames Association of Reading's annual two-day wargames show, one of the largest in the country, with trade stands, tournaments, participation games and a big bring-and-buy.
Dates last checked 11 November 2026, from the organiser's own site.
The Headlands Hotel, Blackpool
An Advanced Squad Leader (ASL) tournament at The Headlands Hotel in Blackpool, with a main tournament of blind scenarios. Register through the View From The Trenches (VFTT) site; the fee is payable in cash at the event.
Dates last checked 12 November 2026, from the organiser's own site.
TS Vanguard Sea Cadet Unit, Worthing
Small weekend gaming convention centred on role-playing games (RPGs), with sessions booked through Warhorn, extra RPGs run on the day and a selection of board games.
Dates last checked 10 November 2026, from the organiser's own site.
Holiday Inn Taunton, Taunton
Open-gaming board game weekend run by Gaming Rules!, with a large games library including new releases from Essen, sponsored publisher demos, a bring-and-buy and a charity raffle. Tickets are sold out, with a waiting list on the organiser's site.
Dates last checked 10 November 2026, from the organiser's own site.
Preston (venue not published)
In-person role-playing games (RPGs) meet-up in Preston, marking 10 years of GROGMEET. The organiser's public page does not name a venue. Registration is currently open to Patreon supporters.
Unconfirmed. Last checked 10 November 2026.
DoubleTree by Hilton Coventry, Coventry
EPIC.LAN's UK tabletop weekender, with open play of board games, card games, role-playing games (RPGs) and social games, a games library, scheduled games, and a small local area network (LAN) party alongside. It runs from 2pm on Friday to 3pm on Sunday. Tickets do not include a hotel room.
Dates last checked 12 November 2026, from the organiser's own site.
ExCeL London (halls 7 to 9), London
London's major one-day games convention covering role-playing games (RPGs), board games, wargames, miniatures, open gaming, seminars, live shows and a large trade hall. The organiser also runs a publicly ticketed Industry Friday on 27 November 2026, the day before the main Saturday show.
Dates last checked 9 November 2026, from the organiser's own site.
Alton Assembly Rooms, Alton
Family-friendly board game convention in Alton, the 10th event, with a games library.
Dates last checked 10 November 2026, from the organiser's own site.
Middlesbrough Sports Village, Middlesbrough
Free one-day wargames show in Middlesbrough, with 30 or more traders, display and participation games, a tabletop sale and living history groups.
Dates last checked 11 November 2026, from the organiser's own site.
Sachas Hotel, Northern Quarter, Manchester
Weekend board gaming festival for 500-plus players, with a library of over 700 games, bookable role-playing game (RPG) sessions and traders in the Geek Fayre. The festival runs several times a year.
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Dates last checked 12 November 2026, from the organiser's own site.
Ribby Hall Village, Preston
Four-day January board game convention at a holiday village, with board games and role-playing games (RPGs), board game bingo, a bring-and-buy and on-site cottages to stay in. Single Saturday tickets have sold out; other tickets were still on sale when checked.
Dates last checked 12 November 2026, from the organiser's own site.
Staverton Park Hotel & Golf Club, Daventry
Friendly community board-gaming weekend with a large open-play library, scheduled events and tournaments, and a bring-and-buy. HandyCon runs several times a year.
Dates last checked 9 November 2026, from the organiser's own site.
Olympia Grand, National and Upper West Halls, London
The UK's largest dedicated toy, game and hobby trade show, for retailers, buyers, media and the wider industry. The general public, and children aged 5 to 15, are not admitted.
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Trade only. Dates last checked 11 November 2026, from the organiser's own site.
YHA Conwy, Conwy
Invite-only, four-day tabletop gaming weekend in North Wales, marking 10 years of Bastion, with board games, miniatures, collectible card games (CCGs) and role-playing games (RPGs), and bunks to stay over. New attendees need an invitation from someone already attending.
Dates last checked 10 November 2026, from the organiser's own site.
The Duke of Cornwall Hotel, Plymouth
Weekend board game and tabletop convention in Plymouth, with open gaming tables, a free games library with hundreds of games, a cash-only bring-and-buy, vendors, and free organised games including Blood on the Clocktower and one-shot role-playing games (RPGs).
Dates last checked 11 November 2026, from the organiser's own site.
Corner Corner, Maritime Street, London SE16 7LL (live shows at Canada Water Theatre), London
Two-day London tabletop celebration with demos of new puzzle, party, strategy, social-deduction and role-playing titles, plus evening live stage shows nearby.
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Dates last checked 12 November 2026, from the organiser's own site.
Searles Leisure Resort, Hunstanton
Wyrd Sisters Games Club's main event: five days of tabletop gaming, centred on role-playing games, at a holiday resort in Hunstanton, with self-catering accommodation on site. Members only; club membership is needed before you can attend or book accommodation.
Dates last checked 11 November 2026, from the organiser's own site.
TLH Leisure Resort, Torquay
Full Board Gaming's fourth residential board gaming holiday: stay two, three or four nights at a Torquay resort hotel with dinner, bed and breakfast, gaming rooms, a board games library, tournaments, exhibitor demos and a bring-and-buy. The core stay is Friday to Sunday, with optional extra Thursday and Sunday nights.
Dates last checked 12 November 2026, from the organiser's own site.
Venue not published
Free all-day tabletop gaming meet, with games booked through Warhorn. The organiser's event page does not name a venue.
Unconfirmed. Last checked 12 November 2026.
National Space Centre, Leicester
A weekend of board games and role-playing games (RPGs) at the National Space Centre, for fans and families, with space and science themed games, tournaments, open play, painting and more than 20 exhibitors including Mantic Games, Pegasus Spiele and YAY Games.
Dates last checked 12 November 2026, from the organiser's own site.
York (venue not published)
York Wargames Society's annual one-day wargames show, with trade stands, demonstration and participation games and a tabletop sale. The date comes from the British Historical Games Society (BHGS) calendar. The organiser's own website has not been updated for 2027 yet and still shows the 2025 show.
Unconfirmed. Last checked 12 November 2026.
Bournemouth International Centre, Bournemouth
Beachhead Tabletop Games Expo: two days of wargames, board games, card games, role-playing games (RPGs), miniatures, demos, participation games, tournaments, traders and cosplay, from 10am to 5pm each day. Tournaments and RPG sessions need separate booking.
Dates last checked 12 November 2026, from the organiser's own site.
The Icknield Centre, Letchworth Garden City
A one-day board game convention in Letchworth Garden City, from 10am to 10pm, with open gaming, a games library, a bring-and-buy, and sessions of Blood on the Clocktower. Previously known as FBG Con (Friendly Boardgamer Con). Under-12s are free; under-18s need to come with an adult who has their own ticket.
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Dates last checked 12 November 2026, from the organiser's own site.
Doncaster Racecourse, Doncaster
Two-day half-term show from the team behind Tabletop Gaming magazine, with a big open-gaming area, a board game library to borrow from, publisher demos, a Family Zone, talks and liveplay games. Saturday open gaming runs until 10pm.
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Dates last checked 12 November 2026, from the organiser's own site.
St Andrew's CofE Primary School, Totteridge, London
One-day North London role-playing games (RPGs) and board games convention, from 9.30am to 9.30pm, with booked RPG and board game sessions, Blood on the Clocktower, open gaming tables, a board games library, a bring-and-buy and food and drink. Wheelchair accessible.
Dates last checked 12 November 2026, from the organiser's own site.
Worthing Leisure Centre, Worthing
Worthing board game convention with a trade hall, large open gaming and free library, role-playing games (RPGs), social-deduction zone, playtest/demo space, quiet gaming and a bring-and-buy.
Dates last checked 9 November 2026, from the organiser's own site.
Angel Centre, Tonbridge
Tunbridge Wells Wargames Society's annual one-day wargames show, from 10am to 4pm, with demonstration and participation games, trade stands, a painting competition and a cash-only bring-and-buy. Five minutes' walk from Tonbridge station.
Dates last checked 12 November 2026, from the organiser's own site.
Harrogate Convention Centre, Harrogate
Large UK analog gaming festival with open play, exhibitors, bring-and-buy, library, family zone, role-playing games (RPGs) and late-night gaming.
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Dates last checked 12 November 2026, from the organiser's own site.
ExCeL London, London
The South London Warlords' long-running one-day hobby wargames show: traders, demonstration and participation games, painting competition and hobby panels.
Dates last checked 9 November 2026, from the organiser's own site.
Cumberland Hotel, Eastbourne
Residential board gaming convention in Eastbourne with multi-room open gaming Friday noon through Monday noon, raffle and Dutch auction. Runs in spring and autumn.
Dates last checked 9 November 2026, from the organiser's own site.
National Exhibition Centre (NEC), Birmingham
The UK's largest hobby games convention: trade halls, demos, open gaming, tournaments and family-friendly tabletop across the National Exhibition Centre (NEC).
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Dates last checked 12 November 2026, from the organiser's own site.
Royal Highland Centre, Edinburgh area (Royal Highland Centre)
Scottish board game, card game and role-playing game (RPG) convention with open play, exhibitors, bring-and-buy, games library and scheduled events.
Dates last checked 9 November 2026, from the organiser's own site.
The Garrison Hotel, Sheffield
Annual tabletop role-playing game (RPG) convention in Sheffield with a packed schedule of Game Master-run sessions across the weekend.
Dates last checked 9 November 2026, from the organiser's own site.
Cumberland Hotel, Eastbourne
Autumn edition of the Eastbourne residential board gaming convention: multi-room open gaming, raffle and Dutch auction.
Dates last checked 9 November 2026, from the organiser's own site.
These are larger international tabletop shows. We list them so you can plan travel.
Pennsylvania Convention Center, Philadelphia, United States
Large North American tabletop festival with an expo hall, demos, tournaments, panels and community play focused on board games and related hobby games.
Dates last checked 9 November 2026, from the organiser's own site.
Palais des Festivals et des Congrès, Cannes, France
France's major public games festival (40th edition in 2027): free-to-play tables, new releases, demos, tournaments, talks and family-friendly board gaming across the Palais and outdoor areas.
Dates last checked 9 November 2026, from the organiser's own site.
Baird Center, Milwaukee, United States
Major US tabletop convention centred on miniature wargaming, with tournaments, hobby seminars, board games, role-playing games (RPGs) and a large exhibitor hall.
Dates last checked 9 November 2026, from the organiser's own site.
Greater Columbus Convention Center, Columbus, United States
Five-day North American tabletop fair with board games, role-playing games (RPGs), miniatures, trading card games, tournaments, seminars and a large exhibitor presence.
Dates last checked 9 November 2026, from the organiser's own site.
George R. Brown Convention Center, Houston, United States
Second PAX Unplugged city: tabletop expo hall, demos, tournaments, panels and community play.
Dates last checked 9 November 2026, from the organiser's own site.
Indiana Convention Center, Lucas Oil Stadium and participating hotels, Indianapolis, United States
The largest long-running tabletop gaming celebration in the United States: exhibitors, thousands of ticketed events across board games, card games, role-playing games (RPGs), seminars and entertainment.
Dates last checked 9 November 2026, from the organiser's own site.
Messe Essen, Essen, Germany
The world's largest public board game fair: thousands of new releases, international exhibitors, demos, signings and open play across multiple halls.
Dates last checked 9 November 2026, from the organiser's own site.
We list board game and tabletop conventions. Tell us about one we've missed and we'll check the organiser's own website before adding anything. Comic cons and general pop-culture expos are only added if the organiser's site confirms a real board game or tabletop programme.
Calendar built 12 November 2026. Confirmed dates come from each organiser's own site and were last checked on this page's cards. Unconfirmed listings are marked as such.
