Yorkshire Games Festival returns to the National Science and Media Museum 11–22 February 2026.
Join us for an extravaganza of games culture, design, and production as the museum celebrates all things gaming across two weeks of exciting activity including a packed half term of gaming fun. From developer talks to networking events, to free gameplay and workshops, there’ll be lots for everyone to enjoy.
Next year, the festival will include the industry and careers focused Game Talks on 11–12 February, as well as family gaming fun across Half Term between 14 and 22 February.
Get involved
Do you have…
- A game you want to demo at our Yorkshire Games Festival Showcase
- A talk you'd like to deliver at our Game Talks
- A show you'd like to perform
- Or something else entirely?
Then you could be part of the next Yorkshire Games Festival.
For the 2026 edition we're looking for wonderful people, studios and creatives to work with us across a range of experiences between 11–22 February—including our Yorkshire Games Festival Showcase, where you can showcase your game as part of a selection playable across over 20 stations.
Simply fill out this form (Google Forms) and tell us how you’d like to join the festival and be part of our annual celebration of games.
Game Talks
Join us for the industry and careers focused Game Talks on 11 and 12 February—ideal for anyone looking to start a career in games.
- Two days of talks around games production including topics such as art, animation and music, from some of the most exciting international studios in games.
- Get hands on with a programme of workshops putting key skills into practice.
- Network with other attendees and guests to make those crucial first connections in the industry.
Previous speakers attending the festival have created games like Baldur's Gate 3, Alan Wake 2, Thank Goodness You're Here, Cyberpunk 2077, Hogwarts Legacy and even DOOM.
Stay tuned for more updates on the programme for this year's edition.
Game talks gallery
Half term
Family gaming fun across the Yorkshire Games Festival Half Term returns between 14–22 February.
- Learn about games skills and coding
- Play games on the biggest screens
- Test out new games from local developers
- Experience gaming themed films and live shows
- Try out new board games
And much more to be announced soon.
Half term gallery
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