Established in 2016, Yorkshire Games Festival is a five-day extravaganza celebrating games culture, design and production, with special guests, workshops, master classes, and a fun-packed weekend for gamers of all ages.
More than 9% of the UK games industry is based in Yorkshire and the Humber. The festival is a fantastic opportunity to celebrate the great games created here and welcome guests from across the UK and overseas.
Game Talks
Game Talks is our unique programme of talks, master classes and events featuring high-profile industry guests. Improve your knowledge and employability; be inspired and network. Game Talks is for industry professionals, recent graduates and those studying games-related subjects.
Let’s Play! family weekend
At the weekend, Yorkshire Games Festival takes over the museum with gameplay, activities and live shows for all the family to enjoy together.
Young Developers Conference
In partnership with BAFTA Young Game Designers, our programme for schools and teachers is designed to engage the industry’s youngest and brightest stars. The Young Developers Conference will inspire and inform aspiring game makers—and their families—about amazing opportunities in digital creating.
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Festival Director: Kathryn Penny
01274 203 006 / kathryn.penny@scienceandmediamuseum.org.uk
Festival Coordinator: Rebecca Hill
01274 202 031/ rebecca.hill@scienceandmediamuseum.org.uk
Press and PR Manager: Katie Canning
01274 203 027 / katie.canning@scienceandmediamuseum.org.uk
