UK Games Expo (UKGE) is the UK's largest tabletop game convention, showcasing the best hobby games including miniatures, boardgames, role playing games, collectable card games and family games.
Trade will span across Halls 2, 3, 3a and 4. We have Hall 5, where we will house the World's largest Bring & Buy and tickets and in Hall 1, there will be over 4000 seats available for Open Gaming as well as all the tournaments taking place across the weekend.
UK Games Expo (UKGE) takes place on the weekend of 29th-31st May 2026 and will be our 20th anniversary show.
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