Week of Events
Monday, August 18, 2025
No events on this day.
Tuesday, August 19, 2025
No events on this day.
Wednesday, August 20, 2025
No events on this day.
Thursday, August 21, 2025
No events on this day.
Friday, August 22, 2025
- August 22, 2025 -Checkout Library and Info Point open
- August 22, 2025 -Site Shop Open
- August 22, 2025 -Welcome Meet
- August 22, 2025 -Board Game Meetup Point
- August 22, 2025 -Campfire Storytelling with Jon
Checkout Library and Info Point open
Speak to our friendly info point volunteers and borrow from our large library of boardgames (play for free, return same day) These are games we think are particularly fancy or heavy; there is also a Games Stash of lots of other games in the Activity Centre
Site Shop Open
The site shop will be open and sells cold drinks, sweets, chocolate, biscuits, marshmallows (and wooden sticks!), popcorn, milk and logs (as well as various camping essentials) Phone charging and tickets for Buzz Active activities can also be bought here Card accepted
Welcome Meet
The official opening meet of the Festival! Come gather on the arena to be officially welcomed and find out more about things you can expect over the weekend. Attendance isn’t mandatory but is heartily recommended!
Board Game Meetup Point
Looking for new friends to play a game with? Want to arrange a particularly meaty board game this weekend? Just want to chat board games with like-minded folk? Then come along to the meeting point by the Activity Centre whiteboard and get talking! Note: this event is a sandbox, self-directed meeting time for… Read More »Board Game Meetup Point
Campfire Storytelling with Jon
Huddle close in the firelight for more tales of wonder! Age-old myths and brand-new yarns, from far afield and right on the doorstep: Jon is a Brighton-based storyteller with a captivating delivery and love of stories that connect past, present and future, our surroundings and ourselves. He performs regularly around the country in clubs, schools,… Read More »Campfire Storytelling with Jon
Saturday, August 23, 2025
- August 23, 2025 -Checkout Library and Info Point open
- August 23, 2025 -Site Shop Open
- August 23, 2025 -Daily Update with Simon
- August 23, 2025 -S.P.I.E.S.
- August 23, 2025 -RPG Meetup – Come along to find an RPG to play or pitch a game to find players!
- August 23, 2025 -Low Ropes Playtime for Kids
- August 23, 2025 -Board Game Meetup Point
- August 23, 2025 -Playtest & Demo Session
- August 23, 2025 -The Strange Games Quiz!
- August 23, 2025 -S.P.I.E.S.
- August 23, 2025 -RPG: Daggerheart
- August 23, 2025 -Board Game Meetup Point
- August 23, 2025 -S.P.I.E.S.
- August 23, 2025 -Sea Shanties
- August 23, 2025 -Stage Show: Damsels in Dicestress
- August 23, 2025 -Campfire Storytelling with Jon
- August 23, 2025 -Stage Show: Role-Playing James
Checkout Library and Info Point open
Speak to our friendly info point volunteers and borrow from our large library of boardgames (play for free, return same day) These are games we think are particularly fancy or heavy; there is also a Games Stash of lots of other games in the Activity Centre
Site Shop Open
The site shop will be open and sells cold drinks, sweets, chocolate, biscuits, marshmallows (and wooden sticks!), popcorn, milk and logs (as well as various camping essentials) Phone charging and tickets for Buzz Active activities can also be bought here Card accepted
Daily Update with Simon
Come to the Village Square and find out the latest news, including updates about what's on today!
S.P.I.E.S.
Wanna make some new friends? This is the perfect Ice-Breaker to talk about random stuff with random people! You find yourself at the International Espionage Society's yearly convention for the world's greatest Spies. Time is short, so you need to mingle and get as much Intel from them as possible. Don't worry, you're not alone… Read More »S.P.I.E.S.
RPG Meetup – Come along to find an RPG to play or pitch a game to find players!
On Saturday and Sunday morning we will be having a gathering of RPG lovers to help players and GMs find each other for any games to be played that day. From 10am, GMs will have the chance to pitch a game they would like to run that day and afterwards, players will have the opportunity… Read More »RPG Meetup – Come along to find an RPG to play or pitch a game to find players!
Board Game Meetup Point
Looking for new friends to play a game with? Want to arrange a particularly meaty board game this weekend? Just want to chat board games with like-minded folk? Then come along to the meeting point by the Activity Centre whiteboard and get talking! Note: this event is a sandbox, self-directed meeting time for… Read More »Board Game Meetup Point
Playtest & Demo Session
Come along and see what exciting new games are on the horizon! Featuring: Bean Counters (Gibson Games) – Chaotic Game for 3+ Players. Welcome to the new employees of Bean Counters Inc., Your job? Count beans. How? Frantically. Why? Enough questions. In this fast-paced, laugh-out-loud card game, you’ll need to play, count, and slam your… Read More »Playtest & Demo Session
The Strange Games Quiz!
Test your nerdy knowledge at the annual Strange Games quiz! Do you know your Catan from your Carcassonne? Form a team of up to 5 people and join us to battle it out for the glory of being crowned the Geekiest Gamers!
S.P.I.E.S.
Wanna make some new friends? This is the perfect Ice-Breaker to talk about random stuff with random people! You find yourself at the International Espionage Society's yearly convention for the world's greatest Spies. Time is short, so you need to mingle and get as much Intel from them as possible. Don't worry, you're not alone… Read More »S.P.I.E.S.
RPG: Daggerheart
Daggerheart introductory scenario Daggerheart is a system created by the Critical Role team, intended as a light, fast, simple alternative to D&D for high adventure in fantasy settings. This is a run-through of the quickstart rules with pregenerated characters, intended to teach players the system and give them a fast introduction to how playing the… Read More »RPG: Daggerheart
Board Game Meetup Point
Looking for new friends to play a game with? Want to arrange a particularly meaty board game this weekend? Just want to chat board games with like-minded folk? Then come along to the meeting point by the Activity Centre whiteboard and get talking! Note: this event is a sandbox, self-directed meeting time for… Read More »Board Game Meetup Point
S.P.I.E.S.
Wanna make some new friends? This is the perfect Ice-Breaker to talk about random stuff with random people! You find yourself at the International Espionage Society's yearly convention for the world's greatest Spies. Time is short, so you need to mingle and get as much Intel from them as possible. Don't worry, you're not alone… Read More »S.P.I.E.S.
Sea Shanties
Hoist the sails and raise your voices! Dive into an evening of rollicking tunes, hearty singalongs, and nautical cheer. We've managed to commandeer a space for songs old and new so whether you're a seasoned sailor or landlubber, all are welcome to join the chorus. Participant notes: the session may not be ideal… Read More »Sea Shanties
Stage Show: Damsels in Dicestress
Bridgerton meets Buffy the Vampire Slayer meets Charlie's Angles in this brand new D&D one shot set amidst the blood, guts and ballgowns of Regency England, by award winning, all queer actual play company, Damsels in Dicestress. Join a ragtag group of scandalous scoundrels and promising young ladies on a demonic adventure full of horror… Read More »Stage Show: Damsels in Dicestress
Campfire Storytelling with Jon
Huddle close in the firelight for more tales of wonder! Age-old myths and brand-new yarns, from far afield and right on the doorstep: Jon is a Brighton-based storyteller with a captivating delivery and love of stories that connect past, present and future, our surroundings and ourselves. He performs regularly around the country in clubs, schools,… Read More »Campfire Storytelling with Jon
Stage Show: Role-Playing James
Adventurers wanted for magical journey through a mythical realm, all told with the power of improvisational comedy, overly large dice, and the power of imagination (due to budgetary cuts). Have you ever wanted to be a powerful mage and throw fireballs at cultists? Or a cunning thief, stealing the key to the vault from a… Read More »Stage Show: Role-Playing James
Sunday, August 24, 2025
- August 24, 2025 -Checkout Library and Info Point open
- August 24, 2025 -Site Shop Open
- August 24, 2025 -Daily Update with Simon
- August 24, 2025 -Mega SPIES – Role Assignment Open
- August 24, 2025 -RPG Meetup – Come along to find an RPG to play or pitch a game to find players!
- August 24, 2025 -Board Game Meetup Point
- August 24, 2025 -RPG (for kids): Goblin Quest
- August 24, 2025 -Puzzle Party!
- August 24, 2025 -The Sunday Market
- August 24, 2025 -Board Game Meetup Point
- August 24, 2025 -Puzzled Pint
- August 24, 2025 -Campfire Storytelling with Jon
- August 24, 2025 -Movie: “Game Night”
Checkout Library and Info Point open
Speak to our friendly info point volunteers and borrow from our large library of boardgames (play for free, return same day) These are games we think are particularly fancy or heavy; there is also a Games Stash of lots of other games in the Activity Centre
Site Shop Open
The site shop will be open and sells cold drinks, sweets, chocolate, biscuits, marshmallows (and wooden sticks!), popcorn, milk and logs (as well as various camping essentials) Phone charging and tickets for Buzz Active activities can also be bought here Card accepted
Daily Update with Simon
Come to the Village Square and find out the latest news, including updates about what's on today!
Mega SPIES – Role Assignment Open
What's this? One of the biggest games of the festival...JUST GOT BIGGER?! Wanna make some new friends? This is the perfect Ice-Breaker to talk about random stuff with random people! In Mega SPIES, you sign up for the game in the morning and then go off and enjoy the festival, at any time in which… Read More »Mega SPIES – Role Assignment Open
RPG Meetup – Come along to find an RPG to play or pitch a game to find players!
On Saturday and Sunday morning we will be having a gathering of RPG lovers to help players and GMs find each other for any games to be played that day. From 10am, GMs will have the chance to pitch a game they would like to run that day and afterwards, players will have the opportunity… Read More »RPG Meetup – Come along to find an RPG to play or pitch a game to find players!
Board Game Meetup Point
Looking for new friends to play a game with? Want to arrange a particularly meaty board game this weekend? Just want to chat board games with like-minded folk? Then come along to the meeting point by the Activity Centre whiteboard and get talking! Note: this event is a sandbox, self-directed meeting time for… Read More »Board Game Meetup Point
RPG (for kids): Goblin Quest
A Game of Fatal Ineptitude with hilarious consequences Under 18s only RPG Glade Table Number: 9
Puzzle Party!
Puzzle Party Games will be hosting FREE to play Escape Rooms all day (11am-6pm), come and find us at the Helvellyn Marquee There are a variety of Escape Rooms and themes to try, with a range of difficulties. We will also have a range of stand alone puzzles ranging from simple to fiendish and some… Read More »Puzzle Party!
The Sunday Market
The Sunday Market takes place in the main square from 12pm-2pm (on Sunday!), with a wide range of unique handcrafted, geek or games related items available from our community's talented members. Available to buy: 'Indie' boardgames Unique graffiti-style and boardgame themed t-shirts Board game accessories Handmade crafts and original art including ceramics, art prints, woven… Read More »The Sunday Market
Board Game Meetup Point
Looking for new friends to play a game with? Want to arrange a particularly meaty board game this weekend? Just want to chat board games with like-minded folk? Then come along to the meeting point by the Activity Centre whiteboard and get talking! Note: this event is a sandbox, self-directed meeting time for… Read More »Board Game Meetup Point
Puzzled Pint
Puzzled Pint is a monthly puzzle tradition running around the world for 15 years, in London for over 12 and in Brighton since February. Imagine a team pub quiz but replace all the questions with puzzles: word puzzles, picture puzzles, logic puzzles, ciphers, figure-the-rules-out puzzles, maybe some physical puzzles. Then dial the competitiveness right down;… Read More »Puzzled Pint
Campfire Storytelling with Jon
Huddle close in the firelight for more tales of wonder! Age-old myths and brand-new yarns, from far afield and right on the doorstep: Jon is a Brighton-based storyteller with a captivating delivery and love of stories that connect past, present and future, our surroundings and ourselves. He performs regularly around the country in clubs, schools,… Read More »Campfire Storytelling with Jon
Movie: “Game Night”
We'll be projecting a movie on the main stage after dusk! This year, by popular vote: Game Night Game Night A group of friends who meet regularly for game nights find themselves entangled in a real-life mystery when the shady brother of one of them is seemingly kidnapped by dangerous gangsters. BBFC Rated: 15