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🎄🎲 Manchester Board Game Festival 2026 – Festive Special 🎲🎄End the year the best way possible—with board games, great company, and a whole lot of festive cheer at the Manchester Board Game Festival.
Our Festive Special is a celebration of everything we love about tabletop gaming and our community. Expect cosy vibes, friendly faces, and a packed weekend of games, RPGs, traders, and seasonal fun—whether you’re dropping in for a day or settling in for the full weekend.
✨ What to expect:
• Hundreds of board games to play
• RPGs, seminars & special events
• Indie traders & the Geek Fayre
• Friendly hosts to help you find games and groups
• Inclusive, relaxed, all-weekend vibes
🎁 Festive Extras:
• Secret Santa (bring a small gift, join the fun!)
• Festive-themed games & activities
• Extra seasonal surprises across the weekend
🏆 MBGF Awards Ceremony – Saturday Night
The spectacular MBGF Awards return on Saturday, celebrating the games, creators, traders, volunteers, and community members that made the year unforgettable. Expect laughs, applause, and a proper end-of-year celebration.
❤️ Giving Back:
We’ll also be running a food collection for Central Manchester Foodbank, so if you’re able, please bring along a donation and help us spread a little extra kindness this festive season.
⏰ Festival Opening Times:
Friday: 3:00pm – Midnight
Saturday: 10:00am – Midnight
Sunday: 10:00am – 8:00pm
🛍️ Geek Fayre Opening Times:
Saturday & Sunday: 11:00am – 5:00pm
📅 2026 Festival Dates:
27th Feb – 1st March
12th – 14th June
28th – 30th August
30th Oct – 1st Nov (Halloween Special)
18th – 20th Dec (Festive Special & MBGF Awards)
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🎄🎲 See you at the table—and let’s end the year in true MBGF style. 💛
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Event Venue
The Britannia Sachas Hotel Manchester, Manchester, United Kingdom
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