Debug Games Festival 2026 | Norfolk Showground Arena
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Debug Games Festival 2026
Norfolk Events Centre • 25–26 April 2026
This brand-new video games event is brought to you by the team behind the
Bristol
and
Nottingham Video Game Expo
events, in partnership with
Norwich’s very own Debug magazine
.
We’re also working closely with
Did You Know Gaming?
,
The Spriters Resource
, and
various other Norwich-based good friends of ours
, to be revealed as we get closer to the show.
A Journey Through Gaming’s Past, Present & Future
DGF will take you on a
journey through gaming’s past, present, and future
— from a huge selection of
retro titles
(including rare and obscure consoles, with appearances from some of the people who made them) right up to the cutting edge of today and tomorrow, with
over 100 upcoming games
, plus hands-on
VR and augmented reality experiences
.
And just like any great games festival, you’ll also find
artists, traders, and creators
bringing unique merch, artwork, and game culture to the marketplace.
Three Stages, Infinite Inspiration
Across the weekend, you’ll find
three dedicated stages
:
The Arena Stage
— Home to multiple exciting headline events, including the fan-favourite
Did You Know Gaming? quiz
and
The Dark Room
! Other headline shows will be revealed closer to the event, showcasing both local and international talent.
The Debug Stage
— Packed with talks and Q&As from accomplished game developers, artists, musicians, and more — sharing anecdotes, insights, and advice to inspire the next generation.
The Academy Stage
— A place to learn new skills directly from industry experts, covering everything from streaming and content creation to practical game development techniques.
Weekly Announcements
In the build-up, we’ll be revealing more exciting details about DGF 2026
live on stream every Thursday at 8:00pm (UK time)
— including new guests, exhibitors, and partners.
The Debug Mission
Our mission is simple:
To make games culture accessible, inspire future developers, and entertain everyone who loves video games.
Information Source: Debug | eventbrite