London Games Festival 2027
London Games Festival returns from 12 to 19 April 2027, with the Business Design Centre in Islington as its new central venue on 15-17 April.
London Games Festival 2027 runs from Monday 12 April to Monday 19 April 2027 at venues across London. It is organised by Games London, an initiative of Film London, and backed by the Mayor of London.
The main change for 2027 is a new central venue: the Business Design Centre in Islington hosts festival activity from Thursday 15 to Saturday 17 April. According to the organiser's announcement, the industry programme, including the Games Finance Market, takes place there on 15 and 16 April, while the public showcase New Game Plus is set for Friday 16 and Saturday 17 April.
Other confirmed parts of the programme are the Screen Play conference on Wednesday 14 April at BFI Southbank, Friday Late: Videogames at the V&A South Kensington on 16 April, the touring Ensemble exhibition and the festival's Official Selection of curated games. The BAFTA Games Awards are announced for the Queen Elizabeth Hall at the Southbank Centre, without a date so far.
Ticket prices and sales dates had not been published at the time of writing; the organiser says keynote speakers will be revealed when ticket sales open. The 2026 edition counted more than 30 events and a total audience of over 100,000 from 61 countries, according to the organiser.
For players and developers from Croatia and the region, this is one of the larger European gatherings that combines a public games showcase with a serious business programme, so it suits both indie teams looking for funding and fans who want to try new games. Check the official site for the final schedule before booking travel.
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