LARP

As Night Falls: The Crimson Ball is a vampire themed LARP - immersive and interactive theatre event set in the modern day, and held in the gothic former library of The Wardwick in Derby.

The oldest independent gaming convention in Ireland - now in its 38th year - Gaelcon, held by The Irish Games Association CLG, takes place from 23rd - 26th October at the Crowne Plaza Dublin Airport Hotel.

Chaosium Con returns to the UK for 2026, promising “a weekend dripping in cosmic horror, essential runes, swashbuckling adventure and chivalrous quests!”

Scotland’s oldest roleplaying convention is back for 2026, offering TTRPG, LARP, games, workshops, along with talks from designers, artists and panels. This year Conpulsion is specifically encompassing diversity in all its forms throughout the gaming industry.

The 10th Diceni Tabletop Games Show is being held at The Forum in Norwich on Sunday 3rd May 2026.

In 1924, Dracula was performed on stage for the first time – in Derby to be precise. A hundred years later, the centenary was held to celebrate this auspicious occasion, by a series of ongoing events that were unveiled as Dracula Returns to Derby.