Manchester Board Game Festival - Halloween Special 2026
Manchester Board Game Festival - Halloween Special 2026 is a Halloween festival at The Britannia Sachas Hotel Manchester in Manchester, EN, on Friday, October 30 from 3 PM, running through Sunday, November 1. That's the night before Halloween. Costumes are part of the fun. Within three days of it, 80 more Halloween events happen around Manchester.
Date & Time
Friday, October 30 · 3 PM – Sunday, November 1
UTC+00:00
Location
The Britannia Sachas Hotel Manchester | Manchester, EN
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When
Friday, October 30, 2026, 3 PM, running through Sunday, November 1 (the night before Halloween)
Where
The Britannia Sachas Hotel Manchester, 12 Back Piccadilly,Manchester, United Kingdom
Type
Halloween Festival
Dress code
Costumes encouraged
Details
🎟️ SUPER EARLY BIRD TICKETS ON SALE NOW Super Early Bird 3-Day Tickets for all 2026 festivals are available now! 🎫 Full ticket releases for each weekend will go live shortly after the previous festival ends. 🎃🎲 Manchester Board Game Festival 2026 – Halloween Special 🎲🎃 Something spooky this way rolls… Join us for the Halloween Special of Manchester Board Game Festival, where tabletop gaming meets all things eerie, creepy, and delightfully nerdy. Across this frightfully fun weekend, MBGF takes over Manchester with a huge board game library, RPG sessions, indie traders, talks, panels, and a welcoming community—whether you’re a nervous first-timer or a seasoned dice goblin of the night. ✨ What to expect: • Hundreds of board games (including chaotic party favourites) • RPGs, seminars & spooky special events • Indie traders & the Geek Fayre • Friendly hosts to help you find games and groups • A relaxed, inclusive atmosphere—with a Halloween twist 🦇 Spooky Extras: • Costume competition (yes, prizes 👀) • Halloween-themed games & sessions • Extra surprises lurking around the venue… ⏰ 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) 👉 Hit “Interested” so you don’t miss any updates 📬 Sign up to our mailing list at www.manchesterboardgamefestival.co.uk — we sometimes sneak in exclusive discounts for subscribers 😉 🎃🎲 See you at the table… if you dare. 💛🕯️
Event Location
The Britannia Sachas Hotel Manchester, 12 Back Piccadilly,Manchester, United Kingdom
