NORTHANTS BOARD GAME CONVENTION 2026

Northants Board Game Convention returns for 2026!

The 2026 convention will take place over two days – Friday 31st July and Saturday 1st August at Kettering Arts Centre.

There will be two 5-hour sessions each day for only £7 per person per session.

Don’t worry, if you book both sessions for one day, you don’t need to leave between the sessions!

We are bringing together board gamers from across the county in this fun social gaming experience.

There will be hundreds of games to play on the day from the Boards of Kettering CIC board game library, attendees can bring their own to play too. There will be demonstrations of games to learn how to play, vendors selling board game-related wares, a Bring and Buy section for pre-used games, and competitions, tournaments and raffle.

We are inviting budding game creators who want to play test their game designs.

For those with sensory differences, there will also be quiet and less crowded rooms for those who need a peaceful place to play.

Kettering Arts Centre has its own licensed bar and there will be delicious food vendors too.

The event is organised by Boards of Kettering CIC, a not for profit company run by Dez Dell, Polly Shackleton, Doug Mayer and Gary Keller who are all avid fans of board games. They host a monthly board games café night in Kettering and retail board games in Kettering and Northampton

For more information please see our website at https://boardsofkettering.com/norbcon

Northants Board Game Convention takes place on Friday 31st July and Saturday 1st August from 10am-3pm and 3:30pm-8:30pm at Kettering Arts Centre, Lindsey St, Kettering, NN16 8RG.

Tickets ON SALE NOW £7 (carers and under 5’s free)
There are a limited number of EARLY BIRD tickets available for each session for £6..

Family friendly // Licensed bar with refreshments on sale // Disability access