AireCon 2026 – Harrogate

About

AireCon returns to Harrogate in 2026 with four days of tabletop gaming, social play and community spirit, bringing one of the UK’s most welcoming analog gaming festivals back to Yorkshire.

Date & Time

12–15 March 2026

• Thursday 12 March: 4:00pm – 11:00pm
• Friday 13 March: 10:00am – 1:30am
• Saturday 14 March: 10:00am – 1:30am
• Sunday 15 March: 10:00am – 6:00pm

Location

Harrogate Convention Centre
Kings Road
Harrogate
HG1 5LA

Why Attend

AireCon is designed to be friendly, inclusive and easy to enjoy whether you arrive solo or with a large group. With hundreds of games available to borrow, dedicated spaces for families, RPGs and exhibitors, and gaming running late into the night, it’s a festival built around playing, discovering and meeting like-minded people.

Event Highlights

• Free-to-borrow board game library with over 500 games
• Bring & Buy area for buying, selling and trading games
• Exhibitors hall showcasing publishers, retailers and creators
• Family Zone hosted by Imagination Gaming
• Roleplaying game sessions running across the weekend
• Open gaming spaces with late-night play on Friday and Saturday
• Early access for advance ticket holders

Admission

AireCon offers a range of ticket options depending on which days and areas you wish to access.

Advance ticket holders receive early entry and can collect passes from Thursday evening. Ticket prices vary by day and activity – visit the official AireCon website for full details.

Plan Your Visit

Harrogate Convention Centre sits close to the town centre, around a five-minute walk from Harrogate railway station, with frequent services from Leeds and York. Road access is straightforward via the A1(M), with nearby parking available, and Leeds Bradford Airport is around 20 minutes away by car.