Our Events

BOWL FOR GAMESAID IS BACK!!

Bowl for GamesAid is a nationwide bowling night filled with friendly competition, great vibes, and fundraising for a fantastic cause.

Join us at 3 Hollywood Bowl locations across the UK for an evening of fun, friendly competition, and fundraising on 14th May 2026.

Stand Up for GamesAid returns to Komedia in Brighton to raise awareness and funds for the great work of GamesAid. GamesAid is fundraising for Solving Kids Cancer, Game Therapy UK, Actions for Kids, Apart of Me, and Spectrum Gaming.

A massive thank you to our amazing sponsors Hangar 13 and Act III. This event would not be possible without them!

Hosted by Laura Lexx, along with the stellar talents - Aurie Styla, The Noise Next Door, Jen Brister, and Chris McCausland!

Join us at Develop: Conference for the return of the Games Aid Charity Poker Tournament!

Come and join 70 of your industry peers for some good old-fashioned Texas Hold 'Em fun. Bask in the warmth that all the money you spend on the night will support GamesAid's wonderful causes.

Players of all abilities are welcome to come and join the fun. And if you have any questions about the night, get in touch with our operations team opsteam@gamesaid.org

Timings
Player registration – 7.30 PM
Tournament start – 8 PM
Tournament end – 11:30 PM

Further Information
There will be 70 places available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Tickets are only available for Develop:Brighton delegates

Join us on Thursday, 3rd September, for the perfect opportunity to relax, network, and give back before the September rush begins.

We’re delighted to be returning to Hanbury Manor Marriott Hotel & Country Club for one of our biggest and most anticipated fundraising events of the year.

Packages available:
• £1,800 + VAT – 4 Ball Golf Package
• £300 + VAT – Spa Place

Are you ready to race back against your industry peers!

The Go Karting is taking place on the 10th September 2026 at Whilton Mill!

We would love to have a team from your studio!

Saturday 7th November 2026 to Sunday 8th November 2026

Come along to the UK’s largest celebration of narrative and adventure games, learn more about GamesAid and take part in our games raffle!

A weekend long adventure-game fest in central London, including more than 30 games, amazing talks and speakers, and our legendary after parties on both nights.

GamesAid will be AdventureX's first ever charity partner and we can't wait to be there, where we’ll be running a raffle to raise money for our amazing causes.

Event info at https://adventurexpo.org

Sat 7 Nov 2026 9:30 AM -
Sun 8 Nov 2026 11:30 PM

Stand Up for GamesAid returns to London for its 14th year in bringing the UK games industry, laughter, and fundraising together for the great work of GamesAid!

Hosted by patron of GamesAid and founder of the show, ex-games industry legend; Imran Yusuf, expect a night of gaming joy and hilarity with a bill of incredible comics all in support of a great cause.

With an incredible line-up including MC: Imran Yusuf, Michael Akadiri, Ali Woods, Thanyia Moore, Blank Peng and Adam Bloom this night is not one to miss! Grab your tickets today and secure your place to support GamesAid's nominated charities.