GW promises Warhammer Fest 2023 is going to be the biggest event ever and take place over three days- check out the details!
If you’re in the UK (or want to travel), this looks like it’s going to be quite a huge 3-day event full of all the Warhammer goodness. The event will take place on April 23rd and run through May 1st, 2023.
Warhammer Fest 2023: One of the Biggest GW Events Ever!
Warhammer Community unveiled the event along with a ton of details of what to expect. Let’s take a closer look!
Forget what you know about Warhammer Fests of yore – 2023’s event will be the largest, most incredible celebration of the Warhammer hobby the world has ever seen. Taking place at the 10,000-capacity Manchester Central venue, this unmissable event will immerse you in the Warhammer universe with fun, interactive experiences while you catch huge new reveals and enjoy live entertainment in an 800-seat auditorium.
10,000 people is a lot, so they better bring out the big reveal for this one. Then, with an 800-seat auditorium, the reveals are going to be something to watch out for!
You can even hone your painting skills alongside fellow fans and creators from around the world with Hang Out and Hobby Live, test your skills at a Kill Team-themed laser tag event, or check out some of the best cosplay and Warhammer costuming around.
Tickets go on sale from the 11th of November 2022, so head over to the Warhammer Fest website for more information and start planning your next hobby holiday.
We’re not sure how fast the tickets will sell out, but if you want to play in the tournaments, or participate in the Golden Demon competition, we would probably grab tickets sooner than later, just in case.
Events
Test your mettle on the grandest stage of all, as Warhammer players from the UK and beyond get together for a weekend of action across your favourite Warhammer games. We’ll be hosting our largest official Warhammer 40,000 tournament in the UK, the Warhammer Underworlds Grand Clash, and more from Warhammer Age of Sigmar, Warhammer: The Horus Heresy, Kill Team, and Warcry. Participation will require an additional special ticket, so book your space and prepare your army for an epic Warhammer Fest showdown.
There are a lot of games going down, so pretty much whatever your favorite, they probably have you covered.
The world’s most prestigious miniature painting competition returns as world-class artists duke it out to see who’ll lift the legendary Slayer Sword. A special ticket will be required to enter, but if you just want to ogle this year’s stunning entries, don’t worry – all submissions will be on display for Warhammer Fest attendees throughout the weekend.
Golden Demon is always fun, as even if you’re not participating, you get to see a ton of amazing minis.
Cosplayers: We Need You! Enjoy a schedule of cosplay activities across the weekend, with the cosplay showcase and contest taking place on Saturday 29th April. Show off your hard work in front of hundreds of Warhammer fans in the auditorium – and thousands more at home as the show will be live-streamed! Cosplay guidelines and entry form are coming soon, so watch this space.
They haven’t laid out the guidelines or anything yet, but cosplaying is always fun to see at events! You can learn more about the event here!
Will you be attending the event? Are you excited to see what they reveal?
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About the Author: Travis Pasch
Travis Pasch
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About Travis Pasch: Travis has been a Warhammer 40k hobbyist since the 1990s, playing the game since Third Edition. Through extensive traveling, he’s seen a lot of the miniatures hobby from across the world, giving him a unique perspective on the latest gaming topics and trends.
Travis’s brother even owns a commission painting studio, where he’s picked up a lot of good advice and techniques for painting Warhammer and tabletop miniatures over the years, as well. Travis joined the Spikey Bits team in 2019 and has been the lead writer since 2020.
Currently, he’s working on converting all his 40k Adeptus Mechanicus models and becoming a true tech enjoyer, complete with both sad and happy robot noises!
