Having outgrown the Ricoh Arena in Coventry, Insomnia Gaming Festival is getting ready to move to its new home this christmas at the NEC Birmingham. A complete celebration of gaming culture with awesome activities for gaming enthusiasts of all ages.

You’ll be able to see your favourite online YouTube and Twitch stars as they participate in live Q&A sessions, interactive Main Stage activities and more. Our special guests includes The Diamond Minecart, Kwebbelkop, Jelly, The Gaming Lemon and Master OV, MiniLad and many more which can be found on our Insomnia Gaming Festival website.

Try out free to play card and board games in our Tabletop Gaming Area, or experience a blast from the past in our Retro zones with consoles and games from over 30 years of gaming history.

If you are an Esports fanatic, then why not play in the LAN gaming halls, packed with thousands of pc/console gamers.  Take part in tournaments and watch all the live finals on the Esports stage.

Play new and upcoming games in our Exhibition Hall, packed with booths and content from a variety of exhibitors offering new products, the latest titles, fun prize tournaments such as Minecraft, FIFA 16  and more. No matter what games you enjoy, there’s something for everyone at Insomnia56, the UK’s biggest gaming festival. 

A great weekend of gaming fun awaits you this Winter, so what are you waiting for?

Insomnia 56 is taking place at the NEC, Birmingham on Friday 11 - Monday 14 December. 

What's On have teamed up with the organisers and have a pair of tickets to give away to the show on Friday 11 December. Click here for more information.

Competition closes on Mon 7 December

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Which venue was Insomnia 56 previously held at prior to its relocation to the NEC?

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