Europe's biggest games industry nightlife festival returns to Liverpool in 2026 to celebrate our 10-year anniversary - in a brand-new venue.

This October, we're taking over BOXPARK Liverpool to mark 10 years of hosting the ultimate gaming social. Expect a special FORMATGG event packed with gaming, live music, incredible food and drinks, and the unmistakable FORMAT nightlife atmosphere.

📅 October 2nd

Join the movement for our biggest and most historic celebration yet. Whether you're a gamer, music lover, or just looking for an unforgettable night out, this is gaming nightlife like you've never experienced before. 🎮🎶🍹

What to expect

Play the latest video games by a venue full of game studios, exhibitors & brands

Live music performances throughout the night

The return of the Kuoda VIP Creator Lounge, featuring livestreams with leading creators

The Team Coalesce esports zone

Meet your favourite content creators & game developers

Street-food vendors & bars

The FORMAT Collection fashion pop-up

Cosplay performances

Make A Wish UK charity raffle, live on stage

What is FORMATGG?

FORMATGG is Europe's biggest gaming nightlife event and community-driven movement, bringing gamers and non-gamers together under one roof.

We unite gamers, non-gamers, developers, creators, and community leaders for a night where gaming meets nightlife - no barriers, just great vibes.

🕹 Exhibitor Line-Up

• Beyond The Pixels

• Ceratops Games

• Claydon Games

• Devroom

• Fundemental Games - Retro Arcade Zone

• Galatico Studios

• Gnarled Hand Interactive

• IMPRNT Studios

• Lots of Bugs Studios

• Machinefun

• MegaMalone

• Noctal Games

• Patattie Games

• Razer Technology Zone

• Scyte Studios

• Secret Mode - 8 Slots

• Timeless Gaming Convention & Twitch Meetup

• Wired2Fire

Esports Zone

• Coalesce Esports Zone

South Asian Gaming Zone

• Ayelet Studio

• Born Monkie

• Brocula

• Glass Jar Interactive

• Mayawi Software

• Outlier Games

• Psypher Interactive

• Speculative Agency

• The Dwarven Brothers

• Wala Interactive

• Zatun Studios

🎤 FORMATGG STAGE PERFORMANCES LINE-UP

HOSTED BY: JoJoy & Shreddybrekgym

Ready Singer One - Live Gaming Choir Performance

Lucia La Rezza - Video Game Music Live Performance

Tik Tok Live Battles Finals

Lay Marie - R&B Soul Live Performance

The Just Dancers - Live Just Dance Performance

Techno Spartans - Live K-pop dance performance

DJ Basha - Legendary Manchester DJ - Iconic Top Tracks

Matt Frequencies - Live Video Game Music DJ Set

BEKIMACHINE & Audeo - Back to Back Techno Set

Dean. - Live House DJ Set

🎤 Cosmaniacs Cosplay Charity Show

This year, we're proud to host the very first FORMATGG Cosplay Charity Catwalk Show, raising funds for Make-A-Wish UK.

Our incredible community cosplayers will take to the stage for a high-energy interactive showcase, alongside a live charity raffle where audience members can get involved, support a fantastic cause, and win exciting prizes throughout the event.

🕹 Coalesce Esports Zone

This October, we're partnering with Coalesce Esports to bring you the FORMATGG 2026 Esports Zone, where attendees will have the chance to go head-to-head against some of the UK's top Valorant esports players in an exciting live competitive experience.

FORMATGG LIVERPOOL 2026 SCHEDULE:

18:00 - 19:00 - DJ Matt Frequencies - The Rave RPG

19:00 - 19:20 - Lay Marie

19:20 - 19:40 - TikTok Live Battles

19:40 - 20:00 - The Techno Spartans

20:00 - 20:45 - Lucia La Rezza

20:45 - 22:00 -  Ready Singer One Gaming Choir

22:00 - 22:20 - Cosplay Charity Stage Show

23:05 – 23:50 - DJ Basha

23:50 – 00:35 - The Just Dancers

🤝 Event Sponsors

Escape Technology- Headline Sponsor

Wired2Fire - Headline Sponsor

Zatun - Headline Sponsor

Sefton Hospitality- Gold Sponsor

SAE Institute - Silver Sponsor

IMPRNT Studios - Bronze Sponsor

XP Pro Eyewear- Bronze Sponsor

nobelchairs - Gaming Chair Partner

Redbull - Energy Drink Partner

Make A Wish Foundation UK (Charity Partner)

⚠️ Important Information

18+ Event- ID required on entry, no ID will result in a no entry for the event.

Licensed Bar- Alcohol will be served on premises. Attendee discretion is advised.

Loud Music & Lighting- Expect a busy, high-energy nightlife environment which some attendees may find visually overstimulating.

🛡 Safety & Wellbeing

Ask for Angela: FORMAT Group and our venue operate under the Ask for Angela policy.

If at any point you feel uncomfortable, unsafe, or harassed during the event, please approach a member of our team or bar staff and ask forAngela. Our staff are trained to discreetly assist you and make sure you feel safe.

ACCESSIBILITY STATEMENT:

Our team is always aiming to make FORMATGG as safe and inclusive as possible.

To achieve this, we've added this statement to hopefully answer all your questions about accessibility, disabled access, and more.

FORMAT is a nightlife event, and the event will feature high tones of music, large crowds, and an array of lighting that some attendees may find vi

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