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Historical wargaming, miniatures, board games and role-playing conventions, monthly club gatherings and organized game days around the world. Check the linked organizer listing before traveling.
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Confirmed upcoming dates appear first. Conventions and game days remain listed as “Date pending” until a new date is confirmed. Verification dates are shown in individual listing notes. Dates reflect the event’s local calendar. Monthly schedules may change for holidays; check the organizer for the next session. Undated annual events await confirmation.
Ten-week Warmachine narrative campaign with flexible 30–100-point games. Exact venue and session times have not yet been posted.
Registration open; entry fee and prize support still to be announced
Seasonal special event
Firefly Toys & Games · 736 St Andrews Rd.
The miniatures portion of Firefly's week-long beginner series: Warhammer 40,000 and Gundam Assemble on November 12, plus Gundam Assemble on November 14. Verified November 8, 2026.
Free, open to all ages and no supplies required. Children should be accompanied by an adult. Warhammer 40,000 and Gundam Assemble begin at 7 p.m. Thursday; a second Gundam Assemble session begins at 7 p.m. Saturday.
Annual miniature show
Congaree Room, South Carolina Confederate Relic Room and Military Museum · 301 Gervais St.
Military-miniatures exhibition and collectors' show with more than 50 vendors, historical figures, models, dioramas, raffles and living-history reenactors. Features SCMMS's award-winning Battle of Cowpens diorama. This is an exhibition rather than an organized tabletop tournament. Verified November 11, 2026.
Free and open to the public; no advance registration required. Saturday, 10 a.m.–3 p.m. Parking is available in front of the museum and in the deck on the building's left side; accessible spaces are on the lower level.
One-time regional grand tournament
Downtown Albemarle
Two-day Charlotte Interstore Warhammer League tournament hosted by Brasseur Trains and Hobbies. Organizer listings give a 10 a.m. Saturday start and Sunday evening finish. Verified November 8, 2026.
$75 through Best Coast Pairings. Five-round Warhammer 40,000 Grand Tournament; 50-player capacity. Check the organizer listing for current availability and final player packet.
One-day community convention
Old Armory · 1034 W. DeKalb St.
Kershaw County Library community convention with open game tables, bring-your-own-game play, one-shot RPGs, vendors, cosplay contests, raffles and entertainment. The organizer's description and Camden calendar use 1034 W. DeKalb St., but the library page's location field shows 1304; verify the street number before traveling. Verified November 11, 2026.
Free admission, gaming and parking; open to all ages and the general public. No advance registration or ticket deadline is stated. Saturday, 11 a.m.–5 p.m.
One-time tournament
Borderlands Comics & Games · 410 S Pleasantburg Dr.
Three-round, 600-point Star Wars: Legion Swiss tournament. Every army must include at least one Mandalorian unit or upgrade. Official AMG promotional prizes are planned; no painting requirement. Verified November 8, 2026.
$15 in store; day-of registration is allowed. Check-in begins at 10 a.m., opening remarks at 10:45 a.m. and round one at 11 a.m. A Longshanks account is required for online registration and list submission.
Farnborough International Exhibition & Conference Centre
Wargames Association of Reading's show combines tournaments, participation gaming, trade stands and bring-and-buy. Historical systems include DBMM, Armati, Flames of War and Bataille Empire. Checked October 3, 2026.
One-day visitor ticket listed at £12; tournament tickets and fees vary by game.
Hyatt Regency Dallas · 300 Reunion Blvd
Five days of board gaming. Dates and venue verified October 22, 2026.
Badge required. See organizer for current availability and prices.
Boston Hotel · convention rooms
Club Batallador's historical simulation convention with 100-plus tables, open gaming, prototypes, publishers and designers. Checked October 3, 2026.
Registration in phases; a waiting list applies if the 350-player capacity is reached.
Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa
Dedicated Chaosium RPG gathering with game sessions, creators, seminars, a collectibles auction and market. Checked October 3, 2026.
Badges and game bookings through Tabletop.Events, linked in the organizer's announcement.
Cúpula del Milenio
Organized by Pucela Wargames, with more than 1,000 m² of gaming space. Tournaments include Warhammer 40,000’s Iberian Open GT, Age of Sigmar, Infinity, team Kill Team, team Middle-earth Strategy Battle Game, Marvel Crisis Protocol, Warhammer Underworlds and Blood Bowl. Historical demonstrations feature SAGA and FIRE!, alongside painting workshops, a speed-painting contest and Sunday open gaming. Dados Solidarios supports Valladolid’s ASALVO association through event dice and raffles of donated hobby material. Schedule update: Age of Sigmar is a 20-player, three-round tournament on Saturday, November 21. The Old World, Trench Crusade and narrative Kill Team tournaments are canceled; The Old World and Trench Crusade demonstrations take place Sunday morning. Verified against the organizer’s official page November 14, 2026.
Open to the public. Tickets and tournament registration are available via Entradium, linked from the organizer’s official page. Check the current schedule and availability before booking.
A board gaming festival connecting Asian publishers, designers and players, with opportunities to discover games from across the region. Checked October 3, 2026.
Check the organizer for the 2026 venue, hours and registration; its FAQ still contains earlier editions.
Annual miniature tournament
Empire Games · 118 N. McDuffie St.
Annual three-round Blood Bowl miniatures tournament using the 2025 rules, resurrection format and 1,150-gold team construction. Bring a team and appropriate dice. Third-party miniatures are permitted when clearly identifiable; unpainted teams give each opponent an additional reroll. Awards include champion, best-painted team and best-painted model. Verified November 13, 2026.
$20 entry; register through Tourplay, which requires an account. Check-in and the roster deadline are 9 a.m. Saturday; round one begins at 10 a.m. Additional parking is reported next door and across the street.
South Carolina State Museum
Battleward's hometown convention.
DoubleTree Hotel by Hilton, Augusta
Siege of Augusta XXXVI: an annual historical miniature wargaming convention. Dates and venue checked October 2, 2026. The same weekend as SCARAB in Columbia.
Check the organizer for registration availability and admission prices.
1245 Villa Rica Rd, Marietta, GA 30064
A relaxed, community-focused two-day board gaming convention with a 400-plus-game library, scheduled organized play, play-to-win games and a Saturday flea market. Checked October 3, 2026.
Friday, January 22: 10 a.m.–11:59 p.m.; Saturday, January 23: 10 a.m.–10 p.m. Registration is linked from the organizer website; check current badge prices and availability.
Exhibition Park in Canberra (EPIC)
Canberra Games Society's convention with miniature tournaments, participation games, board gaming, role-playing, traders and painting events. Checked October 3, 2026.
Check the organizer's current admission and registration details before booking.
Not-for-profit RPG weekend drawing over a hundred players, with more than 30 games across varied systems. Checked October 3, 2026.
Registration linked from the organizer's website; confirm the 2027 venue and session choices.
Wyndham Lancaster Resort
Badges open November 9
Organizing club: Historical Miniatures Gaming Society (HMGS)
Bürgerhaus Wilhelmsburg · Mengestr. 20
Club-led demonstration and participation tables, miniature painting and modeling workshops, and hobby traders. Rules are explained at demo tables. Checked October 3, 2026.
Tickets at the door only, cash payment: Saturday €10, Sunday €7, both days €15; children under 10 free.
Palais des Festivals
Atlanta Marriott Northwest at Galleria · 200 Interstate North Parkway SE, Atlanta, GA 30339
A dedicated tabletop convention from the Southern-Fried Gaming Expo organizers, featuring board games, role-playing games, miniatures, card games and a gaming library. Checked October 3, 2026.
Membership registration linked from the organizer's website; check current badge prices and event availability.
Sheraton Centre Toronto
Passes on sale
Best Western Plus The Arden Park
Miniature wargaming weekend with scheduled games, hobby vendors and a charitable bring-and-buy. Checked October 3, 2026.
2027 dates announced. Check the organizer for updated admission and game registration; the page still includes 2026 prices and deadlines.
Baird Center
ExCeL London
Large miniature wargaming show with demonstration and participation games.
Wargaming, miniature painting, modeling and board games. The organizer has confirmed Madrid but has not yet announced the 2027 venue. Checked October 3, 2026.
Dates announced; venue and 2027 admission details await confirmation.
Le Méridien · 555 S McDowell St Tower, Charlotte, NC 28204
Four days of board gaming hosted by Tantrum House, with a family-friendly regional convention atmosphere. Dates and venue checked October 3, 2026.
Badge registration coming soon, according to the organizer as of October 3, 2026.
NEC Birmingham and Hilton Metropole
Dennenweg 106, 6823 MS Arnhem
A relaxed miniature modeling and wargaming day with club games, dioramas, traders and a painting competition. Checked October 3, 2026.
Free entrance and parking; open 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Contact info@figz.nl to bring a game or display.
Greater Columbus Convention Center
Estrel Convention Center
Lancaster County Convention Center
Organizing club: Historical Miniatures Gaming Society (HMGS)
Previous event: Oct 9–11, 2026. Next date pending organizer confirmation.
Last listed venue: Cary VFW Post 7383
Previous listing: A play-focused wargaming weekend.
Monthly · usually the first Sunday
Previous event: Oct 4, 2026. Next date pending organizer confirmation.
Last listed venue: The Gamer's Armory · 683-F Cary Towne Blvd.
Previous listing: Recurring wargame day distinct from the Fall Assembly convention. October 4 is explicitly listed; holiday months can shift from the usual first Sunday. Checked October 3, 2026.
Monthly · third Sunday
Previous event: Oct 18, 2026. Next date pending organizer confirmation.
Last listed venue: Impact Gaming Center · 49 Ludwig Drive
Previous listing: October 18, noon–4 p.m., includes a corps-level Napoleonic game and other miniature scenarios. No prior experience is required. Checked October 3, 2026.
Monthly · first Saturday
Previous event: Nov 7, 2026. Next date pending organizer confirmation.
Last listed venue: Miniature Market — Rock Hill · 9755 Manchester Road
Previous listing: Monthly club game day. The next listed session is Command Con-Lite, November 7, 10 a.m.–4 p.m., with parallel historical, science-fiction, naval and strategic games. Checked October 3, 2026.
Previous event: Oct 15–18, 2026. Next date pending organizer confirmation.
Last listed venue: The Mill & Mine · 227 W Depot Ave., Knoxville, TN 37917
Previous listing: Nonprofit tabletop gathering with a game library, playtesting, RPG tables and play-to-win games. Main hall: October 16–18. October 15 is the separate Design and Dine program at RED Gallery in Knoxville's Old City. Checked October 3, 2026.
Previous event: Nov 5–8, 2026. Next date pending organizer confirmation.
Last listed venue: Element Vancouver Metrotown · 5988 Willingdon Ave.
Previous listing: North Shore Wargaming Society's community convention, with roughly 150 attendees, ASL, block games, miniatures, RPGs and a swap table. Checked October 3, 2026.
Previous event: Nov 7, 2026. Next date pending organizer confirmation.
Last listed venue: Slachthuisstraat 60, 9100 Sint-Niklaas
Previous listing: Tin Soldiers of Antwerp and HQ Sint-Niklaas present club participation games, battle displays and traders. The 2026 TSoA participation game covers Rorke's Drift. Checked October 3, 2026.
Brazilian tabletop gathering featuring board games, RPGs, card games, designers and prototype playtesting. Listed without a firm next date pending verification in the organizer's event information. Checked October 3, 2026.
Check the organizer for its next edition's confirmed dates, venue and ticket release.
Previous event: Nov 6–8, 2026. Next date pending organizer confirmation.
Last listed venue: Wyndham Lancaster Resort
Organizing club: Historical Miniatures Gaming Society (HMGS)
Previous event: Oct 23–26, 2026. Next date pending organizer confirmation.
Last listed venue: Crowne Plaza Dublin Airport · Northwood Park, Santry Demesne
Previous listing: Independent community convention run by the Irish Games Association, with role-playing, board gaming, wargaming and a trade hall. Checked October 3, 2026.
Previous event: Oct 17–18, 2026. Next date pending organizer confirmation.
Last listed venue: Makuhari Messe
Previous listing: Analog games, card games, tabletop RPGs and simulation games; near Tokyo.
Previous event: Oct 15–18, 2026. Next date pending organizer confirmation.
Last listed venue: Alliant Energy Center
Previous event: Oct 24, 2026. Next date pending organizer confirmation.
Last listed venue: High Point Museum · 1859 E. Lexington Ave., High Point, NC 27262
Previous listing: A one-day historical gaming event, 10 a.m.–4 p.m., hosted by the High Point University Historical Gaming Society. Refereed Revolutionary War battles, including Guilford Courthouse, use hand-painted 15mm miniatures and accessible rules. Space is limited. Checked October 3, 2026.
Previous event: Oct 28–Nov 1, 2026. Next date pending organizer confirmation.
Last listed venue: Multiple venues in Lucca's historic city center
Previous listing: A large comics and popular-culture festival with substantial tabletop and role-playing coverage. A broader festival rather than a dedicated wargaming weekend. Checked October 3, 2026.
Previous event: Oct 24–25, 2026. Next date pending organizer confirmation.
Last listed venue: Te Papa · Oceania Room, 55 Cable Street
Previous listing: The smaller, more casual Wellycon gathering, with a game library, play-to-win and a buy/swap/sell market. Checked October 3, 2026.
Previous event: Oct 3–5, 2026. Next date pending organizer confirmation.
Last listed venue: Sylvania Heights Community & Youth Club · 288 Box Rd
Previous listing: Sutherland Shire Gamers' convention with miniature gaming, traders and a secondhand stall. Monday adds board games and RPG one-shots. Checked October 3, 2026.
Previous event: Oct 9–11, 2026. Next date pending organizer confirmation.
Last listed venue: Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre
Previous listing: Broad gaming festival with a tabletop program.
Monthly · dates published individually
Previous event: Oct 18, 2026. Next date pending organizer confirmation.
Last listed venue: Dickens Pub · 1000 9 Ave SW
Previous listing: A monthly community mini-convention with four or five RPG tables. October 18 and November 15 are listed; book the individual session rather than assuming a fixed monthly date. Checked October 3, 2026.
Previous event: Nov 6–10, 2026. Next date pending organizer confirmation.
Last listed venue: Village Inn Hotel and Event Center
Previous listing: BattleTech convention with Classic and Alpha Strike tournaments, painting, vendors and other science-fiction miniatures games. Verified October 22, 2026.
Previous event: Nov 7–8, 2026. Next date pending organizer confirmation.
Last listed venue: Jaarbeurs Utrecht
Previous event: Oct 22–25, 2026. Next date pending organizer confirmation.
Last listed venue: Messe Essen
Monthly · third Sunday, 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
Vikings Sports Club · Dundas Valley
Historical miniature gaming from ancients through Napoleon and modern conflicts, alongside some fantasy and science fiction. A recurring club gathering with a published monthly schedule. Checked October 3, 2026.
Newcomers welcome; first-visit attendance fee waived. Contact sydneywargamesclub@gmail.com and check meeting dates before visiting.
Previous event: Oct 11, 2026. Next date pending organizer confirmation.
Previous listing: Historical wargaming show with demonstration and participation tables.
This is a growing directory, not an exhaustive global registry. A country appears in the filter once a relevant event has been checked there. Have a correction or a missing convention or game day? Send Battleward the details.