About

Rapture Gaming Festival returns home to Colchester for its biggest, boldest event yet. We're taking over Charter Hall and the massive outdoor pitch for two days of gaming, fandom, and full‑scale entertainment. Your ticket grants all‑access to both indoor and outdoor zones.

The Gaming Arena
Hundreds of gaming stations across genres
Huge retro & classic gaming exhibition
Esports tournaments with £1000's worth of prizes
Combat & Spectacle
SOS Wrestling showcase events
Robot Rebellion—robot combat championship battles
Immersive Worlds
Vibrant Cosplay Village with meetups and photo ops
Lifesize Dungeons & Dragons quest experience
High‑energy Gel Blaster arena
Laser Battles with Raw Laser Essex
Stages & Sound
Live music and stage shows
Special guests & interactive sessions
Legendary Karaoke Rock Band stage
Create & Collect
Expanded Merch Market
Game Anglia and Game Dev Local zone—play indie hits & learn to break into the industry
Early Bird Tickets
Grab your tickets before end of April to lock in the lowest price. Early birds are always very popular—get them while they last!

One ticket = access to all indoor & outdoor zones for your selected day.