D&D Fan Expo London 2026 is Officially Cancelled

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This past February, Wizards of the Coast announced Dungeons & Dragons Fan Expo: London 2026, a two-day live event scheduled to take place in August at the O2 Arena in London. The event would include actual plays, live panels and on-site gaming, all under the banner of celebrating the global D&D community.

According to a recent press release from organizer AEG Presents, however, the event has officially been cancelled. No specific details were given as to why it was shuttered just a few months before it was scheduled to take place on August 21-22. AEG has, however, said that the event will be rescheduled for September 2027 and that full refunds will be provided.

Below, we take a closer look at what the event was going to be about and why it was likely cancelled.

What was planned for D&D Fan Expo 2026?

Dungeons & Dragons Fan Expo London 2026 would have been a two-day live event running from August 21st to 22nd, 2026 that was designed connect with fans and promote the larger D&D brand as a whole. The primary focus was going to be on several high-profile actual play performances, but there would also have been live panels, D&D tables, merchandise and cosplay events.

Actual Play Performances

• High Rollers (August 21st): The first day would have featured a stage show performance at the Indigo venue at the 02 Arena from the High Rollers; the long-running British actual-play series built around D&D 5E. If you’re not familiar with the High Rollers, the group was founded in 2016 and was launched under the Yogscast umbrella. The show is typically run by DM Mark Hulmes and features a regular cast including Chris Trott, Katie Morrison, Kim Richards, Rhiannon Frost and Tom Hazell. The group has run numerous campaigns over the past decade, including the popular Altheya: The Dragon Empire, and streams weekly on Twitch and YouTube while also releasing episodes in podcast form.

• BG3 Cast (August 22nd): The second day would have featured an actual play stage show starring voice actors from Baldur’s Gate 3 and a number of other well known D&D live performers. The DM for the session will be Jasmine Bhullar (who is perhaps best known for her appearances on Dimension 20, Critical Role and Acquisitions Incorporated) with the full cast including: Neil Newbon (the voice of Astarion from BG3), Devora Wilde (the voice of Lae’zel in BG3), Samantha Béart (the voice of Karlach in BG3), Theo Solomon (the voice of Wyll in Baldur’s Gate 3), Anjali Bhimani (from the Ms. Marvel TV show and Critical Role) and Jasper Cartwright (from Dimension 20 and Not Another D&D Podcast) Notably, Jasmine Bhullar, Devora Wilde and Neil Newborn also appear in the new official D&D Dungeon Masters actual play series.

• Roll Britannia: The multi-award nominated comedy D&D 5e Podcast was also scheduled to perform. If you aren’t familiar with them, Roll Britannia is a long running UK-based series with over 400 episodes to their name and is known for their blend of humor and homebrew rules.
• It’s Your Role: A troupe of professional actors who regularly performs live, It’s Your Role was going to perform a comedic take on D&D and bringing audience members on stage.

Live Panels

• DnD Shorts: Popular British YouTuber DnD Shorts (creator of Power Word Meal and the Ryoko’s Guide series) was scheduled to host a live panel with audience Q&A.
• Johnny Chiodini: A Lond-based YouTuber (best known for their video game, miniatures and TTRPG content) and the DM for popular UK-based actual play series The Oxventure, the Johnny Chiodini was also going to be hosting a panel with Q&A
• RPG Taverns: A panel was also planned with members of RPG Taverns, a UK-based brand that runs in-person TTRPG games. They were going to be be running a “GM Masterclass” with advice on how to run more effective D&D campaigns.

Additional events

Beyond the actual play events, there was also going to be a variety of additional events and activities taking place, including:

• Gaming tables: Multiple tables were slated to run D&D sessions, with options to both play and watch.
• Traders & merch: The event was going to feature both official Wizards of the Coast D&D merchandise, plus items from independent UK brands.
• Cosplay meet‑ups: Cosplay was encouraged and the event was also going to include meet‑ups and photo opportunities.
• Meet & Greets: For an additional cost, fans would also have been able to meet up with the various D&D performers and panelists attending the event.

What’s planned for D&D Fan Expo 2027?

According to AEG, the rescheduled event will take place next year from September 4-5, 2027 at The O2 Arena in London, UK. Notably, the O2 is one of Europe’s largest entertainment complexes, known for hosting major concerts, esports events and large-scale live productions.

AEG has not confirmed if any of the same guests from the cancelled 2026 show will be attending, noting only that: “The headline event on Sunday 5 September 2027 will feature a Live Actual Play show with some of the biggest names in D&D on stage at The O2. There will also be a wide range of D&D themed activities during the day, including panels, Q&As and gaming tables, as well as access to all the bars, shops and restaurants that The O2 has to offer.

Across The O2’s campus, there will be a variety of things to do and see all included in your show ticket. There will also be the opportunity to purchase extras for the event, including meet and greet and photo ops – more information on this and other things to do and see will be released soon.”

Final Thoughts

It’s disappointing that Dungeons & Dragons Fan Expo was cancelled, as it seemed like major milestone event for the game and the actual play scene as a whole. It’s not entirely clear what happened, although it’s possible that ticket sales were lower than expected or that there were significant logistical issues to sort out in in a short period of time. It remains to be seen if the event will continue in 2027 as planned.

We’ll be keeping a close eye on this story in the days ahead and will update this page with new information as it’s made available. In the meantime, you can learn more and sign up for notifications on the official D&D Fan Expo website.

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