Built by collectors, for collectors.
Side Quest Events is a UK trading-card event company on a mission to bring TCG fans together, in real life, in real venues.
Card shows, done properly.
Most UK card shows we visited felt like an afterthought: cramped venues, undercurated stalls, no thought put into the experience. We knew the community deserved more.
So we set out to build the show we wanted to attend. Strong venues. Hand-picked vendors. A genuine focus on collectors of every age. A weekend you actually look forward to.
We're launching across four founding UK cities in 2026, with venues and dates being confirmed now. Get on the early list and we'll let you know the moment tickets drop.
What we believe.
Community first
We exist for collectors. Every decision, from venue choice to vendor curation, comes back to: does this make the event better for fans?
Family-friendly
Kids under 5 are free, junior tournaments run all day, and our events are built so the whole family has a great time, not just the grown-ups with binders.
Quality over quantity
We hand-pick vendors and limit booth numbers so every visit feels curated, not chaotic. You'll always find what you're looking for.
How we got here.
- Late 2025
Founding
Side Quest Events takes shape: a UK-wide trading-card event company built around collectors, not crowds.
- Early 2026
Four founding cities announced
Sheffield, Leeds, Lincoln and Nottingham confirmed as the launch tour.
- Spring 2026
Vendor applications open
Founding vendor spots released. Curated, capped at sensible numbers.
- Summer 2026
Venues & dates locked
Final venues, dates and ticket tiers confirmed. Early-bird tickets on sale.
- Late 2026
First weekend goes live
Doors open. The first Side Quest Events event runs in our founding region.
See what the fuss is about.
Pick a city and grab your spot on the early list. Or apply to vendor and join us on the road.