D&D General London's D&D Fan Expo 2026 has been postponed until next year

The massive D&D Fan Expo at the O2 Arena in London was due to take place this summer. The event will not be going ahead as planned, however, having been rescheduled until September 2027.

The event organisers shared a statement, saying that this would allow them to 'deliver the truly epic experience this community deserves'. No other reason was given for the cancellation.

The D&D Fan Expo was announced in February 2026, headlined by D&D Actual Play group The High Rollers, as well as Dungeon Master Jasmine Bhullar and a group of undisclosed actors. In May, a range of performances and panelists were announced, including YouTube influencer D&D Shorts, the London D&D venue RPG Taverns, podcasters Roll Britannia, live-players It's Your Role, and miniature painter Johnny Ghiodini.

The O2 Arena is one of the UK's biggest indoor arenas, with a capacity of 20,000, and is the world's ninth largest building by volume.

"We wanted to share an important update regarding D&D Fan Expo: London.

To ensure we can deliver the truly epic experience this community deserves, the event will be rescheduled to Saturday 4 and Sunday 5 September 2027. This decision allows us to expand the show and bring you a bigger, better celebration of Dungeons & Dragons with more to see, more to do, and more special guests involved.

We know how much you’ve been looking forward to the event, and we truly appreciate your patience while we take the time to make it the best it can possibly be.

We will be announcing an array of new details and additions for the event in the coming weeks. Your tickets will remain valid for the new date, but if you can no longer attend, refunds are available on request from your original point of purchase.

Thank you for being part of the adventure, we can’t wait to share what’s coming next."

 

[Nilbog]

Really, really annoyed about this, I get that things happen and stuff gets cancelled, but to leave it so late in the day is ridiculous. Going to leave a lot of people out of pocket at a time when lots of people can't afford to be.

Another nail in WOTC's coffin for me, I'll certainly think long and hard now before I purchase anything from them

 

[EthanSental]

anyone commenting in the thread out of pocket with having paid to go hoping for D&D the fan part?

edit to add context - I was potentially having to be somewhat in the area for business travel and almost pulled the trigger on going.

 

[Chaltab]

So if it's been delayed until next year it's not really Fan Expo 2026 anymore is it?

 

[Sossij]

So if it's been delayed until next year it's not really Fan Expo 2026 anymore is it?

Maybe they printed all the souvenirs up already?

 

[Umbran]

Who broke you?

The heat, obviously, has turned some into fans of fans. Fanfandom is the next big thing, you know.

 

[Clint_L]

Really, really annoyed about this, I get that things happen and stuff gets cancelled, but to leave it so late in the day is ridiculous. Going to leave a lot of people out of pocket at a time when lots of people can't afford to be.

Another nail in WOTC's coffin for me, I'll certainly think long and hard now before I purchase anything from them

Wait, how is this WotC's fault? Are they running it?

 

[a2ndchapter]

Their 2027 dates will clash with Tabletop Scotland, which runs more D&D than any other convention in the UK and is a Premier Organiser for D&D Adventurers League.
Fun times...

 

[Audiomancer]

Wait, how is this WotC's fault? Are they running it?

Don’t you follow these forums? No matter what happens, someone will come along and blame WOTC.

For example: My air conditioner died over the weekend while I was out of town. ITS WOTC’S FAULT…!!!

 

[Lanefan]

Wait, how is this WotC's fault? Are they running it?

Hasbro is listed on the banner as one of the presenters, along with AEG; which tells me they're involved somehow even if not doing the feet-on-the-ground organizing.

 

[Burnside]

Heatwave aside, is the lineup that they'd announced viable to fill a 20k seat venue?

To take nothing away from the talent they'd booked, but I think if you're not Critical Role or Dimension 20, you're gonna struggle in a venue of that size.