Spellenspektakel is the largest game fair in the Netherlands, and the best part is that you do not just look at games, you play them. Publishers set up hundreds of tables across three halls of the Jaarbeurs so you can pull up a chair and learn something new.
Expect board and card games, Dungeons and Dragons style roleplaying, miniature wargames, tournaments and a trading card section called CardCon. Plenty of games are language independent, so it works fine if your Dutch is still a work in progress.
- When: Saturday 7 and Sunday 8 November 2026, 10:00 to 18:00
- Where: Halls 10, 11 and 12, Jaarbeurs Utrecht
- Tickets: Adults €22 presale (€24 on the day), children 4 to 12 €7.50, family ticket €45, adult weekend €37.50. Under 3s free. Buy online in advance
- Getting there: The Jaarbeurs is right next to Utrecht Centraal; direct trains from Amsterdam Centraal take about 30 minutes
Good to know: Very family friendly, and a sneaky way to do your Sinterklaas and Christmas shopping.
Planning your year? See everything on the events calendar.
