These are the highlights of Dutch Game Week 2025 in Breda

Dutch Game Week

Starting from November 27th, it's happening: Breda transforms once again into a vibrant playground of creativity and technology during Dutch Game Week 2025. For a whole week, you'll discover everything about the world of games and the people who create them. Expect inspiring talks from international professionals from leading game studios, try out the latest game demos, and seize the opportunity to share your portfolio with renowned game developers. Plenty to experience! We’re already listing a few highlights you don't want to miss.

Playful Explorers at Nieuwe Veste

Step inside Playful Explorers at the Nieuwe Veste and discover how technology and creativity come together. Play innovative games, join workshops, and meet talents developing their own games. On Saturday 29th of November, the Co.Lab Festival will also take place here: a free festival full of workshops and performances. A perfect combination for those who love games, art, and creativity!

28 & 29 November

Child at the Nieuwe Veste Breda playing on an arcade cabinet

Dutch Game Week Expo at Stedelijk Museum Breda & Nieuwe Veste

Games are art! You can see this during the Dutch Game Week Expo at the Stedelijk Museum Breda, where you can admire impressive works by talented creators all week. At the Nieuwe Veste, you'll find a collection of playable retro arcade games as part of this, made possible by Mediamuseum Sound & Vision.

22 November to 14 December

Photo of Dutch Game Week Expo in the Nieuwe Veste Breda

B’GAME Open Evening

Do you already know B’GAME in Breda? This is the place where games are created and creative ideas come to life. During the Open Evening, you can not only take a look inside the studios and meet the creators, but also experience their work firsthand by playing the games and seeing how they come to life. Everyone is welcome: whether you're a passionate gamer, curious about entrepreneurship or simply want to find out what goes on behind the doors of B’GAME.

1 December

People socializing during Dutch Game Week in Breda

Dutch Game Week Conference 2025 at Chassé Theater

On 3 and 4 December, one of the highlights of the week will take place at the Chassé Theater: the Dutch Game Week Conference. For two days, prominent game developers and other experts will share their insights on game art, development, e-sports, and the importance of applied games. And as the cherry on top, the Dutch Game Awards will be presented here on 3 December.

3 & 4 December

Photo of a speaker during the Dutch Game Conference

Podium for Stories: TURF x Dutch Game Week

In the Explore Breda Store, you will get to know the Dutch Game Week (27 November – 4 December) and TURF (27, 28 & 29 November) during the months of November and December. Discover special projects such as The Knightling by the Breda-based studio Twirlbound and the TURF stories from creative makers from Breda.

Until 13 December

Boy with VR glasses in an exhibition space of Dutch Game Week

TURF Talk: Games Crossing over Into Music Festivals at Triple O Campus

The boundaries between different forms of entertainment are increasingly blurring. Tomorrowland’s CALIVERSE demonstrates how the worlds of gaming and music festivals seamlessly intertwine. This virtual metaverse experience starts before the festival grounds open and elevates the traditional festival experience into a digital realm. Animator Peer Lemmers contributed to the design and shares all about it during the TURF Talks at the Triple O Campus!

27 November