Participate

The community is the core part of a DreamHack festival!

You can join us in many ways. Play, compete, and showcase your work, find our different opportunities below. And hey, if you can’t find a way to participate from below, you can always join us by simply attending onsite!

Join us

CREATOR APPLICATION

DreamHack Birmingham offers a platform to stream, connect, and build relationships with gaming creators, brands and influencers.

Communities

Explore communities across the festival floor! Join fan-led activities, tournaments and meetups, all created by the communities that make the festival come alive.

Indie Playground Application

Hey, indie devs & companies! Ready to rock DreamHack? Show off your creations. Fill out the form for more info.

Exhibit at DreamHack

Boost your brand, exhibit or be a sponsor at DreamHack Birmingham. Don’t miss your chance to exhibit or become a sponsor at one of the most exciting gaming festivals in the UK.

Media Accreditation

Are you a media representative? Press registration for DreamHack Birmingham will be open soon!

Cosplay competition

DreamHack is your go-to for cosplay fun! Connect with the community, showcase your skills, join expert-led workshops.

March 27 – 29, 2026