THE UK’S LONGEST
RUNNING LAN PARTY
At its core is the legendary LAN: rows of gamers with their own PCs and consoles, surrounded by friends old and new, playing side-by-side all weekend in casual and competitive tournaments.
Beyond the LAN, the festival brings an Expo packed with games and gear, live stages full of shows and tournaments, and plenty more to discover.
CELEBRATING GAMES FOR OVER 25 YEARS
From its earliest days as a grassroots LAN in the late 1990s, Insomnia has always been about community first: friends hauling PCs across the country, side by side all weekend in the LAN halls, playing until the sun came up (Team Sunrise!).
What started small grew into the UK’s biggest gaming festival, welcoming tens of thousands of players, creators, and pros. Over the years it became a touchstone of gaming culture, a place where new memories were made and lifelong friendships forged.
Now, after time away, Insomnia is returning to those roots, reborn with the same spirit of connection, play, and celebration that made it legendary in the first place.
WHAT IS INSOMNIA?
At it's heart, Insomnia is a LAN: a community-driven celebration of gaming in all its forms, that unites gamers in a festival of gaming culture.
WHO IS IT FOR?
Insomnia is for gamers, a community of casual, social and competitive players, brought together through a love of games and playing together.
A FESTIVAL OF GAMING CULTURE
Insomnia celebrates every corner of gaming. Explore Esports tournaments, discover indie gems, dive into tabletop and retro, showcase your cosplay, or meet your favourite creators.
It’s all here, under one roof.
COMMUNITY FIRST
Insomnia is built around its community, the players, clans, and creators who bring it to life. From veterans who’ve attended for decades to newcomers experiencing their first LAN, it’s a place where everyone connects through a shared love of gaming.
LAN - THE BEATING HEART
LAN is where Insomnia began, and it’s still the pulse of the festival today. Thousands of gamers side by side, connecting their rigs and consoles, sharing victories, and creating memories that last long after the weekend ends. If you love games, you will utterly love LAN gaming together with your mates.
GRASS ROOTS TO PRO GAMING
At Insomnia, competition happens everywhere.
Whether you’re booting up the latest gaming, dusting off old favourites, or signing up for a casual tournament just to see how far you can go, it happens at Insomnia.
You’ll find new rivals on your row, new teammates in the hall, and for those chasing the spotlight, a stage where the pros battle for serious prize pools.
SUPER EARLY BIRD TICKETS ARE LIVE!
Super Early Bird gives you 25% off BYOC LAN Tickets until 31st December 2025
