RuneFest 2026 Schedule and Streams—How to Watch, Explained
RuneFest 2026, the premier RuneScape community event, will take place October 3-4 at the NEC Arena in Birmingham, England. This highly anticipated annual gathering brings together players, content creators, and developers for a celebration of one of gaming’s longest-running MMOs.
The festival operates as a hybrid event, with both in-person attendees at the Birmingham venue and online viewers participating from around the world. This format ensures accessibility for the global RuneScape community spanning multiple regions and time zones.
RuneFest 2026 is expected to feature a diverse program including cosplay competitions, esports tournaments showcasing competitive RuneScape players, and exclusive development announcements. The event provides a direct platform for Jagex developers to share gameplay updates, roadmap previews, and upcoming content with the community.
Despite the two-day format, the event packs substantial programming and announcements into its October 3-4 window. RuneFest represents a key moment for the RuneScape community to connect, celebrate, and learn about the game’s future direction.