Powered by Faku’gesi, Joburg Games Fest (JGF) returns on 11 October 2025 at the vibrant Tshimologong Precinct, running from 09:00 to 15:00 as part of the Faku’gesi Digital Innovation Festival.
JGF is the annual celebration of games, creativity, and community. This is where students, indie developers, industry professionals, and the public collide in a day packed with play, knowledge-sharing, and opportunities to strengthen South Africa’s ever-growing gaming industry.
Last year, over 400 attendees dived into locally made games, interactive workshops, and thought-provoking talks — with Gamedev monthly community meetups continuing to keep the spirit alive all year long. (Check out last year’s kickoff here – The First-Ever Joburg Games Fest.
This year, JGF is levelling up! Expect:
- A curated arcade of fresh, locally made games
- Hypertalks and interactive workshops to spark ideas
- Student showcases where the next generation of creators emerge
Got a bold voice or a game the world needs to see? Don’t miss your chance — apply now via Call for Games JGF 2025 and Call for Hypertalks 2025.
And the best part? Tickets are absolutely free. ️Get yours now on Quicket, and follow JGF’s socials to stay in the loop.
Whether you’re a gamer, a creator, or just curious, Joburg Games Fest is the place to be. See you there!
Instagram: gamesfestjoburg
TikTok: @joburgs.game.fest
Tickets: quicket.joburg-games-fest-2025
Games Application: Calls for Games Showcasing
Hypertalks Application: Calls for Talks
