A new five-month community gaming event starts on 28 March 2026 at Gloucester Guildhall in Gloucester, Gloucestershire. The event, known as Nintendo Gloucestershire, will offer residents of all ages free access to play the latest video games and join in with local competitions until 29 August 2026.
Visitors can play recent releases for the Nintendo Switch 2 console, which first went on sale in the UK in June 2025. Popular games such as Mario Kart World, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, and several Pokemon titles will be available for attendees to enjoy. People are encouraged to bring their own handheld consoles or use the gaming equipment provided by the venue on Eastgate Street.
The Nintendo Gloucestershire community group has been organising monthly gaming sessions in the city since November 2013. This new residency is their largest project to date and will include regular tournaments and gaming challenges throughout the summer. The sessions will take place in the historic building which houses a 400-capacity main hall and a 75-seat cinema room.
Gloucester Guildhall is a Grade II listed site that was built between 1890 and 1892. Originally used as a council building, it was turned into an arts and community centre in the 1980s. This latest event aims to bring gaming fans together to experience new technology in a familiar local setting.
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