Cardiff Gaming Market

It's nearly time! Here's what you need to know for the event:

Times (approx and subject to change)

Main Doors open: 11.00am

Event ends: 4.00pm

Please see our FAQ's for more venue information HERE.

Green Nation: Links to public transport options can be found HERE

PLEASE NOTE OUR BAG POLICY

The following items are not permitted within the venue:

 - Firearms
 - Realistic Replica Firearms
 - Props or weapons with sharp edges
 - Bokken
 - Functional bows or crossbows
 - Darts
 - Slingshots
 - Unsecured whips
 - Pyrotechnics/explosives (including glitter and smoke bombs)
  -Sharp Arrows

The following items are permitted within the venue:

 - Non realistic weapons
 - Replica firearms with a red/orange tip. The tip must be clear and visible from a distance
 - Blunt metal weapons in a sheath
 - Unstrung or loosely strung bow
 - Coiled and secured whips
 - Plastic / wood / LARP weapons
 - Tools
 - Props longer than 6ft accompanied by an experienced spotter

Please consider:

 - Please keep in mind on exit that you are returning to a public area, replica / toy / imitation weapons should be put away
into bags to avoid creating panic / concern with the general public.
 - Costumes must be able to fit through a standard size door unaided or be accompanied by an experienced spotter. No hard and
sharp pointy bits on costumes.
 - Consent - Anyone looking to take photo's of a costume etc must get consent of the person first. Avoid busy locations / doorways.
 - If your cosplay / costume is deemed to be offensive to the casual observer it will not be allowed inside the event
 - Any violence, threats of violence or intimidation towards any attendee or crew member will result in immediate removal from
the event. This also includes simulated violence / staged fights both with and without props
 - Full public rules on costumes / weapons etc - https://www.showmastersevents.com/cosplay-guidelines/

Cardiff Gaming Market is coming to Utilita Arena Cardiff on Sunday 20 October 2024.