How do I get tickets?
Early access tickets will go on sale at midday on Thursday 2nd April 2026, exclusively to people on the early access mailing list.
Sign up for that here. General sale will open at midday on Friday 3rd April 2026.
Is it wheelchair accessible?
Yes! The whole venue is wheelchair accessible. More information is available in
our accessibility pack, and on the
Accessibility page.
Is there parking?
There will be no on-site parking available but there are car parks at Monkgate and Union terrace, along with other nearby options in the city.
There are several long-stay carparks operated by
York City Council,
Qpark, and
NCP.
Alongside this, you can check out
www.yourparkingspace.co.uk which has a number of options for private parking in York as well as
www.parkopedia.co.uk where you can quickly compare parking costs. Be aware that the Park and Ride services don't allow for overnight parking.
How should I get there?
The venue is within easy walking distance of the city centre, and there are
great Park and Ride options.
More information about public transport can be found here
Can kids come?
Yes! While Demons Wake is an event aimed at adults, kids are indeed welcome. Children aged 7 or under can enter with a free ticket, and all attendees under 18
must be accompanied by an adult.
What's the food and drink situation?
We have a great range of catering on offer from the venue, however we understand that not all dietary requirements can be catered for. As such, external food and non-alcoholic drinks are permitted within the venue.
Please note that
no alcohol bought off-site is permitted within the venue. As part of our code of conduct, anyone who does not abide by this will be removed from the event.
What if I buy a ticket and then can't come?
Tickets can be refunded up to 7 days before the event. After that, tickets are non-refundable. Tickets are not transferable - the named buyer of the ticket must be present at the event.
What if I need quiet time?
There is a chillout room available for anyone to take some time out. Additionally, there is lots of outdoor space available on the campus if you want to be outside and stretch your legs.
Are there hotels or hostels nearby?
Discounted accommodation will be available to ticket holders. This will be in the university halls of residence and will be within easy walking distance of both the venue and the city centre. When you've bought a ticket,
information on how to book this will be in your confirmation email. Prices start from £60 per person per night and there is limited availability.
There are also many hotels within walking distance, with a range of both price and quality.
How does the games library work? Can I borrow a grimoire?
Yes! Demons Wake has a fully stocked library of Grimoires, Carousel tokens and tabletop games for you to use throughout Demons Wake.
The library will be visible on GODWIN from 10 August 2026 at midday.
In order to use the games library, we ask for a £10 (cash) returnable deposit. You will find the library in our Convention Hub (where you’ll collect your lanyard and pass for the weekend).
Can I get some tasty merch?
Hell yeah! Demons Wake is proud to be officially partnered with The Pandemonium Institute, and we will be stocking a range of official TPI merchandise for you to peruse and purchase across the weekend.
You will also be able to buy a range of Demons Wake merchandise, as well as some delightful titles from Hachette Boardgames UK from the lovely team at The Convention Hub.
All merchandise and games are while stocks last!
Please note that all merchandise sales are card-only.
Will there be pick-up games?
There will! Last year, our attendees told us that they wanted more opportunities for spontaneous / impromptu / pick-up games. These are walk-up games that are not bookable in advance. This year we have devoted the entire Holgate building to pick-up games.
What if I need help during the event?
If you find yourself in need of some help during Demons Wake, you can use one of the following avenues:
- Chat to one of our amazing volunteers (red t-shirts)
- Visit the team at the Demons Wake Convention Hub
- Contact the venue security team on the phone (01904 876 444) or in person.
- Scan the QR code on the back of the programme (or click the link on GODWIN) to submit an anonymous reporting form. Please note that this form is actively monitored during event opening hours.
How many games can I play with the special guests?
Each attendee at Demons Wake can pre-book in to two special guest-tagged games throughout the event via our convention web app, GODWIN (see your recent emails from us for the link to GODWIN or visit our Discord).
Our special guests will also be moving through the convention joining other games on the fly, so you never know quite where they'll show up!
Tell me about the script competition!
The annual Demons Wake script competition returns in 2026 and is open for entries up until Monday 17 August (5pm GMT). To compete this year, just create a script centred around one of the following custom demons:
Fractus,
Chronomagus or
Ripcord. You can find
full details about the script competition here, and entries should be made via our Discord (see your ticket email for details on how to join the discord server).
Is there going to be a charity raffle?
Yes! Last year, Demons Wake’s charity raffle raised £640 for charity. This year, it is back, and it is bigger and better.
This year, we have a range of raffle prizes to be won including a copy of Blood on the Clocktower and a copy of The Carousel (both kindly donated by our friends at The Pandemonium Institute), some lovely items donated by our wonderful independent traders, a ticket to Demons Wake 2027, and a Demons Wake merchandise bundle!
Raffle tickets are available from the convention hub and are priced at £1 per ticket, or £4 per strip of five. Please note that all raffle ticket sales are
card only.
The Demons Wake Charity Raffle will be drawn at 20:00 on Saturday 29 August in the Dining Room, just before the Pub Quiz.
There's a costume competition?
Yes! The annual Demons Wake costume competition returns on Saturday 29 August, where you can strut your stuff and show off all your wonderful costumes and cosplay for the adoring eyes of our judges by Diane Carson and Sullivan Beau Brown! There are no specific requirements for costumes for this event, so it's free choice and let your imagination take the wheel!
Make sure to sign up for the Costume Competition in GODWIN in order to join in the fun!
What's all this about ticketed events?
We have a range of ticketed live events at Demons Wake this year, which
you can buy here! Please note, to attend these events you must also hold a valid ticket for Demons Wake 2026
Friday 28 August
The Moon Witch Script with Holly Musgrave (Friday 19:30, 1hr, £10)
Join Holly Musgrave for an acoustic live performance of her hit album The Moon Witch Script.
Blood on the Clocktower: LIVE! with Jon Gracey (Friday, 21:30, 1h, £10)
Featuring: Diane Carson, Sullivan Beau Brown, Ken Cheng, Wilfred Webster and patters.
Saturday 29 August
Blood on the Clocktower: LIVE! with Jon Gracey (Saturday, 17:30, 1h, £10)
Featuring: Holly Musgrave, Laurie Blake, Ben Burns, Dominic Allen and Ken Cheng.
Entropoly with Ivan Brett (Saturday, 19:30, 1h, £5)
Featuring: Edd Gabriel, Sullivan Beau Brown, Jessie Stride and Ben Burns.
Blood on the Clocktower: LIVE! with Jon Gracey (Saturday, 21:30, 1h, £10)
Featuring: Holly Musgrave, Arif, Dom Allen, Ivan Brett and Laurie Blake.