Meet a dragon at the World's Lair Festival in London

If you're going to be in the UK in late August and you're looking for a fantasy festival, look no further than the World's Lair Festival in London:

Four days of fun and fantasy will soon be coming to London’s South Bank, as 12 Sided Studios and AEG today announce their upcoming World’s Lair festival! Running from August 26 to 29, 2025, the festival will be hosted at Between the Bridges on London’s South Bank and promises fantastical fun for all! From candle painting and comedy shows to adventure, magic, and even a dragon, there will be something for everyone to enjoy!

Purchase tickets TODAY and don’t miss your chance to explore a magical world and get face-to-face with a dragon!

The Lair awakens as a realm of wonder from noon to 5:30 PM daily, inviting intrepid explorers and adventurers of all ages to experience its magic. Guests can step into a live narrative adventure led by Key of Dreams, encounter the majestic roaming dragon Briag, and witness awe-inspiring illusions. Hands-on experiences abound, from mastering calligraphy to designing enchanted candles. Unforgettable memories await around every corner!

In the Dawn, you can expect these exciting shows and performances:

It’s Your Role: The Interactive D&D Adventure: Answer the call and become the hero in a madcap Dungeons & Dragons adventure, as a troupe of professional actors brings a chaotic fantasy world to life! But there’s a twist - one lucky audience member will be cast into the adventuring party live on stage. Name NPCs, sound magical instruments, or take the leap and join the quest yourself. Direct from its Off-West End run, It’s Your Role is a riotous night of improv and fantasy, where the audience shapes the story and you could be the hero to tip the scales of fate.

The Performing Nerd: A master of comedy, illusion, and tabletop storytelling - Tom Crosbie, aka “The Performing Nerd”, is known for fooling Penn & Teller on “Fool Us”. Blending magic and chaos, they bring captivating energy to every live show.

In the evenings, from 6:30 PM, the festival becomes an 18+ event, with performances from these mesmerizing and mystical headliners:

Dark Dice: A cinematic horror-fantasy podcast featuring immersive soundscapes, original scores, and professional voice actors. Known for gripping tensions and rich production.

Oxventure: The beloved UK-based D&D adventuring party, Oxventure, brings heart, humour, and unforgettable moments to every quest, blending live performance with actual-play storytelling.