The first SANDBOX Fandom Festival took place in September 2023, as a wonderful celebration of nerd & geek culture in the beautiful North. It is now an annual event, with smaller projects happening throughout the year in the leadup!

You can read more about past events here and find photos here!

Sandbox is a community-led event – organised by local pop culture enthusiasts with the support of local community groups and businesses.

Sandbox is inclusive. The festival is a sandbox of pop culture projects of all kinds, for everyone. Join us with your own brand of nerdiness!

The Sandbox Team