Glitched is a community-driven gaming festival that blends digital culture and esports, with the visitor experience at its core. The event is organized in close collaboration with Elmia and key partners such as Elgiganten and TCL. Spanning four days, the festival features a comprehensive program including a LAN area, competitions, esports tournaments, expo zone, tabletop games, cosplay, and activities for all ages. The festival has now established itself as one of Sweden’s premier meeting places for gaming culture, attracting esports competitors, LAN participants, families, casual gamers, and tech enthusiasts alike.
Gamers agree: “World-class”
Following the 2025 premiere, Glitched spoke with hundreds of attendees and conducted a post-event survey with all participants. The results were clear – Glitched received an impressive Net Promoter Score (NPS) of 69, a globally recognized metric for customer satisfaction.
One of the festival’s most popular features, the LAN Districts, will return in 2026. These themed zones within the LAN area bring participants together based on playstyle, interests, or community. Whether you’re attending with your esports team, group of friends, or family, there’s a district for every type of gamer.
The District Pentathlon – where teams compete for the title of Best District of the Year – is also making a comeback. Last year’s winner was the family-focused district Tilted Blocks.
“Glitched has achieved our goal of becoming Sweden’s best gaming festival – and we’re only getting started. The response from both attendees and partners has been overwhelming, and every evaluation points in the same direction: the community loves what we’re building together.” said Christoffer Melin, one of the founders of Glitched.
The festival area at Elmia will expand even further in 2026, introducing new content and partners. The ambition is to offer an inclusive festival experience for both dedicated gamers and curious visitors alike.
Facts about Glitched Festival:
Location: Elmia, Jönköping
Partners: Elgiganten, TCL, Elmia, and others
Dates: June 12–15, 2026
Tickets: Available from September 26 at www.glitched.se
Visitors in 2025: Over 15,000
Press contact: press@glitched.se
About Glitched
Glitched is Sweden’s new community-driven LAN and gaming festival, created by veterans from the LAN, gaming, and esports scene. It debuted in 2025 at Elmia in Jönköping. The festival brings together gamers, esports teams, families, and creators for an experience filled with LAN, tournaments, expo, cosplay, tabletop games, and more. A standout feature is the themed Gaming Districts, where players team up based on style or interest and compete for the title of Best District. With strong support from partners like Elgiganten, TCL, and Elmia, and over 15,000 visitors in its first year, Glitched has quickly become Sweden’s leading gaming festival.
More info at glitched.se
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Following 2025 Success, Glitched Festival Advances to New Heights for 2026
Jönköping, Sweden – September 9, 2025. After a highly successful debut event with over 15,000 attendees and Sweden’s largest LAN, it is now official: the Glitched Festival will return. The next edition will take place at Elmia in Jönköping from June 12–15, 2026. Tickets go on sale on September 26, 2025, with the first hall and available seats being revealed. Additional halls and content will be announced throughout the fall.