RuneFest 2024
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RuneScape’s Biggest Celebration RuneFest is Set to Make an Extravagant Return

RuneFest is back, baby.

Jagex has officially announced that RuneFest will be making its long-awaited return in 2024, after being absent for four years. The highlight of the year for many, RuneFest is a celebration of all things RuneScape, where fans come together to celebrate their dedication and love of this long-running game.

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This year, RuneFest will be held in Birmingham, UK. It will span over two days, which is set for September 7 to September 8, 2024, and RuneScape fans can expect to be able to purchase tickets to the event in April 2024.

“…we wanted to send out this “save the date” message so you can start your plans.”

Jagex, December 19, 2023

There is still plenty of information to be shared regarding the actual itinerary of events that attendees can anticipate. Jagex has stated that they are still working on these details and will have them out to players as soon as possible next year. This announcement of a date and location serves to best prepare potential attendees who will have to make travel arrangements.

Video via Jagex

As four years will have passed between the previous RuneFest and this upcoming con, there is undoubtedly a plethora of both new, and returning players who may be unfamiliar with the essence of RuneFest, and what makes it so special. To this note, the above video demonstrates everything you need to know about RuneFest, and why you should be there in September 2024.


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