Next Ludum Dare
Ludum Dare 60
October 16, 2026
The theme drops when the jam starts.
When is the next Ludum Dare?
The next Ludum Dare – Ludum Dare 60 (LD60) – runs on October 16, 2026: 48 hours for the Compo, 72 for the Jam. Ludum Dare is held twice a year, in April and October. The theme is announced when the jam starts; the official announcement is on ldjam.com.
What is Ludum Dare?
Ludum Dare is one of the world’s largest and longest-running online game jams, held since 2002: participants build a game from scratch in 48 or 72 hours around a single theme. While you wait, browse every past Ludum Dare or explore the games of Ludum Dare 59.