๐ฎ The Bristol Video Games Expo is Back!
Sponsored by The Gaming Newsagent
Following the incredible success of our debut event, the Bristol Video Games Expo returns โ bigger and better than ever!
Join us at the UWE Centre for Sport, right in the heart of Bristol, with excellent transport links and plenty of space for gaming fun, talks, and community celebration.
๐น๏ธ Event Details
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Date: Saturday 28th February 2026
๐ Time: 11:00 AM โ 5:00 PM (VIP entry from 10:00 AM)
๐ Location: UWE Centre for Sport, Bristol
๐ซ VIP TICKETS
1-hour early access
10% off at Dream Consoles
Limited availability โ grab yours early!
๐ What to Expect
An action-packed day of gaming, activities, tournaments, and guest speakers, celebrating everything from retro classics to modern innovation.
Featured Guests*
The Oliver Twins โ Creators of the Dizzy series and other iconic titles from the โ80s, โ90s, and beyond
Duncan Gutteridge โ Legendary Sonic the Hedgehog illustrator (Sonic 2 and more)
John Riggs โ Retro gaming influencer (John Riggs on YouTube)
Frank Gasking โ Video game historian and author of Games That Werenโt
*Guests subject to change due to professional commitments. More to be announced soon!
๐๏ธ Traders Announced So Far
Sore Thumb Retro Games
Right Sprite Retro Games
Dream Consoles
Retro Bristol
โฆplus many more to come!
๐น๏ธ Attractions & Activities
Retro Gaming Corner โ Play classic consoles from across the decades
Museum of Computing Showcase โ Systems and hardware from gaming history
Developer & Gaming Zones โ Hands-on demos and indie showcases
Arcade & Pinball Free Play Area โ In partnership with Continue Arcades
Tournaments โ Including Mario Kart (with Nintendo Bristol), Street Fighter II, and more!
Bringing the local gaming community together to celebrate everything we love about games โ past, present, and future. Donโt miss it!
