Bristol Video Games Expo 2026
February 28£4.50 – £18.04 Bristol United Kingdom |
https://www.bristolvge.com/ |
Our gaming event aims to bring the entire gaming community together for a massive celebration of all things gaming. We have stage content via talks from various entities from the gaming industry, including Voice Actors, BAFTA award winning composers, legendary developers and more! Our expanded Indie Gaming Exhibition space, where developers are invited to showcase their titles and gain feedback from attendees.
🎫 VIP TICKETS
1-hour early access
10% off at Dream Consoles
Limited availability — grab yours early!
🌟 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 – Creators of the Dizzy series and other iconic titles from the ’80s, ’90s, and beyond
Duncan Gutteridge – Legendary Sonic the Hedgehog illustrator (Sonic 2 and more)
John Riggs – Retro gaming influencer (John Riggs on YouTube)
Frank Gasking – Video game historian and author of Games That Weren’t
*Guests subject to change due to professional commitments. More to be announced soon!
🛍️ Traders Announced So Far
Sore Thumb Retro Games
Right Sprite Retro Games
Dream Consoles
Retro Bristol
…plus many more to come!
🕹️ Attractions & Activities
Retro Gaming Corner – Play classic consoles from across the decades
Pokemon Corner – This is a new area this year, which will encapsulate Pokemon vendors, Pika Pals Podcast and also the Bristol Pokemon academy
Museum of Computing Showcase – Systems and hardware from gaming history
Developer & Gaming Zones – Hands-on demos and indie showcases via Debug (Indie Gaming Magazine)
Arcade & Pinball Free Play Area – In partnership with Continue Arcades
Tournaments – Including Mario Kart (with Nintendo Bristol), Street Fighter II, and more!
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