Bristol Video Games Expo

🎮 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 — 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.

🕹️ Event Details

📅 Date: Saturday 28th February 2026
🕒 Time: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM (VIP entry from 10:00 AM)
📍 Location: UWE Centre for Sport, Bristol

🎫 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
• James Hannigan – Bafta award winning composer - James has worked on titles like Dead Space, Theme Park, Command and Conquer and so much more!

*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
• Prototype systems showcase – Prototype Systems and hardware from gaming history
• Developer & Gaming Zones – Hands-on demos and indie showcases from Debug
• Arcade & Pinball Free Play Area – In partnership with Continue Arcades
• Tournaments – Including Mario Kart (with Nintendo Bristol), Street Fighter II, and more!
• Pokemon Corner - This year we are including a brand new pokemon corner, with the Bristol Pokemon Academy, Pika Pals podcast and much more!

🌐 Find Out More

Visit www.BristolVGE.com for tickets, full lineup, and updates.

Bringing the local gaming community together to celebrate everything we love about games — past, present, and future. Don’t miss it!