Nottingham Video Games Expo 2026 | Crowne Plaza Nottingham by IHG
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2026, Marks 5 Years of Nottingham Video Games Expo! showcasing the Midlands communities and beyond to celebrate all things gaming and more!
🎮 The Nottingham Video Games Expo is Back!
Sponsored by The Gaming Newsagent and Dream Consoles
Indie area is sponsored by SECRET MODE
It's our 5th event anniversary and
Nottingham Video Games Expo
returns — to include more retro, indie and gaming goodness in one event.
Join us at the
Crowne Plaza
, right in the heart of Nottingham, with excellent transport links and plenty of space for gaming fun, talks, and community celebration.
🕹️ Event Details
📅 Date:
Saturday 18th July 2026
🕒 Time:
11:00 AM – 5:00 PM (
VIP entry from 10:00 AM
)
📍 Location:
Crowne Plaza, Nottingham
🎫 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*
Kev Bayliss
– Designed DKC DONKEY KONG. Created DIDDY KONG, BATTLETOADS, KILLER INSTINCT, STARFOX ADVENTURES & more characters
Gary Bracey
– The Ocean Software legend joins us to discuss his work including the Ocean titles Batman, Robocop and more!
Roland Perry
– Amstrad Royalty joins us, with an exhibition and fire side chat. Roland was instrumental in the creation of the CPC line of Amstrad systems, which took the business to new heights in the home computer market.
*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
Right Sprite Retro Games
…plus many more to come!
🕹️ Attractions & Activities
Retro Gaming Corner\Classic Systems
– Play classic consoles\computers from across the decades provided by Derby Computer Museum
Amstrad Exhibition
with the Amstrad legend Roland Perry
Prototype systems showcase
– Prototype Systems and hardware from gaming history
Developer & Gaming Zones
– Hands-on demos and indie showcases from Debug
Arcade Free Play Area
– In partnership with
The Arcade Club
Tournaments
– Including
Mario Kart
(with Nintendo Nottingham),
Street Fighter II
, and more!
🌐 Find Out More
Visit
www.NottsVGE.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!
Information Source: VGE Events | eventbrite