Vancouver Retro Gaming Expo Returns to New Westminster This June
Retro gaming fans are heading to New Westminster next month as the Vancouver Retro Gaming Expo returns for its 13th annual event. The one-day gaming celebration will feature classic video games, collectible vendors, tournaments, cosplay, live music, comedy shows, and special guest appearances. Thousands of gamers, collectors, and pop culture fans are expected to visit the Anvil Centre for the massive event. From nostalgic arcade favorites to rare collectibles, VRGE 2026 promises something for every generation of gamer.
Gamers and pop culture fans are getting ready for one of Metro Vancouver’s biggest retro gaming events as the Vancouver Retro Gaming Expo 2026 returns to New Westminster this summer.
The 13th annual gaming convention will take place on Saturday, June 20, 2026, at the Anvil Centre, bringing together thousands of gaming enthusiasts for a full day of nostalgia, entertainment, tournaments, and collectible shopping.
Founded by Brian Hughes, the annual event has become one of Western Canada’s premier celebrations of retro gaming culture. Organizers say this year’s edition will feature a mix of returning fan favourites and new experiences inspired by the major international soccer tournament taking place in Vancouver during the same period.
Attendees can explore a large vendor hall filled with retro video games, consoles, gaming memorabilia, collectible rarities, artwork, and discounted gaming deals from sellers across the region.
The event will also feature appearances from several well-known gaming and pop culture personalities, including Victor Lucas, J.J. McCullough, and Bogdan Banasiewicz.
Beyond shopping and guest panels, visitors can take part in gaming tournaments, trivia competitions, cosplay contests, improv comedy performances, and interactive fan events throughout the day.
Live music is also expected to be a major highlight of the expo, with performances featuring video game-inspired music from artists including Danimal Cannon, dannyBstyle, missingNo, and The Wavebirds.
Organizers say the continued popularity of retro gaming comes from the nostalgia and shared experiences attached to classic games, while also introducing younger audiences to older generations of gaming history.
With entertainment running throughout the day, VRGE 2026 is expected to attract longtime collectors, casual players, families, and gaming fans from across Metro Vancouver and beyond.
Event Details
What: Vancouver Retro Gaming Expo 2026
When: Saturday, June 20, 2026
Time: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Where: Anvil Centre — 777 Columbia St., New Westminster
Admission: $28.57 online ticket purchase required
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