PLAY Expo Blackpool 2026

Schedule

Sat, 03 Oct, 2026 at 10:00 am to Sun, 04 Oct, 2026 at 05:00 pm

UTC+01:00
Location

Norbreck Castle Exhibition Centre | Blackpool, EN

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The UK’s favourite and longest running Arcade, Indie & Retro video gaming expo is back for 2026!
About this Event

The UK’s favourite and longest running Arcade, Indie & Retro video gaming expo is back in 2026 for its 16th year!

PLAY Expo Blackpool 2026 will take place at the Norbreck Castle Exhibition Centre, Blackpool on the 3rd-4th of October 2026.

Retro Consoles, Handhelds and Computers - Hundreds of playable classics! Classic Arcade Machines and Pinball - All the best from seaside arcades and all set to Free Play! Indie and games for PC and Console - Gaming Tournaments, LAN Gaming, Merchandise, Tabletop and much more!

Plus returning for 2026 will be Cosplay and we will have an expanded Pinball zone!

Visit the website for more information https://www.playexpoblackpool.com

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Where is it happening?

Norbreck Castle Exhibition Centre, Norbreck Castle Hotel, Blackpool, United Kingdom

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GBP 14.98 to GBP 119.84

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