Retro Video Game Expo III
About this Event
Step back into the golden era of gaming at Retro Video Game Expo III, a two-day celebration of classic consoles, arcade legends, competitive retro tournaments, and nonstop free play. From expanded free-play zones spanning the 80s and beyond to live, high-energy tournament matchups and a collector-focused marketplace, this expo is built for gamers who chase high scores and grail finds.
🗓️ Date & Time: August 15–16, 2026 | 10AM–5PM
📍 Location: 9700 Bissonnet St #1500, Houston, TX 77036
💥 FREE ENTRY. FREE PARKING. FREE PLAY.
🎮 Event Highlights
🎮 Retro Video Game Marketplace – All Weekend
Step into a collector’s paradise. Vendors from across the region are bringing vintage consoles, original cartridges, imports, manuals, accessories, and hard-to-find titles. This is where treasures respawn.
🚨 Want to vend? Sign up here 👉 https://tinyurl.com/HoustonVendors
👾 Free-Play Zone - Both Days | ALL Day
Jump on 80’s Arcades & Classic Consoles and relive the games that made gaming legendary. More setups and activities to be announced soon!
🎸 Retro Video Game Music: One-Man Live Show - Saturday & Sunday | 12PM–2PM
Take a break from the consoles and jam out to a live solo performance of your favorite video game soundtracks. Bust some dance moves to guitar and keyboard covers of classic tracks from Sega, Super Mario Bros., Metal Gear Solid, Street Fighter II & III, Tekken 3, Chrono Trigger, Final Fantasy, Tetris, Rayxanber II, and more. ✨ Hosted by @Voe2pt0
🕹️ Retro Madness Gaming Station – Both Days | All Day
Free play? All day. Challenge your friends to a round of classic GameCube titles. Prefer GTA or Minecraft? They’re here too! Grab a controller and play as long as you want! ✨ Hosted by @hunnypotproject
🃏 UNO Tournament - Saturday | 12PM–5PM
Get ready for fast-paced UNO action! Join Kung Fu Eddy for a tournament filled with strategy, surprises, and friendly competition. Players will battle through rounds using classic UNO rules with special twists, including advanced rules, UNO Flip semifinals, and a mystery deck championship match. Don’t want to compete? A casual play table will be available for anyone who wants to jump in and have fun! ✨ Hosted by @kungfueddybaybee
🏨 Special Hotel Deals
Enjoy a special rate of $79/night — ****2 Queens at TownePlace Suites, only 15 minutes away from the action!
Book your stay 👉🏻 https://www.marriott.com/event-reservations/reservation-link.mi?id=1767823967549&key=CORP&app=resvlink
Bring your crew, grab a controller, and let’s relive the golden age of gaming together. 👾
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