Where is Retro World Expo 2027 located?

Hartford, Connecticut — Connecticut Convention Center

Are the dates confirmed?

No. The dates shown are an expected window based on the show's recurring slot and are labelled Expected until the organiser publishes them.

Where do I confirm tickets and hours?

On the organiser's official site. We link out rather than sell tickets, and we do not republish ticket prices or hours that can change between editions.

Retro game expoDates TBA — usually mid-September

Retro World Expo 2027

Name: Retro World Expo 2027
Start: 2027-09-11
End: 2027-09-12
Location: Connecticut Convention Center

Organizer: 2027 dates TBD

Expected dates: Sat–Sun, September 11–12, 2027; 2027-09-11 → 2027-09-12
Location: Hartford, Connecticut; Connecticut Convention Center

A retro game expo: vendor hall of carts, consoles, and CIB games with freeplay rooms alongside.

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Last verified November 1, 2026 · Verify before you go — organisers change dates, hours, and halls.

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// Hunt brief

What to expect on the floor

Floor mix: cart, console, and CIB dealers, repro-aware vendors, plus freeplay arcade and console rooms.
Who it's for: game collectors who like touching inventory. Skip it if you expect sealed-grail bargains — prices track the public market.
What to hunt this cycle: retro gaming — check the Heat Index before you set a ceiling.Retro games heat Consoles heat
Prep: know current market prices before you buy, and inspect labels and board revisions on anything expensive.
Fly vs drive: a regional drive — worth the day if you are within a few hours of Hartford.

// Plan the trip

Tickets, shops, and nearby dates

Tickets & hours

Sold and published by the organiser. We link out instead of republishing prices and hours that change between editions.

Official ticket page ↗

Shops near the venue

Independent shops around Hartford on the Gem Hunter map, for the day before or after.

Open the store map →

Categories on the floor

Retro Gaming

Check the Heat Index →

// Field notes

Retro World Expo 2027 — the details

When is Retro World Expo 2027?

Retro World Expo 2027 has not published final 2027 dates yet. We list Sat–Sun, September 11–12, 2027 as the expected window based on the show's recurring slot, and we mark it Expected until the organiser confirms. Treat the window as planning-only and confirm on the official site before booking travel. Organizer: 2027 dates TBD.

Where is it?

Retro World Expo 2027 takes place in Hartford, Connecticut at Connecticut Convention Center. Venue details come from the organiser; entrances, parking, and hall assignments can change between editions.

What kind of show is this?

A retro game expo: vendor hall of carts, consoles, and CIB games with freeplay rooms alongside.

What do collectors actually buy here?

Floor mix: cart, console, and CIB dealers, repro-aware vendors, plus freeplay arcade and console rooms. Who it's for: game collectors who like touching inventory. Skip it if you expect sealed-grail bargains — prices track the public market. We do not publish table counts or vendor lists we cannot source — the organiser's exhibitor list is the authority.

Is VIP or early entry worth it?

Early-entry and VIP tiers change what is still on the tables when general admission opens, which matters most at retro game expo events. We do not list prices or tiers here because they change per edition — check the official ticket page and decide against your own want list.

Official source

Dates, hours, tickets, and exhibitor information should be confirmed on the organiser's official site. Age of Millennials tracks this event as a signal for collectors — signals, not appraisals.

// Questions readers ask

Retro World Expo 2027 FAQ

When is Retro World Expo 2027?: Expected Sat–Sun, September 11–12, 2027. Final 2027 dates have not been announced; confirm on the official site.
Where is Retro World Expo 2027 located?: Hartford, Connecticut — Connecticut Convention Center
Are the dates confirmed?: No. The dates shown are an expected window based on the show's recurring slot and are labelled Expected until the organiser publishes them.
Is this a comic con, card show, or something else?: A retro game expo: vendor hall of carts, consoles, and CIB games with freeplay rooms alongside.
Where do I confirm tickets and hours?: On the organiser's official site. We link out rather than sell tickets, and we do not republish ticket prices or hours that can change between editions.

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