Retro Game Festival
Retro gaming and pop culture festival in Beauvais
2026
About Retro Game Festival
Since 2022, the Elispace in Beauvais has dedicated a weekend each November to retro gaming and pop culture. Organized by the City of Beauvais, the event features arcade cabinets, legendary consoles, tournaments, and meet-and-greets with gaming personalities. Each edition explores a different theme: The Lord of the Rings in 2024, and Star Wars and Toy Story in 2025.
Retro Game Festival — edition 2026
The 2026 edition of the Rétro Game Festival takes place from November 6th to 8th at the Elispace in Beauvais, featuring a Marvel and K-pop theme. An opening night with a family-friendly concert kicks off the event on Friday, followed by two days of arcade cabinets, tournaments, autograph sessions, and activities on Saturday and Sunday.
Marvel and K-pop take center stage
For its 5th edition, the Rétro Game Festival is celebrating the Marvel universe and embracing K-pop, with themed activities running throughout the entire weekend.
Highlights Retro Game Festival 2026
- Marvel and K-pop themes for the 2026 edition
- Opening night with a family concert on Friday, November 6th
- Over 200 classic arcade cabinets and legendary consoles
- Video game tournaments, autograph sessions, and cosplay
Programme Retro Game Festival 2026
Friday, November 6th, 2026
- 8:00 PM–11:00 PM — Magical evening!
Saturday, November 7th, 2026
- 10:00 AM–11:00 AM — Rétro Découverte Signing Session · Hall 3
- 10:00 AM–7:00 PM — Kids' activities
- 10:00 AM–11:30 AM — Conkerax Signing Session · Hall 3
- 10:00 AM–12:00 PM — JL Mast & Goeffo Signing Session · Hall 2
- 10:30 AM–12:00 PM — Marcus Signing Session · Hall 3
- 10:30 AM–12:00 PM — Doryan Ben & Alexiane Broque Signing Session · Hall 1
- 10:30 AM–12:00 PM — Donald Reignoux & Dorothée Pousséo Signing Session · Hall 2
- 11:00 AM–12:00 PM — Just Dance Show · Gaming Stage
- 11:30 AM–12:15 PM — K-pop Show with HYPE & Milestone Crew · Main Stage
- 12:00 PM–12:30 PM — Video Game Quiz · Gaming Stage
- 12:15 PM–1:15 PM — Video Game Conference with Marcus, Edward & Conkerax · Main Stage
- 1:00 PM–1:30 PM — Pop Culture Blind Test · Main Stage
- 1:00 PM–1:30 PM — Video Game Blind Test · Gaming Stage
- 1:30 PM–2:30 PM — Challenge the World Champion at EAFC 26 · Gaming Stage
- 1:30 PM–2:30 PM — Donald Reignoux & Dorothée Pousséo Signing Session · Hall 2
- 1:30 PM–2:30 PM — Comics Journey Conference with JL Mast & Geoffo · Main Stage
- 2:00 PM–4:00 PM — Marcus Signing Session · Hall 3
- 2:30 PM–5:00 PM — Rétro Découverte Signing Session · Hall 3
- 2:30 PM–3:30 PM — Video Game Challenge with Conkerax · Gaming Stage
- 2:30 PM–3:00 PM — K-pop Showcase by Demon Hunters · Main Stage
- 3:00 PM–5:00 PM — JL Mast & Goeffo Signing Session · Hall 2
- 3:30 PM–4:30 PM — Voice Acting Conference with Donald Reignoux & Dorothée Pousséo · Main Stage
- 3:30 PM–5:00 PM — Conkerax Signing Session · Hall 3
- 4:00 PM–6:00 PM — Doryan Ben & Alexiane Broque Signing Session · Hall 1
- 4:30 PM — King of the Hill · Gaming Stage
- 4:30 PM–5:15 PM — K-pop Random Dance by Milestone Crew · Main Stage
- 5:00 PM–6:00 PM — Donald Reignoux & Dorothée Pousséo Signing Session · Hall 2
- 5:00 PM–5:30 PM — Video Game Activity with Marcus · Gaming Stage
- 5:30 PM–6:00 PM — Mario Kart Finals · Gaming Stage
- 7:00 PM–8:00 PM — Comics Concert by the Orchestre Philharmonique de l'Oise · Main Stage
Sunday, November 8th, 2026
- 10:00 AM–12:00 PM — JL Mast & Goeffo Signing Session · Hall 2
- 10:15 AM–12:30 PM — Chocoh Signing Session · Hall 3
- 10:30 AM–12:00 PM — Conkerax Signing Session · Hall 3
- 10:30 AM–12:00 PM — Rétro Découverte Signing Session · Hall 3
- 10:30 AM–12:00 PM — Donald Reignoux & Dorothée Pousséo Signing Session · Hall 2
- 10:45 AM–11:30 AM — Disney Concert · Hall 1
- 11:00 AM–12:00 PM — Just Dance Show · Gaming Stage
- 11:30 AM–12:00 PM — K-pop Showcase by Demon Hunters · Main Stage
- 12:00 PM–1:00 PM — K-pop Show & Random Dance with Milestone Crew · Main Stage
- 1:00 PM–2:00 PM — Video Game Challenge with Edward · Gaming Stage
- 1:15 PM–1:30 PM — Superhero Quiz · Main Stage
- 1:30 PM–2:30 PM — Draw Your Superhero with JL Mast and Goeffo · Main Stage
- 1:30 PM–3:00 PM — Doryan Ben & Alexiane Broque Signing Session · Hall 1
- 2:00 PM–4:00 PM — Donald Reignoux & Dorothée Pousséo Signing Session · Hall 2
- 2:00 PM–3:00 PM — Challenge the World Champion at EAFC 26
- 2:30 PM–3:30 PM — Q&A Conference with Chocoh · Main Stage
- 3:00 PM–4:00 PM — Rétro Découverte Q&A · Gaming Stage
- 3:00 PM–5:00 PM — JL Mast & Goeffo Signing Session · Hall 2
- 3:30 PM–4:30 PM — Cosplay Contest with Hopp Cosplay · Main Stage
- 3:30 PM–6:00 PM — Conkerax Signing Session · Hall 3
- 4:00 PM–6:00 PM — Chocoh Signing Session · Hall 3
- 4:00 PM–4:30 PM — King of the Hill · Gaming Stage
- 4:00 PM–5:30 PM — Doryan Ben & Alexiane Broque Signing Session · Hall 1
- 4:30 PM–5:00 PM — Video Game Blind Test · Gaming Stage
- 4:30 PM–5:30 PM — Voice Acting Demonstration · Main Stage
- 4:30 PM–6:00 PM — Rétro Découverte Signing Session · Hall 3
- 5:00 PM–5:30 PM — Smash Bros Finals · Gaming Stage
- 5:30 PM–6:00 PM — Just Dance Flashmob · Main Stage
- 6:00 PM–6:30 PM — Cosplay Contest Awards Ceremony · Main Stage
Program published by the organizer on the official festival website. Ticket prices vary by age; the ticketing service covers the Friday night concert, the festival, and the Saturday night philharmonic concert (Gold section).
Practical information — Retro Game Festival
Practical information
The festival is held at the Elispace, 3 avenue Paul-Henri Spaak in Beauvais. Free parking is available nearby. Food trucks are on-site for refreshments. Visitors with reduced mobility are encouraged to contact the organizers in advance to plan their visit. Online booking is recommended.
A festival born in 2022
Launched in 2022 by the City of Beauvais, the Retro Game Festival brings retro gaming enthusiasts together at the Elispace. After its first two editions, the event has become a staple of the Beauvais cultural calendar, featuring a fresh theme every year.
Themed editions
The 3rd edition in 2024 honored The Lord of the Rings, featuring a concert by the Oise Philharmonic Orchestra dedicated to the trilogy's score and appearances by French voice actors. The 4th edition in 2025 celebrated Star Wars and Toy Story, complete with a life-sized X-wing installed at the Elispace and a guest appearance by Richard Darbois, the French voice of Buzz Lightyear.
Over 200 arcade cabinets
The festival showcases over 200 arcade cabinets and iconic consoles across approximately 600 m², featuring tournaments (Street Fighter, Mario Kart, Tetris, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate), an autograph area, a shop, and family-friendly activities.
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