Kickstart Expo 3.0

Amiga Is Back!

August 7th-8th 2026, bigger and better than ever with traders, talks, and an unforgettable afterparty in Derby, UK.

Tickets

The Venue

Kickstart 3.0 will be at a brand new venue, The Reach Conference Centre in the city of Derby, UK. Offering a huge space for everybody to enjoy the show. 

Accessible, air-conditioned facilities with great access. We will also have a separate room for talks and panels.
  • Bigger Space
  • 3 Huge video screens
  • Fully accessible
  • 100 Free parking spaces
  • Close to Train Station
  • Full bar
  • Good priced hotels

Previous Events

General Tickets

On Sale Soon

Thanks to everyone who bought early bird tickets. They are now sold out. General tickets will go on sale next month along with our first guest announcements.

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7th & 8th August 2026

Friday will be a brand-new and unique day at Kickstart Expo, offering a chance to check out the show early and meet with friends over the school summer holidays in the UK.

As always, Kickstart will offer what it does best giving traders early looks at products, as well as hosting workshops, user groups, gaming sessions, and competitions.

We’ll host talks from major developers, bringing together local talent from the city of Derby and the East Midlands, along with panels from Core Design and Eurocom. We’ll also celebrate local gaming stores and the rich legacy of Amiga history in the area.

The Kickstart VIP Meal is a special chance to sit down with some of the people who made Amiga history. Share a relaxed meal with developers, artists, and creators who brought classic games to life, and enjoy an evening of good food, great stories, and plenty of nostalgia.

What’s included:

• A meal in a private setting
• Time to chat and ask questions
• Photo and autograph opportunities
• A small keepsake to remember the night

Spaces are limited and not availible till closer to the date.

Saturday will be everything you’ve come to expect from Kickstart, based on our previous events. Expect a full day packed with:
• Amiga traders and international exhibitors
• Games competitions and new launches
• Other retro systems and user groups
• Talks from Amiga luminaries
• Great food and a fully open bar

Join us for two incredible days celebrating Amiga, gaming, and community all under one roof!

The After Party is something truly special. Held in the city centre at a different venue each year, we always push the limits of what you’d expect to see at a video game expo. Featuring international artists and performers alongside Amiga legends, DJs, and musicians inspired by the system, it’s an unforgettable experience.

Previous artists have included Jon Hare of Cannon Fodder fame, DJ Pete Cannon, DJ Hoffman, and HarleyLikesMusic. We also like to include non-Amiga but retro-themed performances — from DJs mixing on Game Boys to Nintendo-inspired music.

This event is the highlight of the expo, carrying the celebration well into the early hours.

Tickets for this event will be sold separately once the lineup is announced.