The LI Retro Gaming Expo Returns August 8th-10th, 2025!

Friday, August 8th:
3 pm – 9 pm (Vendor Marketplace open all day)

Saturday, August 9th:
10 am – 9 pm (Vendor Marketplace open all day)

Sunday, August 10th:
10 am – 5 pm (Vendor Marketplace open all day)

The Long Island Retro Gaming Expo returns to the Cradle of Aviation Museum this August 8th, 9th, and 10th. Tickets are now available for weekend and single-day passes and merchandise add-ons.

It is highly recommended that you purchase your tickets online in advance before they sell out. All ticket sales are final.

LI Retro houses over three levels of arcades, hundreds of console and PC gaming events, exclusive exhibits, engaging panels, curated vendors, live performances, and more.

TICKETS!

Please Note: Museum Library Passes are not valid for this event
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About the Long Island Retro Gaming Expo

The Long Island Retro Gaming Expo, home to New York’s premier video game convention, returns to the historic Cradle of Aviation Museum.

Experience over 50 years of video game history across three exciting days.

The Long Island Retro Gaming Expo is where new and old gamers can experience the joy and history of video games in an environment that encapsulates the golden eras of gaming but is re-imagined for today’s players.

Interact and Play the History of Video Games
Experience dedicated retro gaming sections across different platforms set up for specific genres, eras, and levels of competition. Attendees at LI Retro will find no shortage of retro games, ranging from fighting, puzzle, adventure, and open-world games to games requiring special peripherals such as light guns, music, and racing games. With a huge assortment of iconic and hidden gems in each section, you’ll be amazed at how many games you’ve barely scratched the surface of playing.

Gaming Zones
Experience over half a century of games with the broadest selection of gaming hardware and selection to get your hands on. Players will get the most authentic means of playing classic retro games using original hardware and hundreds of CRT TVs. LI Retro’s gaming curators masterfully arrange the expo’s gaming stations to align with various categories, eras, and genres to create the most immersive experience for every player.

Tournaments
Players of all skill levels come to LI Retro to show they are on top of their game. Various open-invitation tournaments across genres and retro/modern eras will be available for players. Whether you’re entering for the thrill, the glory, or to enjoy, all the tournaments at LI Retro provide players with an exhilarating and rewarding atmosphere to share their love of competition.

High Score Challenges
Prove you can land the top score! Several high-score challenges will be hosted at LI Retro 2023, allowing players to show off their skills in both familiar and not-so-familiar gameplay settings. Whether landing the highest score in a classic retro game or pulling off unique tricks in a deep-cut classic, players of all skills are welcome to give these high-score challenges a shot!

Home Console LAN-Play
Experience the ultimate multiplayer setup with an incredible assortment of local area network-connected systems that capture the magic of competitive play before the advent of online gaming. Competitive battles in multi-screen Halo 2, the high-end mech-simulator Steel Battalion on XBOX, 8-player Mario Kart Double Dash, and even a never-before-seen two-player Virtual Boy setup are just some of the experiences you’ll get to play at LI Retro’s various LAN setups.

Cosplay - Get In The Game by Getting Into Character
Cosplayers from all fandoms come to LI Retro to share their passion for their favorite game, anime, comic, film, or art. All attendees are welcome to share their love and dress up as the character or concept of their choice. Cosplay events and contests at LIRetro 2024 are coming soon.