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.

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Special Guests

Franck Sauer - Art & Magic

UK Exclusive: Agony & Unreal artists heading to Kickstart 2026!

Allister Brimble - Team 17

The legendary composer behind Alien Breed, Superfrog, Project-X

Andy Davidson - Team 17

Andy Davidson created Worms. Now he's updating it for 2026

Simon Phipps - Core Design

He made Rick Dangerous in Derby. Now Simon Phipps is coming back!

Billy Allison - Core Design

Kids TV animator, Core Design legend, creator of Bubbah & Stix

Steve Hammond - DMA Design

The artist behind Lemmings 2: The Tribes & Hired Guns

Mike Dailly- DMA Design

Mike Dailly of Lemmings & Grand Theft Auto  is coming to Kickstart

Colin Proudfoot - Commodore UK

MD of Commodore UK & the man behind the Chelsea Deal

Traders

Digital Retro Bay

Retro Ez

Pink Parrot Studios

Amiga Addict Magazine

Immortal Joysticks

Badger Punch Games

3HM Studios

Performers

DJ Formula

XSM

SiGoesRetro

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

General tickets are now on Sale. To keep things fair and maintain momentum leading up to the event, tickets will be released in batches over time.

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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.

Accommodation

Pride Park has a good variety of Hotels and facailies to support your stay over the weekend. We Recommend the following:

Derby Pride Park Travelodge
 (Directly from thier website for best price)
Book Here

Hoiday Inn Express
 Includes Breakfast
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B&B Hotel
4 Star Hotel
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Air BNB
Group Bookings
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