Wellington · Wellington Indian Association · Kilbirnie
The Retro Event — Wellington
Saturday 12 September 2026 · 10am–5pm NZST · Wellington Indian Association (Inc), 48 Kemp Street, Kilbirnie, Wellington
Payap presents The Retro Event — New Zealand's biggest nostalgia expo, now in Wellington! Vendors, iconic cars, free-play retro gaming, Beyblade, D&D, cosplay competition, Pokémon TCG, food trucks, giveaways and family-friendly fun. Games, toys and collectibles — or just relive your childhood.
What to expect
- Vendors — PlayStation, Game Boy, music, DVDs, retro fashion, Star Wars, Transformers, Pokémon, Beyblade, DC, Marvel, anime and more
- Iconic movie cars on display
- Free-play retro gaming corners
- Beyblade fun, Dungeons & Dragons, and cosplay competition
- Pokémon TCG tournament and learn-to-play
- Food trucks, giveaways and prizes
- Family-friendly fun all day — free parking on site
Tickets
- Adults (18+): $10 early bird
- Teens (13–18): $5
- Kids 12 and under: FREE
- VIP: $30
- Door sales on the day: $15 (booking fees apply online)
Cosplay parade & competition
Walk the parade with the crowd cheering you on, then step up for the competition — character love, craft, and stage presence all count. First time? You belong here.
Who's vending in Wellington
Vendor directory — we'll publish the full stall list closer to the show. Search and filter when listings go live.
Vendor directory
Pick a category to narrow the list, search by name or table number, and use the column headers to sort — table # is the default for the live show floor.
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