Classic Game Fest is an annual festival celebrating RETRO gaming and video game culture. Includes tournaments, concerts, costumes, speakers, & more!
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🏆 Retro game tournaments return to Classic Game Fest 2026!
Compete for prizes & bragging rights in FREE tournaments hosted by @eon_gaminghd & The Analogarhythm Project.
🥋 MK9
💥 UMvC3
👊 Third Strike
🏎️ Double Dash
🎯 Halo 2
⚔️ Melee
💣 Smash 64
🎾 Mario Tennis
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🎧 DJ R.O.C.K.M.A.N. is coming to Classic Game Fest July 24-15-26 in Austin, TX!
An Austin music scene veteran who has shared stages with Questlove, Mega Ran, and Janet Jackson, R.O.C.K.M.A.N. is also the official DJ of CGF 2026.
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🏨 Traveling to Austin for #CGF2026?
Stay nearby at one of our hotel partners, including the Hyatt Regency Austin (with a CGF group rate discount available!).
🚗 On-site parking: $12/day
Find hotel links and travel info on the INFO section of our website.
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🎬 @ChannelAwesome is coming to Classic Game Fest on July 24-25-26 in Austin, TX!
Meet Doug Walker (The Nostalgia Critic) and Brad Jones (The Cinema Snob) at the BIGGEST retro gaming event in Texas! 🎮
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Abdallah Smash is coming to #CGF2026 July 24-25-26 in Austin, TX!
Nintendo Ambassador, content creator, & fan-favorite @AbdallahNation will be hosting the CGF Costume Contest & Game On Trivia.
Don't miss your chance to meet him at the BIGGEST retro gaming event in Texas!
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Brett Weiss is coming to Classic Game Fest on July 24-25-26 in Austin, TX.
Author, gaming journalist, and retro gaming historian @BrettWeissCHVG has written over a dozen books and 1,600 articles covering gaming. Meet Brett at the BIGGEST retro gaming event in Texas!
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The Blue Shells of Soul are coming to Classic Game Fest July 24-25-26 in Austin, TX!
Blending classic video game music with funk, jazz, reggae, Latin & even metal, this TX-based band delivers unforgettable live performances inspired by iconic gaming soundtracks. 🎮🎶
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NBA Jam announcer @Tim_Kitzrow is coming to #CGF2026!
Meet the legendary voice behind NBA Jam, NFL Blitz, NHL Hitz & more at Classic Game Fest in Austin, TX on July 24-25-26!
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.@Retroware is coming to Classic Game Fest on July 24-25-26 in Austin, TX! 🎮
Creators of retro-inspired indie games like Iron Meat, Neon Inferno, the AVGN titles & Toxic Crusaders! Meet Retroware Creative Director @JustySilverman LIVE at #CGF2026
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Texas State Mysterium for New Music Ensemble is coming to Classic Game Fest July 24–26 in Austin, TX! 🎶
Experience a unique blend of contemporary music, improvisation & electro-acoustic performance LIVE at #CGF2026 🎮
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James Rolfe, Angry Video Game Nerd, is coming to Classic Game Fest on July 24-25-26 in Austin, TX.
“He’s gonna take you back to the past...”
Meet the creator of the iconic AVGN series, @Cinemasscre and one of retro gaming’s most recognizable personalities LIVE at #CGF2026.
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Modded Marimba is coming to Classic Game Fest on July 24-25-26 in Austin, TX.
Using an electric marimba & 14 guitar effect pedals, Modded Marimba transforms iconic video game soundtracks into immersive live performances!
See Modded Marimba perform LIVE at #CGF2026
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.@CharlesMartinet is coming to Classic Game Fest on July 24-25-26 in Austin, TX🍄
Meet the legendary voice of Mario, Luigi & more at the BIGGEST retro gaming event in Texas. Since Super Mario 64, Charles Martinet has brought the Mushroom Kingdom to life for generations of fans!
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🎸🎮 Prog XP is coming to Classic Game Fest July 24-25-26 in Austin, TX!
Blending prog rock, metal, and iconic game/anime music, Prog XP delivers high-energy performances and epic reimagined soundtracks live on stage.
See Prog XP live at CGF!
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Bitforce is coming to Classic Game Fest July 24–25-26 in Austin, TX!
Blending video games, anime, cartoons & more into an electrifying live show, Bitforce battles through the multiverse with light-up armor and high-energy music. 🎮🔥
Experience Bitforce LIVE at CGF
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Kenny James is coming to Classic Game Fest on July 24-25-26 in Austin!
The voice of Bowser in 35 Super Mario titles since 2005. Don’t miss meeting the King of the Koopas at the BIGGEST retro gaming event in Texas!
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Mike Vaughn is coming to Classic Game Fest on July 24-25-26 in Austin, TX
Meet the voice of Iggy & Ludwig, Spider-Man (Web of Shadows), and the “Killer Voice” from Scream: The TV Series! 🎮🤪🐢🎼👑
With credits across Call of Duty, Genshin Impact, Final Fantasy, and more.
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🎼 Meet legendary composer @GrantKirkhope at Classic Game Fest!🎶
Known for music from GoldenEye 007, Banjo-Kazooie, Donkey Kong 64, Viva Piñata, Mario Rabbids & more!
Don’t miss your chance to meet one of gaming’s most iconic composers at CGF on July 24-26 in Austin, TX.
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🚨REMINDER: Classic Game Fest wristband prices INCREASE on May 1st🚨
Don't wait! Buy your passes now and save. And, as always, kids under 10 are FREE when accompanied by a paid adult.
We're only a few short months away from the BIGGEST retro gaming event in Texas!
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🎸 Descendants of Erdrick is coming to Classic Game Fest July 24-25-26 in Austin, TX!🎮
@doferdrick is an Austin prog-metal band reimagines classic game soundtracks with rock, metal & orchestral power featuring epic themes from Final Fantasy and more. ⚔️🔥
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