Classic Game Fest

Classic Game Fest is an annual festival celebrating RETRO gaming and video game culture. Includes tournaments, concerts, costumes, speakers, & more!

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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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👑🍄 CGF 2026 Special Guest: Samantha Kelly! 🍄👑

Meet the longtime voice of Princess Peach & Toad at CGF! Samantha Kelly has brought two of Nintendo’s most iconic characters to life, along with other gaming roles. 🎮✨

Don’t miss your chance to meet Samantha Kelly at CGF!

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Victim Cache is coming to Classic Game Fest on July 24-25-26 in Austin, TX!

Blending chiptune with surf rock, acoustic, and ‘80s-inspired synthwave—this duo keeps pushing retro game music forward. 🎮🎶

See Victim Cache perform live at the BIGGEST retro gaming events in Texas.

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Laura Faye Smith is coming to Classic Game Fest on July 24-25-26 in Austin, TX!

Meet the voice of Princess Rosalina (Super Mario) and Noelle (Genshin Impact) at Classic Game Fest!

👉 Grab your CGF wristbands now!