
Bright Lights, Serious Business.
Bringing together the operators, suppliers and innovators shaping the future of high street retail entertainment.
A new name. A bigger vision.
Formerly known as ARE, the Retail Entertainment Expo (REExpo) returns for its third edition with a fresh identity and a growing ambition to bring the industry together.
Entertainment is becoming a bigger part of how people shop, socialise, eat, drink and spend their leisure time. From competitive socialising and immersive attractions to gaming, amusement and smarter venue technology, new ideas are creating new reasons to visit, stay longer and come back. Operators. Suppliers. Developers. Technology providers. Venue owners. Industry specialists.
Are all looking towards what’s next.
An industry in transformation
High-street entertainment is changing, with competitive socialising reshaping hospitality and leisure experiences bringing new life to retail destinations. As the boundaries between amusement, gaming, betting, bingo and wider leisure become less distinct, businesses need to embrace new formats, technologies and customer expectations to keep their venues relevant, make better use of their space and give people more reasons to visit.
Bringing the industry together
The Retail Entertainment Expo connects the ideas, products and technologies driving greater engagement, stronger loyalty and new commercial opportunities across leisure, retail, gaming and entertainment.
It’s the place to discover new products, meet suppliers and exchange ideas with businesses facing similar challenges, learning from one another as the industry evolves.
ONE MARKET.
MORE WAYS TO PLAY.
The Retail Entertainment Expo connects businesses from across the rapidly evolving high street retail entertainment sector.
Competitive Socialising
Experiences built around play, food, drink and shared moments.
Family Entertainment & Attractions
Games and attractions designed to increase dwell time and repeat visits.
Gaming & Casinos
Products, technology and ideas for modern gaming environments.
Pubs & Hospitality
Entertainment concepts that create new reasons to visit and new ways to spend.
Arcades & Amusements
The latest machines, games and experiences from across the traditional amusement sector.

Learn
Engaging seminar programmes will cover the trends and technologies that will shape the future of our industry. Leading speakers from every sector will discuss the key issues of the day.

Discover
New products, new services and new companies – discover the equipment and services that will take your business forward.

Network
Networking is an essential part of any good trade event. REExpo will focus on delivering a relaxed and welcoming environment for business, debate, and entertainment.
Latest News
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New name, broader vision as ARE Expo becomes Retail Entertainment Expo (REE) for 2027
The Amusement & Retail Entertainment Expo (ARE Expo) is entering a new era for 2027,… more
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ARE Expo 2026 builds on strong foundations in successful second year
The Amusement and Retail Entertainment Expo (ARE Expo) returned to Manchester last week for its… more
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Neil Westwater of Polaris to Speak at ARE Expo 2026
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