27 & 28 April 2027
The Cotton Sheds, Victoria Warehouse, Manchester

A new name. A bigger vision.

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.

Exhibitors

bacta
Blueprint Operations
Boomerang Digital
Cosmic Leisure
Gambling Business Group
Game Changers
GeWeTe Geldwechsel & Sicherheitstechnik
Wexel Gaming
High Score Gaming
Innovative Technology
JNC Sales
Maggi Electronics
RBW Systems

Media Partners

Coinslot
The Oracle
Intergame/Coin-Op Community

Supporters

Gambling Business Group

Supporting Associations

bacta
BBPA
Game Changers
  • New name, broader vision as ARE Expo becomes Retail Entertainment Expo (REE) for 2027