February 2026

To make planning easier for attendees travelling from across the UK and Europe, we have published guidance on how to reach the venue and secure discounted hotel accommodation. Easy Travel to Manchester Manchester is conveniently served by excellent transport links, offering easy access by road, rail and air: These options make it simple for visitors and exhibitors from the wider amusement, retail entertainment and leisure sectors to plan their journey and arrive in Manchester comfortably ahead of the show. Discounted Hotel Options ARE Expo has also confirmed two accommodation options designed to suit a range of attendee needs: Hotel Football…

We are proud to announce that Novomatic Gaming UK has been confirmed as the sponsor of the drinks reception taking place on the first evening of the Amusement & Retail Entertainment Expo (ARE Expo) 2026, at the Cotton Sheds, Victoria Warehouse, Manchester. The reception offers attendees an opportunity to connect in a relaxed environment following what promises to be a day of business-focused engagement, product discovery and insight sharing. Novomatic Gaming UK’s continued support reflects its ongoing commitment to collaboration and growth within the UK’s amusement and retail entertainment sector. Karen Cooke, Managing Director at ARE Expo, commented: “We’re delighted…

The Amusement and Retail Entertainment Expo (ARE Expo) will once again be working with GameChangers to deliver a programme of dedicated seminar sessions focused on the fast-growing competitive socialising sector. Following a successful collaboration at the inaugural ARE Expo, Jade Craig, Managing Director and Founder of Inntegra Ltd and CEO and Founder of Gamechangers, will curate two seminar sessions at the 2026 show. One session will bring together operators from across the North of England, while the second will focus on insights from leading suppliers active within the competitive socialising space. Commenting on the partnership, Jade Craig said: “We participated…

Industry professionals across the amusement, retail entertainment and leisure sectors can now register to attend the second edition of the Amusement & Retail Entertainment Expo (ARE Expo), returning to Manchester on 28–29 April 2026 following a successful inaugural event last year. Building on strong industry engagement, positive exhibitor feedback and a high-quality visitor audience at its launch, ARE Expo has quickly established itself as a relevant, modern trade exhibition for a sector undergoing rapid change. The event brings together operators, manufacturers, technology providers, suppliers and service partners from across the amusement, gaming, retail entertainment and wider leisure markets, creating a…

Manchester, UK– Industry professionals across the amusement, retail entertainment and leisure sectors are invited to save the date for the second Amusement & Retail Entertainment Expo (ARE Expo), returning to Manchester in on 28 and 29 April, 2026 following a successful inaugural event last year. Building on strong industry engagement, positive exhibitor feedback and a high-quality visitor audience at its launch edition, ARE Expo has quickly established itself as a relevant, modern trade exhibition for a sector undergoing rapid change. The event brings together operators, manufacturers, technology providers, suppliers and service partners from across the amusement, gaming, retail entertainment and…