Retronauts Assemble has landed! Join us in Surbiton, South West London, for the inaugural gathering of retro computing enthusiasts, packed with classic machines, gaming, fascinating demonstrations and fantastic people! From the Vectrex to the Photonic Light Gun, Spooky Halloween capers, 3D printing, awards and cake, discover what made our very first event so special!
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Retronauts Assemble – The Second Event!
20th February 2027 : 10am to 6pm
Retronauts Assemble returns 20th February 2027 at St Marks Church Hall in Surbiton, SW London. Get your tickets below!
About the event
Following a fantastic inaugural event that was warmly received by everyone who came along, Retronauts Assemble is back on 20th February 2027. It’s a gathering for anyone with an interest in retro computers, computing, games and software — and this second event is set to build on that momentum and go from strength to strength.
This is still a new and exciting addition to the UK’s retro computing and console scene, and it remains entirely platform agnostic — whether you’re into the Amiga, Atari, Commodore, Sinclair, IBM PCs, classic consoles or anything else from computing history, you’re invited to bring along ANY computing platform you wish and share it with fellow enthusiasts.
To make that possible, there are two ticket types:
- Table Ticket — if you’d like to bring a computer or other equipment along to show off, this gets you table space to set it up.
- No Table Ticket — if you just want to come along, browse what’s on show and meet other retro computing fans.
Who is this for?
Lovers of retro computers, consoles and arcade machines — whether you grew up with this hardware, are discovering it for the first time, or just want to meet people who share the obsession.
What to expect
- Rare computers and consoles
- A casual, fun environment, where you can make new friends
- Be part of a new community
- Hands-on experience
- The latest accessories, mods and upgrades
- Meet new mod, hardware and software producers
What you might see
Expect a real mix of hardware on the tables, spanning decades of computing and gaming history, including:
- Acorn, BBC Micro, Electron and RISC OS systems
- Commodore 64, Amiga and the VIC-20
- ZX Spectrum, Amstrad CPC and MSX
- Classic Apple and Macintosh systems
- Nintendo, Sega, Sony and other consoles
- Arcade boards, cabinets and handhelds
Get Your Tickets
Where
Retronauts Assemble is held at St Mark’s Church Hall:
St Mark’s Church Hall
St Mark’s Hill
Surbiton
Greater London
KT6 4LS
United Kingdom
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Retronauts Assemble: Our Retro Computing Meetup
Retronauts Assemble – Retro Computing & Gaming Event for everyone
The UK has fantastic retro computing communities, but most focus on a single platform. Retronauts Assemble is different.
We have created a new multi-platform retro computing meet-up where fans of all retro computers, consoles and arcade systems can come together to share their passion, discover new machines, swap stories, show off projects and enjoy a day immersed in classic technology.
Whether you’re into the Amiga, Spectrum, BBC Micro, Commodore 64, Atari, Acorn, Apple II, Classic Mac, Sega, Nintendo or Sony arcade systems, or anything else retro, you’ll find fellow enthusiasts who share your love of vintage computing and gaming.
Bring your own retro machines and let others experience your favourite system or just come along and enjoy your childhood passion or kit you only ever dreamed of! Every machine, every display and every attendee helps to make the event something special.
Where
Retronauts Assemble is held at St Mark’s Church Hall:
St Mark’s Church Hall
St Mark’s Hill
Surbiton
Greater London
KT6 4LS
United Kingdom
When
Retronauts Assemble typically runs from 10am to 6pm. Dates happen a few times a year — check the ticket page for the next confirmed date, and see “Past & upcoming events” below for previous meetups.
How it works
There are two ticket types, so you can come along either way:
- Table Ticket — if you’d like to bring a computer or other equipment along to show off, this gets you table space to set it up.
- No Table Ticket — if you just want to come along, browse what’s on show and meet other retro computing fans.
What to bring
If you’ve got a Table Ticket and you’re bringing kit along, a few essentials:
- Your computer(s) or console(s) — anything from computing history is welcome
- A power strip — table power is shared, so bring your own extension/multi-socket
- Curiosity — come ready to see what everyone else has brought
- Enthusiasm — that’s really all you need beyond the kit itself
Upcoming events
The inaugural Retronauts Assemble will take place on Saturday 31st October 2026 (Halloween!) — read more and get tickets on the event page, or watch the video announcement from the channel.
More dates will be added here as they’re announced — check back, or follow the YouTube channel for the latest.
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Retronauts Assemble – Inaugural Event!
31st October 2026 : 10am to 6pm
The inaugural Retronauts Assemble event! Get your tickets below.
About the event
This is the inaugural Retronauts Assemble event, taking place on 31st October 2026 (wooo, spooky! 👻). It’s a gathering for anyone with an interest in retro computers, computing, games and software.
The event is entirely platform agnostic — whether you’re into the Amiga, Atari, Commodore, Sinclair, IBM PCs, classic consoles or anything else from computing history, you’re invited to bring along ANY computing platform you wish and share it with fellow enthusiasts.
To make that possible, there are two ticket types:
- Table Ticket — if you’d like to bring a computer or other equipment along to show off, this gets you table space to set it up.
- No Table Ticket — if you just want to come along, browse what’s on show and meet other retro computing fans.
Where
Retronauts Assemble is held at St Mark’s Church Hall:
St Mark’s Church Hall
St Mark’s Hill
Surbiton
Greater London
KT6 4LS
United Kingdom
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