The Retro Event - Volume 7 - NZ's Biggest Nostalgia Expo

The Retro Event, New Zealand’s biggest nostalgia expo is back for Volume 7!

13 Jun 2026

Kids: Free | GA: $26.62 | VIP: $43.00
Due Drop Events Centre
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Words by Eventfinda
Last updated 14 Jan 2026

300 vendors featuring: PlayStation, Music, Game Boy, DVDs, Retro fashion, Star Wars, Transformers, Pokémon, Beyblade, DC/Marvel, Anime - and heaps more!

Iconic Movie Cars
- Fast & Furious
- Camaro + 5-foot tall 3D printed Bumblebee
- DeLorean (Back to the Future)
- KITT (Knight Rider)
- Ferrari (Magnum PI)

More Retro Fun:
- Real-life R2-D2 and Star Wars Photobooth
- Free Play Retro Gaming
- Beyblade fun
- D&D
- Cosplay Competition
- Pokémon TCG Tournament + Learn-to-Play
- Food Trucks
- Stage Combat Group with Archery +
- Gladiator Arena
- Kids Carnival & Face Painting

Venue: Due Drop Events Centre - 770 Great South Road, Manukau - Auckland
Time: 10am – 5pm
FREE PARKING

TICKETS:
General attendance (13+): $25
Kids (12 & under): FREE!

Location

Te wāhi

Due Drop Events Centre

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Local tip

He tīwhiri mō te rohe

There is plenty of parking around Due Drop Events Centre – find the best car park based on your event venue by visiting the Due Drop Events Centre website.

Getting there

Te huarahi ki reira

The Due Drop Events Centre is 18-30 minutes by car from the city centre, 10 minutes from the airport and 5 minutes from Manukau. Catch the train to Manukau Train station, which is a 20-minute walk away.