Phase4 Headlines the Odyssey Video Games & Toys Festival Returns for Year Three!
Families looking for a fun and affordable day out this spring can visit The Crown Hotel in Harrogate on 4th and 5th April 2026, where the Odyssey Video Games & Toys Festival returns for its third year. The festival runs from 12:00 to 17:00 each day and brings together classic retro games, modern gaming PCs, friendly indie creators and a lively toy and collectibles marketplace.
Visitors can try games from different eras, meet local game makers, and explore stalls filled with toys, trading cards, gifts and collectibles. The event is designed to be easy to enjoy for all ages. Children can jump straight into hands‑on play, while parents and grandparents can browse the marketplace, watch demonstrations or simply enjoy the atmosphere.
A Fun Weekend for Families, Gamers & Collectors
4 & 5 April 2026 at the Crown Hotel, Harrogate, UK
This year’s headline exhibitors include Phase 4 Computers, Arcade Kid and Toy Land, along with a wide range of independent traders and creators from across the region.
“Odyssey is all about bringing people together through play,” said Gareth Humphreys, Festival Director. “You do not need to be a gamer to enjoy it. We have created a space where families, friends and fans can explore, try things out and have a great day together.”
Tickets are available now at https://www.odysseygamingfestival.co.uk/.
Event details
Dates: Saturday 4 April and Sunday 5 April 2026
Time: 12:00 to 17:00
Venue: The Crown Hotel, Harrogate
Exhibitors: Phase 4 Computers, Arcade Kid, Toy Land, indie game developers, toy and collectibles traders and more
What to Expect
Easy, hands‑on activities for children and adults
Short game sessions that anyone can join
Retro Games Consoles to High-end Gaming PCS
Free Play Toys and Games
Tech Demos
A mix of old favourites and new discoveries
Pocket‑ stalls as well as specialist sellers
A relaxed and friendly atmosphere money for all ages
Food and Drink
Website: https://www.odysseygamingfestival.co.uk/
Social media
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/odysseygamingfestival/
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/odysseygamingfestival/
YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@OdysseyGamingFestival
