Saint Joseph Retro Con 2026

Welcome to Saint Joseph Retro Con 2026!

Saint Joseph Retro Con is a two-day retro pop culture convention packed with vintage arcade games, classic comics, sci-fi icons, anime, cosplay, collectibles, and celebrity guests.

Held May 2–3, 2026, at the St. Joseph Civic Arena, this family-friendly event is a must for gamers, collectors, and nostalgia lovers across the Midwest.

Cosplay is absolutely encouraged, so bring your best look an join us at Saint Joseph Retro Con 2026.Dress up in your favorite cosplay attire and immerse yourself in a day of fun and nostalgia!

Mark your calendars and get ready to rewind to the good old days at Saint Joseph Retro Con 2026!

Paul E. Niemeyer, the legendary arcade artist behind the original Mortal Kombat cabinet art, is coming to Saint Joseph Retro Con 2026!

If you ever dropped a quarter into Mortal Kombat, Rampage, Pac Man Plus or Spy Hunter — you were staring at Paul’s art while trying not to get your pixelated butt kicked.He didn’t just define arcade style — he made it iconic.

Eric Pirius, the original live-action Albert Wesker from the 1996 Resident Evil game, is coming to Saint Joseph Retro Con 2026!

Before the sunglasses became iconic and before betrayal was his brand, Eric stepped into the role of Wesker in the game that launched a genre.

Charlie Kraslavsky is the original live-action actor for Chris Redfield in the first Resident Evil video game. Known for his iconic role that launched the legendary survival horror franchise, Charlie now appears at gaming conventions worldwide to meet fans of classic video games and horror pop culture.