That’s it, it’s official! Ticket sales for HFS Summer 2026 are now open for the event taking place from May 29 to 31, 2026, at the Halle des Expositions in Évreux. After the success of the first edition held in Évreux last year, the HFS team is back with even more ambition and passion, aiming to deliver an exceptional weekend for arcade and retro gaming enthusiasts.

A one-of-a-kind event

HFS Summer will feature over 150 arcade cabinets, pinball machines, and consoles in freeplay for three full days. Whether you’re nostalgic for the arcade halls of the 1980s and 1990s or simply curious to discover these legendary machines, you’re in for a treat. Arcade cabinets, pinball machines, retro consoles, fairground games, and old-school LAN parties will all come together in a friendly and festive atmosphere.

High-level international tournaments such as HADO (Street Fighter III: Third Strike), Facteur X (Street Fighter 2X), and the BREAKCUP (Breaker's Revenge) will run alongside family-friendly tournaments open to everyone. The public will be able to freely attend the competitions throughout the weekend and feel the excitement of epic showdowns between players from all over the world.

Recalbox will be there!

We’ll be attending HFS Summer 2026! It’s the perfect opportunity to meet the Recalbox team, chat with members of the community, and maybe even discover a few surprises we have in store for you. Whether you’ve been using Recalbox for years or are simply curious to learn more, come say hello and share your passion for retro gaming with us.

Practical information

Dates: from Friday, May 29 (10 a.m.–midnight) to Sunday, May 31, 2026 (10 a.m.–6 p.m.)
Venue: Halle des Expositions, 26 avenue du Maréchal Foch, 27000 Évreux

Book your tickets here

Plan your trip

By car: The Halle des Expositions has a large free parking area.

By train: Évreux train station is less than a 20-minute walk from the venue. Be sure to book your SNCF tickets as early as possible to get the best fares.

Carpooling: Want to share travel costs? Head over to our Discord to organize carpooling with other community members. It’s a great way to travel together and get to know each other even before the event begins.

Join our Discord to organize carpooling and chat with the community.

A weekend for everyone

HFS Summer is a family-friendly event open to all ages. Food and drinks will be available on site throughout the entire event. Whether you’re coming with family, friends, or on your own, you’re welcome to share this common passion for video games and arcade culture.

Don’t wait too long—tickets are selling fast! Book your pass now and enjoy three unforgettable days at the heart of arcade and retro gaming culture.

See you in Évreux at the end of May!

For more information: https://summer.hfsplay.fr
Ticketing: https://www.billetweb.fr/hfs-summer-2026
HFS Discord: https://discord.gg/hfsplay