Canberra Vintage Computer Exhibition 2026
Canberra Vintage Computer Exhibition / Vintage Computer Federation Down Under 2026!
Supported by the Australian Computer Museum Society and in association with the Vintage Computer Federation.
Our 5th Event? Let’s Make It Happen!
First off, a quick apology for the delay in updating this page after last year’s fantastic event—we’ve been busy preserving more computing history and planning ahead!
We’re excited about the possibility of hosting our fifth Canberra Vintage Computer Exhibition in 2026, but we’re in the early stages and need your help to bring it to life. If you’re passionate about vintage tech and want to get involved as an organizer, exhibitor, volunteer, or sponsor, we’d love to hear from you! Similarly, if you’re keen to attend and relive the magic of retro computing, drop us a line to express your interest.
Join us (hopefully!) for another journey through computing history, with iconic machines from the 1960s to the early 2000s—all functional and ready for hands-on exploration (handle with care!). Expect classic games, vintage software demos, and innovative ways the maker community is blending old tech with new.
We’ll bring back all your favorite highlights from past years: interactive exhibits, Australian computing history, vintage and modern gaming consoles, music composition sessions, and presentations spanning the early days of computing to today’s retro revival.
No special theme locked in yet, but we’re open to ideas—especially if you’re an enthusiast with suggestions!
Entry would be free, as always, with donations at the door or via the ACMS website greatly appreciated to support future events.
We can’t wait to potentially see you there! Please spread the word, keep an eye on this page for updates, and let us know if you’re interested.
Interested in an organisational role, participating, exhibiting, volunteering, or just attending? Get in touch via our contact form: Contact Us or visit our registration interest page to express your interest!
Location and Dates: To be confirmed based on interest—likely a weekend in mid-2026 at a Canberra venue.
Huge Two-Day Event (If It Proceeds)!
- Saturday: Open to the Public (times TBC)
- Sunday: For Registered Vintage Computer Enthusiasts (times TBC)