Retro Heaven 2025 was a massive success,

Held on Sunday, June 22, 2025, the event returned to the CC Den Amer venue in Diest, Belgium, for its highly anticipated second “XXL” edition, attracting thousands of international collectors, families, and gaming enthusiasts.

Key Highlights of the XXL Edition

• The Massive Marketplace: The main hall was packed with vendors from across Europe offering thousands of vintage 80s, 90s, and 00s collectibles. It featured heavy concentrations of vintage action figures (TMNT, Masters of the Universe, Transformers), retro video games, comic books, and trading cards (Pokémon, Magic: The Gathering, Lorcana).

• The Experience Room: Beyond a traditional market, the 2025 edition dedicated a massive interactive space where attendees could play for free on dozens of original, retro arcade cabinets, pinball machines, and classic home consoles.

• Live Pro Wrestling: In a unique twist that electrified the crowd, the event featured live, theatrical amateur professional wrestling matches complete with ring announcements and promos delivered in Flemish, creating an unforgettable festival atmosphere. • Family-Friendly Festival Vibe: The indoor market expanded outdoors with local food trucks, bouncy castles, live acrobatics, and terrace seating, turning a collector’s convention into a full-scale family day out. The high-energy, nostalgic atmosphere solidified Retro Heaven as a must-visit yearly staple on the European pop-culture calendar.