Description
ποΈ Ticketing Details (Please Read)
π Ticket Validity
Tickets are valid for one day only β either Saturday or Sunday, not both.
The days are interchangeable, so:
If you buy a ticket for the wrong day, it still works
If you miss the day your ticket is for, it works fine for the other day
π If youβd like to attend both days, youβll need to purchase additional tickets.
π General Admission (GA)
Hours:
Saturday: 12:00 PM β 6:00 PM
Sunday: 11:00 AM β 6:00 PM
During General Admission hours:
There is no timed entry
Entry is first come, first served
Entry is restricted only by venue capacity limits
β¨ First Dibs Hour (Saturday Only)
Time: Saturday, 11:00 AM β 12:00 PM
First Dibs tickets include:
Exclusive access during the first hour
Reduced venue capacity (more than half lower than normal)
More elbow room and browsing space
After 12:00 PM, First Dibs tickets convert to General Admission
You will not be asked to leave once First Dibs ends
If You Miss First Dibs (11β12)
Your ticket still doubles as a General Admission ticket for either day
No partial refunds
π Re-Entry
Same-day re-entry is allowed with a valid ticket.
πͺ Entry & Lines
If the venue reaches capacity:
There may be a brief wait
Online ticket buyers receive priority entry and move to the front of the line
Online ticket buyers will not be asked to stand in line behind customers waiting to purchase tickets at the door with cash/card
π« At the Door
Please be prepared to show your ticket at entry:
On a digital device
or
As a printed copy
πΈ Refund Policy
No refunds for any reason
Event Info:
Bostonβs giant annual expo for vintage & retro goods is back & better than ever, with some big news!
For our 4th year, @retromaniaexpo is moving downtown to the beautiful Cyclorama building (@boscenterforarts )! A historic 23k sq. ft. architectural marvel, centrally located in the South End on Tremont St., walking distance to the T & Commuter Rail! Best of all, admission is only $5!!
Sat. + Sun. Feb. 21 & 22, 11am-6pm: for 1 weekend only, 100+ vendors will sell the best vintage fashion, collectible classics, & nostalgic goods from all over New England!
Our Retrospective Expo is a huge, highly curated, one-stop-shop for tens-of-thousands of unique finds:
Vintage: clothing, jewelry, glassware, homewares, collectibles, knick-knacks, & so much more - all 20 years old or older!
Whimsically Anachronistic Media: records, tapes, VHS, books, comics, ephemera, posters, archaic consoles & classic games, maybe even an 8-track or wax cylinder!
Retro Wares: art, crafts, & artisanal goods - either made of reclaimed vintage materials, or inspired by vintage styles!
*** Features ***
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Concessions: @snacksboxboston custom all-day menu
Vinyl DJ: @studebaker_hawk
Poster by @emperels - https://emperels.com/
*** Info ***
Dates: Sat. + Sun. Feb. 21 & 22 2026
Time: 11am-6pm
Sat. 11am-12pm First Dibs, 12-6pm Gen. Admission
Sun. 11am-6pm GA
Address: 539 Tremont St, Boston, MA 02116
Location: The Cyclorama - built in 1884 to house a 400ft x 50ft painting, its iconic 127ft dome was once 2nd largest in the USA!
*** Getting There ***
T: Orange Line or Commuter rail to Back Bay, Green Line to Copley
Bus: SL4/SL5, 9, 43, 10
Drive: right off I-90 & I-93
Parking: metered street spots or 6+ neighborhood garages
Wheelchair Accessible
No Pets
*** Vendors ***
Applications: https://linktr.ee/thebrightonbazaar
Vendor List: TBA