Ottawa Pinball Show 2026

August 26-30, 2026

Hosted at Experience Social, Ottawa, Ontario

Pinball Medics is Proud to Present; The First biannual (twice yearly) Ottawa Pinball Show, a 5 (Five!) day Celebration of Pinball History, Competition, Technology and Canadian Pinball Culture!

Five days. 120 pinball machines. Every era. Every generation.

There was a time when the end of August meant one last Great Adventure of Summer before the Autumn Moon lights your way.

For Generations of Ottawa families, that meant the Ottawa Exhibition. The Midway Lights, the Games, the Rides, the Smell of Popcorn & Cotton Candy, and one final outing before school began again. It was the last big Celebration of Summer, carrying everyone toward the changing leaves and the Fall Equinox just over the Horizon.

The Ottawa Pinball Show was inspired by that same tradition.

From August 26-30, Experience Social transforms into a modern Indoor Midway, celebrating nearly a century of amusement history. Wander from rare Pre-War Pinball Machines to the Golden Era of the Arcade with the Classics of the 1970s, ’80s and ’90s, and into today’s newest Pinball releases. It’s a journey through Generations of Fun, all under one roof.

Built inside Experience Social, home of the Ottawa Pinball Arcade, the Ottawa Pinball Show has been designed differently from most traditional pinball shows. Instead of relying on collectors to transport and set up personal machines, the show floor will be professionally assembled and maintained by Pinball Medics, Player One Amusement Group, and the Canadian Pinball Museum.

The result is one of Canada’s largest public pinball events, created for everyone. Whether you’ve never played before, grew up in the arcades of the 1970s and 1980s, compete on the IFPA circuit, or collect machines at home, this show was built for you.

Approximately 120 Pinball Machines

Travel through the History of Pinball, from early classics to today’s newest releases.

The show floor will feature an incredible mix of:

• Modern Stern Pinball titles
• Jersey Jack Pinball
• Chicago Gaming Company
• Classic solid-state games
• Electro-mechanical machines
• Rare historical games from the Canadian Pinball Museum
• A selection of arcade video games

Every Machine will be Professionally prepared before the Show, and maintained throughout the event by Pinball Medics Technicians.

Player One Amusements Showroom

Player One Amusements will be bringing a huge public display of late-model pinball machines, including current production demos and quality late model trade-ins, for Purchase!

These machines will be available at special show pricing, giving visitors the opportunity to play before they buy.

Free delivery is available between Ottawa – Montreal -Toronto, and White Glove Service available in the Ottawa – Montreal corridor for only $300.00.

Pinball Medics Parts Pickup

Need parts for your own machine?

Pinball Medics will be accepting advance parts orders for convenient pickup during the show, saving shipping costs and ensuring your order is ready when you arrive.

Ordering information will be announced soon.

IFPA Tournament Week

Competitive pinball will run throughout the festival.

Events include:

• Daily Classics Tournaments (Wednesday, Thursday and Friday)
• The Pinballers Main Tournament with qualifying throughout the week
• Sunday Championship Finals
• Women’s Tournament
• Live Tournament Streaming
• IFPA-Sanctioned Competition

Tournament formats, schedules and registration information will be announced shortly.

Live Demonstrations & Seminars

Beyond the games, visitors can Experience the people and history behind the Pinball.

Featured programming includes:

• Live pinball repair demonstrations with Rob “The Exorcist”, Canada’s Top Pinball Repair Specialist.
• A presentation by Mike Loftus Sharing the History of Ottawa Arcades and the Evolution of Canadian Pinball Culture.
• A Pre-War Pinball History Exhibit featuring Games and Artifacts from a Private Collection and the Canadian Pinball Museum.

Additional seminars and guest presentations will be announced as the show approaches.

Admission

Early Bird Pricing (Limited Time)

• One Day Pass: $25 ($30 after Aug 12) CLICK HERE TO BUY
• Saturday & Sunday: $40 ($50 after Aug 12) CLICK HERE TO BUY
• Friday, Saturday & Sunday: $50 ($65 after Aug 12) CLICK HERE TO BUY
• Full Five-Day Festival Pass (Wednesday-Sunday): $60 ($75 after Aug 12) CLICK HERE TO BUY

All prices include HST.

Before You Visit

To maximize space for the expanded show floor, most seating will be removed during the event.

Guests are welcome to leave and return throughout the day, and there are many excellent restaurants and food options located throughout the plaza.

As with all Experience Social events:

• Outside beverages and liquid containers are not permitted.
• Backpacks, large bags and similar items are subject to mandatory inspection and coat check.
• Mandatory coat and bag check: $2 per item.
• Full meals may not be brought into or consumed inside the venue during the show.

These policies help us manage capacity, maintain safety, and provide the best possible experience for every guest.

Hosted By

Experience Social
Home of the Ottawa Pinball Arcade

In partnership with:

• Pinball Medics
• Player One Amusements
• Canadian Pinball Museum
• Pinballers

More announcements, featured games, tournament schedules, exhibitors and special guests will be revealed in the coming weeks.

The Ottawa Pinball Show is built for one purpose: to celebrate pinball with everyone.

Whether you’re chasing world ranking points, buying your first machine, introducing your kids to the games you grew up with, or simply looking for one unforgettable day of unlimited play, we look forward to welcoming you this August.

Volunteers are very welcome, contact Mike Loftus on 613-223-6108 to discuss!