✨ The Convention Before Christmas! ✨

Celebrate the Magic of Christmas with us December 6th & 7th

📍 National Show Centre, Swords

Step into a world of festive fun, fandom, and Christmas cheer!

Join us for a magical weekend packed with entertainment, markets, cosplay, games, and special guests. This is the most wonderful event of the season — and we can’t wait to celebrate it with you!

Follow us on all our social media channels to stay up to date exciting announcements are coming soon! 🎁

✨️ Magical on our live stage 

Elf shows Running through the day 

Live Artist Performances with Jodie G and more 

Special Guest Talks 

Raffles to win prizes 

Cosplay Competitions 

Don't forget to meet Santa and the Grinch 

📸 Photo ops through the venue with custom build sets 

And costume clubs and movie cars 

🍴 Festive Food Delights

No Christmas event is complete without delicious food!

Our food vendors will bring you the taste of the North Pole — serving up all the flavours and magic of the festive season all weekend long.

🎁 Toys, Collectibles & Crafts

It’s not Christmas without gifts!

Our toy specialists, collectible vendors, and crafters will fill the halls with perfect presents and nostalgic treasures.

It’s like the old Toys “R” Us come to life —

🎵 “There’s a magical place… we’re on our way there!” 🎶

Food, toys, and crafts — all under one roof.

🎟️ Raffle Prizes All Day Long!

We can’t stress this enough ... Get your raffle tickets!

There’ll be 3–4 prize draws every hour, giving you plenty of chances to win amazing prizes throughout the day.

💫 Remember: If you’re not in, you can’t win!

🎤 Hosts & Special Guests

Your hosts Alan Fay, Darren Conway, and Matt Hodge will keep you informed, entertained, and full of festive spirit.

✨ Special Guest Talks with:

• Dee Tails

• Karol Silva

• Emily Ring

• Johnny Number 5

…and more to be announced!

🎮 Fandoms & Gaming Fun

• Irish Gaming Market brings the retro gaming experience to the convention 🎮

• MiniCon adds sci-fi talks and more Special guests 🌌

• Celticon joins us showing strong community support ❤️

🎡 Funfair & Family Magic

Get ready for laughter and excitement!

Our Funfair rides are Coming to the Show!!! to add even more magical fun for families and fans alike.

👗 Cosplay Competition

Hosted by Guild of Nerds, this year’s Cosplay Competition promises festive flair and fantastic prizes!

Saturday – Kids Competition:

🏆 1st: €300 Smyths Toys Voucher + Trophy

🥈 2nd: €200 Smyths Toys Voucher

🥉 3rd: €100 Smyths Toys Voucher

Teens & Adults:

💰 1st: €600 Cash + Trophy

💰 2nd: €300 Cash

💰 3rd: €200 Cash

Judged by three independent cosplay experts!

💖 Supporting LauraLynn

This season, we’re proudly raising funds for LauraLynn Children’s Hospice.

Please visit our website and Donate through the iDonate page linked to help make a difference .. 

every little bit helps! 💝

🎶 Join Our Community Busk!

Keep October 22nd after 6PM free and join us on Grafton Street for a festive community busk.

Sing, smile, and spread Christmas cheer ahead of the big weekend! 🎤🎄

But don't forget 6th and 7th the main stage will host music too

🎁 Don’t Miss the Convention Before Christmas!

✨ Food • Fun • Fandom • Festive Magic ✨

📅 December 6th & 7th

📍 National Show Centre, Swords

👉 Follow us for updates and giveaways:

@theconbeforechristmas on all platforms