The Convention Before Christmas

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Step into a Magical Christmas Village Where Holiday Dreams Come to Life!

This December, The Convention Before Christmas brings together the wonder of a traditional Christmas market and the thrill of Ireland’s biggest pop culture celebration all under one roof.
Expect:

● Amazing Food Vendors with plenty of options to add Taste of this festive bash

● live performances on stage no festival is a festival without a little music
● Beloved movie cars and iconic set pieces for photo ops
● Celebrity guests & actors from hit shows and films (including Wednesday and Star Wars)
● Cosplay competitions and dazzling fan showcases
● Raffles, giveaways, and Christmas shopping with artisan gifts & fandom collectibles
● Santa’s Grotto, and live elf shows, and festive fun for children
● A vibrant community marketplace with Celtic Con, Mini Con Ireland, and the Irish Gaming Market all joining forces
But this event is more than just entertainment it’s community-driven. Through the power of Reel Icons Ireland, a dedicated costume club that supports charitable causes across the country, The Convention Before Christmas is proudly championing a fundraising appeal for LauraLynn Children’s Hospice, with a target of raising €70,000.
This year’s message is clear:

This event is for everyone. This event is for the community. ✨

• Visit Santa Clause's grotto and immerse yourself in the enchanted Christmas village. Complete with snow globe, Prancer's pen, Patche's Toy Machine, Santa's sleigh and more. (Free photo opportunities )
• Who-knows, you might see the Grinch, watch out!
• Vibrant festive food market with seasonal treats
• Unique handcrafted gifts from local artisans (artist alley)
• Exciting fun fair with rides and attractions
• Interactive holiday-themed entertainment, including free, live theatrical shows with our elves and friends, Cosplay masquerade and panels with special guests, prizes given away hourly via raffle tickets live on stage
• Geeky collectibles from the best vendors, for the pop culture fans
• Festive photo opportunities throughout the venue (Prancer's pen photo-op, Patche's toy machine photo-op, giant snow globe photo-op and more with Reel Icons costume club)
• Come meet Ghost Busters, BumbleBee, Johnny 5, Knight Rider, RoboCop and DJ Kat , Elmo , Marshall and more for photo-ops
• Join in on our Cosplay Competition but sign up now time make sure you get a place there will be two Competition for kids and adults
• See the website for more details

Find all your Christmas gifts under one roof, while creating magical memories that will last a lifetime!

Whether you're shopping for that perfect present, enjoying festive foods, meeting Santa, or embracing your geeky side with holiday cosplay, there's something for everyone at The Convention Before Christmas. Don't miss Dublin's most spectacular holiday event of the season!

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