The Convention Before Christmas

Schedule

Sat, 06 Dec, 2025 at 09:00 am to Sun, 07 Dec, 2025 at 05:00 pm

UTC+00:00

Location

National Show Center, Swords, Ireland | Dublin, DN

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🎄 The Convention Before Christmas 2025
Ireland’s Biggest Christmas Family Festival
📍 National Show Centre, Swords, Dublin
đź“… Saturday 6th and Sunday 7th December 2025
🎟️ Tickets are selling out fast
Step into a magical Christmas village where holiday dreams come true.
This December, The Convention Before Christmas returns to Dublin with an unforgettable two-day celebration that brings together the warmth of a traditional Christmas market and the excitement of Ireland’s most spectacular festive experience.
✨ What’s Waiting for You
Meet Santa Claus in his incredible grotto and capture the perfect festive photo
See The Grinch, Ghostbusters, BumbleBee, RoboCop, and more for fun family photo moments
Enjoy live shows, cosplay parades, and character meet and greets throughout the day
Explore over 100 stalls filled with toys, crafts, gifts, and fandom collectibles
Taste seasonal treats from the Christmas food market
Join the fun fair and gaming zone for all-day excitement
Win fantastic prizes in our live on-stage raffles and giveaways
Support a wonderful cause by helping raise €70,000 for LauraLynn Children’s Hospice
❤️ More Than Just a Show
This is an event filled with magic, laughter, and community spirit.
Every ticket helps us bring joy to families while supporting Ireland’s only children’s hospice. You can make a difference while making memories.
⚠️ Tickets Almost Gone
Over 7,500 people are expected each day and tickets are disappearing quickly. Once they’re gone, they’re gone.
Book your tickets today and make this Christmas one your family will never forget.
👉 Get Tickets Here
(Children under 3 go free)
🎅 Where Christmas Meets Fandom
Crafts • Cosplay • Live Shows • Toy Fair • Christmas Market • Special Guests • Charity Raffles
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National Show Center, Swords, Ireland, Hse, Kettles Lane, Swords, County Dublin, Ireland, Dublin

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