Irish Comic Cons, Toy Fairs & Pop Culture Events 2026 Schedule

Looking for comic cons and pop culture events in Ireland? We've got you covered! As collectors and con-goers ourselves, we know how exciting it is to discover what's happening in your area. From gaming expos to anime conventions, comic book festivals to toy fairs – we've mapped out all the geeky goodness happening across Ireland in 2026.

Gone are the days when Irish fans had to hop on a plane for their convention fix. These days, there's probably an awesome event just around the corner from you! We've put together this comprehensive list of conventions, spanning from Dublin to Cork, Galway to Belfast, and everywhere in between.

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January 2026 Events
DATE EVENT LOCATION ACTION
Jan 18 MegaCon Live! Dublin Traders: Application process - join their mailing list to find out when this opens (Apply) RDS, Dublin, D04 AK83 Learn More
February 2026 Events
DATE EVENT LOCATION ACTION
Feb 15 Akumacon Traders: Application process - join their mailing list to find out when this opens (Apply) Áras na Mac Léinn, University of Galway (NUIG), H91 RTR6 Learn More Here
Feb 22 AthventureCon Loughrey Hotel & Spa, Galway, H62 Y189 Learn More Here
Feb 22 Dominicon 29 Medieval Edition TSI Maynooth University, Kildare, W23 X04D Learn More Here
Feb 07 Irish Card Market Traders: Application process - join their mailing list to find out when this opens (Apply) City North Hotel, Meath, K32 W562 Learn More Here
Feb 08 Mega Fan Collectors Convention Traders: Vendors DM to book (Apply) Maldron Hotel, Dublin, D24 XC9W Learn More Here
March 2026 Events
DATE EVENT LOCATION ACTION
Mar 08 Anime TattCon NI International Convention Centre, Belfast, BT1 3WH Learn More Here
Mar 22 Belfast Collectables Toy Fair Clayton Hotel, Belfast, BT2 8HS Learn More Here
Mar 29 Cork Brick Con Marina Market, Cork, T12 YX76 Learn More Here
Mar 08 Dublin Comic Con March Edition Traders: Application process - join their mailing list to find out when this opens (Apply) Convention Centre, Dublin, D01 T1W6 Learn More Here
Mar 02 K2Convention Gold Coast Resort, Waterford, X35 EA40 Learn More Here
Mar 22 Kaizoku Con University College Cork (UCC), T12 K8AF Learn More Here
Mar 22 Leprecon 45 Goldsmith Hall, Dublin , D02 FT97 Learn More Here
April 2026 Events
DATE EVENT LOCATION ACTION
Apr 12 Cosmic Rebels Con Talbot Hotel, Wexfords, Y35 V990 Learn More Here
Apr 26 DagdaCon Traders: Application process - join their mailing list to find out when this opens (Apply) Great National Ballykisteen Golf Hotel, Tipperary, E34 VK12 Learn More Here
Apr 11 Ireland Card Show – Spring Edition Traders: Application process - join their mailing list to find out when this opens (Apply) InterContinental Hotel, Dublin, D04 A9K8 Learn More Here
Apr 05 Irish Gaming Market - IGM Spring Traders: Application process - join their mailing list to find out when this opens (Apply) TBC Learn More Here
Apr 18 Meeple Con Dublin Teacher's Club, Dublin, D01 T6V6 Learn More Here
May 2026 Events
DATE EVENT LOCATION ACTION
May 17 Chimera Con Teacher's Club, Dublin, D01 T6V6 Learn More Here
May 09 Norncon Traders: Application process - join their mailing list to find out when this opens (Apply) Hilton Hotel, Belfast, BT1 3LP Learn More Here
May 24 Gamerfest RDS, Dublin, D04 AK83 Learn More Here
June 2026 Events
No events announced for June 2026 yet. Check back soon!
July 2026 Events
DATE EVENT LOCATION ACTION
Jul 26 Belfast Anime and Gaming Con Traders: Application process - join their mailing list to find out when this opens (Apply) Crowne Plaza Belfast, BT8 7XP Learn More Here
Jul 26 Belfast Anime & Gaming Con Traders: Application process - join their mailing list to find out when this opens (Apply) Crowne Plaza, Belfast, BT8 7XP Learn More Here
Jul 07 Dundalk Comic Con Traders: Vendors Contact Dave To Book (Apply) The Fairways Hotel, Louth, A91 V3R9 Learn More Here
Jul 12 Irish Gaming Market - IGM Summer Traders: Application process - join their mailing list to find out when this opens (Apply) TBC Learn More Here
August 2026 Events
DATE EVENT LOCATION ACTION
Aug 09 Dublin Comic Con August Edition Traders: Application process - join their mailing list to find out when this opens (Apply) Convention Centre, Dublin, D01 T1W6 Learn More Here
September 2026 Events
DATE EVENT LOCATION ACTION
Sep 20 Comic Con Northern Ireland Traders: Application process - join their mailing list to find out when this opens (Apply) Eikon Centre, Antrim, BT27 5RD Learn More Here
October 2026 Events
DATE EVENT LOCATION ACTION
Oct 04 Cork Comic Con Traders: Application process - join their mailing list to find out when this opens (Apply) Marina Market, Cork, T12 YX76 Learn More Here
November 2026 Events
DATE EVENT LOCATION ACTION
Nov 22 Comic Con Ireland Traders: Application process - join their mailing list to find out when this opens (Apply) RDS, Dublin, D04 AK83 Learn More Here
December 2026 Events
No events announced for December 2026 yet. Check back soon!
Dates To Be Announced
STATUS EVENT LOCATION ACTION
TBA 2026 Amikon Traders: Application process - join their mailing list to find out when this opens (Apply) DCU, Dublin, D09 V209 Learn More Here
TBA 2026 Celtic Con Dunamaise Arts Centre, Laois, R32 W93P Learn More Here
TBA 2026 Celtic Con Newbridge, Kildare Learn More Here
TBA 2026 Cork Comic Expo - TBC Traders: TBC Mahon Point Shopping Centre, Cork
TBA 2026 Crystal Card Show Traders: Vendors DM to book (Apply) Tower Hotel, Waterford, X91 W9V0 Learn More Here
TBA 2026 Darecon Traders: Vendors DM to book (Apply) Osprey Hotel, Kildare, W91 X40K Learn More Here
TBA 2026 Drogheda Comic Con Traders: Vendors Contact Dave To Book (Apply) The Barbican, Louth, A92 X004 Learn More Here
TBA 2026 Dublin Comic Arts Festival (DCAF) - April Traders: Application process - join their mailing list to find out when this opens (Apply) The Complex, Dublin, D07XR70 Learn More Here
TBA 2026 Dublin Comic Arts Festival (DCAF) - July Traders: Application process - join their mailing list to find out when this opens (Apply) The Complex, Dublin, D07XR70 Learn More Here
TBA 2026 Dublin Comic Arts Festival (DCAF) - October / November Traders: Application process - join their mailing list to find out when this opens (Apply) The Complex, Dublin, D07XR70 Learn More Here
TBA 2026 Dublin Horror Con Traders: Application process - join their mailing list to find out when this opens (Apply) Convention Centre, Dublin, D01 T1W6 Learn More Here
TBA 2026 Enniskillen Comic Fest Traders: Application process - join their mailing list to find out when this opens (Apply) Enniskillen, Fermanagh, Learn More Here
TBA 2026 Feel The Force Dunmanway (Star Wars) Dunmanway, Cork Learn More Here
TBA 2026 Gaelcon Traders: Application process - join their mailing list to find out when this opens (Apply) Crowne Plaza Dublin Airport, Dublin, D09 X9X2 Learn More Here
TBA 2026 Gamecon 2025 Bantry Boys Club, Cork Learn More Here
TBA 2026 Irish Gaming Market - IGM Winter Traders: Application process - join their mailing list to find out when this opens (Apply) TBC Learn More Here
TBA 2026 Itzacon University of Galway, H91 TK33 Learn More Here
TBA 2026 Mini Con Kells Traders: Vendors Contact Dave To Book (Apply) Eureka House, Meath, A82 DX47 Learn More Here
TBA 2026 Mini-Con Cavan Traders: Vendors Contact Dave To Book (Apply) TBC Learn More Here
TBA 2026 Mini-Con Tallaght Traders: Vendors Contact Dave To Book (Apply) Kilnamanagh Family Recreation Centre, Dublin, D24 Y6WK Learn More Here
TBA 2026 Monaghan Comic Con Traders: Vendors Contact Dave To Book (Apply) The Peace Campus, Louth, H18 RP20 Learn More Here