# Event Details

- **Event Name**: The Convention Before Christmas
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 06 Dec, 2025 at 09:00 am – Sun, 07 Dec, 2025 at 05:00 pm
- **Event Description**: ? The Convention Before Christmas 2025

Ireland’s Biggest Christmas Family Festival
? National Show Centre, Swords, Dublin
? 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
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/dublin/the-convention-before-christmas/200029181929014
- **Event Categories**: christmas, nonprofit, festivals, charities, christmas-markets-and-fairs, funfairs, parades, meet-and-greet, holiday
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 64

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Dublin
- **state**: DN
- **country**: Ireland
- **location**: National Show Center, Swords, Ireland
- **lat**: 53.4373
- **long**: -6.22533
- **full address**: National Show Center, Swords, Ireland, Hse, Kettles Lane, Swords, County Dublin, Ireland, Dublin

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: The Convention Before Christmas
  - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/f2082afef1d4226d1efd69c13d629231691934acc187b4f587e5cbf9d30ad763-rimg-w1200-h675-dc952a1c-gmir?v=1764835042

## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is The Convention Before Christmas being held?
  - **A:** The Convention Before Christmas takes place on Sat, 06 Dec, 2025 at 09:00 am to Sun, 07 Dec, 2025 at 05:00 pm at National Show Center, Swords, Ireland, Hse, Kettles Lane, Swords, County Dublin, Ireland, Dublin.
- **Q**: Who is organizing The Convention Before Christmas?
  - **A:** The Convention Before Christmas is organized by The Convention Before Christmas.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** The Convention Before Christmas is ideal for festival lovers, culture enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a vibrant, immersive community experience. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Dublin, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 60+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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