# Event Details

- **Event Name**: DARECon 2026
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 17 Oct, 2026 at 10:00 am – Sun, 18 Oct, 2026 at 08:00 pm (+01:00)
- **Event Description**: DARECon returns to Naas for 2026 as a two-day celebration of board games, tabletop gaming and community.

Hosted by Naas Board Game Club, DARECon brings players together for a weekend of games, conversation and discovery at the Osprey Hotel in Naas, Co. Kildare. Whether you are a regular board gamer, a curious newcomer, an RPG fan, a family looking for something different, or someone who simply enjoys a good table full of people, you’ll be very welcome.

This year’s event takes place on Saturday 17 and Sunday 18 October 2026, with more programme details to be announced as they are confirmed.

Expect a friendly, welcoming convention built around:

Meeting other tabletop gaming fans
Playing games in a relaxed community setting
Discovering new favourites
Taking part in organised gaming activities as they are announced
Spending a weekend with Ireland’s growing board gaming community
DARECon is designed for all experience levels. You don’t need to be an expert, and you don’t need to arrive with a full group. Come with friends, bring family, or come along solo and find a table.

Tickets

Early bird tickets are available until 1 August 2026.

Regular Day Ticket: €12 early bird / €15 standard
Concession or Under-18 Day Ticket: €6 early bird / €7.50 standard
Regular Weekend Ticket: €20 early bird / €25 standard
Concession or Under-18 Weekend Ticket: €10 early bird / €12 standard
Under-10: Free
Concession tickets are available for unwaged attendees, students and seniors.

Venue

Osprey Hotel
Devoy Quarter
Naas West
Naas, Co. Kildare
W91 X40K

More announcements will follow closer to the event, including confirmed activities, guests, partners and programme details.

Join us for DARECon 2026 and help make it another brilliant weekend for tabletop gaming in Kildare.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/kildare/darecon-2026/200030426081342
- **Event Categories**: meetups
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 9

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Kildare
- **state**: KE
- **country**: Ireland
- **location**: Osprey Hotel
- **lat**: 53.213354646344
- **long**: -6.670943391731
- **full address**: Osprey Hotel, Devoy Quarter,Naas, Kildare, Ireland

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: DARECon 2026
  - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/0e82450653a85b5ba60296fa8b8afb27f40f91ec52ea7e84ae6eb65dbf70192f-rimg-w1200-h491-dc180818-gmir?v=1786578754

## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is DARECon 2026 being held?
  - **A:** DARECon 2026 takes place on Sat, 17 Oct, 2026 at 10:00 am to Sun, 18 Oct, 2026 at 08:00 pm at Osprey Hotel, Devoy Quarter,Naas, Kildare, Ireland.
- **Q**: Who is organizing DARECon 2026?
  - **A:** DARECon 2026 is organized by DARECon 2026.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** DARECon 2026 is ideal for party-goers, social butterflies, and anyone looking for a great night out with music, drinks, and good vibes. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Kildare, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If DARECon 2026 sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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