Dublin's Biggest Family Christmas Event

Step into a magical Christmas village where holiday dreams come to life! The Convention Before Christmas combines the joy of a traditional Christmas market with the excitement of pop culture and fandom in one unforgettable event. This is one of the top things to do in Dublin this Christmas for families.

What To Expect:

• 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 opportunity)
• 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 for photo-ops

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!