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Highlights
Dublin's Biggest Family Christmas Event
🎅 Visit Santa’s Grotto inside a magical Christmas village with elves, snow globe, sleigh & festive scenes
🎁 Enjoy free festive photo ops throughout the event — snow globe, Prancer’s pen, Patch’s toy machine & more
👀 Meet festive characters including the Grinch, movie heroes & iconic pop-culture favourites
🍭 Festive food market, artisan stalls, handcrafted gifts & unique collectibles
🎠 Funfair rides, attractions, live elf shows, cosplay masquerade & hourly prize giveaways
💗 A portion of all ticket sales supports LauraLynn Children’s Hospice
About This Deal
🎅 Step into Dublin’s most magical festive world at The Convention Before Christmas — a Christmas show, family festival, funfair, cosplay event, and winter market all under one roof.
Explore Santa’s enchanted Christmas village with your little ones, complete with a giant snow globe, Prancer’s pen, Patch’s toy machine, Santa’s sleigh, and enchanting characters at every turn.
Then dive into the excitement of pop-culture Christmas fun — meet the Grinch, Ghostbusters, Bumblebee, RoboCop, Knight Rider & more with the Reel Icons costume club.
Enjoy:
• Handcrafted gifts at Artist Alley
• A vibrant festive food market
• Funfair rides & attractions
• Free live stage shows, cosplay masquerades & hourly giveaways
This is not just a Christmas event — it’s a full day out for families, blending tradition with movie magic, creativity, and festive joy.
🎟️What We Offer
• Child Ticket
• Adult Ticket
• Family Ticket (2 adults + 2 children)
Each ticket includes access to:
✔️ Santa’s Christmas Village
✔️ All photo-op areas
✔️ Funfair & attractions (ride tokens may be purchased onsite)
✔️ Live theatre shows, elf entertainment & cosplay events
✔️ Vendor halls, artisan market & festive food areas
✔️ Hourly prize raffles
💖Why You’ll Love It
• Dublin’s largest family Christmas event
• Perfect for kids, teens & grown-ups
• Traditional Christmas magic + pop-culture excitement
• Endless entertainment in one location
• Amazing festive photos & memories
• Supports LauraLynn Children’s Hospice 💗
🎄About The Convention Before Christmas
Hosted in Dublin, The Convention Before Christmas is a magical fusion of Christmas tradition and pop-culture celebration. Families can meet Santa, enjoy festive food, ride the funfair, shop for artisan gifts, engage in cosplay events, and meet iconic characters — all while supporting LauraLynn Children’s Hospice.
It’s the Christmas event everyone will be talking about — festive, fun, immersive, and unforgettable.
Fine Print
Validity:
Valid on date and time specified on Groupon only.
Purchase: Limit 10 per person.
Booking: No booking required. Present printed Groupon on arrival.
Restrictions: In regard to Comic Con/Cosplay, we would ask that no (airsoft RIF) or (real weapons) be brought to this convention, or they will be refused entry. An airsoft device in a public place is deemed as a firearm, according to the Department of Justice. For example, Airsoft guns, which are real, imitation firearms, metal blades, metal hammers, knives, wooden baseball bats, etc... The only exception for guns at this event is a 3D printed prop or Nerf gun with no ammunition. We would also ask that all cosplay be family-friendly and suitable, as this is a family-friendly event. The venue is fully accessible for visitors with mobility requirements. This is a ground-floor-only event:
• Wheelchair Access – Extra-wide (2.5m) walkways as the minimum throughout the venue.
• Sensory Santa – Gentle, understanding, and experienced with all children.
• Lighting – Some flashing lights (Christmas themed).
• Stage & Entertainment – Live shows, raffles, cosplay contests all day. (SOUND) Quiet time 9:00–10:30 am for shopping & photos.
• Fun Fair – Minimum height rules apply. Staff will advise before rides on other Recommendations.
• Food & Allergies – Please inform vendors of any allergies before ordering Food.
• Safety – First Aid, Security, and Event Staff onsite. People caught stealing will be prosecuted.
• Included with Entry – Elf shows, live entertainment, cosplay meet & greets, Christmas photo sets, character encounters, special guests, and free parking.
• Respect for All – Cosplay is not consent. No harassment. No means No.
• Children must be accompanied by an adult.
• Some attractions (e.g., funfair rides) may require additional tokens.
• Event runs rain or shine indoors.
• Tickets non-refundable unless event is cancelled.
• Valid only for the date and option purchased.
If the event is cancelled due to an event outside of the merchant's control (including any recommendations from the Ministry of Health), Groupon will reimburse you the money you have paid for the voucher. If the event is postponed Groupon will only reimburse you if you request a refund.
Purchase: Limit 10 per person.
Booking: No booking required. Present printed Groupon on arrival.
Restrictions: In regard to Comic Con/Cosplay, we would ask that no (airsoft RIF) or (real weapons) be brought to this convention, or they will be refused entry. An airsoft device in a public place is deemed as a firearm, according to the Department of Justice. For example, Airsoft guns, which are real, imitation firearms, metal blades, metal hammers, knives, wooden baseball bats, etc... The only exception for guns at this event is a 3D printed prop or Nerf gun with no ammunition. We would also ask that all cosplay be family-friendly and suitable, as this is a family-friendly event. The venue is fully accessible for visitors with mobility requirements. This is a ground-floor-only event:
• Wheelchair Access – Extra-wide (2.5m) walkways as the minimum throughout the venue.
• Sensory Santa – Gentle, understanding, and experienced with all children.
• Lighting – Some flashing lights (Christmas themed).
• Stage & Entertainment – Live shows, raffles, cosplay contests all day. (SOUND) Quiet time 9:00–10:30 am for shopping & photos.
• Fun Fair – Minimum height rules apply. Staff will advise before rides on other Recommendations.
• Food & Allergies – Please inform vendors of any allergies before ordering Food.
• Safety – First Aid, Security, and Event Staff onsite. People caught stealing will be prosecuted.
• Included with Entry – Elf shows, live entertainment, cosplay meet & greets, Christmas photo sets, character encounters, special guests, and free parking.
• Respect for All – Cosplay is not consent. No harassment. No means No.
• Children must be accompanied by an adult.
• Some attractions (e.g., funfair rides) may require additional tokens.
• Event runs rain or shine indoors.
• Tickets non-refundable unless event is cancelled.
• Valid only for the date and option purchased.
If the event is cancelled due to an event outside of the merchant's control (including any recommendations from the Ministry of Health), Groupon will reimburse you the money you have paid for the voucher. If the event is postponed Groupon will only reimburse you if you request a refund.
About The Convention Before Christmas
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