Hey there, folks! So, I listened to Morru's podcast from last week and it was the first time I heard about Dragonmeet, which sounded really cool. As I have been living in Ireland since 2019, and only started on the hobby in 2021, I am not familiarised with the conventions and events taking place around here. Is there, by any chance, a centralised resource? Or could you name some of such events?
TTRPG conventions and events in Ireland & the UK?
- Thread starter acavalca
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Actually, just asked ChatGPT, and it gave me following list. So, my question now is, did it miss anything?
Ireland
1. Warpcon
• When: Late January (2024 dates: January 26–28)
• Where: University College Cork, Cork
• Details: A long-running convention featuring RPGs, LARPs, wargames, CCGs, panels, workshops, and a charity auction. Great for a wide variety of gaming interests. More info.
2. Gaelcon
• When: October (typically during the Halloween weekend)
• Where: Dublin
• Details: Ireland’s largest gaming convention, offering a broad range of RPGs, board games, wargames, and special events.
UK
1. AireCon
• When: Mid-March (2024 dates: March 14–17)
• Where: Harrogate International Centre, Harrogate
• Details: A welcoming event featuring board games and RPGs for all experience levels, with a strong emphasis on community and inclusivity.
2. UK Games Expo
• When: Late May to early June (2024 dates: May 31–June 2)
• Where: NEC and Hilton Metropole, Birmingham
• Details: The largest tabletop gaming event in the UK, with RPG sessions, live demos, and vendor exhibits. Ideal for RPG enthusiasts and families. More info.
3. Tabletop Scotland
• When: Early September (2024 dates: September 6–8)
• Where: Royal Highland Centre, Edinburgh
• Details: A convention celebrating all aspects of tabletop gaming, including RPGs, with a relaxed, friendly vibe.
4. Dragonmeet
• When: Late November (2024 dates: November 30)
• Where: Novotel London West, London
• Details: A one-day event with RPGs, seminars, and a bustling trader hall. A fantastic space for networking with creators and fans alike.
5. Conpulsion
• When: Late March (2024 dates: March 30–31)
• Where: The Pleasance, Edinburgh
• Details: Hosted by university students, this event mixes classic RPGs with indie games in a vibrant academic atmosphere.
6. Continuum
• When: Late July (2024 dates: July 26–29)
• Where: Cranfield University, Bedfordshire
• Details: Focuses on narrative-driven RPGs and deep storytelling, often with niche game systems.
These conventions vary in size and focus, so whether you enjoy indie games, mainstream RPGs, or even LARPs, there’s something for everyone! For additional updates and ticket information, visit the specific event websites or social media pages.
Ireland
1. Warpcon
• When: Late January (2024 dates: January 26–28)
• Where: University College Cork, Cork
• Details: A long-running convention featuring RPGs, LARPs, wargames, CCGs, panels, workshops, and a charity auction. Great for a wide variety of gaming interests. More info.
2. Gaelcon
• When: October (typically during the Halloween weekend)
• Where: Dublin
• Details: Ireland’s largest gaming convention, offering a broad range of RPGs, board games, wargames, and special events.
UK
1. AireCon
• When: Mid-March (2024 dates: March 14–17)
• Where: Harrogate International Centre, Harrogate
• Details: A welcoming event featuring board games and RPGs for all experience levels, with a strong emphasis on community and inclusivity.
2. UK Games Expo
• When: Late May to early June (2024 dates: May 31–June 2)
• Where: NEC and Hilton Metropole, Birmingham
• Details: The largest tabletop gaming event in the UK, with RPG sessions, live demos, and vendor exhibits. Ideal for RPG enthusiasts and families. More info.
3. Tabletop Scotland
• When: Early September (2024 dates: September 6–8)
• Where: Royal Highland Centre, Edinburgh
• Details: A convention celebrating all aspects of tabletop gaming, including RPGs, with a relaxed, friendly vibe.
4. Dragonmeet
• When: Late November (2024 dates: November 30)
• Where: Novotel London West, London
• Details: A one-day event with RPGs, seminars, and a bustling trader hall. A fantastic space for networking with creators and fans alike.
5. Conpulsion
• When: Late March (2024 dates: March 30–31)
• Where: The Pleasance, Edinburgh
• Details: Hosted by university students, this event mixes classic RPGs with indie games in a vibrant academic atmosphere.
6. Continuum
• When: Late July (2024 dates: July 26–29)
• Where: Cranfield University, Bedfordshire
• Details: Focuses on narrative-driven RPGs and deep storytelling, often with niche game systems.
These conventions vary in size and focus, so whether you enjoy indie games, mainstream RPGs, or even LARPs, there’s something for everyone! For additional updates and ticket information, visit the specific event websites or social media pages.
There are also many small cons in mainland UK, too. Phil Masters keeps a fairly active list with some dates and details.
pedr
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There's also a list compiled by Darran Simms which he posts on Facebook and elsewhere: UK Roleplaying Game Conventions
Notable UK cons that ChatGPT hasn't noticed: Furnace, Seven Hills, North Star, and Revelation which are small events held in The Garrison Hotel, Sheffield (with slightly different focuses; Furnace is the original and most general, and all of them are purely for playing tabletop roleplaying games rather than wider trade-hall/board game/media/etc events - info and links to websites here: Garrison Con Hub – One Stop Shop for Garrison RPG Convention Information) and ConTingency (Wyrdsisters Games CIC – ConTingency | ConDucked | ConDensed) which is also very much play-focussed and held in a holiday camp in the off-season (January 27th to Feb 3rd 2025 next).
Notable UK cons that ChatGPT hasn't noticed: Furnace, Seven Hills, North Star, and Revelation which are small events held in The Garrison Hotel, Sheffield (with slightly different focuses; Furnace is the original and most general, and all of them are purely for playing tabletop roleplaying games rather than wider trade-hall/board game/media/etc events - info and links to websites here: Garrison Con Hub – One Stop Shop for Garrison RPG Convention Information) and ConTingency (Wyrdsisters Games CIC – ConTingency | ConDucked | ConDensed) which is also very much play-focussed and held in a holiday camp in the off-season (January 27th to Feb 3rd 2025 next).
