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 2 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.
Your Ticket Includes Access to Aftergame
All DARECon ticket holders receive exclusive access to the Official DARECon 2026 Event on our Aftergame platform.
Through Aftergame, you’ll be able to:
Browse the latest convention programme
Claim seats at games and events before the convention
Build your own personalised weekend schedule
Submit board games, trading card games, demos, learn-to-play sessions and playtests for consideration as part of the official programme
Receive programme updates as new games and events are added
**Your private invitation link to join the Official DARECon 2026 Event on Aftergame will be included in your ticket confirmation email when you purchase your ticket.
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.
Osprey Hotel • W91 X40K Naas, County Kildare, Ireland
