Media & Entertainment
National Irish Science Fiction Convention
Octocon is the National Irish Science Fiction Convention held over a weekend celebrating stories from books, comics, TV, films, and games in genres including science fiction, fantasy, and horror. It attracts artists, writers, filmmakers, and fans. The event is for enthusiasts of these genres and will be held both in-person and online.
The essentials
Event details
- Dates
- 3 October 2026 to 4 October 2026
- Location
- Clayton Hotel, Cork, Ireland
- Organiser
- Octocon, the National Irish Science Fiction Convention
- Tickets
- EUR 10 to 100
- Industry
- Media & Entertainment
Public discussion
What people are saying
- VideoInterview with Octocon The National Irish Science Fiction Convention
We were delighted to sit down with David Green from the Octocon team to talk about the convention. Octocon will take place The Gibson Hotel and Online on Oct...
Agenda themes
Topics covered
- Entertainment & Media
On stage
Speakers
- Adrian Tchaikovsky, Guest of Honour
- Premee Mohamed, Online Guest of Honour
- Ruth Ennis, In-person Guest (Sunday)
- Ryan Cahill, In-Person Guest
- Gareth Hanrahan, In-Person Guest
On the floor
Sponsor
- Cork Penny Dinners
Logistics
Where to stay
Places to stay near the venue.
Imperial Hotel ★★★★
76 South Mall, Cork, T12 A2YT
Maldron Hotel South Mall Cork City ★★★★
94-95 South Mall, Cork, T12 EE72
Premier Inn Cork City Centre Hotel
11 Morrison's Quay, Cork, T12 PF78
Clayton Hotel ★★★★
Lapp's Quay, Cork, T12 RD6E
Moxy/Residence Inn, Cork City Centre
Camden Place, Cork
The Metropole Hotel
McCurtain Street, Cork, T23EEC3
Issac's
48 MacCurtain Street, Cork, T23 F6EK
Ashley Hotel
10 Coburg Street, Cork, T23 X9AK
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