The National Irish Science Fiction Convention
Octocon 2017 was a great success, but all things must come to an end.
The Octocon 2017 website will be saved here as a record of a fantastic convention.
If you’d like to find out about the next Octocon, please click here.
You can learn more about the history of Octocon since its inception in 1990 at the Octocon Archive.
Octocon, the National Irish Science Fiction Convention, is a weekend celebration of our favourite stories from books, comics, TV, films and games; attracting artists, writers, film-makers and fans from across the human sphere of influence. Running since 1990, where our first Guest of Honour was Terry Pratchett, some of our guests have included Anne McCaffrey, JG Jones, Tanith Lee, Mike Carey, George R.R. Martin and Gail Simone.
For one weekend in October, we delve into the unsung genres and curious concepts of Speculative Fiction, with workshops, panel discussions and charming guest speakers.
Please visit the current Octocon site for contact details.
What is membership?
We do not sell tickets to Octocon. Instead we sell membership in our convention.
If you are a member of Octocon you are entitled to attend any event that we are running.
In the case where an event has an additional cost, due to extra materials or similar, that cost will need to be paid when you sign up for the event.
What does it get you?
Once you become a member you will have the right to access the public areas of the convention. That is the panel rooms, the dealers rooms and the convention bars, such access will be limited by local laws where relevant.
By becoming a member in advance of the event, you will also be kept informed about what is going on at the event, and have the opportunity to shape what happens at Octocon.
How much does it cost?
An attending membership currently costs €30, we also offer a Concession rate of €20 for students, pensioners, people who are 21 and under, and benefit qualified individuals. Proof will be required at the event, and concessionary status must apply during the event.
Children under the age of 12 will be entitled to free membership, but must be accompanied by a guardian.
The costs of membership will continue to change as the year goes on.