DARECon is a welcoming board gaming convention in Naas: play great games, meet new people and share a table with friends.

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.

Description supplied by the event organiser.