Applications are now open for the Octocon Community Fund and for free memberships for Cork locals! The Octocon Community Fund has been created to support less well-off fans who wouldn’t otherwise be able to attend Octocon this year in Cork, with bursaries towards accommodation and travel costs. We are also making a limited number of…
Category: Announcements
Registration for Octocon 2026 is Now Open!
Hello everyone! We have exciting news – you can now register for Octocon 2026 through our members’ portal. This year you will need to register your email address with our system before you purchase membership. Make sure to check your spam / junk folder if the registration emails don’t appear in your inbox. All types…
Announcing – Octocon 2026
Octocon is delighted to announce our 2026 venue and guests of honour! Clayton Hotel Cork City and Online Saturday 3rd October – Sunday 4th October, 2026 On the weekend of 3rd and 4th of October 2026, we’re heading to the Clayton Hotel Cork City, centrally located on Lapp’s Quay and convenient for public transport. We…
Change of Traders
Our traders lineup is changing: Morayah Paper has had to withdraw but we found a replacement: Anthea West, a comic artist, writer, and illustrator. Visit the Octocon Trade Hall to see the rest of our lineup!
Collaboration: Tallaght Academy of Sequential Art
We’re delighted to be collaborating with the Tallaght Academy of Sequential Art (TASQ Art) at Octocon 2025. TASQ Art is an institution dedicated to the art and craft of sequential storytelling, cultivating the next generation of comic book artists, filmmakers, and game designers. They’ll be part of Octocon across both our in-person and online days:…
Registration for Octocon 2025 is Now Open!
Hello everyone! We have exciting news for you. We’re very happy to confirm our venue and dates for 2025. We’ll be in the Maldron Hotel, Tallaght, Dublin for our in-person Octocon on Saturday 11th October from about 10am until late (yes, there will be an evening social event). We’ll also be running online on both…
Chairs for Octocon 2025
Paul here! After two years working as Chair, and four on Committee in total, I’m stepping away from ConComms for a while. It’s not an easy decision to make, but it’s made easier when I know who’ll be stepping into my role for Octocon 2025. Kat Dodd will be remaining as co-Chair, to be joined…