Octocon

31/08/2026

We had planned to close programme participant registration last night... But sure, you can all have a couple more days. Why not?
Sign up now before the end of Tuesday 1st Sep! But do it as soon as you can to maximise the time you have to look over the panels we're offering.
Direct link in comments.

Programme participant registration closes on 30th Sept!⏰
(We are no longer accepting panel suggestions!)

If you previously registered for programme (either via our form or by checking the box at registration), please check your email for updates.

27/08/2026

Planning to join us for just a day?

Day memberships for Cork will be available from noon on 1st September! Link will be available in bio.

27/08/2026

We’re delighted to be joined online for Octocon by S. M. Hallow, a speculative fiction author who loves history, fairy tales, and Frankenstein!

24/08/2026

Programme participant registration closes on 30th Sept!⏰
(We are no longer accepting panel suggestions!)

If you previously registered for programme (either via our form or by checking the box at registration), please check your email for updates.

15/08/2026

It’s come to our attention that when we added an option to donate to our Community Fund while buying your membership, the donation field was set as mandatory instead of optional.

We have now updated the registration form so you can select to not make a donation when you get your membership.

We apologise to our affected members - please check your registered email for more info if you think you are one of them.

08/08/2026

📚 What have you been enjoying lately?

Have you discovered a great book, binged a fab TV series, or played a brilliant game? We’d love to hear about it!

Send on a sentence (or 3!) for the next newsletter before the 19th Aug to be included!

📧 [email protected]

07/08/2026

Octocon cannot happen without our valued volunteers!

We’re looking for volunteer online streaming producers for . No previous experience is required - training will be provided. If you’re comfortable with tech & have access to a reasonably capable computer, we’d love to hear from you!

Experienced streamers are welcome too!

https://octocon.com/join-the-octocon-team/

06/08/2026

🚀 Heading to this weekend?

Come and meet the Octocon team! Whether you’re a long-time convention-goer, a sci-fi and fantasy fan, or just curious about what Octocon is all about, we’d love to chat!

06/08/2026

Interested in trading at ? Applications for the Trade Hall will close on 17th August.

Every year we welcome , , , , & retailers to showcase their work - we'’ love to see what you’ll bring!✨️

Full details available via link in bio.

06/08/2026

✨ Octocon Community Fund ✨

Applications close 15th August!

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.

💙 Support the fund when buying your membership or via our Ko-Fi.

Learn more about applying or contributing: https://octocon.com/octocon-community-fund/