Doors open on both days at 9.30am and those who purchased 'Early Entry Tickets' or 'Weekend Passes' will be granted entry at that time. Those who purchased 'General Entry Tickets' will be granted access to the event at 11am.

Due to limited availability of tickets, we cannot guarantee there will be some available at the door and we recommend purchasing your tickets online in advance. Please keep an eye on our social media for updates in regards to this.

No, this event is not age restricted, however, all children 12 and under require adult supervision. Any damages to vendor or venue property by an attendee will result in the child's parent or guardian being held accountable.

Although we can't speak for all vendors, we recommend you bring cash to avoid disappointment, as attendees to other events we always make sure to bring both!

Yes, the City North Hotel will be providing a range of hot food and snacks for purchase. The venue is also located just a 2 min walk from a Subway and Circle K garage.

No, it does not. If you have any queries or requests in terms of accessibility, contact us at hello@irishgamingmarket.ie

Yes, of course. They are located just inside the main hall doors after check-in and at the end of the main hall beside the stage. Accessible toilets are located on the ground floor of the venue also.

Of course you can, once you initially scan your ticket you'll be given a wristband allowing you to enter and re-enter the venue. Your wristband must remain intact, it cannot be taken off for photoshoots etc. this will result in you having to repurchase entry to the event.

Yes, there is a carpark at no charge to IGM vendors and attendees.

We finish things up on the market floor and main hall at 4.30pm! Tournaments tend to go on longer so we leave this zone open until around 6pm.

On Sunday 6th July, we will be introducing 'Quiet Time' , a dedicated period designed for those who may struggle with loud environments or sensory overload. There will be no loud music, dimmed lights and we'll be asking photographers to refrain from using flash photography, all until 11am.

When you purchased tickets for the event, you would have received an email confirmation. If you can't find this email we recommend checking your Spam/Junk.

Yes, any children over the age of 3 require a valid ticket for this event. Children under the age of 3 go free!

No you do not, in the event you are a carer for an attendee, please email us at hello@irishgamingmarket.ie with the subject line 'Carer Pass Request' along with any supporting documentation you may have.

Unfortunately, we cannot offer refunds for this event.

Please note all of our tickets are sold through Tito and our own website. We recommend avoiding resale tickets to avoid disappointment. We do not and will not sell tickets through email or direct message conversations or on any other website for this event.

Yes we do! We have a Zero Tolerance Policy when it comes to the harassment of cosplayers, this also includes direct unwanted photographs of a cosplayer. IGM reserve the right to remove an attendee from the venue in violation or suspected violation of harassing an event attendee. Cosplay is not consent. Please respect the privacy of our amazing attendees.

Accessible toilets are to be used for their designated purposes and not as changing rooms. Wheeled footwear (heelies, roller blades, roller skates, etc.) are not permitted. No offensive cosplays or costumes are permitted. If you are an attendee who is offended by what another attendee is wearing, please submit a formal complaint to one of our team members, one of the organisers will then discuss next steps with you and how you would like the situation resolved. No overly revealing clothing or costumes are permitted. Any cosplays worn must cover at least the same as a modest bikini/swimsuit, failure to do so will result in event staff asking you to 'cover up'. Suitable footwear must always be worn, bare feet are not permitted. Individuals caught misusing props in a way that poses a threat to fellow attendees will face confiscation of their props until the conclusion of the event. If you intend to incorporate airsoft guns or pellet guns as props, they must be unloaded and demonstrated as nonfunctional. The use of projectile weapons is strictly prohibited.

No you cannot, applications open and close weeks before the actual event.

Yes, all applicants must be 16 or older. You may be required to provide valid photo ID—if so, you will receive an email from IGM.

Yes! We may have a small group ceremony for children during the judging window, before the winners are announced.

No! Whether your cosplay is bought, made, or commissioned, you are welcome to enter.

IGM Summer will host tournaments in Street Fighter 6, Tekken 8, Guilty Gear Strive, Granblue Fantasy Versus Rising, Fatal Fury : City Of The Wolves and Under Night In Birth II!

Yes. If you have already purchased a ticket please contact us with your ticket details and we will talk you through tournament signups. A code will be provided for you to purchase just your tournament entry on Start.gg

You can come through the main event entrance and we will have a place for you to check in with your Start.gg Tournament User Profile or you can check in to the event at the Tournament Area directly.

Start times vary based on the tournament, a full schedule can be viewed on our gaming page.

Yes. Everyone who purchases a ticket to IGM Summer can go view the tournaments in the Tournament Hall.

Tournaments will take place on Saturday 5th July and Sunday 6th July.

Yes. We encourage you to bring your own equipment for tournament play. Usually for fighting game tournaments, controllers are not provided by the organisers so there will be very limited controllers available for competitors. All equipment must be compatible with Playstation 5 and is subject to a check by a member of staff before being used in the tournament to ensure no foulplay or advantages. It is the competitors responsibility to ensure they bring the converters necessary for their equipment

IGM Summer will host tournaments in Street Fighter 6, Tekken 8, Guilty Gear Strive, Granblue Fantasy Versus Rising, Fatal Fury : City Of The Wolves and Under Night In Birth II!

Yes, you can signup for multiple tournaments. If it so happens two of your games end up taking place at the same time please contact a member of staff.

Irish Gaming Market or 'IGM' is one of Ireland's newest gaming and pop culture events. We hosted our very first event in November in 2023. It was started initially with the idea to give gamers a place to shop both old and new but has since evolved to engage pop culture and anime enthuasists and attracted talented artists and crafters onto our market floor! We then built our event around the market floor, nurturing a place to shop, game and cosplay! With consoles and gaming vans you can play your favourite games on when you're not shopping, or take a trip back in time on retro arcade machines in our retro zone. Cosplayers both new and experienced walk the floor, some competing in our live show competitions more commonly known as a 'cosplay masquerade'. There's something for everyone at IGM and we'll continue to evolve the event based on what our attendees want and would like to see!

The next IGM, #IGMSummer will take place on 5th & 6th of July.

The next IGM, #IGMSummer is back at City North Hotel, Gormanston, Co.Meath. A 15-20 Minute Drive from Dublin Airport!

We email all vendors on our vendor mailing list the day we open our vendor applications, which is usually shortly after our event reveal. Vendors are 'locked in' and spots are paid for months in advance of the actual event, however, in certain circumstances vendor spots can become available so vendors on our waiting list can be given the opportunity to avail of this spot. For more details on how to join our vendor mailing list, please visit our 'Market' page.

You can contact the IGM Team by emailing : hello@irishgamingmarket.ie