8 Bit Event

This year we are proud to have some of the top collectors in both Ireland and the UK showing off their collections as well as other exhibitors with an amazing selection of Retro Goods. Whether you are looking for that rare NES game for your collection or you fancy yourself a Mega Drive to wind back the years, we have it all. This year we are tripling our Retro Gaming Vendors so you even have more choice. If you wish to apply to showcase your wares please contact us

Gaming and Cosplay go hand in hand and what would a gaming conference be without a cosplay competition. We have people from all over participating in this fantastic event cosplaying icons such as Mario, Zelda, Cloud and more. The competition is open to all so don’t be afraid to get that needle and thread out

Gaming is a passion and who else to speak about that passion than gamers themselves. We will be having panels consisting on collectors, gamers, developers and more. Ever wonder what the most collectible game for the Super Nintendo is and why? Ever wonder what goes into developing a game? Well we have it covered, so don’t miss out on getting your panel tickets early.

At 8-Bit we cater for all ages and with that in mind, this year we will have even more activities for the younger generation, keeping up with face painting, activities, mini events and much much more. We will cater for your whole family and ensure this is a event you can all enjoy.

Well we will be running 6 tournaments each day consisting of Speedruns (Donkey Kong & Super Mario Brothers), Beat-em Ups (Super Street Fighter 2 and Super Smash Bros) and of course racing with Mario Kart 64. Gaming competitions are a spectator sport and thus we will be having several screens around the event constantly streaming the competitions with the final of each on a large projector screen in the main area of the event.

We know that there are elements of an event that are important to people, such as ease of access, feeling secure and knowing there is knowledgeable staff to show you around. We have it all covered, with expert security on hand, a large staff and volunteer base easily recognizable by their attire and badges and parking available to all. We endeavor to make this event the safest most accessible and mainly enjoyable event you have ever been at.