Frequently asked questions

Doors open at 12pm

Last entry 3pm

Doors close 4pm

Tickets can only be purchased online or at one of our LOAF sites.

2 Lanyon Place, Belfast, BT1 3WH. Located at Riverside entrance.

There is no onsite parking, but there are many surrounding carparks such as:

Hilton hotel multistorey (6 Lanyon Place, BT1 3LP)

Lanyon Place car park APCOA multistorey (6 Lanyon Place, BT1 3LP)

SSE Arena carpark (2 Queens Quay, BT3 9QQ)

Victoria Square, Q Park (BT1 4QG)

Station Street car park pay as you go (my personal go to Station Street, BT3 9DA)

SSE Arena carpark (2 Queens Quay, BT3 9QQ) -Victoria Square, Q Park (BT1 4QG)

Give your name to those at reception and they can check you in manually.

Using this online application form found on our Fandom page, then when complete, sending it to abbie.crozier@nowgroup.org

Cosplay competition and awards @ 1:00-3:00pm

No! You can come as you are. Whatever makes you comfortable.

We have plenty of activities such as console gaming with BEAMA and Game Locker, retro gaming with RetroNI, boardgames and table top games hosted by Roast and Roll, craft classes and table top card gaming with Robin’s Hobby Café, over 60 local vendors, LOAF Pottery, cosplay workshops, gaming awareness workshops with YGAM, visits from Ghostbusters and Stormtroopers and so much more!!

Yes, we have dedicated quiet/sensory area with soundproof walls and seating.

We also will have a sensory area located outside the main hall for those who need to regulate with noise and movement.

Happy Out Coffee will be stationed outside along the waterfront providing all hot and cold drinks.

ICC catering will be available inside providing drinks and deli foods.

Yes, the venue is fully accessible.

The ICC cloakroom will be open and staffed throughout the event.

Yes, you will be provided with a lanyard upon arrival which can be used as your ticket to leave and re-enter the event as you please.

This is a link to our donations page. Any donation is kindly received and goes towards our Fandom social groups.

We kindly ask if your child is under 16 years of age, that they are accompanied by an adult.

TBC

www.nowgroup.org - Visit our stall located beside boardgames.

Staff will be happy to answer any questions.