GamerFest returns to Limerick City this March 7th & 8th, with 2,000 gamers and YouTuber fans descending on Limerick’s iconic Thomond Park Stadium! This year’s festival promises even more gaming action and live entertainment than last year’s hugely succesful event.
This is a festival for anyone who loves huge games like Fortnite and FIFA 20, YouTubers, Live Stage Entertainment, Virtual Reality, Cosplay and the massively popular Retro Gaming craze! The event welcomes visitors of all ages and skill levels, from casual enthusiasts to the most dedicated gamers! We’re delighted to have been asked to come back and cover the event last year, especially as the scene has grown since last years event and the Insomnia Festival being a success in Dublin.
Fortnite will be a huge part of GamerFest Limerick, including a Fortnite competition taking place on each day of the festival with loads of prizes and giveaways. YouTuber special guests will also be playing Fortnite on the GamerFest Live Stage with some lucky visitors invited on stage to show off their skills!
GamerFest also brings other major esports competition to Limerick including FIFA 20 and Tekken 7 with loads of prizes for the ultimate winners.
Live Stage
Our CeX Live Stage is going to be packed with awesome entertainment and live gaming action, YouTuber appearances and competition giveaways. Join All Cast Irish Gamers, Antitinkerbell, Nintendo Impact Gaming, Guild of Nerds and more as they take to the stage and afterward meet their fans.
We’ll have some awesome Cosplay entertainment throughout the festival, with the much anticipated Cosplay Competition taking place on the Sunday of the festival. So get your costumes out and come along for a great weekend’s entertainment!
GamerFest also brings you back to where it all started, with the inclusion of an awesome RetroZone, where you can play all the classic consoles and arcade machines. Retro gaming will blow your mind and show you those timeless consoles like Mega Drive and Super Nintendo that have truly stood the test of time!
And finally, our Merch Market will bring you all the latest in gaming gear, including head sets, brand new titles and exclusive GamerFest deals. Speak with our experts for the best advice and the best deals!
FAQs
Are there tickets available for children?
*Children 3 and under go free. Discounted U16s tickets are available for €14.95 plus ticket fees.
What are the opening times?
Saturday & Sunday: Doors open at 10.00am for VIP tickets and 11.00am for General Admission tickets.
Doors close at 5.00pm on Saturday and 5.00pm on Sunday
Are there weekend tickets?
No, single tickets are available for each day of the event.
What are my transport/parking options for getting to and from the event?
GamerFest Limerick is held in Thomond Park Stadium, Limerick City. The venue is a 10 minute walk from Colbert St. bus and train stations offering excellent access to the event, with complimentary parking available at the stadium. For a full breakdown of directions and parking options please visit http://thomondpark.ie/limerick-conference-facility/location-directions/
Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event?
Yes, you must print your ticket and bring your print out with you for scanning. If you have your ticket available to scan on your smartphone this is also acceptable.
Is my registration fee or ticket transferrable?
No, we are afraid not.
Is it ok if the name on my ticket or registration doesn’t match the person who attends?
The name on the ticket does not matter (ie if you have done a group purchase and your name is on all tickets, that will not cause any issues to entry)
For more information and to purchase tickets see Eventbrite.
We’ve teamed up with Gamerfest to give one lucky person the two VIP tickets to the show, as long as you’re over 18, just fill in the form below and we will announce the winner on March 6th.
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