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We are launching three incredible festivals in Fall 2025
What We Do
Immersive festivals on epic cruise ships
Bringing creators and fans together to celebrate, share, and connect.
Our Story
Over 11,500 guests have experienced our festivals at sea
We are a team of experienced festival creators with a unique history of building epic events on cruise ships
HOW IT ALL STARTED
NurseCon
Our CEO, Brett Donnelly, teamed up with a nurse influencer to revolutionize the nursing conference experience. NurseCon was born and the first sailing sold out in less than 2 minutes!
August 2019
THE SUCCESS OF NURSECON
11,500+ Guests
Over the past five years, NurseCon has grown into one of the largest nursing events in the country, with multiple full ship sailings in 2024.
2019 - 2024
EXPANDING OUR REACH
IRL Events Was Born
As experienced festival creators with a unique history of building epic events on cruise ships, we founded IRL Events to bring new and exciting cruise festivals to everyone.
January 2024
GET READY
Three Epic Festivals
Get ready to celebrate, share, and connect next year as we introduce CrimeWave, Solara, and Launchpad. The ultimate vacation festivals with your favorite creators!
November 2025
Experience
Ultimate Vacation Festivals
We produce unique events that leave fans feeling more connected than ever to their favorite creators and community
Epic Venues
Incredible Royal Caribbean cruise ships offer a thrilling environment where we can come together and thrive.
Incredible Destinations
The Caribbean is our playground as we explore private islands and the crystal clear waters of the Bahamas
Building Community
Experiencing a shared adventure and connecting with each other both on and off the ship
Upcoming Festivals
Our 2025 Festival Lineup
We are launching three exciting new festivals in 2025!
November 3-7, 2025
True-Crime on the high seas!
Connect with some of the biggest and most influential true-crime podcasts and creators on this epic voyage, where everyone is a suspect.
November 7-10, 2025
The ultimate science festival for creators and fans!
One epic weekend of science and fun with your favorite creators aboard a cruise ship in the Bahamas!
November 10-14, 2025
The festival for entrepreneurs looking to take off
Connect with top business and investment leaders, gain insight on the latest trends, and network with other entrerepneurs.
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Our mission is to connect fans and creators In Real Life
Brett Donnelly
Founder & CEO
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