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Dublin Book Festival 2026

Wednesday, 4 November 2026 - Sunday, 8 November 2026
About this event
Dublin Book Festival is one of Ireland’s biggest and most dynamic literature festivals, celebrating Ireland's writers, illustrators and publishers. With over 100 events taking place across 5 days in venues throughout Dublin City, featuring over 200 authors, illustrators, poets and musicians, the festival is packed with events for all ages.
Events range from author in-conversations, panel discussions, book launches and literary walking tours, to creative workshops, professional development events, and a full free family and schools' programme. Genres explored range from contemporary fiction, history, nature and science, to poetry, non-fiction, art, wellbeing, children’s literature, and more. Many events free to attend.
- Pop-up Art Talk: John Minihan's Whispering Gallery, St Paul's CathedralArt Exhibitions
Tue, 16 Jun
National Gallery of Ireland
- Slow Looking Tour - Far From Home: Migration in 20th Century IrelandArt Exhibitions
Sat, 27 Jun
National Museum of Ireland, Collins Barracks
- QUIET HOUR: Sensory Friendly Time at the MuseumArt Exhibitions
Sat, 27 Jun
National Museum of Ireland, Collins Barracks
- DUBLIN BY DUSK: Curator Gallery Talk - Harry Clarke's Stained GlassArt Exhibitions
Thu, 25 Jun
National Museum of Ireland, Collins Barracks








