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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.

Lectures & readingsParenting the Screenager - with Dr Richard Hogan
More detailsSun, 25 Oct
dlr Mill Theatre



Food ExperiencesThe Traitorous Tale: A Ghoulish Feast
More detailsFri, 9 Oct - Fri, 30 Oct
Malahide Castle & Gardens


FestivalsMurder One Ireland's International Crime Writing Festival 2026
More detailsThu, 15 Oct - Sun, 18 Oct
LexIcon Library and Cultural Centre
Food ExperiencesJameson Black Barrel Irish Coffee Workshop with Fable Bakery
More detailsWed, 9 Sep - Thu, 31 Dec
Jameson Distillery Bow St.
Art ExhibitionsTechnologies of Peace: Art and Transition in Contemporary Europe (1989–2026)
More detailsSat, 12 Sep 2026 - Sun, 9 May 2027
IMMA. Irish Museum of Modern Art
Art ExhibitionsRembrandt to Matisse – A Celebration of European Works on Paper
More detailsSun, 6 Sep - Sun, 6 Dec
National Gallery of Ireland