The International Literature Festival Dublin (ILFD) is back at Merrion Square Park! Ten days of electrifying talks, performances, and global voices that will ignite your imagination! The International Literature Festival Dublin (ILFD) returns with a dynamic program featuring discussions, performances, and cross-cultural conversations taking place in the iconic Merrion Square Park over ten days. With a focus on diverse literary themes, the festival offers engaging events for all ages, celebrating global voices and creative insights.

Bealtaine Festival, an initiative of Age & Opportunity, is proudly funded by the Arts Council and the HSE, with the support of communities nationwide and a vast network of accomplished local and national bodies.  Ireland’s national celebration of the arts and creativity as we age, marks three decades of vibrant, fun, and contemporary festivities in 2025. This milestone edition will unfold across Ireland throughout the month of May, offering an expansive lineup of performances and activities that champion generational interdependence and diversity. From beautiful poetry to comedy showca

The Bleeding Pig Cultural Festival started its life as a two day event in 2013 and has grown to be an award-winning festival which showcases local and national performers and artists over ten days in September on the stunning Donabate/Portrane Peninsula. The festival was awarded Fingal Community Group of the Year 2015 for Arts & Culture and were shortlisted for the LAMA awards in the Arts & Culture category 2018. Starting this year, the festival will now take place in May instead of later in the year. This shift allows it to embrace a fresh season, bringing new opportunities for ent

An ensemble of incredible female spoken word artists and Sean-nós singers take to the Speranza stage for an unforgettable evening celebrating women’s songs and stories. An intimate, soul-stirring night of spoken word, searing vocals, and sonic storytelling from some of Ireland’s most vital female voices. This evening honours the deep rooted tradition of women’s songs and stories – from sean-nós to electric-folk. With performers and spoken word artists weaving ancient myths, personal truths and future visions, this will be a powerful, immersive experience. Mother Tongue is here.

Best-selling author Kit de Waal is an outstanding observer of relationships, with an uncanny ability to create vivid characters. She discusses her hot-off-the-shelf new novel The Best of Everything is a beautiful and moving exploration of the aftermath of loss and how love can slip into your life. Kit de Waal’s debut My Name is Leon was shortlisted for the Costa First Novel Award and won the Kerry Group Irish Novel of the Year. The Trick to Time was longlisted for the Women's Prize for Fiction. Her memoir Without Warning and Only Sometimes was shortlisted for Biography of the Year at the

Step into the wonderfully wacky world of Happy Hills. Meet Ace the superhero unicorn and a host of hilarious characters before grabbing your pencils and drawing your own. Sophy Henn can’t wait to introduce you to her brilliant characters and then teach you how to draw your own amazing creations! Packed with laughter, creativity, and larger-than-life fun (including giant danger kittens!), this event is perfect for budding comic artists and unicorn lovers. Sophy Henn is an award-winning picture book author and illustrator. She created the much-loved Pizazz, Bad Nana, and the Pom Pom seri

We are so happy to announce this celebration of some amazing new Irish talents. A Celebration of New Irish Writing will take place on the 31st of May in Crowbar Terrace. Join us for a gorgeous night showcasing new writing, poetry and rehearsed readings ! All proceeds made are in aid of the Palestine Red Crescent Society. If you are unable to make the event but still wish to make a donation, you can do so on this post. We understand times are difficult for everyone so donating anything amount you can is hugely appreciated. There will also be a pop-up shop from These People (Insta

Ireland is the first, and only, country in the world to have a national day of free creativity for children and young people under 18. Cruinniú na nÓg is a flagship initiative of the Creative Ireland Programme’s Creative Youth Plan to enable the creative potential of children and young people. The inaugural Cruinniú na nÓg took place on 23rd June 2018 and for the past number of years young people and families have come together to enjoy, a wide range of creative activities including workshops and tutorials to recitals and readings in every city, town and village across the country. Deliv

James Joyce Tower Bloomsday Festival Programme 9 – 16 June 2025 TELEMACHUS Two performances a day from 9-16 June | 09:30 and 11:00 | 40 mins running time | James Joyce Tower | €20 | BOOK HERE Step inside the iconic Martello Tower in Sandycove, Dublin, and experience the opening episode of James Joyce’s Ulysses brought to life with this extraordinary production by VOLTA Theatre Company CYCLOPS Monday 9 June | 18:00 – 19:00 | Studio Theatre | DLR Lexicon Library | €20 | BOOK HERE Tuesday 10 June | 18:00 – 19:00 | Studio Theatre | DLR Lexicon Library | €20 | BOOK HER