Dublin Book Festival is one of Ireland’s most successful and dynamic book festivals, running since 2006 in the heart of Ireland’s capital with its rich literary history. ​This annual public festival is a vibrant celebration of Ireland’s writers and publishers, working in Irish and English. It showcases, supports and develops Ireland’s writers and publishing sector by programming and promoting Irish books and their authors, editors and contributors, all in an entertaining, festive, friendly, and accessible environment. Both established and emerging writers from a wide variety of ge

Dublin is set to transform on Saturday 7 November, as Dublin By Night Fest returns to kick off Winter in Dublin. Building on the success of last year’s event, which welcomed over 80,000 visitors, 2026 promises to be the biggest and most exciting edition yet. This year, more than 30 city-centre businesses are set to take part in the festivities. Stay tuned for a vibrant programme of music, culture, and city-wide excitement in the heart of Dublin. A family-friendly event, Dublin by Night Fest celebrates Dublin’s Purple Flag status for safe, vibrant nightlife. The festival is jointly

We just sit tight while wind dives And strafes invisibly. As we enter the blustering winter months, join us at Seamus Heaney: Listen Now Again on Saturday 14th November for a talk exploring the effect Ireland’s stormy weather has had on Seamus Heaney's poetry. From frightening squalls in Storm on an Island, to invigorating gusts providing poetic inspiration in Postscript, and gentle breezes of 'Had I Not Been Awake,' we shall see how various winds have stirred his imagination to give us some of his most beloved poems across his whole career.