The Dublin Festival of History will run from 26 September to 11 October 2026. The Dublin Festival of History is an annual free festival, brought to you by Dublin City Council, and organised by Dublin City Libraries, in partnership with the Dublin City Council Culture Company. Now in its fourteenth year, the festival has built a reputation for shining a fresh perspective on history and its importance in our everyday lives, attracting best-selling Irish and international historians to Dublin for a high-profile programme of history talks and debate each Autumn. Admission is FREE to all e

MusicTown returns in a brand-new format to pay homage to one of Dublin’s greatest music icons, Philip Lynott. Taking place in various locations across Dublin, the programme will feature screenings, live concerts, discussion events and a four-day exhibition reflecting on the life and times of the late Thin Lizzy singer and renowned solo artist. The first round of announcements includes a four-day exhibition at Studio 10 on Wicklow Street Dublin entitled Lost Love of Romeo featuring contributions from Thin Lizzy artist Jim Fitzpatrick, famed rock & roll photographer Chalkie Davies

Dublin Book Festival is delighted to present an evening with award-winning author Louise O’Neill to celebrate her new book, A Bigger Life. Known for her sharp and unflinching feminist writing, with bestselling novels including Idol and Asking for It, Louise will now join author Sophie White in conversation about her first memoir. At 38, Louise had the life she thought she wanted—until her long-term relationship ended, taking with it the home, future, and sense of certainty she’d built. Part memoir, part manifesto, A Bigger Life is a candid, courageous exploration of what happens when