Dublin Festival of History

Various Locations, Saturday 26th September - Sunday 11th October

The Dublin Festival of History will run from 26 September to 11 October 2026, with our Big Weekend in the Round Room at the Mansion House.

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.


Date:
Saturday 26th September - Sunday 11th October
Time:
Varies
Price:
Free
Address:
Dublin, Ireland

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