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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.
- Gerard Byrne: An Artist's Eye | ExhibitionArt Exhibitions
Sat, 14 Feb - Sun, 22 Mar
Gerard Byrne Gallery
- International Women's Day Walking Tour with a DifferanceLectures & readings
Sat, 7 Mar - Sun, 8 Mar
The Meeting Place Statue
- Fiona Marron—The centrality of bodiesArt Exhibitions
Thu, 12 Mar - Sat, 28 Mar
Pallas Projects/Studios
- Margins: Fine art Photography by Michael CorriganArt Exhibitions
Thu, 5 Mar - Sat, 4 Apr
SO Fine Art Editions
- AS IF | Group Exhibition at the International Centre for the ImageArt Exhibitions
Fri, 6 Feb - Sun, 5 Apr
International Centre for the Image
- Éire to Everywhere: Stories Without Borders with Nuala O'ConnorLectures & readings
Tue, 16 Jun
EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum











