Programme 2026

Is áit iontach go deo é Músaem na nGréibhlí i mBaile Átha Cliath. Cathair ghríobháin dhá stór de dheismireáin, nithe scáfara agus scéalta ar leith. Tá a scéal féin ag gach rud; blúiríní béaloideasa, taismí leighis nó iarsmaí de chreidimh nach ann dóibh a thuilleadh. Sa léiriú seo, tá scéalta le Daithí Ó Muirí a […]

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Discover the voices and ideas shaping Ireland’s independent publishing scene. Join us for a celebration of some of the most exciting, innovative and adventurous small and independent publishers from across the island. Hear from the people championing new writing, taking creative risks and giving fresh voices a platform, in a lively conversation chaired by The […]

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Join us for readings and discussion with three writers whose work captures experiences of girlhood and womanhood. Chandrika Narayanan-Mohan’s debut poetry collection The Salt of Something (Dedalus Press) explores love, attraction, excitement and disappointment, responding to the city both as homeplace and site of ongoing discoveries and negotiations. Jessica Traynor’s poetry collection New Arcana (Bloodaxe […]

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Put down the books and grab the mic! Join writers, readers and festival-goers for a gloriously un-literary night of karaoke, questionable song choices and plenty of laughs. Whether you’re a secret superstar or just here for the chorus, come sing, dance and let loose. No literary credentials required. Just bring your voice — and your […]

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Calling all trainee banshees! Join author Sinéad O’Hart for a magical, fun-filled adventure inspired by the Ellora McGee, Trainee Banshee books (Gill Books). Meet a host of Irish magical creatures, from leprechauns and pookas to merrows, fairies, trolls and of course, banshees! Discover the weird and wonderful food at Ellora’s magical school, practise your very […]

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Join author and historian Pat Liddy, or one of his expert guides, for a walking tour of the neighbourhood around the Festival Hub, taking in many key landmarks associated with a wide range of our famous historic writers and the early development of writing in Ireland. Starting outside the gates of the National Gallery on […]

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“Every story would be another story, and unrecognizable if it took up its characters and plot and happened somewhere else.” Eudora Welty Putting their mark, not only on the literary landscape of 2026, but also putting their mark on a particular place, three novelists talk about the importance of location and setting as a character […]

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What’s better than browsing for your next great read? Drop into the Dublin Book Festival bookshop, run by The Gutter Bookshop, and explore a brilliant selection of books from Ireland’s favourite writers, illustrators, poets and publishers. Discover old favourites, find something unexpected and pick up your next festival read to take home. 11am – 4:30pm […]

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