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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.
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Gerard Byrne Gallery
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Merrion Square Park
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National Museum of Ireland, Collins Barracks
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Smock Alley Theatre, 1662
- Cecilia Vicuña: Reverse Migration a Poetic JourneyArt Exhibitions
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IMMA. Irish Museum of Modern Art
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Fri, 6 Mar - Sun, 13 Sep
IMMA. Irish Museum of Modern Art











