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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.

Lectures & readingsPop-up Talk: Orpen's Portrait of the Artist's Parents
More detailsTue, 21 Jul
National Gallery of Ireland

Lectures & readings2026 Dublin Mind Body Experience
More detailsFri, 2 Oct - Sun, 4 Oct
RDS Hall 4 (Industries Hall)

Art ExhibitionsThe Art of En Plein Air: Summer Oil Painting Workshop
More detailsFri, 24 Jul
National Gallery of Ireland
Art ExhibitionsPhotography Walking Tour: Visual Poetry – The Photography of John Minihan
More detailsSat, 25 Jul
National Gallery of Ireland




Art ExhibitionsPublic Tour: How to Read an Artwork
More detailsSun, 26 Jul
National Gallery of Ireland