From Joyce to Yeats and Wilde, Ireland has been renowned for its literary prowess, come this November you can meet the finest crop of the Emerald Isle’s bards at the Dublin Book Festival held from November 5 to 9 at various places around the Irish capital.
Since 2006, the Dublin Book Festival has been one of the leading literary festivals in the country, and with Dublin itself being a UNESCO City of Literature, what better place is there to celebrate the written word?
This is a celebration of the wonderful writers, illustrators and publishers from Ireland, both well established and emerging.
Dublin Book Festival Programme
From talks to book launches, literary tours and evening events fusing literature and music, the Dublin Book Festival has a diverse range of activities to appease both young and old with panel discussions, with book launches, special celebration events, poetry, literary walking tours, a full free family and children’s programme.
Read the full schedule of events, here.
Dublin Book Festival Hub and Venues
The main Festival Hub is in IMMA Venues, with several indoor event spaces, a bookshop, a café, and events taking place outdoors in the grounds. More than 100 events will be held across the city in venues such as at the National Library of Ireland, the National Botanic Gardens, the Irish Writers Centre and the Royal Irish Academy.
Ticket Prices
More than half the events are free, although registration is required for most. Some events cost €6 to €10, and most walking tours are €15.
Other Dublin Literary Festival
The Dublin Book Festival is not the only literary festival in the Irish capital. Discover more about the International Literature Festival Dublin, held in May.
While in Dublin, why not try out some of the city’s wonderful, diverse attractions? Read Mark Bibby Jackson’s Things To Do in Dublin in 48 Hours.
Further information on the Dublin Book Festival
Click here for the official festival website.
Cover illustration by Jennifer Farley. All images provided by the organisers.
