Fri, 31 Oct - Mon, 3 Nov
Dublin city, various locations
With a Festival Hub in the iconic IMMA Venues, and events in venues all around the city, the festival is a showcase and celebration of Ireland's writers, illustrators and publishers, for both established and emerging voices.
Events, many free, include authors in conversation, stimulating panel discussions, book launches, poetry, literary walking tours, professional development events, a free weekend of family and children's events, and a schools' programme. Genres explored range from contemporary fiction, poetry, non-fiction and history to science, nature, children's literature, art, storytelling, short fiction, spoken word and more.
Readers are advised to check with the organiser before relying on the details published here.
Fri, 31 Oct - Mon, 3 Nov
Dublin city, various locations
Fri, 3 Oct - Sat, 4 Oct
The RDS, Shelbourne Hall
Wed, 1 Oct - Mon, 3 Nov
The Séamus Ennis Arts Centre
Thu, 20 Nov - Wed, 26 Nov
St Patrick's Cathedral
Tue, 30 Dec 2025 - Thu, 1 Jan 2026
Various Locations, Dublin City
Fri, 17 Oct - Sun, 19 Oct
LexIcon Library and Cultural Centre
Mon, 8 Sep - Sat, 20 Sep
Bewleys Cafe Theatre