Dalkey Book Festival 2024

Founded in 2010 by Sian Smyth and David McWilliams, Dalkey Book Festival celebrates and fosters literary talent in Ireland as well as hosting some of the world’s leading writers and thinkers.

Pulling from the strong literary heritage and natural beauty of Dalkey the annual festival runs across the third weekend in June. Over the years the event has welcomed internationally renowned writers, world leaders, Oscar winners and Nobel Laureates.

From compelling conversations to live performances and debate, Dalkey Book Festival has fostered a community that ignites dialogue, facilitates conversation and programmes the unexpected – unusual combinations that have strong editorial and curatorial twist.

Joining us this year are Christiane Amanpour, David Baddiel, David Brooks, Henry Winkler (The Fonz), Claire Keegan, Paul Lynch, Colm Tóibín, Anne Enright, Manchán Magan, Sinéad Gleeson, Neil Jordan and Stephen Rea and many many more.

Have a look at our programme for this year's festival here.