Dublin Festival of History 2026

Dublin Festival of History 2026

About the event

The Dublin Festival of History is an annual free festival, brought to you by Dublin City Council, and organised by Dublin City Libraries, in partnership with the Dublin City Council Culture Company.

Now in its fourteenth year, the festival has built a reputation for shining a fresh perspective on history and its importance in our everyday lives, attracting best-selling Irish and international historians to Dublin for a high-profile programme of history talks and debate each Autumn.

All the events are free, but advance booking is recommended. To see the complete list of events please visit the Dublin Festival of History website.

Upcoming dates

This event runs on several dates — pick the one that suits you.

September 2026

  • Sat 26
  • Sun 27
  • Mon 28
  • Tue 29
  • Wed 30

October 2026

  • Thu 1
  • Fri 2
  • Sat 3
  • Sun 4
  • Mon 5
  • Tue 6
  • Wed 7
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October 2026

  • Thu 8
  • Fri 9
  • Sat 10
  • Sun 11

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