The BIG Type Festival

The BIG Type Festival

About the event

Bringing together artists, designers, writers and printmakers from Ireland and abroad, the festival will celebrate the enduring influence of print culture through a programme of talks, workshops, demonstrations, music and family-friendly events.

Reflecting on the Museum’s commitment to connecting traditional craft with contemporary culture and creativity, the festival will explore the many ways in which print continues to shape art, literature, social history, science and everyday life.

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Upcoming dates

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

September 2026

  • Fri 4
  • Sat 5
  • Sun 6
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