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Hunee (Hunchin’ All Night Long) at Fidelity Studio

Fidelity Bar 79 Queen Street, D07 DW3R Dublin 7, Dublin 7

Hunee's back in the Studio booth!HUNEE // FIDELITY STUDIO // 06.11.2026From Berlin basements to festival main stages around the world, Hunee's sets are joyful, unpredictable and driven by deep curiosity.Decades […]

Let’s Be Trainee Banshees!

Royal Irish Academy of Music 36-38 Westland Row, D02 WY89 Dublin 2, Dublin 2

Join author Sinéad O’Hart for a magical, fun-filled adventure inspired by the Ellora McGee, Trainee Banshee booksCalling all trainee banshees! Join author Sinéad O’Hart for a magical, fun-filled adventure inspired […]

A Sense of Place

Royal Irish Academy of Music 36-38 Westland Row, D02 WY89 Dublin 2, Dublin 2

With Rob Doyle, Danielle McLaughlin and Neil Tully in conversation with Naoise DolanIn partnership with the Irish Writers Centre.“Every story would be another story, and unrecognizable if it took up […]

Alternative Side to Dublin | FREE Walking Tour

Garden of Remembrance Parnell Square East, D01 A0F8 Dublin 1, Dublin 1

A look into Dublin's lesser-known gems, including several great local spots.Discover a different side to Dublin 🚶Ever wonder what’s down there? For such a small city, Dublin certainly has its […]

Autumn Daily Guided Tours

National Botanic Gardens of Ireland Botanic Road Glasnevin, Dublin 9, Dublin 9

Join us for one of our daily guided tours to learn of the gardens history and discover the seasonal highlights in our collectionsOur daily guided tours take place at 11.30am […]

The Good Neighbourhood

Royal Irish Academy of Music 36-38 Westland Row, D02 WY89 Dublin 2, Dublin 2

Join award-winning author-illustrator Ashwin Chacko for launch of his new book, The Good NeighbourhoodEveryone in the neighbourhood is Mikey’s friend…except Mr Grumble. He pops footballs. He shouts at loud music. […]

Zine Workshop

Irish Writers Centre 19 Parnell Square North, D01 E102 Dublin 1, Dublin 1

Join Sarah Bracken Soper for an accessible introduction to creating, storytelling and self-expression in a zine workshopIn partnership with the Irish Writers Centre.Join Sarah Bracken Soper for an accessible introduction […]

Thinking Aloud, Thinking Together: Indigenous Voices

Royal Irish Academy of Music 36-38 Westland Row, D02 WY89 Dublin 2, Dublin 2

Join award-winning Irish Traveller writer and curator Oein DeBhairduin and Swedish Sámi writer, editor and activist Patricia FjellgrenThinking Aloud, Thinking Together: Indigenous Voices/ Ain Risp Lesko/ Aalkoealmetji gïelh What does it […]

Winter Papers Launch

Royal Irish Academy of Music 36-38 Westland Row, D02 WY89 Dublin 2, Dublin 2

Join us for the launch of Winter Papers 12 with readings and conversation from some of this year's contributorsVolume 12 of Winter Papers, Ireland's annual anthology for the arts, is […]

Peng and Spanners: Dr Biscuits!

Royal Irish Academy of Music 36-38 Westland Row, D02 WY89 Dublin 2, Dublin 2

Join author-illustrator Steve Webb for a fantastically fun event bringing his brilliant Peng and Spanners series to life!Join author-illustrator Steve Webb for a fantastically fun event bringing his brilliant Peng […]

An Peata is Fearr

Royal Irish Academy of Music 36-38 Westland Row, D02 WY89 Dublin 2, Dublin 2

Join children’s writer and former Laureate na nÓg, Patricia Forde, as she shares her new picture book, An Peata is FearrCéard é an peata teaghlaigh is deise? Cat? Madra? Muc […]

Writing History

National Library of Ireland Kildare Street, Dublin 2, Dublin 2

Martina Devlin, Emily Hourican and Henrietta McKervey in conversation with Neil HegartyTake a step back in time with us as we immerse ourselves in three gripping historical fictions. Martina Devlin’s […]

Exploring History Through Objects

Royal Irish Academy of Music 36-38 Westland Row, D02 WY89 Dublin 2, Dublin 2

Turtle Bunbury, Siobhan Doyle and Lar Joye in conversation with Catriona CroweJoin us for an illuminating conversation with three writers whose books explore stories from history through objects. Lar Joye’s […]

The World of Oliver Jeffers Tour

Royal Irish Academy of Music 36-38 Westland Row, D02 WY89 Dublin 2, Dublin 2

Join globally acclaimed children’s picture book creator Oliver Jeffers at Dublin Book FestivalJoin globally acclaimed children’s picture book creator Oliver Jeffers at Dublin Book Festival, where he will be talking […]

Macallaí na Staire / The Echoes of History

Royal Irish Academy of Music 36-38 Westland Row, D02 WY89 Dublin 2, Dublin 2

Darach Ó Scolaí, Liam Mac Cóil agus Réaltán Ní Leannáin ag caint le Professor Michael CroninIn partnership with IMRAM.Plé ar fhicsean staire leis An Ollamh Michael Cronin. Úrscéal é Bódléar […]

Street Art | Walking Tour

The Grand Social 35 Liffey Street Lower, D01 C3N0 Dublin 1, Dublin 1

Discover the street art and unknown places across Dublin. Visit over 30 pieces on a guided walking tour.STREET ART, UNDERGROUND CULTURE AND MORE...Every day we walk past a secret language […]

Autumn Daily Guided Tours

National Botanic Gardens of Ireland Botanic Road Glasnevin, Dublin 9, Dublin 9

Join us for one of our daily guided tours to learn of the gardens history and discover the seasonal highlights in our collectionsOur daily guided tours take place at 11.30am […]

Mary and Padraic Colum: Lives and the Dream

National Library of Ireland Kildare Street, Dublin 2, Dublin 2

Margaret Kelleher in conversation with Éilís Ní DhuibhneIn partnership with the National Library of Ireland.Mary and Padraic Colum: Lives and the Dream (UCD Press) is an illuminating biography of two […]

The Art of the Short Story

DLR LexIcon Queens Road, A96 DA36 Dun Laoghaire, Dun Laoghaire

With Niamh Mac Cabe and John O’Donnell in conversation with Niall MacMonagleIn partnership with dlr Libraries.As short stories continue to captivate, join us to delve into two striking collections by […]

Day of the Imprisoned Writer

Royal Irish Academy of Music 36-38 Westland Row, D02 WY89 Dublin 2, Dublin 2

With Caoilfhionn Gallagher KCIn partnership with Irish PEN/PEN na hÉireann.Irish PEN/ PEN na hÉireann is proud to present one of the world’s leading human rights lawyers, Caoilfhionn Gallagher KC. She […]

Dublin Review Conversations: The F Word

Royal Irish Academy of Music 36-38 Westland Row, D02 WY89 Dublin 2, Dublin 2

Rory Gleeson, Kevin Power and Cathy Sweeney in conversation with Aingeala FlanneryFor a writer, failure can mean the waste of years’ worth of work. Three contributors to The Dublin Review […]

Dublin True Crime | Walking Tour

The Tree Outside Starbucks, 1 College Green, Dublin, Dublin, D02 YT92 1 College Green, D02 YT92 Dublin, Dublin

A 2 hour Dublin walking tour exploring the crimes of the past. Delve into art thefts, kidnaps, murder, robberies and so much more!Murder, mystery and madness!“Obedientia Civium, Urbis Felicitas” Have […]

Fighting Words Story Slam: Open Mic Session for Teen Writers

Royal Irish Academy of Music 36-38 Westland Row, D02 WY89 Dublin 2, Dublin 2

The Fighting Words Story Slam at the Dublin Book Festival is an open mic event for young people aged 13–18In partnership with Fighting Words.The Fighting Words Story Slam at the […]

Writing at the Borders of Memory: Translating War in Europe

Royal Irish Academy of Music 36-38 Westland Row, D02 WY89 Dublin 2, Dublin 2

Join us for an in-depth discussion with author Zoltán Danyi and his Northern Irish translator Owen GoodJoin us for an in-depth discussion with author Zoltán Danyi and his Northern Irish […]

Raising Voices Showcase

Bartley's Bar & Restaurant 31/32 Stephen Street Lower, D02 WV05 Dublin 2, Dublin 2

Join us for a showcase evening of new work by the 2026 FellowsRaising Voices is a programme run by Children’s Books Ireland, Dublin Book Festival, Publishing Ireland, Illustrators Ireland, West […]

The Fight or Flight Show

RDS Hall 7 (Concert Hall) Merrion Road, D04 AK83 Dublin, Dublin

Join Diary of a Wimpy Kid author (and host), Jeff Kinney, as he celebrates the release of his latest book.Join Diary of a Wimpy Kid author (and host), Jeff Kinney, […]

A Hosting

Royal Irish Academy of Music 36-38 Westland Row, D02 WY89 Dublin 2, Dublin 2

Kevin Barry and Martin Doyle in conversation with Paula ShieldsA Hosting: Interviews with Irish Writers 1991-2026 (Lilliput Press) is a captivating new collection of interviews by Books Editor of The […]

Gift Grub & Me: My Life in Comedy

Bartley's Bar & Restaurant 31/32 Stephen Street Lower, D02 WV05 Dublin 2, Dublin 2

With Mario RosenstockBest known for being the much-loved voice behind Today FM’s Gift Grub show, award-winning comedian, actor and writer Mario Rosenstock is now bringing readers behind the scenes and […]

Móroíche Filíochta agus Ceoil / Gala Poetry and Music Night

Teeling Whiskey Distillery 13-17 Newmarket, D08 KD91 Dublin 8, Dublin 8

Tugann filíocht Róise Ní Bhaoill muid ar thuras a thugann léargas dúinn ar áilleacht agus ar fhulaingt an tsaoilIn partnership with IMRAM.Tugann filíocht Róise Ní Bhaoill muid ar thuras a […]

Hector Ó hEochagáin: Irish Words for Every Occasion

Royal Irish Academy of Music 36-38 Westland Row, D02 WY89 Dublin 2, Dublin 2

In conversation with Muireann O’ConnelLe tacaíocht ó Fhoras na Gaeilge.Have you ever wanted to order a round at your local—as Gaeilge? Ireland’s favourite gaeilgeoir, Hector Ó hEochagáin, is back with […]

Maureen Gaffney: About Life

Royal Irish Academy of Music 36-38 Westland Row, D02 WY89 Dublin 2, Dublin 2

Join Maureen Gaffney to hear about he most important lessons she has learned in lifeIn her latest book, leading clinical psychologist Maureen Gaffney draws on years of experience to bring […]

The Dublin Table Quiz

Bartley's Bar & Restaurant 31/32 Stephen Street Lower, D02 WV05 Dublin 2, Dublin 2

Think you know Dublin? Think again. Put your knowledge to the test at our lively quiz night!Think you know Dublin? Think again! The Dublin Quiz Book (New Island) by Des […]

New Jackson (Live/DJ) at Fidelity Studio

Fidelity Bar 79 Queen Street, D07 DW3R Dublin 7, Dublin 7

New Jackson headlines Fidelity for an all night long Live / DJ hybrid setNEW JACKSON // FIDELITY STUDIO // 07.11.2026New Jackson brings the machines to the Fidelity Studio booth this […]