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Dublin Festival of History 2026

Saturday, 26 September 2026 - Sunday, 11 October 2026
About this 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.
Readers are advised to check with the organiser before relying on the details published here.
Live music & gigsNathan Carter in Conversation: A Music Talks Series
More detailsThu, 13 Aug
The Lark Concert Hall
Live music & gigsDanny O’Reilly in Conversation: A Music Talks Series
More detailsMon, 10 Aug
The Lark Concert Hall
Dance & performing artsESENCIA - Daniel Caballera Flamenco Show
More detailsFri, 7 Aug - Sat, 8 Aug
The Lark Concert Hall
Dance & performing artsChalanam - Celebrating the Art of Movement
More detailsSun, 30 Aug
The Civic Theatre

Art ExhibitionsHeaney & Women - Seamus Heaney: Listen Now Again
More detailsSat, 1 Aug - Sat, 15 Aug
Seamus Heaney: Listen Now Again
Art ExhibitionsDiscover the Boglands - Seamus Heaney: Listen Now Again
More detailsSat, 18 Jul - Sat, 25 Jul
Seamus Heaney: Listen Now Again

Art ExhibitionsHeaney's Greatest Hits - Seamus Heaney: Listen Now Again
More detailsMon, 6 Jul - Mon, 27 Jul
Seamus Heaney: Listen Now Again
Art ExhibitionsDublin by Dusk: Making Irelands, Marianne Keating & Yvonne McGuinness
More detailsThu, 30 Jul
IMMA. Irish Museum of Modern Art
Food ExperiencesDublin by Dusk: The Cocktail Experience
More detailsThu, 30 Jul
Pearse Lyons Whiskey Distillery