Dalkey Book Festival 2026

Thursday, 18 June 2026 - Sunday, 21 June 2026

Event times:

10:00

Event location:

Dalkey

Event price:

Varies

About this event

Dalkey Book Festival 2026 celebrates and fosters literary talent in Ireland as well as hosting some of the world’s leading writers and thinkers with 110 speakers and 90 events over four days.

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.

Visit the Dalkey Book Festival website for the full programme of events.

Readers are advised to check with the venue before relying on the details published here.

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