International Literature Festival Dublin
LITERATURE FESTIVAL
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INTERNATIONAL LITERATURE FESTIVAL DUBLIN

FRIDAY 15 MAY 2026 AT 12:00
UNTIL SUNDAY 24 MAY 2026 AT 20:00
📍MERRION SQUARE PARK — 1 MERRION SQUARE E, DUBLIN


On an island of storytellers and in a city where books are treasured, International Literature Festival Dublin (ILFD) is Ireland’s leading literary event. Since 1998, it has brought the world’s finest writers together to enthral, engage and excite audiences.

In readings, conversations, debates, screenings, guided walks, events, podcasts and broadcasts, the festivals is proud to celebrate the very best Irish and international fiction and non-fiction authors, poets, lyricists, playwrights and screenwriters. Irish language writing and emerging talent are always supported, and new voices championed through commissions and public initiatives.