Dublin Festival of History 2026

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.