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Dublin Festival of History 2025

- Free to visit
Friday, 26 September 2025 - Sunday, 12 October 2025
About this event
The festival offers a fresh perspective on history and its importance in our everyday lives. This year’s festival has attracted best-selling Irish and international historians to Dublin for a high-profile programme of history and debate. With over 250 free events taking place across Dublin, we are inviting people to grow their knowledge of Dublin's history through fresh, and engaging perspectives.
All the events are free, but it is highly recommended that people book for any session they are interested in to secure their place. To see the complete list of events please visit the Dublin Festival of History website.
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