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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.

FestivalsDublin Theatre Festival 2026
More detailsThu, 24 Sep - Sun, 11 Oct
Dublin City, various locations


- Live music & gigs
The Harp in Nineteenth-Century Ireland: Heritage, Instruments and Music
More detailsSun, 16 Aug
National Museum of Ireland, Collins Barracks
- Art Exhibitions
August Tours at the National Museum of Ireland, Kildare Street
More detailsSat, 1 Aug - Sat, 29 Aug
National Museum of Ireland, Kildare Street
- Art Exhibitions
(O-O-O) Vanessa Donoso López
More detailsFri, 24 Jul - Sun, 20 Sep
Temple Bar Gallery + Studios
Dance & performing artsAfronauts presented by Wake The Beast & Circus Zambia
More detailsThu, 10 Sep - Sat, 12 Sep
The Civic Theatre

Food ExperiencesIreland's Eye Foraging & Beach Picnic
More detailsSat, 11 Jul - Sat, 5 Sep
16 W Pier, Howth

Food ExperiencesFeast of Samhain Spooktacular Teen & Tween Cookery Class
More detailsSat, 31 Oct
Howth Castle Cookery School