The Dublin Festival of History - Now on!

The Dublin Festival of History will run from 26 September to 12 October 2025, with our Big Weekend at the Round Room at the Mansion House, from Saturday 27 September to Sunday 28 September.

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 thirteenth 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.

What's On

• The Big Weekend at the Mansion House (27–28 September): Flagship talks from renowned Irish and international historians in the iconic Round Room.

• Walking tours of our neighbourhoods: Explore the Liberties, Georgian Dublin, or the Docklands, led by experts who stitch personal and public history together.

• Library events across the city: Talks and discussions in local branches bring world history and community history into the same space.

• Exhibitions and open houses: Heritage sites, including 14 Henrietta Street, reveal stories of ordinary Dubliners.

• Online sessions: For anyone who can’t make it in person, or wants to revisit a talk later.

Tickets, Booking & Participation

• Free admission - All events are free of charge.

• Booking recommended - Due to popularity and limited capacity, advance registration is strongly encouraged for high-demand talks.

• Venue coordination - Events take place across multiple venues in Dublin, including libraries, heritage houses, theatres, and public spaces.

For more information, visit dublinfestivalofhistory.ie.