Dublin Book Festival
Dublin Book Festival, in partnership with the OPW, is delighted to be back this August Bank Holiday weekend with a fun-filled summer day of book and creative events for all the family to enjoy, in the beautiful grounds of Farmleigh in the Phoenix Park. Head along for an exciting and engaging day featuring some of Ireland’s best-loved children’s authors and illustrators, including Bex Sheridan, Oisín McGann, Leona Forde, Sadhbh Rosenstock, Tarsila Krüse, and Jolene and Lily Mae Cox.
With the Children’s Books Ireland Book Clinic, and a music workshop with Music Generation Dublin City, there will also be plenty of activities running throughout the day, including a self-led family scavenger hunt around the grounds, book shop browsing, a children’s book swap stand, and creative arts and craft station.
Dublin Book Festival Programme of Events
A very exciting Children’s Programme of Events
Family Fun Tip:
1 ticket should be booked per person attending, giving access to the full day of events. This is a free event. Alternatively, by choosing a donation ticket to any amount, you would be contributing towards keeping future DBF events accessible!
This is an outdoor event on the lawns behind the house, so please dress for the weather and feel free to bring picnic blankets.
Please note we will be capturing candid imagery at this event for use on our social media.
Children must remain supervised by parents/guardians at all times.
Directions:
Please visit the Farmleigh website to help plan your visit. https://www.farmleigh.ie/how-to-find-us/. The Plant Fair and Food & Craft Fair will also be taking place this day, so please allow extra time on your journey to join us.
