Nuacht
Nuacht | 28 Lúnasa 2025
Dublin Festival of History 2025 Launch
We are delighted to partner with Dublin City Libraries once again this year to deliver the Dublin Festival of History. This annual free festival provides so many opportunities for people to take part in culture, heritage and stories of history.
The Dublin Festival of History aims to highlight fresh perspectives on history and its importance in our everyday lives. It takes place from 26th September to 12th October at various venues across Dublin, including events presented by almost 100 cultural and community partners.
With over 250 free events in every corner of the city, in libraries, community centres, civic spaces, and on our streets, we hope that everyone can find something that is engaging and enjoyable for them.
This year’s festival programme was unveiled by Lord Mayor of Dublin, Cllr Ray McAdam in the Huguenot Cemetery Dublin. Speaking at the launch, the Lord Mayor said, “The Dublin Festival of History is a celebration of the shared love for history. Dublin has been shaped by the events, places and people of its past and this festival helps brings those stories to life over the course of the festival. Dubliners and visitors alike have a great opportunity to take in the wonderful history of our capital city.”
The festival opens with The Big Weekend at the Mansion House — a packed two-day programme of talks, debates and panel discussions, from Saturday 27 September to Sunday 28 September. Printed programmes are available from Dublin City Public Libraries. To see our full programme of events visit the festival website www.dublinfestivalofhistory.ie.
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.
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