International Literature Festival Dublin

02/06/2026

This evening at ILFD: bestselling French-Moroccan author Leïla Slimani, author of the international sensation The Perfect Nanny, joins Madeleine Keane for a special Off the Page conversation.

Come along for an engaging evening with one of the most celebrated voices in contemporary literature.

🎟 Book now at ilfdublin.com or purchase tickets at the door at the Abbey Presbyterian Church, Parnell Square North.

https://ilfdublin.com/whats-on/festival/off-the-page-an-evening-with-leila-slimani/

ILFD is delighted to present Leïla Slimani, who has been in huge demand on the global literary circuit since becoming the first Moroccan woman to win France’s most prestigious literary prize, the Goncourt, for her second novel Chanson douce.

26/05/2026

What an incredible ten days! Last week Merrion Square Park was filled with ideas, conversations, laughter, and unforgettable moments. Thank you to everyone who joined us for the 2026 edition of ILFD!

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26/05/2026

Join us on Wednesday, 3 June, for a very special event with Kathryn Stockett, the internationally bestselling author of The Help. Stockett will be discussing her new book The Calamity Club, a bold, big-hearted novel about a group of unbreakable women fighting for what’s rightfully theirs – and the power of friendship to change everything.

📅 3 June
🕰️ 7pm
📍 Abbey Presbyterian Church
🎫 https://ilfdublin.com/whats-on/festival/genre/off-the-page-genre/off-the-page-an-evening-with-kathryn-stockett/

25/05/2026

Some pics from a lovely Sunday and a very successful final day of ILFD! A very busy and fun day was had, with events for kids throughout the morning, music, yoga, workshops and an evening packed with riveting conversations with names like Colm Tóibín.

📸1-5 Patrick Fleming
6-9 Kamyla Abreu

25/05/2026

The festival may be over but we haven’t closed the book on ILFD 2026 yet! Join us next week for two very exciting Off the Page events, starting on Tuesday, 2 June with Leïla Slimani, who has been in huge demand on the global literary circuit since becoming the first Moroccan woman to win France’s most prestigious literary prize, the Goncourt, for her second novel Chanson douce.

📅 Tuesday 2 June
🕰️ 7pm
📍 Abbey Presbyterian Church
🎫 https://ilfdublin.com/whats-on/festival/off-the-page-an-evening-with-leila-slimani/

24/05/2026

Don’t miss a very exciting Off the Page event tomorrow evening with Douglas Stuart!

Stuart will be in conversation about his life and work, including his newest book John of John, in which he continues and deepens his exploration of masculinity and the silent struggle of lives lived under a watchful, judgmental eye.

📅 Monday 25 May
🕰️ 7pm
📍 Pepper Canister Church
🎫 https://ilfdublin.com/whats-on/festival/off-the-page-an-evening-with-douglas-stuart/

23/05/2026

Limited tickets left for Richard Armitage this evening at 8pm!

The actor and author will be talking about his career, the highwire act of writing thrillers, and The Cut, his brilliantly crafted psychological page-turner.

Actor and author Richard Armitage talks about his career, the highwire act of writing thrillers, and The Cut, his brilliantly crafted psychological page-turner.

23/05/2026

This evening! Don’t miss Doireann Ní Ghríofa in conversation at 6pm.

The award-winning author of A Ghost in the Throat will be discussing Said the Dead, her unforgettable polyphonic history of an institution that is both history and ghost story.

🎫 https://ilfdublin.com/whats-on/festival/type/conversations/said-the-dead-doireann-ni-ghriofa/ (limited tickets left)

22/05/2026

Hear 2026 Dublin Literary Award winner Ali Smith in conversation with Belinda McKeon this evening live in Merrion Square Park – or watch online from anywhere in the world. The first 200 guests will receive a complimentary signed copy of Gliff!

📅 Friday 22 May
🕰️ 6pm
https://ilfdublin.com/whats-on/festival/type/conversations/2026-dublin-literary-award-winner-in-conversation/