The Jaipur Literature Festival is coming to Ireland!
Running from May 22-31, the festival has announced it’s most ambitious edition yet, JLF Island of Ireland.
Revered as one of the leading global literature festivals, Island of Ireland will travel across Belfast, Armagh, Dundalk and Dublin, giving a global platform for ideas, dialogue and exchange.
The festival reflects a shared commitment to cultural exchange and the power of storytelling in bringing people together.
JLF Island of Ireland celebrates the gathering of internationally acclaimed writers, historians, poets, playwrights and performers from Ireland, India and beyond.
Audiences will explore themes of history, climate, folklore, politics and cultural identity through performance, conversation, readings and discussion.
The programme reflects global perspective and cultural realities and with audiences getting the chance to hear from some of the premier thinkers and writers on the island of Ireland.
For more information check out the Jaipur Literature Festival website here.
If you can’t make it this weekend, check out the following upcoming literature festivals across the country.
The West Cork Literary Festival, Bantry, Co. Cork, 10-17 July
This eight day, world-class literary festival features esteemed and emerging writers both home-grown and international along with masterclasses and events for all ages.
Hinterland Festival of Literature and Art, Kells, Co, Meath, 25-28 June
Across four days of inspiring talks, powerful storytelling and unforgettable conversation, adults, families and young readers are invited to check out events all across Kells’ unique venues.
The Dalkey Book Festival, Dalkey, Co. Dublin, 18-21 June
The Dalkey Book Festival celebrates and champions Irish literary talent and hosts some of the world’s leading writers and thinkers with over 110 events and 90 speakers across the four days.
Bloomsdsay Festival, Dublin, Co, Dublin, 11-16 June
The Bloomsday Festival honours the literary works of James Joyce. Celebrated on June 16th, the date immortalised in Ulysses, these celebrations come in many different forms such as performances, readings, reenactments and walking tours.
Mullingar Literary Festival, Mullingar, Co. Westmeath, 3-5 July
This festival is changing the landscape of literary festivals in Ireland. This is a free and inclusive festival where guests can experience literary heritage tours and workshops as well as events for kids.
