Dublin Festivals 2026 & 2027
Dublin has 4 festivals with confirmed dates on the 2026-2027 calendar below, each linked to its official source. Pick the ones that fit your window, then build the rest of the trip around them.
The Dublin festival calendar leads with these:
- Dublin International Film FestivalFeb 18 - Feb 22film festival
- Dublin International Short Film and Music FestivalOct 9 - Oct 11film festival
- Dublin Book Festival 2026Nov 4festival - next edition
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By TripSapien Research · Updated May 20, 2026
Festival calendar
October 2026
- Oct 9 - Oct 11
Dublin International Short Film and Music Festival
film festival. International Short Film and Music Festival.
November 2026
- Nov 4
festival - next edition
- Nov 9 - Nov 15
Silk Road International Film Festival
film festival. International Film Festival in Dublin.
February 2027
- Feb 18 - Feb 22
Dublin International Film Festival
film festival. International Film Festival.
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Dates to verify
These are useful leads, not source-backed dates. Check with the organizer before booking around them.
Mar 17 - Mar 20 · Planning lead · projected date
Jun 16 · Planning lead · exact date needs evidence
Dublin International Short Film and Music Festival
Oct 8 - Oct 10 · Planning lead · projected date
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