The Magic of Stories – Fingal Festival of Children’s Literature 2026

Join Fingal Libraries for a day of authors, illustrators, art, music and theatre at Swords Castle.

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Dates
Sat 26 Sept 2026 · 10:00
Where
Bridge Street, Dublin, K67 X439, Dublin (Both indoors and out)Directions
Cost
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Ages
Suits all ages
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What to expect

The Magic of Stories is back and is five years old!

Join Fingal Libraries for another magical day packed with awesome authors, epic illustrators, amazing art, majestic music and terrific theatre. Don't miss out!

See the full programme here !

Gates open at 10 am. Events start at 11 am.

Tickets will be released on Friday, 4 September at 10 am on Eventbrite .

Please note: Tickets are used to manage venue capacity. Advance booking is encouraged, but walk-ins are welcome on the day, subject to capacity. Ticket holders will have priority access to events in The Chapel only, on a first-come, first-served basis.

More information

Official information
Official website
Time to allow
half a day
Listed by
Creative Ireland Events

Categories

  • Creative Ireland
  • Event
  • Performance
  • Ages 0-4
  • Ages 5-8
  • Ages 9-12
  • Ages 13-15

Family practicalities

  • Pram-friendly (likely)
  • Baby changing (likely)
  • Step-free access (likely)
  • Café on site (likely)
  • Toilets (likely)

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Bridge Street, Dublin, K67 X439, Dublin

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