Festival O’Czytani Polish Literary Festival: 6th & 7th June

Festival O’Czytani is a vibrant cultural initiative celebrating Polish literature, language, and community in Dublin. Through a dynamic programme of readings, workshops, and creative gatherings, the festival brings together writers, artists, and audiences to explore contemporary and classic Polish voices in an open, inclusive setting.

At the heart of the festival is BIBLARY (CIE HALL, 1 Library Square, Inchicore) – a unique, independent literary space in Inchicore dedicated to books, storytelling, and cultural exchange.

The 2026 programme opens on 26 May (11:00–12:00) with an official launch event, marking the beginning of a city-wide celebration of literature.

Festival highlights include:

• A Guided Cultural Walk in Dublin with Sinéad (6 June)
• A Creative Writing Workshop with Agata Bizuk and Magdalena Wilk (Trinity College Dublin)
• A Mobile Journalism Workshop led by the Midlands Polish Community
• A Polish Diaspora Authors Book Fair & Community Bingo
• A Literary Panel featuring Agata Bizuk and Aga Grandowicz, moderated by Aneta Stępień (Maynooth University)
• The Love Poetry Competition Final
• A special Author Event with Szczepan Twardoch, including a multilingual conversation and Q&A (Polish / English / Ukrainian)
• A Charity Raffle & Bingo Final
• Throughout the festival, visitors can also enjoy the welcoming atmosphere of Festival Café “Ilona”, open during the main events.

Festival O’Czytani invites visitors to experience the richness of Polish culture through engaging conversations, community participation, and shared storytelling.

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