Celebrate the life and times of Saint Patrick's Cathedral's most famous Dean and the renowned 18thC satirist
05.11.24
The Jonathan Swift Festival returns from 21st to 27th November 2024.
Enjoy a host of Swift-theme events and activities to celebrate the life and works of the renowned satirist and author of “Gulliver’s Travels.” The festival includes lectures, performances, and guided walks that explore his influence on literature and satire. Immerse yourself in the sights and sounds of Georgian Dublin with a Swift Audio Tour. Enjoy music, satire, debate and drama in the hallowed halls of Swift’s own Saint Patrick’s Cathedral and Archbishop Marsh’s Library. Explore the Cathedral by night with specially curated tours.
Other events include:
Jonathan Swift: Savage Indignation November 22nd : a new short musical written by Gerry Mullins based on letters and poetry by Jonathan Swift and his lady friends Stella and Vanessa. Interviews with experts on Swift.
Family Workshop – Gulliver’s Travels Bookmaking on November 23rd
Jonathan and the Jest November 23rd: Join writer Alice Coghlan and actor Damien Devaney as Jonathan Swift on a captivating tour through St. Patrick’s Cathedral and Marsh’s Library.
Swift themed Cathedral Night Tour November 26th
Swiftly into a Culwick Christmas November 27th: Music from The Culwick Choral Society
Swift inspired cocktails, games and books in WXYZ Bar in Aloft from November 22nd to 27th
Full details and how to book at www.jonathanswiftfestival.ie.
