# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Bloomsday Festival 2026: Readings and Songs in Meeting House Square
- **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 16 Jun, 2026 at 03:00 pm – Tue, 16 Jun, 2026 at 06:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Bloomsday Festival’s Flagship Event Returns to Meeting House Square with Readings and Songs from Ulysses

It’s time to don that boater hat and join us for an afternoon of readings and songs from Ulysses. Bloomsday Festival presents its beloved flagship event, “Readings and Songs,” live at Meeting House Square, Temple Bar, from 3pm to 6pm on Tuesday, 16 June 2026. 

This year, Com O’Regan will introduce the show, featuring a cast of noted Irish writers, actors, musicians, pundits, and everyone in between, reading extracts from Ulysses. Together, they will bring Joyce’s unforgettable prose to life—from the vivid depiction of Dublin’s “snotgreen sea” to Molly Bloom’s famous “yes”, delivered this year by award-winning visionary artist FELISPEAKS. 


This is a free event with no booking required.

A cherished Bloomsday tradition, this afternoon of Readings and Songs from Ulysses in the heart of the city is an essential part of the Bloomsday experience. transforms the city into a living homage to Joyce’s genius, combining literature, music, and performance in a free, open-air celebration that is not to be missed.

In collaboration with The James Joyce Centre and supported by Fáilte Ireland and The Department of Culture, Communications and Sport.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/dublin/bloomsday-festival-2026-readings-and-songs-in-meeting-house-square/200030118116729
- **Event Categories**: festivals, meetups, art, sports, literary-art
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 63

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Dublin
- **state**: DN
- **country**: Ireland
- **location**: Meeting House Square, Dublin, County Dublin, D02, Ireland
- **lat**: 53.34488
- **long**: -6.26513
- **full address**: Meeting House Square, Dublin, County Dublin, D02, Ireland

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Bloomsday Festival 2026: Readings and Songs in Meeting House Square being held?
  - **A:** Bloomsday Festival 2026: Readings and Songs in Meeting House Square takes place on Tue, 16 Jun, 2026 at 03:00 pm to Tue, 16 Jun, 2026 at 06:00 pm at Meeting House Square, Dublin, County Dublin, D02, Ireland.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Bloomsday Festival 2026: Readings and Songs in Meeting House Square?
  - **A:** Bloomsday Festival 2026: Readings and Songs in Meeting House Square is organized by Bloomsday Festival.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Bloomsday Festival 2026: Readings and Songs in Meeting House Square is ideal for music lovers, fans of all genres, and anyone who wants to celebrate the power of music - from intimate gigs and live sessions to festivals and cultural performances. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Dublin, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 60+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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