West Cork Literary Festival Programme

Explore the West Cork Literary Festival programme and immerse yourself in an inclusive 8-day celebration of words and ideas in Bantry, on Ireland’s southwest coastline.

A landmark on Ireland’s literary calendar, this renowned and ambitious festival attracts established and emerging international and Irish writers. With audiences from across the world, they take part in readings, conversations, workshops, and events staged across West Cork’s towns, islands, and peninsulas. Packed days bring book launches and panel discussions. And engaging evenings are filled with more readings and conversations, featuring some of the finest voices in contemporary writing. A dedicated programme for children and young adults, and opportunities for professional development, ensure an imaginative and warm welcome for readers and writers of all ages.

10 – 17 July 2026