Brigidsfest 2026 – Authors on Tour
Brigidsfest is the Irish literary festival hosted yearly at the Embassy of Ireland in partnership with Literature Ireland. In 2026, the participating authors will go on tour, with events at Ireland's Consulates General in Munich and Frankfurt and the Embassy in Berlin.
Brigidsfest, the popular Irish literary festival hosted yearly at the Embassy of Ireland in partnership with Literature Ireland has been growing since the inaugural Brigid meets Berlin in 2019.
For the 2026 edition, the participating authors will go on tour!
Starting from the Consulate General of Ireland in Munich, writers will travel to the Consulate General in Frankfurt and finish in the Embassy in Berlin, presenting and discussing their new works.
The Brigidsfest Tour will take place in Munich, Frankfurt and Berlin from the 3 – 6 February featuring authors Vona Groarke, Wendy Erskine, Cathy Sweeney, Sheila Armstrong and Patricia Forde (please note that due to unforeseen circumstances, Katriona O’Sullivan will no longer be travelling). Variations in line-ups are available through the individual event links.
Munich – 3rd February 2026
Frankfurt – 4th February 2026
Berlin - 5th February 2026
16:00: Writing workshop with children's author Patricia Forde
18:00: Fireside chat with children's author Patricia Forde
Berlin – 6th February 2026
[ SOLD OUT ] 18:00: An evening with Cathy Sweeney, Vona Groarke and Wendy Erskine
Final tickets may become available if there are any cancellations. Check the Eventbrite page below for up to date availability.
Berlin – 9th February 2026
16:00: Writing Workshop with Sheila Armstrong
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