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Celebrating excellence in world literature

Since its inception in 1996, the Dublin Literary Award has celebrated outstanding achievements in global literature. Awarded annually by Dublin City Council, this prestigious prize is among the most significant literary honours worldwide, distinguished by its unique nomination process that involves libraries from cities across the globe. The award recognises a single work of international fiction, whether originally written in English or translated into it, with a generous prize of €100,000. If the winning title is a translation, the author receives €75,000, while the translator is awarded €25,000.

ABOUT THE AWARD

The Dublin Literary Award 2026 Nominations are here!

The 2026 Dublin Literary Award Nominated Titles have been revealed!

69 titles have been nominated by 80 libraries from 36 countries for the 2026 Award, reflecting the best in fiction from Africa, Europe, Asia, USA, Canada, South America, Australia and New Zealand. Novels by 5 Irish authors are included on the 2026 list of nominated titles which also features 20 debut authors, 30 translated titles with translations in 17 languages including Brazilian Portuguese, Catalan, Chinese, Japanese and Polish.

In a new development for the Award this year, the judges will select a longlist of up to 20 titles, which will be announced on 17 February 2026 while the shortlist of 6 titles will be revealed on 7 April 2026.

The 31st winner of the Dublin Literary Award will be announced on 21 May 2026 at the Winner’s Ceremony, as part of International Literature Festival Dublin (ILFD).

EXPLORE THE NOMINATIONS

Meet the 2027 Dublin Literary Award Judging Panel

Six distinguished voices from across the literary world will judge the 2027 Dublin Literary Award, bringing together experience in fiction, translation, literary criticism and scholarship.

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2026 Winner in Conversation

Watch Ali Smith, winner of the 2026 Dublin Literary Award, in conversation with Irish author Belinda McKeon. This event took place on Friday 22nd May, as part of the International Literature Festival of Dublin.

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Watch the 2026 Dublin Literary Award Ceremony

Revisit the moment the 31st winner of the Dublin Literary Award was announced. Hosted by broadcaster Rick O’Shea, the ceremony was streamed live from International Literature Festival Dublin on Thursday 21 May 2026.

The Lord Mayor of Dublin and Award Patron, Councillor Ray McAdam, announced the winner, and Anna Burns, who won the Award in 2020, delivered the keynote address.

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DISCOVER THE 2025 LONGLIST

Learn more about this year’s longlist of 71 books nominated by libraries in 34 countries which 7 novels by Irish authors in the running for the Dublin Literary Award prize sponsored by Dublin City Council.

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DISCOVER THE 2026 JUDGING PANEL

Get to know the newly appointed international judging panel of the 2026 Dublin Literary Award.

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FEATURES

News November 11 2026

2027 Dublin Literary Award Judges Announced

Meet our judging panel for 2027 Dublin Literary Award

Video August 27 2026

2026 Dublin Literary Award Winner in Conversation

Ali Smith in conversation with Belinda McKeon at International Literature Festival Dublin.

Video August 27 2026

2026 Dublin Literary Award Ceremony

Watch back the 2026 Dublin Literary Award Ceremony which took place on 21st May 2026

News May 21 2026