The Literary Village in Merrion Square is really the place to be – whether you find yourself wandering in during the evening, soaking up the the cultural atmosphere you’re or spending a whole week exploring all we have on offer, there’s simply so much to see and do, in this beautiful space in the heart of the city. It’s the perfect place to discover something new, to let words light a fire in you, and to feel the music carry you away.

Join us for an evening of spoken word and live hip-hop performances from an eclectic mix of young artists who stand at the forefront of their respective cultural and artistic scenes ­– a night the famous bard himself wouldn’t have missed! Natalya O’Flaherty, Matt O’Boyle, and Dafe Orgubo know the power of words to express the myriad realities of life, and the moments that echo in the silences between one word and another, between one beat and the next. This is an event that showcases some of the most passionate voices enthralling the Irish arts and culture scene right now. 

Presented in partnership with District Magazine

District Magazine is a digital and physical magazine that showcases the creative influences, both internal and external, that make Ireland culturally significant. Encompassing multiple aspects of culture, from art to music, from entertainment to food, it offers its readers long and short reads on the Irish culture scene.