Spike Island Literary Festival

Schedule

Fri, 05 Sep, 2025 at 12:00 am to Sun, 07 Sep, 2025 at 06:00 pm

UTC+01:00

Location

Spike Island, Cork, Ireland P24P681 | Cork, CK

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It's back!!�� The Spike Island Literary Festival Returns! ��
Now in its fourth year, the Spike Island Literary Festival is back this September! Set against the backdrop of Ireland's former prison island, this one-of-a-kind festival celebrates the art of crime writing in the most atmospheric setting imaginable.
�Join bestselling authors like Stuart Neville, Andrea Mara, Michelle McDonagh, Sam Blake, Tom Casey, C.L. Taylor and many more for gripping live readings, thought-provoking panels, and exclusive writer-led events.
�Whether you're a fan of psychological thrillers, gritty detective novels, or chilling true crime — or you’re dreaming of publishing your own — this festival is your next plot twist.
� Don’t miss your chance to experience the stories that intrigue, unnerve and captivate at Ireland's infamous prison island!
� 5-7 September 2025
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� Where mystery, suspense, and storytelling collide...
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