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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

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WATCH BACK THE WINNER CEREMONY

Watch back the 2025 Dublin Literary Award Ceremony which was streamed live from the International Literature Festival Dublin on Thursday 22nd of May, 12:00 GMT+1.

The  30th winner of the Dublin Literary Award was announced by its Patron, Lord Mayor Emma Blain and the ceremony will be hosted by broadcaster Rick O’Shea.

WATCH BACK

WATCH BACK MICHAEL CRUMMEY IN CONVERSATION

The 2025 Dublin Literary Award for an in-depth conversation with Madeleine Keane at the International Literature Festival Dublin on Friday 23rd of May.

WATCH BACK

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Discover the 2026 Longlist Titles

Discover the longlist titles for the 2026 Dublin Literary Award.

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Rachel Kushner

Creation Lake

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Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

Dream Count

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Maria Reva

Endling

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Ali Smith

Gliff

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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 February 17 2026

2026 Dublin Literary Award Longlist is Revealed

Delve into the 20 novels longlisted this year.
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Let’s take a look back at some highlights from past years.
News November 19 2025

2026 Nominations Revealed

69 titles have been nominated by 80 libraries from 36 countries for the 2026 Award
News November 19 2025

2026 Dublin Literary Award Judges Announced

Meet our judging panel for 2026 Dublin Literary Award
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The nomination process for the Award is unique as nominations are made by libraries in major cities throughout the world.

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