- The International Viking Seminar 2026 took place at Wood Quay Venue on 9 October
- The event explored Viking Ireland and connections with the wider medieval world
- Dublin City Council, NUI and the Royal Norwegian Embassy organised the seminar
- The seminar formed part of the Dublin Festival of History running from 26 September to 11 October
- Attendance was free with livestreaming available for online audiences
Dublin is hosting the International Viking Seminar for nine consecutive years as part of the Dublin Festival of History. The 2026 edition brings together leading Irish and Norwegian experts at the Wood Quay Venue for a free public event exploring Viking Ireland and the Wider World. Organisers have scheduled the seminar for Friday, 9 October 2026, from 10am to 12pm.
The seminar will explore how modern technology and collaborative research have transformed understanding of the Viking Age. Topics ranged from settlement landscapes and maritime trade networks across the North Sea to cultural connections between Irish and Norse communities. The event was organised by Dublin City Council, the National University of Ireland and the Royal Norwegian Embassy in Ireland, in association with Dublinia and the Friends of Medieval Dublin.
Dublinia is offering guided tours of medieval Dublin led by expert guides as part of the festival. Seminar attendees had an opportunity to register for these tours on arrival. The Dublin Festival of History 2026 ran from 26 September to 11 October and featured a programme of free events exploring local, national and international history.
Aslak Brun, Norwegian Ambassador to Ireland, shared “As Norwegian Ambassador to Ireland, I am delighted to see this annual Viking event continue to grow as a popular and valued part of the Dublin Festival of History. The partnership between Dublin City Council, the National University of Ireland and the Royal Norwegian Embassy reflects the strong historical and cultural connections between our countries.”
Ruth Johnson, Dublin City Archaeologist with Dublin City Council, said: “Dublin City Council is proud to co-host this popular seminar for the ninth year alongside NUI and the Royal Norwegian Embassy. As part of Dublin Festival of History 2026, the event offers audiences both in person and online an opportunity to engage with leading research on the Viking Age. Hosting the seminar in the Wood Quay Venue, overlooking the remains of Dublin’s Viking Age town wall, provides a unique setting to explore the history of Viking Ireland and its wider connections.”
Micheál B. Murphy, Chancellor of the National University of Ireland, said: “The Dublin Festival of History has become a highlight of the city’s cultural calendar. NUI is delighted to continue its collaboration with Dublin City Council and the Royal Norwegian Embassy in Ireland and to work alongside Dublinia and the Friends of Medieval Dublin. A unique feature of this seminar is the opportunity to bring together leading scholars from Ireland and Norway to share new research and perspectives on the Viking Age and its lasting influence on Ireland.”
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