Bloomsday 2026

Join us at Rose City Book Pub for a Bloomsday Celebration on June 16, 2026.

Bloomsday is celebrated in Ireland every June 16th to honor the literary legacy of James Joyce. The name “Bloomsday” comes from one of the key characters in Joyce’s novel Ulysses, named Leopold Bloom, who has an eventful day in Dublin on June 16th, 1904. The day has become an annual celebration of Irish literature in general, and the strength of Irish storytelling in many forms.

Where: Rose City Book Pub, 1329 NE Fremont St

When: June 16th from 6:00-8:00pm, drop in anytime!

Features of the event:

-Food and drink specials

-Enjoy Rose City Book Pub’s in-house band Left on Tenth

-Book giveaway! Sponsored by the Irish Department of Foreign Affairs, we’ll have a limited number of free Irish books to give to attendees on a first-come, first-served basis.