Hold to the Now

Every year on 16 June, we celebrate James Joyce’s epic tale of Ulysses, Leopold Bloom’s day and night of wandering through Dublin. While the story captures the heart of Dublin on a summer’s day in 1904, it inspires people worldwide to participate in readings, musical and theatre performances, and much more. This year, the celebrations are more special than ever, as we mark the centenary of one of the world’s most famous books.

Explore a fresh lens on time, history and shared humanity through the words of Ulysses in our new short film Hold to the Now, featuring actors, artists and writers in 37 locations across five continents.

Learn more about the global reach of Bloomsday through events in Irish Embassies and Consulates, and our Global Book Giveaway of 3,500 copies of Joyce’s work in over 20 countries.