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Bloomsday
Dubliners dress in Edwardian clothes and walk the route of Leopold Bloom, with gorgonzola sandwiches and readings.
When is Bloomsday in 2027?
Bloomsday 2027 is on Wednesday, 16 June 2027. Other years: 2026, Tuesday, 16 June 2026; 2028, Friday, 16 June 2028.
About Bloomsday
Bloomsday, on 16 June, celebrates the novel Ulysses by James Joyce, which takes place in Dublin on that date in 1904, the day on which the author met his future wife, Nora Barnacle. It is named after Leopold Bloom, the book's main character. Since 1954, fans have re-enacted scenes from the novel. Participants dress in Edwardian clothes, boaters and long skirts, walk the route Bloom follows through the city, from Sandycove tower to the pubs and streets of the centre, and pause for readings and performances. A traditional breakfast, including fried kidneys, Bloom's favourite, and a lunch of gorgonzola sandwich and a glass of burgundy, are eaten. The event is celebrated in other cities, too.
Bloomsday dates: 2026, 2027, 2028
| Year | Bloomsday date |
|---|---|
| 2026 | Tuesday, 16 June 2026 |
| 2027 | Wednesday, 16 June 2027 |
| 2028 | Friday, 16 June 2028 |
What is eaten
- fried kidneys
- gorgonzola sandwich
- burgundy
Also part of it, and being written: Ulysses (The book.), James Joyce (The author.), Sandycove (The start of the walk.).
More marked on Bloomsday
Written by the EveryParampara desk with AI assistance. Background: "Bloomsday" on Wikipedia. Customs differ from place to place and family to family. If this is your tradition and we have it wrong, tell us.