The Mother Tongues Festival is the largest festival celebrating linguistic diversity through the arts in Ireland. Venues in Tallaght and Blanchardstown, hubs of cultural diversity, will host six days of workshops, panel discussions, dance, music, art, live performances, films and storytelling across more than 10 languages. The Festival features all facets of the arts and has something for all ages. Highlights include energising dance workshops, a full immersion in the world of Iranian culture and a unique visit to the Interactive Museum of Languages for Young Audiences. 

The theme of the Mother Tongues Festival 2022 is #OurLanguageGarden – everyone is encouraged to follow and use the hashtag to share their own language stories.

Please note that the details of events listed above are provided by the relevant Local Authorities.