Mother Tongues Festival 2026

20-21 February, Tallaght

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All the events take place in Rua Red and The Civic Theatre, conveniently located within a one-minute walk from each other.

To ensure everyone can enjoy the festival at their own pace, the AsIAm team is providing a sensory safe space on Saturday, 21st February. This quiet corner is designed for neurodivergent children and young people who need a break from the festival buzz. Featuring soft seating, ear defenders and soothing sensory tools, it offers a peaceful environment to relax and reset. Trained volunteers will be on hand to ensure the space remains calm, inclusive and supportive for all.

Pututu

Interactive music performance
Age: 4 to 8
Language: Spanish, but no knowledge of Spanish is needed to enjoy the show!
When: Feb 21st, 4.45 pm

The journey through song

Music & storytelling
Age: 5 to 8
Language: English + BYO!
When: Feb 21st, 11.30 am

BLOOM

Interactive theatre
Age: 3 to 6
Language: English
When: Feb 21st, 11 am

Ta Tum Tum!

Interactive music performance
Age: 3 to 7
Language: English & Portuguese
When: Feb 21st, 1.30 pm

Gaeilge, Me agus Spraoi!

Interactive workshop
Age: 4 to 7
Language: English & Irish
When: Feb 21st, 10.30 am

Kamishibai magic stories

Storytelling & craft
Age: 4+
Language: English & Japanese
When: Feb 21st, 1.30 pm

"Театр на столі" для всієї родини

Table-top theatre
Age: 6 to 8
Language: Ukrainian
When: Feb 21st, 11 am

Un grand voyage dans une petite histoire

Storytelling & music
Age: 5 to 8
Language: French
When: Feb 21st, 1.30 pm

Rangoli meets Celtic art

Art workshop
Age: 3 to 6
Language: English & Tamil
When: Feb 21st, 2.30 pm

Dance is our mother tongue

Dance
Age: 7+
Language: English & Spanish
When: Feb 21st, 12.30 pm

Rooted and Rising: Beginnings

Dance & music
Age: 4 to 7
Language: English & Yoruba
When: Feb 21st, 10.30 am

Lino stamp bonanza

Print-making
Age: 4 to 8
Language: English & Lithuanian
When: Feb 21st, 10.30 am

Little storymakers

Storytelling & music
Age: 3 to 6
Language: English & Irish
When: Feb 21st, 11 am

Magiczny Świat Polskich Legend

Storytelling & drama
Age: 6 to 8
Language: Polish
When: Feb 21st, 2.30 pm

Rapa Nui: un viaje al corazón de la Isla de Pascua

Music & craft-making
Age: 4+
Language: Spanish
When: Feb 21st, 3 pm

Navegar pela música Portuguesa

Music & storytelling
Age: 3 to 6
Language: Portuguese
When: Feb 21st, 1 pm

The Enchanted Glade

Interactive installation
Age: 3+ | FREE
Language: English + Italian + Spanish
When: Feb 21st, various time slots

Here we are

Interactive exhibition
All ages | FREE
When: Feb 21st, all day from 11 am, drop-in

Our family, our stories

Exhibition
Launch: Feb 20th, 12.45 pm
Open every day until March 7th

There's a story here

Panel discussion - opening event
When: Feb 20th, 11 am

The stars in the sky

Unfortunately, this show has been cancelled due to circumstances beyond our control.