Dublin City Council Sensoria, the award-winning neurodivergent friendly festival for all, returns bringing a vibrant, inclusive, fun and free cultural experience to the heart of Dublin city.

Designed for individuals, families and communities alike, Dublin City Council Sensoria continues to create a welcoming space where creativity, play and connection can be enjoyed by all, with thoughtful consideration given to engaging older teens and audiences, alongside much-loved family experiences.

What to Expect at Dublin City Council Sensoria 2026

Dublin City Council Sensoria offers a rich, multi-sensory programme designed around accessibility, wellbeing and shared enjoyment. The full programme of events will take place across both festival days, Saturday 25th and Sunday 26th April with three relaxed two hour sessions per day to ensure a comfortable, non-crowded environment for all attendees. The final session each day will feature a slightly older teen and young adult-focused programme.

Enjoy the walkabout performers, bubble shows, puppet pop-ups, stilt walkers and circus acts. Rest and refresh with a feast to suit all tastes from the Food Stalls and Trucks.

A wonderful Main Stage awaits, featuring music, dance, magic and performance across both days, including Patrick Stefan, award-winning Irish-Dutch folk artist; Aengus Devine, singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist; Moss Russell’s Stimtastic Celebration; Joe the Magician, presenter of RTE’s abraKIDabra and Dizzy Deliveries; Magic Marta with her interactive magic, giggles and wonder and Meabh Conneely, trailblazing Irish dancer, the very first Riverdance summer school student with vision impairment.

Take part in the fabulous Interactive Experiences and Play, from Aerial Circus and cabaret performances to The Big Dig hands-on workshop for budding archeologists, and kazoo music regulation sessions. Pop into the low pressure LEGO play tent and enjoy a host of creative play spaces for all. Check out the Topic Tent, share the things that interest you with likeminded people. Join in Workshops and Creative Fun with art and messy play, t-shirt aromatherapy, bread making, emotional storytelling and life drawing.

Get your chill on in the Sensory and Wellbeing Spaces, with dedicated sensory tents and gardens, soft play and regulation areas, the giant interactive Touch Totem and plenty of low-stimulation wellbeing zones. Shake it out with Movement and Participation featuring Yoga sessions, the Danspire Silent Disco, as well as plenty of interactive play and target games. The Movement and Participation area will also be supported by Dublin City Sport & Wellbeing Partnership Inclusion Officers, Tess Sutton and Mark Hughes, who will be facilitating a range of inclusive, easy-to-join activities. They will also be available for a friendly chat with families who would like general information on local opportunities and supports.

Dublin City Council Sensoria continues to prioritise accessibility through structured zones with varied activity levels, sensory supports including ear defenders and fidget tools, clear wayfinding and seating areas and flexible and self-paced participation opportunities. Each element is designed to create a safe, welcoming and adaptable environment, supporting individuals to engage in ways that suit their needs.

Produced by Dublin City Council in consultation with AsIAm, ADHD Ireland and Dyslexia Ireland, Dublin City Council Sensoria is developed through ongoing collaboration to ensure best-in-class accessibility and inclusion. The festival was recently recognised at the LAMA All-Ireland Community & Council Awards, where it received Best Irish Festival, highlighting its innovative approach to culture, creativity and community engagement.

Dublin City Council Sensoria is free to attend, with pre-booked tickets required to support a comfortable experience for all attendees.

Tickets for specific timed workshops will be released in the coming weeks.

Register your interest for tickets now and don’t miss out, click on the “Get Tickets” link below.

Find Your Own Rhythm!