International Mother Language Day 2026

INTERNATIONAL MOTHER LANGUAGE DAY 2026

Join us for a vibrant festival that celebrates the beauty of linguistic diversity! Our festival brings together voices from across the globe, featuring German, Portuguese, Sesotho, Austrian German, isiZulu, British English, French, Soweto Language, Polish, Flemish, Dutch, SiSwati, Spanish, Italian, Korean, isiXhosa and Mandarin.

Discover the richness of languages through exciting activities: crash and flirt courses, our interactive speak-dating game, an engaging panel discussion with esteemed panellists, storytelling, live international music and performances, colourful face painting, and food trucks.

Take part in our quiz and stand a chance to win fantastic prizes!

This special day is more than a celebration – it is a powerful reminder that every language carries history, identity and connection.

Language connects – let us celebrate the diversity of languages together!

The host for this event is the Goethe-Institut South Africa in partnership with the Austrian Cultural Forum of the Austrian Embassy in Pretoria, the Deutsche Internationale Schule Johannesburg, the Embassy of Portugal - Camões IP Education Department, the British Council, the Alliance Française de Johannesburg, the Zulu Aunty, the Embassy of the Republic of Poland in Pretoria, the Delegation of Flanders in Southern Africa, the Colegio Español, the Dante Alighieri Society, and the Korean Cultural Centre.

Should you require further assistance, please contact [email protected].