22-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Independent
Neurodivergent friendly festival ‘Sensoria' returns to Dublin next weekend
The free ticketed event will take place over three sessions each day, with each session running for two hours. Guests of all ages can select their preferred day and time slot and reserve tickets for April 26 and 27.
'We are delighted with the return of Dublin City Council Sensoria for 2025,' Lord Mayor of Dublin, Emma Blain, said.
'This year, we have been able to expand the offering to two full days with three sessions each day, meaning we can entertain and delight even more neurodivergent families than ever before.
'Having worked closely with all of our stakeholders to build on last year's success - we're really looking forward to welcoming everyone along.'
Visitors can expect an immersive event, catering to all age ranges and tailored to a whole range of comfort levels and interests.
'We are delighted to be supporting Sensoria again this year which will be particularly special as it falls during World Autism Month,' said Adam Harris, CEO of autism charity, AsIAm.
'This event recognises the often-invisible barriers which can prevent Autistic people and our families from having the same chance to access meaningful social, cultural and leisure activities.
'The feedback from community members on last year's event has been extremely positive and we are excited to build on that progress this year.'
Visitors can look forward to the Strong Women Science Show, the awe-inspiring Magic Show, and a selection of exciting and uplifting music and dance performances from the likes of Moss Russell, Patrick Stefan and Aengus Devine.
The Aerial Stage will have a Tumble Circus Cabaret Circus, while the Movement Tent will have yoga and dance classes with DCC Sports Inclusion Officers.
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Creative minds are sure to enjoy the Arts and Craft area, designed to get your artistic flow going in the natural surrounds of the park.
For some quieter time, there'll be a reading zone, featuring the Dublin City Council Library Bus.
Sensoria will also feature multiple areas for relaxation and self-regulation, including a sensory garden, and both adult and child friendly regulation spaces.
Neurodiversity Information Village will be on site providing vital resources and information from AsIAm, Neurodiversity Ireland, ADHD Ireland, Dyslexia Ireland and Autism Assistance Dogs.
You may also meet some very colourful characters as you wander through the park with some fairy and pirate guests as well as a juggler and stilt walker ready to keep you entertained.
Dublin City Council Sensoria has been produced in consultation with a selection of experts and stakeholders including AsIam, Neurodiversity Ireland, ADHD Ireland and Dyslexia Ireland.
