Join the celebrations on March 14th
Embrace the celebration of Community with GOAL NextGen at an immersive Day of art, music, poetry, and insightful discussions exploring identity, culture, and inclusion.
Experience diverse perspectives and meaningful conversations on connection and community in Ireland.
Join us on March 14th to celebrate Ireland's diversity and our interconnected world against the backdrop of St. Patrick's Weekend.
- When: Saturday, March 14th
- Where: The Bandstand in Stephen's Green
- Cost: This event is free and open to all.
This event is kindly supported by Irish Aid, and is presented in collaboration with St. Patrick's Festival.
Schedule
When: 11.00-11:30am
Cost: Free
Experience the energy and creativity of Tura Arutura, a musician, dancer, storyteller and multi-instrumentalist whose work blends Irish traditional music and Sean Nós dance with African rhythm, song and spoken word. Through powerful live performances, Tura celebrates the connection between Irish and African cultures, creating joyful, interactive shows that bring audiences together through music, movement and storytelling
When: 11.30am -12:00pm
Cost: Free.
Discover the power of spoken word with Mikey Cullen, a Dublin based poet, secondary school teacher, and rap artist who’s spoken word piece titled ‘Home’ has made waves across social media, with over half a million view to date.
Mikey will share a 30‑minute performance featuring spoken word, page poetry and powerful storytelling. His work explores themes of roots, belonging, cultural identity, and the stories that shape us - while also shining a light on contemporary social issues.
SPF Community Groups
When: 12pm - 13:30pm
Cost: Free
Enjoy a vibrant celebration of global culture with performances from a range of St. Patrick’s Festival Community Groups, including:
- Indian Ladies in Ireland (India)
- Son de Mi Tierra (Colombia)
- Alma Boliviana Ballet (Bolivia)
- Peru Fusion Ireland (Peru)
- Ukrainian Vol Malva Choir (Ukraine)
These groups bring rich traditions, dance, music and storytelling from around the world to the stage.
When: 13:30pm - 14:30pm
Cost: Free
Visual artist Tuqa Al‑Sarraj and theatre artists Gráinnemir and Sorcha Fox present a collaborative performance blending interactive art, poetry and theatre. Together, they invite audiences to explore themes of memory, identity and exile through dialogue, imagery and voice.
SPF Community Groups
When: 14:30pm - 16:00pm
Cost: Free
- The stage comes alive once again with another exciting line‑up of SPF Community Groups, featuring:
Dance Academy (Ireland) - Raíces de Venezuela (Venezuela)
- CICI – Indian Diaspora Group (India)
- Paraguayos en Irlanda (Paraguay)
- A dynamic celebration of dance, tradition and community from across the globe.
When: 16:00pm - 16:30pm
Cost: Free
Experience the innovative sound of Salamay, a Nigerian‑born, Cork‑raised artist reshaping contemporary Hip Hop with his fusion of rhythm and poetry. Influenced by Hip Hop, Soul, R&B and Afrobeat, Salamay has earned critical acclaim — including a No. 2 spot on District Magazine’s “Top Ten Tracks” for Take It Easy — and placements on major playlists like Spotify’s Fresh Finds Hip Hop. With performances from Electric Picnic to Other Voices, he continues to champion Ireland’s vibrant Hip Hop scene ahead of his 2026 release.
When: 16:30pm - 17:00pm
Cost: Free
Closing the day is Celaviedmai, one of the most exciting voices in the Irish music scene and one of the few female rappers to reach national prominence. Following her chart‑topping #1 single created through GOAL’s NextGen X‑Change project, Celaviedmai will curate a special set for the GOAL Global Stage, spotlighting emerging Irish artists and performing her powerful collaboration piece “Spark.”
Find us at the Welcome Wall
GOAL NextGen’s X-Change campaign invites people to take a moment and reflect on what a better world looks like and to share their inspiring messages on our Welcome Wall! Join us at the St. Patrick’s Festival Street Takeover in Stephen’s Green on Saturday March 14th and add your vision for a brighter future.
Through our Global Citizenship programme, supported by Irish Aid, we empower young people to understand our interconnected world and take action for a fairer, more sustainable future. Our Global Citizenship NextGen Youth programme connects young people globally for deeper learning and meaningful engagement. Applications for the programme are open throughout March – be sure to visit us during our takeover to chat with NextGen Youth members and discover what it’s all about!
