A National Day of Creativity for children and young people, Cruinniú na nÓg will take place on Saturday 10th June 2023.
Ireland is the first, and only, country in the world to have a national day of free creativity for children and young people under 18.
Cruinniú na nÓg is a national initiative that celebrates and encourages participation in culture and creativity through performance, theatre, art and music workshops, readings, screenings, special events and much more.
It is about giving children and young people the opportunity to express themselves through a specially curated programme of cultural and creative activities where they can share their ideas, learn new skills, and have fun!
All events are free of charge, child-centred and activity-based. It’s a day for lots of doing, making, and creating!
With hundreds of free events, workshops, exhibitions and performances, and a special focus on starter workshops to encourage young people to try something new, Cruinniú na nÓg is an opportunity for children and young people to fulfil a creative ambition, or showcase their inner creative hero! The emphasis is on participation and inclusion with 19 events programmed for the young people of Ukraine, along with opportunities for neurodivergent children and young people to take part and enjoy.
Cruinniú na nÓg 2023 is programmed on an all-island basis with cross-community events connecting children and young people from both sides of the border, via our partners in Circus Explored and Rhyme Island.
Cruinniú na nÓg is a flagship initiative of the Creative Ireland Programme’s Creative Youth Plan to enable the creative potential of every child and young person. It aims to celebrate and encourage children and young people’s participation in culture and creativity in activities such as art, music, coding, theatre workshops, performances, exhibitions, readings, film screenings and much more.