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Grazer Sprachenfest - European Day of Languages in Graz

 Celebration, 26 sep 2025 - 26 sep 2025, Graz, Østrig

September 26, 2025 – 13th Graz Language Festival United in Diversity – let’s celebrate the linguistic richness of our city! On September 26, 2025 – the European Day of Languages – we celebrate 30 years of Austria’s EU membership, 25 years of the European Day of Languages, and the vibrant language diversity of Graz. The Graz Language Network, in cooperation with the European Centre for Modern Languages of the Council of Europe, invites children, young people, and adults – everyone with a passion for languages – to a colorful festival on and around Schloßbergplatz Graz. From 9:00 to 18:00, visitors can enjoy: - Workshops for all ages - Interactive stands to explore and participate - Guided city language walks - Artistic performances on stage throughout the day Join us for a day full of encounters, learning, and celebration. All languages are welcome – with plenty of prizes and surprises to discover! Admission is free – everyone is welcome! The Graz Language Festival is an initiative of the Graz Language Network, supported by the City of Graz, the Province of Styria, the Federal Ministry of Education, the Federal Ministry for Women, Science and Research, and the European Commission.

Venue: Graz Museum and Schloßbergplatz (Show On Map)
Target groups:  Adults (in general) Business and commerce Language learners Researchers Pupils Children Language teachers Students Language experts General public Young people (in general) Media Participants in adult education programmes Policy deciders/politicians at national Parents Tourism

Organizer: Sprachennetzwerks Graz
Estimated number of participants/people involved: 2000
Address: Sackstraße 18, 8010, Graz, Østrig
Contact Name: Mag. Elisabeth Schlocker
Website: https://sprachennetzwerkgraz.at/Grazer-Sprachenfest

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20 ideer til den Europæiske Sprogdag i år

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2024's 'most innovative event' is
Long live the European Day of Languages/ Vive la Journée européenne des langues

The event received 1900+ votes and was organised by Lycée Alfred Mézières de Longwy, France.

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