Festival of Languages Returns for 2026

The Festival of Languages, hosted by the School of Modern Languages at the University of St Andrews, returns this September.

Celebrating languages across the University, there is a fantastic programme of events - all of which are open to the public.

30 September 2026
When Language Fades
Whale Song Talk
The Origins of Language
Minority Languages of Spain (Festival of Languages x Byre World)

1 October 2026
Two Interpreters, Three Languages, and Laurence Olivier
Translating Taiwan
The Life and Poetry of Annasoltan Kekilova
Poetry Reading with Peter Constantine and Eleni Kefala
Multilingual Poetry Reading with Jordi Larios and Others

2 October 2026
Resisting AI: Zine-Making Workshop with Paola Ruffo
‘Roots’ Workshop with Anisha Minocha
The Language of Laughter (Festival of Languages x Bright Club)

We hope to see you there!