Scottish Mental Health Arts Festival
The Scottish Mental Health Arts Festival (SMHAF) is one of Scotland's most diverse cultural events, covering everything from music, film and visual art to theatre, dance, and literature.
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A significant event in Scotland’s cultural calendar, the festival takes a positive stance on mental health, celebrating artistic endeavour by those with experience of mental health issues and connecting audiences to creative and innovative work.
Together with a wide range of mental health organisations, arts bodies, community groups and artists, we aim to challenge stigma and promote social change.
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Upcoming Events at Scottish Mental Health Arts Festival
Jessica Ramm: Hard Edges Soft Layers
Hard Edges Soft Layers is an exhibition by Jessica Ramm, artist and writer based in Glasgow, exploring vulnerability within motherhood.
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Gartnavel Royal Summer House Residency
Project Ability artists and inpatients from Gartnavel Royal Hospital reflect on ideas of comfort and disturbance in nature, with visits to the Gartnavel Summer House and gardens.
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Leith Comedy Festival
The first full Leith Comedy Festival will take place in popular live venues and community hubs across Leith this October.
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Scottish International Storytelling Festival
The Scottish International Storytelling Festival returns from 22nd October to 1st November 2025 with the theme 'Lights of the North'.
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Cymera Festival
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Festival of Politics
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Edinburghs Christmas
Edinburgh's Christmas transforms the beautiful city centre with festive fun for all the family, including traditional Christmas Markets, funfair rides, spectacular live outdoor events and much more!
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Edinburgh International Magic Festival
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Edinburgh Art Festival
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Luminate Festival: Edinburgh & Lothians
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Bedlam Festival
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Edinburgh Krampus Festival
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