Healing Arts is a global campaign by the Jameel Arts & Health Lab in collaboration with the World Health Organization

What's On

Here you can find events that took place such as celebratory performances, exhibitions, public art programmes, workshops and dialogues in 2024.

Key: 2024 Events 2026 Events

Before and after Healing Arts

Healing Arts Scotland Dundee Day 2026

16th June 2026

V&A Dundee, Juniper Auditorium

As part of Healing Arts Scotland, Dundee will showcase and explore creative and collaborative work that connects arts and health across the lifespan.

Shetland Arts: Wellbeing Day

Tuesday 16th June 2026

Mareel, Shetland

Shetland Arts invites you to a free day of workshops, nature and community at Mareel. Come along to explore, reflect and connect in a warm and welcoming space.

Comfy Ceilidh

17th June 2026, 11:00am - 12:30pm

13-29 Nicolson St, Edinburgh, EH8 9FT

Comfy Ceilidh is a seated dance offering, delivered by Capital Theatres’ award-winning dementia friendly programme, featuring live ceilidh music throughout.

Trauma Attuned Change

16th June 2026, 10:00 - 16:00

Stockbridge Music Hub, Stockbridge Parish Church,
7b Saxe Coburg Street, Edinburgh, Lothian, EH3 5BN

In a world motivated to use our innate creativity to address the harm caused by trauma, what more can we do? This event will launch a new trauma attuned arts framework co-created by a team of artists, practitioners and academics from across the UK and Ukraine.

Everybody can Dance

16th June 2026, 13:30 - 15:30

Dance Base, 14-16 Grassmarket
Edinburgh, MidLothian, EH1 2JU

“Everybody Can Dance” workshop is open to everyone, regardless of age, size, shape, or physical abilities! Already dancing? Try something new and enjoy yourself! It’s especially beneficial for those seeking to connect with their inner power, strength, and determination in all aspects of life.

Dance for Parkinson's

16th June 2026, 11:00 - 13:00

Holy Trinity Church Hall, Trinity Place
Elgin, Moray, IV30 1UL

Dance for Parkinson's has multiple benefits. This is a welcoming class for anyone who is part of the Parkinson's community, whether you have a diagnosis or are supporting someone living with Parkinson's.

Dumfries & Galloway Day

16 June 2026

Easterbrook Hall, Dumfries

The Healing Arts Scotland Dumfries & Galloway programme will feature interactive sessions, discussions, performances and presentations - giving voice to people with lived experience, spotlighting impactful local work and highlighting potential cross-sector opportunities.