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

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.