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

SCO: Dementia-friendly Concert

18th June 2026, 02:00pm - 03:00pm

V&A Dundee, 85 - 89 Clerk Street, Edinburgh, EH8 9JG

These relaxed afternoon concerts by the Scottish Chamber Orchestra feature classical favourites and familiar tunes, introduced and performed by SCO musicians, along with tea and biscuits that can be enjoyed as part of the concert experience.

Generation Arts

15th June 2026 - 19th June 2026

Livingston United Parish Church, Craigsfarm Community Hub, EH54 8AX
& Rosemount Gardens, Bathgate, EH8 1QW

Generation Arts provides an inclusive programme of arts activities provided by professional artists from creative movement and dance, visual arts to music projects, and remote cinema screenings.

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.

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SET Sing Exercise & Tea Classes

15th & 19th June 2026, 11:30am

Moray Sports Centre, Linkwood Road
Elgin, Moray, IV30 8AR

SET, Seated dance exercise classes delivered in partnership by Dance North Scotland and Health & Social Care Moray.

SCO: Big Ears, Little Ears

17th June 2026, 11:30 - 12:15pm

V&A Dundee, 1 Riverside Esplanade
Dundee, Dundee City, DD1 4EZ

Scottish Chamber Orchestra present a multisensory musical adventure in V&A Dundee, for under 5s and their grown ups.

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.