Healing Arts Scotland 2026
Healing Arts Scotland is a bi-annual celebration of the role of the arts to improve health and wellbeing. Launched in partnership with Scottish Ballet in 2024, and co-produced by a national coalition of organisations bridging culture, healthcare, education and policy, the initiative is designed to embed the arts into public health and community well-being across Scotland
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Date
15 – 19 June 2026
Location
Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
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Impact Report
Impact Report
HAS24
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Healing Arts Scotland 2024 Legacy Film
As part of the Jameel Arts & Health Lab’s global outreach campaign in collaboration with the World Health Organization, Healing Arts Scotland is a bi-annual celebration of the role of the arts to improve health and wellbeing. Launched in partnership with Scottish Ballet in 2024, and co-produced by a national coalition of organisations bridging culture, healthcare, education and policy, the initiative is designed to embed the arts into public health and community well-being across Scotland.
Register your Event
Themes for Healing Arts Scotland 2026
• Arts, Health and Environment
• Innovation in Arts & Health
• Arts & Health across Life Stages
If you’re planning an event that aligns with one of these themes, register to be a part of Healing Arts Scotland 2026.
Visit the official website to learn more about Healing Arts Scotland 2026
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Healing Arts Scotland 2026 Roundtable
Healing Arts Scotland 2026 was announced alongside a high-level roundtable held at the Scottish Parliament, bringing together leaders from the arts, health, and public policy sectors to explore a national arts and health strategy for Scotland.
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Healing Arts Scotland
Healing Arts Scotland was the first-ever nationwide Healing Arts campaign, which involved a week of celebrating and advocating for improved physical, mental and social health through the arts.