Festival Theatre’s Dementia Friendly Activities


Come and connect with others in one of Festival Theatre’s dementia friendly community events.

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Southside

26th May - 30th June
Free, but booking required

Venue Key Features

Level Access

Venue Accessibility

Access guide

Accessible toilets

British Sign Language

Changing Places toilets

Large print, braille or audio

Level Access

Level access from entrance to reception

Level access to all public areas

Level access to bar

Level access to dining room, cafe or restaurant

Level access to main entrance

Lift or stairlift

Partial wheelchair access

Ramp to main entrance

Suitable for visitors with limited mobility

Tactile route for visitors with visual impairments

Wheelchair access throughout

Taking place throughout each month, Edinburgh’s Festival Theatre offer a variety of social events designed for those living with dementia and their families.

If you love music, be sure not to miss Together In Song. In conjunction with Edinburgh’s dementia inclusive Forget Me Notes choir, participants have the chance to celebrate their stories through song. The next session takes place on 06 June 2025.

Offering a chance to reminisce, The Hobby Box on 25 June 2025 invites guests to bring along an item that hold special memories, whether it’s a picture, toy or a special object. In a show-and-tell session, these objects are shared and with rest of the group.

Brew and Blether offers companionship, chat, and of course, tea and biscuits. Join them on 28 May 2025.

If you fancy some creative music-making, Tea and ‘Jam’ will be music to your ears. A family-friendly event, bring along your own instruments, song suggestions and get ready to sing the morning away. The next sessions takes place on 26 May and 30 June 2025. Or for more musical fun, Comfy Ceilidh has live music, Scottish poetry and familiar ceilidh dances, all of which have been adapted to a seated offering. Join in on 04 June 2025.

Tickets for all events are free but should be booked in advance online. A ticket is required for each attendee, including any carer(s).

Keep up to date on all upcoming events on the Festival Theatre website.