Festival Theatre’s Dementia Friendly Activities


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

A room full of people singing and playing musical instruments.
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21st January - 23rd February
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.

Featuring some of his most popular works, Comfy Ceilidh (A Celebration of Burns) on 21 January 2026 offers a fun morning of live music and seated dancing.

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 January and 23 February 2026.

Offering companionship, chat, and of course, tea, each session of Brew and Blether also features something special, from a guest speaker or performer to a quiz. Join the next session on 28 January 2026.

If you love music, be sure not to miss Together In Song on 06 February 2026. In conjunction with Edinburgh’s dementia inclusive Forget Me Notes choir, participants have the chance to celebrate their stories through song.

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.