Edinburgh Deaf Festival

Edinburgh Deaf Festival 7 - 16 August 2026. Celebrating deaf arts and culture. Brought to you by Deaf Action.

16/04/2026

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🎭 Programme Update – New Work Showcase 🎭Join us on Saturday 28 March at Blackwood Bar for an evening of bold new work fr...
24/03/2026

🎭 Programme Update – New Work Showcase 🎭

Join us on Saturday 28 March at Blackwood Bar for an evening of bold new work from deaf creatives 😍

Due to a change in programme, Amy Murray will no longer be performing.

We’re pleased to share that the evening will now include:

✨ Leah Francisco (in development)
✨ Jonathan Reid – Deaf People (work in progress)
✨ Live Q&A with Chris Fonseca & Nadeem Islam (Fuse Theatre)

Leah and Jonathan will each present new work in development, sharing fresh ideas through comedy, storytelling and performance.

We’re also excited to welcome Chris Fonseca and Nadeem Islam from Fuse Theatre for a live Q&A, hosted by Nadia Nadarajah. They’ll be discussing deaf-led theatre, creativity, access and representation.

🎭 New Work Showcase
📅 Saturday 28 March
🕡 7:30pm – 9:00pm
📍 Blackwood Bar Edinburgh, Deaf Action
⚠️ 18+

🎟 Tickets: £10
🤟 BSL with spoken English interpretation

Book your tickets here 👇
https://ow.ly/iEMk50Yxtgx

We’re excited to reveal the artists performing at our New Work Showcase on 28 March at Blackwood Bar 🤩The evening will f...
17/03/2026

We’re excited to reveal the artists performing at our New Work Showcase on 28 March at Blackwood Bar 🤩

The evening will feature performances from:
✨ Leah Francisco
✨ Jonathan Reid
✨ Amy Murray

Each artist will present 30 minutes of new work in development, offering a mix of comedy, storytelling and bold creative ideas.

📅 Saturday 28 March
🕢 7:30pm – 9pm
📍 Blackwood Bar, 49 Albany Street, Edinburgh, EH1 3QY
🎟️ £10
🔞 18+

The evening also includes open networking from 6pm, where artists, creatives and industry professionals can meet and connect. We’re pleased to welcome guests from Fuse Theatre — Chris Fonseca and Nadeem Islam — who will be attending to meet Scottish deaf creatives.

Book your place:
https://ow.ly/IYnG50YuPtE

Register your workshop 🖌️ Are you involved with a workshop that could be part of this year's Edinburgh Deaf Festival? Wh...
13/03/2026

Register your workshop 🖌️

Are you involved with a workshop that could be part of this year's Edinburgh Deaf Festival? Whether it's arts and crafts, music, interactive experiences or more - we are looking for workshops to join our exciting 2026 programme.

To find out more and register your workshop email the team at [email protected]

Volunteer at the festival 👋We are looking for volunteers to join our team and help deliver an unforgettable programme of...
10/03/2026

Volunteer at the festival 👋

We are looking for volunteers to join our team and help deliver an unforgettable programme of events — from front of house and ticketing, to stage set-up, customer support, bar service and more.

Head to our website for more information and to apply.

🔗 https://edinburghdeaffestival.com/volunteer-with-us/

10/03/2026

✨ Networking event for deaf creatives in Scotland ✨

Are you a deaf creative based in Scotland? Join us on Saturday 28 March for a special networking opportunity ahead of the New Work Showcase 🤝

This session is for deaf creatives working across theatre, comedy, performance, writing, film, visual arts and other creative fields.

Come along to meet other deaf creatives, share ideas, and build new connections within the creative community.

We’re also delighted to welcome guests from Fuse Theatre, Chris Fonseca and Nadeem Islam , who will be visiting to meet and connect with deaf creatives in Scotland 😍

After the networking session, you’re welcome to stay for the New Work Showcase at 7:30pm, where three deaf artists will present new work in development.

🤝 Networking Event
📅 Saturday 28 March
🕕 6:00pm
📍 Blackwood Bar Edinburgh, Deaf Action

If you'd like to attend, please email [email protected], or just turn up on the evening.

See you there!

06/03/2026

🎭 Edinburgh Deaf Festival Presents: New Work Showcase 🎭

Join us on Saturday 28 March at Blackwood Bar for an evening of bold new work from deaf creatives😍

Three artists will each present 30 minutes of new work in development, offering a mix of comedy, storytelling and performance.

This showcase gives audiences the chance to experience fresh ideas while also providing a platform for deaf creatives to share new material.

Full artist line up to be announced soon ❗

🎭 New Work Showcase
📅 Saturday 28 March
🕡 7:30pm
📍 Blackwood Bar Edinburgh, Deaf Action
🤟 BSL performances with English interpretation
🎟️ £10.00

Book your tickets here 👇
https://events.humanitix.com/edinburgh-deaf-festival-presents-new-work-showcase

04/03/2026

Take part at this year's Edinburgh Deaf Festival 👋

Applications to take part in this year's festival are still open until Thursday 30 April. Whether you are a deaf performer, an artist, or perhaps you want to feature a BSL tour, workshop or exhibition, you can apply now via our website or email [email protected]

⏰ Deadline for applications 30 April
🔗 https://ow.ly/yXro50Yp9A1

WE ARE HIRING 🤩We’re looking for an inspiring and strategic leader with a passion for deaf arts, accessibility and inclu...
27/02/2026

WE ARE HIRING 🤩

We’re looking for an inspiring and strategic leader with a passion for deaf arts, accessibility and inclusion to become our next Edinburgh Deaf Festival Director. Could that be you? 🤙

Find out more and apply 👇
https://ow.ly/UobZ50Yn1Eo

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