Edinburgh Deaf Festival

We're hiring for a Festival Director! Festival Director Part-time (28 hours per week), Fixed-term until end of March 2028 Location: Edinburgh Salary: £31,200 per annum (£39,000 FTE) Closing date: Sunday 15th March 2026 Interviews: w/c 23rd March 2026 We’re looking for an inspiring and strategic leader with a passion for deaf arts, accessibility and inclusion to become our next Edinburgh ...

Nadia and Philip look back at Edinburgh Deaf Festival 2025  In this special video conversation, Festival Creative Director Nadia Nadarajah and Deaf Action CEO Philip Gerrard reflect on the incredible success of Edinburgh Deaf Festival 2025, and look ahead to exciting opportunities for deaf artists to get involved in 2026. This year’s festival brought together a vibrant mix of performances, ...

Important accessibility update – external lift at Deaf Action, 49 Albany Street, Edinburgh  We want to let you know that the external lift at the front of Deaf Action’s building is currently out of order. Unfortunately, after a full assessment, we’ve been told that the lift cannot be repaired and will need to be completely replaced. We are working hard ...

We are delighted to announce that Edinburgh Deaf Festival has been awarded multi-year funding from Creative Scotland.    This vital support is a huge step forward for deaf-led arts in Scotland, allowing us to continue showcasing the incredible talent, creativity, and culture within our communities. Since launching in 2022, Edinburgh Deaf Festival has become a platform for deaf artists, performers, ...

We’re thrilled to announce that Edinburgh Deaf Festival will be returning in August 2024 as planned. Despite being refused funding which put the festival at risk, our commitment to promoting deaf arts in Scotland is unwavering. We are continuing to campaign for more support to safeguard the future of Scotland’s only deaf festival.   We’re pleased to be bringing the festival …