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August 2025
Artwork by Rashmi

Rashmi Art House

Duration: All day Age requirement: All ages Price: Free Accessibility: Explore the range of works, by deaf artist Rashmi Amatya, reflecting on their culture, language, and community. No booking required
08 Aug
All Day
Deaf Action - Princess Joanna Room
49 Albany St, Edinburgh EH1 3QY
Rashmi self portrait

Live Painting

Duration: All day Age Suitability: All ages Price: Free Accessibility: Artists Rashmi Amatya will be in residence over the first weekend of the festival creating a new piece relating to Edinburgh Deaf Festival. Join us on Monday 11 to reveal this new piece and discuss with the artists. No booking required
08 Aug
All Day
Deaf Action - The Garden
49 Albany St, Edinburgh EH1 3QY
Artwork of Natasha Lumley

Natasha Lumley Exhibition

Duration: All day Age Suitability: All ages Price: Free Accessibility: Discover the works of deaf artist, Natasha Lumley, through this selection of oil on canvas paintings. No booking required.
08 Aug
All Day
Deaf Action - Princess Joanna Room
49 Albany St, Edinburgh EH1 3QY
Magic Morgan and Lilliana. Two people standing beside each other. The woman has her hand on the mans shoulder and his arms are crossed.

Magic with Morgan & Liliana | 0-5 years

Duration: Pay what you can Age Suitability: 0-5 years Price: £5 child ticket (adults and carers go free) Accessibility: Bring your little ones along to experience the fun and magic with Morgan and Liliana in this fun-filled session aimed at toddlers and their parents and carers. Book now
08 Aug
10:30 - 12:00
Deaf Action – The Church
Edinburgh
A tour guide wearing a Deaf Action vest.

Edinburgh BSL Walking Tour

Hosted in: BSL Duration: 2 hours Age Suitability: 8+ Meeting point: Deaf Action, 49 Albany St, Edinburgh EH1 3QY Price: £10 pp Accessibility: Explore the historical city of Edinburgh in this accessible walking tour. Hosted in BSL, get ready to dive into some of Edinburgh’s fascinating history and discover it’s connections to deaf culture and heritage. Please meet at Deaf ...
08 Aug
11:00 - 13:00
Deaf Action
49 Albany St, Edinburgh EH1 3QY
Magic Morgan and Lilliana. Two people standing beside each other. The woman has her hand on the mans shoulder and his arms are crossed.

Magic with Morgan & Liliana | 9-18 years

Duration: 1.5 hours Age Suitability: 9-18 years Price: Pay what you can Accessibility: Get ready to be dazzled by the amazing Magic Morgan and Liliana in this session specially designed for young people.    This event is suitable for children and young people ages 9 – 18 years.  Book now
08 Aug
12:30 - 14:00
Deaf Action – The Church
Edinburgh
Edinburgh Castle

Edinburgh Castle BSL tour

Hosted in: BSL Interpreted to: English Duration: 2 hours Price: Various Accessibility: Set in the heart of Scotland’s dynamic capital city, Edinburgh Castle is sure to capture your imagination.  This tour is led in BSL only.  Book now  
08 Aug
12:30 - 14:30
Edinburgh Castle, Meet on Edinburgh Castle esplanade
Castlehill, Edinburgh EH1 2NG
A group of people standing in front of a staircase taking a selfie.

Opening Party

Age Suitability: All ages Price: Free Accessibility: Join us for the official opening party of the Edinburgh Deaf Festival 2025 and help us get the festival kicked off in style! Come along to our festival hub in the centre of Edinburgh and celebrate with us in a relaxed and inclusive atmosphere. No booking required.
08 Aug
15:00
Deaf Action
49 Albany St, Edinburgh EH1 3QY
Magic Morgan and Lilliana. Two people standing beside each other. The woman has her hand on the mans shoulder and his arms are crossed.

Magic Morgan & Liliana

Duration: 1 hour Age Suitability: All ages Price: Adult £12 full price/£10 concession | Children £5 | Family ticket £30 (4 people) Accessibility: Magic Morgan & Liliana blend illusion, comedy, and mime for a mesmerizing, family-friendly show. Experience humor, magic, and wonder in an unforgettable performance. Get ready to be amazed! Accessibility: ASL/IS with a voiceover in English Book now ...
08 Aug
16:30 - 17:30
Deaf Action – Blackwood Bar
49 Albany St, Edinburgh EH1 3QY
A picture of Gavin Lilley

Gavin Lilley: Signs of the times

Duration: 1 hour Age Suitability: 18+ Price: Full price £15 / concession £13 Accessibility:     Closed captions are available for Saturday 9 August only. Gavin Lilley, the well-established deaf comedian, will be returning to bring you a new set of hilarious stories! Drawing on his experiences as a sign language user, traveller and weary father of three – his ...
08 Aug
20:30 - 21:30
Deaf Action – Blackwood Bar
49 Albany St, Edinburgh EH1 3QY
Deaf Drag Queeny poster. A person in drag dressed with a hat and wig.

Deaffy Drag Queeny: Glitter, Gags & GSV

Duration: 1 hour Age Suitability: 18+ Price: £10 full price / £8 concession Accessibility:     Closed captions are available for Friday 8 August only. Get ready for a night of outrageous fun as Deaffy Drag Queeny makes their Edinburgh Deaf Festival debut. With over 40 years of experience, this iconic deaf drag performer brings glamour, humour and cheeky charm ...
08 Aug
22:30 - 23:30
Deaf Action – Blackwood Bar
49 Albany St, Edinburgh EH1 3QY
Artwork by Rashmi

Rashmi Art House

Duration: All day Age requirement: All ages Price: Free Accessibility: Explore the range of works, by deaf artist Rashmi Amatya, reflecting on their culture, language, and community. No booking required
09 Aug
All Day
Deaf Action - Princess Joanna Room
49 Albany St, Edinburgh EH1 3QY
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