Duration: All day Age Suitability: All ages Price: Free Accessibility: Throughout the festival we will be exhibiting work from true exceptional artists, Trudi Collier and Rubbena Aurangzeb-Tariq, inviting audiences to experience art through a unique Deaf perspective.  Trudi Collier Explore a special exhibition by Deaf artist Trudi Collier showcasing creative work inspired by identity and Deaf culture. Rubbena Aurangzeb-Tariq Discover a vibrant exhibition from ...

Duration: 50 minutes Price: See website for details Accessibility:       The perfect journey through the world of Scotch whisky. We are storytellers; passionate about sharing with you our love of Scotch whisky and Scotland. Whether new to whisky, or already experienced, visitors are warmly welcomed on our guided tours (available in 21 languages) including BSL, ASL, and International ...

Duration: 1 hour Price: Pay what you can Accessibility: Take time to relax, unwind and reconnect in this welcoming yoga session. Suitable for all experience levels, the class offers a calm and supportive environment focused on movement, balance and wellbeing. Everyone is welcome to come along and take part at their own pace. Led by Sasha Malinsky and Clare Duffy. BSL   IS   Book ...

Duration: 2 hours Age Suitability: All ages Price: Pay what you can Location: Holyrood Park, meet in front of Education Centre (what three words: ///mental.poem.hope) Accessibility: Join us for an interactive workshop and discover the birds and bugs that live in the parks of Edinburgh, and how they find food. Plus: an opportunity to meet some creatures from all over ...

Duration: 4 hours Age Suitability: 0-11 years Price: Pay what you can Accessibility: In partnership with National Museums Scotland, the National Museum of Scotland will host a special Deaf Families Takeover Day as part of Edinburgh Deaf Festival. Designed for families with children aged 0–11, the day will feature a range of free activities for different age groups, including sensory ...

Hosted in: BSL Duration: 90 minutes Age Suitability: 16+ Price: Pay what you can Accessibility: Join comedian, actor and BSL teacher John Smith for an interactive workshop exploring storytelling, improvisation and comedy through personal experiences and everyday life. Through playful exercises, character work and audience interaction, participants will build confidence, creativity and communication skills in a supportive and welcoming environment. A fun and engaging session ...

Duration: 4 hours Age Suitability: All ages Price: Free Accessibility:    Come and explore the treasures of the Scottish Deaf Archive! Cared for by Deaf History Scotland, the archive holds over 200 years of Scottish Deaf history, with fascinating stories and remarkable objects waiting to be discovered.  From ear trumpets to sports trophies, photographs, documents, and much more, the collection ...

Age Suitability: All welcome Price: Free Accessibility: Discover and support deaf-owned businesses, artists and creators at our Deaf Makers Market. Browse a range of handmade products, artwork, crafts and unique creations while meeting the talented makers behind them. A welcoming community space celebrating deaf creativity, small businesses and independent talent. BSL   IS   No booking required

Duration: 1.5 hours Price: Pay what you can Accessibility: Join us for a fun and energetic ceilidh dancing workshop where you can learn traditional Scottish dances in a welcoming and accessible environment. Whether you’re completely new to ceilidh dancing or already know the steps, everyone is welcome to come along, get involved and enjoy the experience together.  BSL   IS   Book ...

Image credit: Anne Hardy, detail of ‘Being (Immaterial)’,  2023-2024 © Anne Hardy. Courtesy Maureen Paley, London. Duration: 1 hour Location: Talbot Rice Gallery, The University of Edinburgh Old College, South Bridge, Edinburgh, EH8 9YL Age Suitability: 16+ years Price: Free Accessibility: Led in BSL without interpreter Join us for a British Sign Language (BSL) tour led by Trudi Collier of ...

Duration: 1.5 hours Age Suitability: 8 – 16 years Price: Pay what you can Accessibility: We’re running a beginner boxing session for juniors. This is a fun, friendly introductions to boxing — perfect if you’ve never tried it before. Expect a relaxed, welcoming vibe where you’ll learn the basics, get moving, hit some pads, and enjoy a good challenge! BSL   IS ...

Duration: 1.5 hours Age Suitability: 16+ Price: Pay what you can Accessibility: Join Dr Audrey Cameron and the Deaf scientist team behind the SSC BSL Science Glossary at the University of Edinburgh for an interactive workshop exploring climate change through BSL.  Through hands-on activities and experiments, participants will discover how climate change works, and how we can work together to reduce ...