7 - 16 August 2026. Celebrating deaf arts and culture. Brought to you by @deafaction
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📆 Save the date for next year, 7-16 August 2026 📆
Earlier this month, we hosted the fourth Edinburgh Deaf Festival. Thank you to everyone who made the festival so special. We can’t wait to see you all again in 2026 🥳
#EdinburghDeafFestival #DeafFestivalAccess
As Edinburgh Deaf Festival closes for another year we want to say thanks to everyone who made it happen 👏
Thank you to all the amazing artists, performers, staff, volunteers, partners and media who came together 🥰
Together we are making the arts more accessible for everyone.
ALT sticky notes on a blackboard. The note reads "Best Festival Ever!!! thanks"
That's a wrap on Edinburgh Deaf Festival 2025 ❤️🤙
It's been another 10 days of incredible performances and events, showcasing deaf talent at its very best. Thanks to everyone for coming along and showing your support, we can't wait to do it all again next year! 👋
What an incredible first night with a full house packing it in to see Echoes Across Time 🥰
Don't miss your chance to see this incredible deaf-led play 🌹
📅 Tonight and tomorrow at 6.30pm
Book tickets below 👇
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We have an action-packed programme for you this weekend 🙌
With a huge line-up of shows, workshops, tours and more, there's something for everyone.
Head over to our website to see what's on 😁
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Echoes Across Time premiere's tomorrow 🌹🎊
Get ready for an evening of mystery as our original theatre production, ‘Echoes Across Time’, takes the stage.
🥀 Echoes Across Time
📅 15 - 17 Aug
🕡 6:30pm
📍 Blackwood Bar, Edinburgh
🔗 ow.ly/spqF50WG76t
Developing an Online Deaf History Archive 📚
Join Australian deaf historian Dr Breda Carty this evening as she explores the development of the online Deaf History Collections archive.
📅 14 Aug
🕠 5:30pm
📍 Blackwood Bar
🔗ow.ly/8QeO50WG1la
Wow 🤩
What an amazing few days we have had so far, with some incredible performances, workshops, tours and more 👏
There's still plenty to come so head over to our website now to check out our programme - and don't miss out on any of the fun!
🔗 ow.ly/eHjY50WFVf0
📢 New event just added - BSL Dungeons & Dragons 🎲
Join us this Sunday for a BSL workshop on Dungeons & Dragons. Suitable for everyone from beginners to dungeon masters.
📅 17 August
🕙 10am + 3pm + 7pm
📍 Deaf Action
👋 BSL only
🎟️ Free
🔗 ow.ly/BwUc50WFiEx
"I want to be the first deaf drag queen in the world to be on Drag race." 🤩
Deaf drag queens Mary and Danielle brought the house down last weekend at their show Deaffy Drag Queeny 👏
Check out the BBC article about Mary and Danielle below 👇
ow.ly/uiJM50WFhLs
Get ready for an evening of entertainment as Scratch Night hits the stage this Thursday 🤩
📅 14 August
🕤 9:30pm
🫴 Pay what you can
🚫 18+
📍 Blackwood Bar
🔗 ow.ly/p4ma50WExrQ
📢 Announcement - Deaf Rave joins Edinburgh Deaf Festival Closing Party! 🥳
We are delighted to announce that @DeafRave will be playing as part of our festival closing party this Saturday.
More info soon! 👀
🔗 ow.ly/sYW850WECoM
Join us for two very special presentations from one of our sponsors, Lumo TV, discussing sign-presentation versus sign-translation - followed by a Q&A.
📅 Tuesday 12 August
🕣 8pm
🔗 ow.ly/M6Zn50WEnU0
📅 Wednesday 13 August
🕔 5pm
🔗 ow.ly/oc7P50WEnU4
ALT Lumo tv logo
Film screening: Deaf experiences of the Covid-19 pandemic 🎞️
Join us this Saturday for a free film screening and panel discussion exploring community members experiences of the Covid-19 pandemic and lockdowns.
📅 16 Aug
🕚 11am
📍 Deaf Action
🚫 14+
🔗 ow.ly/AuwW50WCOZV
Our BSL Parkrun last weekend was a blast! 🏃♂️
Thanks to everyone who came along - we have two more parkruns this week to enjoy!
👟 BSL Social Run | Deaf Action - 13 August
🔗 ow.ly/C8Zg50WCK0n
👟 BSL Parkrun | Holyrood - 16 August
🔗 ow.ly/iMuo50WCK0h
ALT A group of runners standing outside, behind them our large hills.
ALT Two men taking a selfie outside, behind them is countryside and small houses.
ALT A group of runners standing together, in front of them is a sign that reads "parkrun Holyrood".
ALT A selfie of a group of people sitting together in a cafe having breakfast. Behind them are other people sitting together having food and drink.
It's time to express your opinions at our Debate Teatime: Deaf Clubs – Past and Future 🤔
Let's discuss the role of Deaf Clubs over a cup of tea in an accessible and friendly debate.
📅 Tuesday 12 August
🕠 5:30pm
📍 Blackwood Bar, Edinburgh
🔗 ow.ly/FI9W50WCOzJ
Live Painting Presentation 🖌️
Join us this evening for a special exhibition as artists Rashmi Amataya and Natasha Lumley reveal a new piece of artwork relating to the Edinbugh Deaf Festival.
📅 11 August
🕠 5:30pm
📍 Deaf Action, Edinburgh
🔗 ow.ly/ruU350WCHMC
Ready to put your general knowledge to the test? 🤔
Join us for our BSL Pub Quiz this evening and mingle with Edinburgh's deaf community - accessible for both deaf and hearing people.
🧠 BSL Pub Quiz
🕖 7pm
📍 Blackwood Bar, Edinburgh
💰 Free
🎟️🔗 edinburghdeaffestival.com/me…
Visuality of Music Workshop today 🎶
Join experienced Deaf musicians Ruth Montgomery and Miriam Dubois for a unique interactive workshop.
📅 10 August
🕑 2pm
📍The Church, Deaf Action
🎟️🔗 ow.ly/uqOw50WC4WN
There's still time to grab a ticket to Gavin Lilley's last show of the festival this evening! 🤩
🤣 Gavin Lilley: Signs of the times
🕣 8:30pm
📍 Blackwood Bar, Edinburgh
🎟️🔗 ow.ly/bVjn50WC3X2
