Scottish Mental Health Arts FestivaL 2026 Programme Launch

Out of Sight Out of Mind will once again join the Scottish Mental Health Arts Festival (SMHAF) programme this autumn, in what will be its 20th year. Events run between 19 October and 8 November taking place all over Scotland. The theme is ‘reflections’

Read the SMHAF announcement below, and explore the programme on their website link below.

SMHAF Programme Launched!

“Now in its 20th year, the Scottish Mental Health Arts Festival has launched its 2026 programme.

Packed with over 180 incredible events, this milestone edition will celebrate the passion, commitment and creativity of artists and communities who will be lighting up grassroots spaces and cultural venues across Scotland this October and November.

For 20 years, the festival has championed the voices of people with lived experience, challenged stigma, shaped conversations, inspired movements and celebrated creativity in all its forms.

This year’s theme, Reflections, invites artists, communities and audiences alike to pause, take stock and explore how our experiences, stories and creativity shape our mental health, individually and collectively. With film, theatre, music, visual arts, writing, workshops and lots more, there’s something for all audiences.

Artists Jo Mango, Kelly Zou, Mairi Timoney, Nat Ophelia Walpole, Steven Jones and Jasmine Esme will also debut original commissioned work at SMHAF 2026”

SMHAF website: Home | Scottish Mental Health Arts Festival

The Scottish Mental Health Arts Festival 2026 poster. A blue background, with pink graphics showing 2026 and drawings of people performing. Text reads: ‘SMHAF’ ‘Reflections’ ‘Celebrating the arts and mental health across Scotland’ ‘19 Oct - 8 Nov’

OOSOOM will announce events soon!