Glasgow Life, Scottish Ballet, NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, The Health and Social Care Alliance, Voluntary Health Scotland, Scottish Opera and other national and local organisations host Healing Arts Scotland Glasgow Day.

Part of the 2026 Healing Arts Scotland Week, Healing Arts Scotland Glasgow Day is a bold, energising event created to inspire and inform anyone working at the intersection of health and creativity, whether you come from health and social care, the arts, or anywhere in between.

Join fellow links workers, healthcare professionals, creative industry practitioners and leaders across our field from the UK and internationally for a day packed with inspiration, connection and performances.

Hear from leading speakers including:

Bogdan Chiva Giurca, Clinical Lead and Global Director, National Academy for Social Prescribing

Katie Duffy, Head of Arts and Music, Glasgow Life

Professor Sir Gregor Smith, Chief Medical Officer Scotland

Jill Sonke, Research Director, Center for Arts in Medicine, University of Florida

Nisha Sajnani, Founding Director of the Jameel Arts & Health Lab, Professor Drama Therapy NYU

Nils Fietje, Founding Director, Jameel Arts & Health Lab & Technical Officer: Culture and Health, World Health Organization

Manira Ahmed, Chief Officer at Public Health Scotland

Yazmany Arboleda, People’s Artist, Civic Engagement Commission, New York

Sonia Sabri OBE, UK senior cultural leader, choreographer, and international performer

Dive into panel discussions and challenge sessions rooted in the core themes of Healing Arts Scotland. Be moved by live performances. And take time to network and build relationships with people who share your passion for the transformative power of the arts.

Tickets for this event are exempt from the below transaction and restoration fund fees.