Its that time again! Call for events and ideas for this years festival (2026).

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Wow, can you believe it’s already April? It feels like just yesterday we wrapped up last year’s festival!

We are pleased to share that planning is underway for this year’s North Ayrshire Mental Health Arts Festival, taking place from 20 October to 9 November 2026. This year’s festival theme is Reflections, inviting creative responses that explore mental health, wellbeing, lived experience, and personal or collective reflection.

We are inviting individuals, creatives, groups, services, and partner organisations to submit ideas for events or activities to be included in this year’s festival programme. Submissions can range from an early concept or idea through to a fully confirmed event. Whatever stage your idea is at, the festival team will be in touch to discuss it and offer support in the lead‑up to the festival period.

A Microsoft Form has been created to gather event ideas and proposals.
👉 Deadline for confirmed event submissions: Monday 15 June

You can find out more about the festival and submit your ideas using the following links:

You can find out more about the previous years of our festival via:

We would appreciate it if you could share this opportunity with your organisations, teams, and networks. Your support in spreading the word can help us reach more people. By using your connections and encouraging participation, we can make a bigger impact and build a sense of community among those who would value this opportunity.

If you have any questions or would like to discuss an idea before submitting, please contact:

samhodkinson@north-ayrshire.gov.uk or clairegraywilson@north-ayrshire.gov.uk

Thank you for your continued support, and we look forward to working together to deliver another meaningful and inclusive festival for North Ayrshire.

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