Just Festival

Edinburgh’s social justice and human rights festival

Calum McIlroy, Megan MacDonald and David Nicholson trio
Calum McIlroy, Megan MacDonald and David Nicholson trio
15-Aug 2024 1-2pm
Pebble painting workshop with Catherine King - workshop 1
Mary Reid, Harpist

16th August 2024 1-2pm

Handling Faith

Meet our colleagues at Museums & Galleries Edinburgh and feedback on their faith handling box for schools.

Lark Duo

A free concert of music for soprano and violin
17th August 2024 1-2pm

51 Strangers

17-August 2024 230-530pm
Join Mark from Peace & Justice for this innovative peacebuilding project

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Many thanks to all who joined us for Just Festival 2023. Our 2023 programme was focused around the theme of ‘Displacement’, exploring stories and experiences from displaced people; the displacement of water in our oceans caused by the melting of polar ice caps; the displacement in our climate; and displaced objects, words and sounds. When looking at the theme “Displacement”, I wanted to try and capture the unease that that word can cause, and to look at the concept of displacement from multiple angles. I hope that this festival, in some small way, can bring together a few of these angles and link with our shared humanity.

The Just Festival creates a space for dialogue and platforms for engagement in local, national and international questions of social justice, equality and identity, both from the religious and non-religious perspectives. In line with the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, it celebrates humanity in all its differences, promoting the exploration of new perspectives with the aim of reducing religious, political and social intolerance.

We believe that through respect for each other’s faith and belief, culture, philosophy and ideas, as well as each individual’s right to self-expression and freedom, we can be part of the wider movement to establish a more united world. With these values in mind, we strive to promote a safe, inclusive and creative environment for everyone who is willing to engage with us to work together to foster understanding and respect.

Our 2024 Events are now live.

Miranda Heggie, Festival Director

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