Healing Arts is a global campaign by the Jameel Arts & Health Lab in collaboration with the World Health Organization
Healing Arts
Here you can find events that took place such as celebratory performances, exhibitions, public art programmes, workshops and dialogues.
11:00-12:00, 26 June 2026
Midlands Arts Centre, Cannon Hill Park, Birmingham, West Midlands, B12 9QH
Try out our dance and social class for older adults who want to start dancing and moving for improved health and wellbeing.
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19:30-21:00, 25 June 2026
Birmingham Rep Theatre , 6 Centenary Square, Birmingham , West Midlands , B1 2EP, United Kingdom
Everyone has a story. Let’s make the world a little brighter — and a lot funnier — together! The Rep is proud to introduce Birmingham’s newest stand-up comics from our ground-breaking comedy workshop for members of the LGBTQ+ community.... LGBTQTeeHee!
10:00-14:00, 23 June 2026
Ashiana Community Project, 21-25 Grantham Road, Sparkbrook, Birmingham, West Midlands, B11 1LU
Bethak Healing Arts is a community wellbeing event for women, combining storytelling, folk music, creative arts, and traditional henna in a welcoming and culturally familiar space. Designed for women who may experience isolation, poor mental wellbeing, or barriers to accessing mainstream services, the event uses creativity and culture to encourage connection, confidence, and emotional wellbeing.
18:30-20:30, 25 June 2026
Court 15 Bookshop, 61 -63 Hurst Street, Birmingham, B5 4TE, Birmingham, West Midlands, B5 4TE
Join The Hearth Centre for an evening of poetry and prose that will lift your spirits in these times of uncertainty. Settle in and listen to a thoughtfully chosen selection of readings — pieces that may make you laugh, move you to tears, or leave you with something new to think about.
19:00-20:00, 25 June 2026
Assay Studios 141 Newhall Street, Birmingham, West Midlands, B3 1SF
A Birmingham City Council funded creative wellbeing programme delivered by Life Story Coach by Jenni. This free programme uses guided creative journalling and reflection to support emotional clarity, self-expression, and wellbeing in a calm, structured environment.
12:00-15:00, 25 June 2026
Highfield Hall Community Centre, 127 - 129 Highfield Road, Birmingham , West Midlands , B28 0HS
Join us for a friendly and welcoming Arts, Crafts & Wellbeing session designed for seniors. Enjoy gentle chair-based fitness activities to improve mobility, balance, and overall wellbeing, followed by fun arts and crafts projects in a relaxed and supportive environment.
10:00-15:15. 22 June 2026
Martineau Gardens, 27 Priory Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham, West Midlands, B5 7UG
Join us for a variety of creative wellbeing activities outdoors in our beautifully biodiverse community garden, along with a hot, healthy lunch for participants.
17:30-19:00, 24 June 2026
BOM, 12 Dudley Street, Southside, Birmingham, West Midlands, B5 4EA
Sarah Ticho will be discussing the research and creative development behind Soul Paint and the wider role of immersive technologies in enhancing health and wellbeing.
18:00-20:00, 23 June 2026
Birmingham Rep Theatre , 6 Centenary Square, Birmingham , West Midlands , B1 2EP
LGBTQTeeHee! is an exciting opportunity to develop your comedy skills and feel like a superhero! Through comedy, we hope to build mental health resilience, reduce stigma and encourage honest discussions around mental health in a fun and supportive environment.
12:00-16:30, 27 June 2026
Gracechurch Centre, 210a Parade, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands, B721PA
Apollo will be hosting a completely FREE community showcase as part of the Healing Arts BRUM Festival, demonstrating the wonderful provision in the Sutton and North Birmingham locality with something for everyone from ages 0-100+. There will be participatory arts, craft and music workshops, performances to enjoy and opportunities to share your views and find out more about what about the creative health opportunities in your community.
8:00-17:00, 20-27 June 2026
One of the greatest joys of a good book is sharing it! As part of Healing Arts Birmingham, we’re inviting everyone to take part in a shared Book Exchange. A simple and enjoyable way to connect through stories and recommendations.
10:00-15:00, 22 June 2026
The Springfield Project, Springfield Road, Birmingham, Sparkhill , B13 9NY
MotherVoice is a day-long creative workshop for mothers, combining reflective journalling and music-making to support maternal mental health and wellbeing.