Do you want to hear all of Scotland's main political parties discuss their plans for culture ahead of May's elections?

🗓️ Thursday 26 February 2026
🕖 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM GMT
🖥️ Online event (livestreamed)
📍 In-person at Central Edinburgh location (limited tickets available)
💜 Free and open to all

SCOTLAND’S CULTURE HUSTINGS 2026 will be the only chance to hear all the main political parties set out their values and vision for Scotland’s cultural future at this critical moment.

The event is chaired by Halla Mohieddeen and features:

  • Angus Robertson, Scottish National Party
  • Euan Davidson, Scottish Liberal Democrats
  • Malcolm Offord, Reform UK Scotland
  • Murdo Fraser, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
  • Neil Bibby, Scottish Labour
  • Q Manivannan, Scottish Green Party

Captions and BSL interpretation available.

Organised in partnership with Culture CountsFederation of Scottish TheatreScottish Contemporary Art NetworkFestivals EdinburghEqual Media & Culture Centre and the Campaign for the Arts.

The Campaign for the Arts is staunchly non-partisan. We’ll always advocate for the arts, and never for any particular party or candidate.