WestFest & Dementia Heroes Unite for Dementia-Friendly ‘D in the Park’

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WestFest & Dementia Heroes Unite for Dementia-Friendly ‘D in the Park’

WestFest, Glasgow’s biggest community festival, has officially partnered with local grassroots charity Dementia Heroes to launch a month-long celebration of inclusivity and culture.

Announced to coincide with Dementia Action Week, the partnership will headline the festival’s June programme with ‘D in the Park’ and the inaugural ‘Dementia Fest.

’The collaboration aims to break down social barriers through a diverse range of dementia-friendly activities, ensuring Glasgow’s vibrant cultural landmarks remain accessible to all.

Highlights from the programme include:

D in the Park (Kelvin Way): An open-air concert held under the leafy canopy on 21 June (Summer Solstice), featuring a ‘Bike for Good’ cycling experience.

The Wee Dementia Film Festival (Kelvin Hall): Weekly screenings every Saturday throughout June 6th, 13th, 20th and 27th 2.30–5pm. Free,

Cultural Heritage & Reminiscence: Artefact sessions at Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum artefact/reminiscence session — Friday 19th June, 11am–12.30pm. Free, bookable via Eventbrite.

Museum: an 80s car experience at Riverside Museum, and ‘Open Museum’ tenement life sessions at Hillhead and Partick Libraries.

Well-being & Social: Dementia Health Walks at the Botanics and the award-winning Dementia Cafe.

Dementia Cafe at Byres Community Hub. Wednesday 3rd June, 1–3pm. Free.

“WestFest is built on the idea that community culture should be for everyone, and our partnership with Dementia Heroes is a brilliant example of that in practice. What Arvind and the team have created is rooted in real compassion and genuine connection, and Dementia Fest is a bold, creative celebration of that. From D in the Park to the Wee Dementia Film Festival, we’re proud to help platform this work and we’d encourage everyone to get involved this June.”— Brendon McIlroy, WestFest Director

“Dementia Heroes is a small grassroots group with big dreams… to support those impacted by dementia, carers and loved ones. Dementia Fest is a month-long celebration of arts, culture and heritage in the West End of Glasgow. It’s about human compassion and raising awareness of dementia through conversations and social experiences and important events like the wonderful WestFest; and aboutcreating a dementia friendly community through a shared celebration of treasured memories.” — Arvind Salwan, Dementia Heroes Founder

The partnership highlights a shared vision of making Glasgow’s iconic buildings and parks accessible, providing vital social connections through art, gardening, music, and chair yoga.

About WestFest: WestFest is Glasgow’s leading community festival, celebrating local culture and arts through a diverse annual programme.

About Dementia Heroes: A grassroots organization supporting those impacted by dementia through social connection and creative activities, including the ‘Dementia Hour’ at Partick Library and the Dementia Cafe at the Byres Community Hub.

Dementia Action Week: Running from 18th to 24th May 2026, the week encourages action to improve the lives of people affected by dementia.