Lyra presents the seventh edition of Bright & Wild – a festival with children and teens at its heart. This year, Lyra’s Young Artists disrupt and reimagine a world that isn’t made for them.
Same old, same old.
No. No. No
Where are we supposed to go?
What are we supposed to do?
What if other worlds existed alongside the one we know? Other worlds from the past, the future, or happening right now. What if we could see into these worlds or even change them? Re-write the narrative, cut new paths.
Allow us to welcome you to these worlds through an incredible series of performances, installations, interactive experiences, discussions and activities!
The festival is produced and hosted by Lyra’s teenage Culture Crew. All performances at Bright & Wild are free to attend, but booking is essential. When you book – you can choose individual events or select ‘Festival Pass’ which allows you to book the full programme in one go.
PROGRAMME
Fri 12 June 2026
12.55pm: Then What by Vince Vrr Dance Company (NIDDRIE MAINS ROAD)
4pm: Festival Welcome
4.15pm: Meet Me On the Dance Floor by Dan Brown and The Outline
5pm: Brighter & Wilder: Cutting New Paths (talk)
6pm: Then What by Vince Vrr Dance Company
6.45pm: find yourself a magpie and follow it by Hope Kennedy with the Thursday Young Artists
7.15pm: Brighter & Wilder: Once Upon a Disruption (storytelling)
8pm: Take Up Space by Caitlin Mulgrew with Lyra’s Young Company x Crew
Sat 13 June 2026
2pm: find yourself a magpie and follow it by Hope Kennedy with the Thursday Young Artists
3pm: Yer da works at Tesco (curtain raiser) by Katrine Turner and Platform’s Monday Night Drama group
3.15pm: Take Up Space by Caitlin Mulgrew with Lyra’s Young Company x Crew
4.15pm: Meet Me On the Dance Floor by Dan Brown and The Outline
5pm: Brighter & Wilder: Re-write the Narrative (Discussion)
6.30pm – Akanana Sweet Banana by Dorine Mugisha
Sun 14 June 2026
12.30pm: WIG WALTZ by Dan Brown & Minnie Crook
2.15pm: Meet Me On the Dance Floor by Dan Brown and The Outline
3.30pm: find yourself a magpie and follow it
Created by Hope Kennedy with the Thursday Young Artists
4pm: WIG WALTZ by Dan Brown & Minnie Crook
4.15pm: Children & Families Party
5.15pm: Brighter & Wilder: Once Upon a Disruption (storytelling)
