A weekend of free events and activities across East Lothian, celebrating personal and community recovery with hope, resilience, and connection. 

The Festival of Recovery returns from Friday 19 to Monday 22 September 2025, bringing a vibrant and inclusive celebration to Dunbar, Haddington, and surrounding villages. This free, community-wide event welcomes everyone to explore the many paths of recovery through a weekend of connection, creativity, and hope.

Highlights include live music, art, dance, workshops, cooking demos, a family festival, and a welcoming Recovery Café. The festival aims to spotlight personal recovery journeys and the importance of social support, while promoting resilience and acceptance across East Lothian.

Organisers invite all — whether in recovery, supporting others, or simply curious — to come together and celebrate the strength of community.

Find out more at Festival of Recovery.

Co-ordinated by The Ridge.