The Unusual Suspects Festival is back!  After the success of last year's Festival in London, we're delighted to announce that the Festival is returning and this time, it will be hosted in Glasgow from 7-9 October, 2015.

There’s something in the air in Scotland right now. The ferment of the referendum catalysed a discussion about the country’s values and aspirations. This momentum continued through the recent general election, where the country’s distinctiveness was apparent at the polls. The ensuing debate about the kind of society we want, and how we get it, has mobilised communities and extended beyond the reach of the usual suspects. 

And so, for three days in October- we will bring a range of 'unusual suspects' together from across Scotland and around the world. The festival will feature a collection of interlinked talks, walks, debates, music and discussion, that will draw out the ways in which collaboration and social innovation can work in sync to address some of the most difficult societal challenges.

This Festival is supported by the Big Lottery Fund Scotland, Joseph Rowntree Foundation, Nesta & Glasgow Caledonian University, in collaboration with brilliant organisations including Collaborate, Scottish Community Development Centre, IncludeM, Family Action in Rogerfield & Easterhouse, Goldsmith's University's Metadesign Department, the Scottish Government, Snook, URBACT, Pidgin Perfect, the Yunus Centre, Inspiring Scotland, Glasgow City of Science, Social Care Ideas Factory, and many more. 

Sign up to be the first to know when registration opens in a few weeks! 

If you have any further questions or are interested in getting involved- please contact [email protected]