Luminate will run throughout Scotland from October 1 to October 31.

The full programme is due to be published on August 13.

l Riskiryhmä (Risky Rhythm), a six-strong female rock band from Finland who will perform in Livingston.

l A new piece for 12 male dancers by choreographer Andy Howitt, in which he explores "what the ageing body brings to dance".

l Libby McArthur's take on turning 50 in the premiere of The F Word at Eastwood Park Theatre, Giffnock, inspired by working with Johnnie Beattie.

l National Theatre of Scotland will test a new initiative during the run of The Guid Sisters, to support older people who are interested in attending theatres more often.

l 90-year-old speech therapist Mary MacAlpine will offer vocal classes at Eden Court Theatre, Inverness.

l Macrobert art centre in Stirling will host a symposium on dementia-friendly arts.