Refugee Week

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Refugee Week is the world’s largest arts and culture festival celebrating the contributions, resilience, and creativity of refugees. Each year, thousands of independently organised events take place globally. Explore what’s happening near you by browsing through the calendar below.

Refugee Week is an open platform & everyone is invited to get involved. You can support local events, take part in Simple Acts, or even host your own activity!

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Bristol Refugee Festival

Bristol Bristol

The Festival Programme is now live! With over 20 events, [...]

Bristol Refugee Festival

Bristol Bristol

The Festival Programme is now live! With over 20 events, [...]

Resilience in Clay

Chichester Cathedral Chichester

Chichester Cathedral presents its summer exhibition, Resilience in Clay, a collection [...]

Free

Resilience in Clay

Chichester Cathedral Chichester

Chichester Cathedral presents its summer exhibition, Resilience in Clay, a collection [...]

Free

Migration Matters Festival

Multiple venues and online Sheffield

Migration Matters Festival is a 9-day annual celebration of sanctuary, [...]

Migration Matters Festival

Multiple venues and online Sheffield

Migration Matters Festival is a 9-day annual celebration of sanctuary, [...]

Refugee Week Film Screenings

The Dukes Theatre Moor Lane, Lancaster

The Dukes will be screening a programme of films that [...]

£6.5

Refugee Week Film Screenings

The Dukes Theatre Moor Lane, Lancaster

The Dukes will be screening a programme of films that [...]

£6.5

Refugee Week at Poplar Union

Poplar Union 2 cotall st, London

🌍💫 As we honor Refugee Week this June, Poplar Union [...]

Refugee Week at Poplar Union

Poplar Union 2 cotall st, London

🌍💫 As we honor Refugee Week this June, Poplar Union [...]

FutuREimagined

Riverside Gallery Old Town Hall, Richmond

‘FutureReImagined’ a group exhibition by the St Margaret’s Creative Collective, [...]

Free

FutuREimagined

Riverside Gallery Old Town Hall, Richmond

‘FutureReImagined’ a group exhibition by the St Margaret’s Creative Collective, [...]

Free

Imagination without Borders Exhibition

Back to Ours cafe Good Shepherd Studios, 15a Davies Lane, London

An exhibition of stunning portraits of the Stories & Supper [...]

Free

Imagination without Borders Exhibition

Back to Ours cafe Good Shepherd Studios, 15a Davies Lane, London

An exhibition of stunning portraits of the Stories & Supper [...]

Free

Celebration Week

Reigate &Banstead Borough council Town Hall

We are hosting a series of events for the week [...]

Free

Cultivating Solidarities

Multiple venues

Stories & Supper will be visiting four Waltham Forest schools [...]

Free

Cultivating Solidarities

Multiple venues

Stories & Supper will be visiting four Waltham Forest schools [...]

Free

Refugee Week Greece

After a successful first year, Refugee Week Greece is back [...]

Refugee Week Greece

After a successful first year, Refugee Week Greece is back [...]

Design a poster for Refugee Week

Dungannon Library 36 Market Square, Dungannon

Dungannon Library are inviting children and families to design a [...]

Free

Design a poster for Refugee Week

Dungannon Library 36 Market Square, Dungannon

Dungannon Library are inviting children and families to design a [...]

Free

Refugee Week Ireland

Ireland

The first ever Irish Refugee week taking place from the [...]

Refugee Week Ireland

Ireland

The first ever Irish Refugee week taking place from the [...]

Simple Acts – Share a Message

Jubilee Library Jubilee Street, Brighton

Write, draw, or craft a message of welcome, compassion and [...]

Free

Simple Acts – Share a Message

Jubilee Library Jubilee Street, Brighton

Write, draw, or craft a message of welcome, compassion and [...]

Free

More Than A Thousand Words

online Axel-Springer-Straße, Berlin

A 12 minute film by ESOL student, Nelson Rodriquez, about [...]

Celebration Week

Reigate &Banstead Borough council Town Hall

We are hosting a series of events for the week [...]

Free
Ongoing

EXILE: sono oriunda

The Hub Navigation Wharf, Carre Street, Sleaford, NG34 7TW, Sleaford

What does it feel like to go into exile? In [...]

EXILE: sono oriunda

The Hub Navigation Wharf, Carre Street, Sleaford, NG34 7TW, Sleaford

What does it feel like to go into exile? In [...]

Sunflowers Will Still Grow

Museum of Applied Art Cologne (Museum für Angewandte Kunst Köln) An d. Rechtschule 7, Cologne

A collaboration between the Indian visual storyteller Saurabh Narang, based [...]

Free

Where Will I Live?

Creative and Cultural Gallery 64 Prospect Street, Hull

Exhibition of Lino Prints by Welcome House Printmakers from the [...]

Free

Where Will I Live?

Creative and Cultural Gallery 64 Prospect Street, Hull

Exhibition of Lino Prints by Welcome House Printmakers from the [...]

Free

Festival of Belonging

Triskel Arts Centre Tobin St, Cork

We are looking at 'belonging' through the lens of visual [...]

Free

Future Pasts

Northumbria University Gallery North Sandyford Building, Newcastle upon Tyne

Future Pasts is Henna Asikainen’s extraordinary project with people new [...]

Free
Event Series Future Pasts

Future Pasts

Northumbria University Gallery North Sandyford Building, Newcastle upon Tyne

Future Pasts is Henna Asikainen’s extraordinary project with people new [...]

Free

Dear Laila – Basel Zaraa

Kirklees Kirklees

Kirklees Council presents Dear Laila for Refugee Week “Dear Laila, [...]

Free

Dear Laila – Basel Zaraa

Kirklees Kirklees

Kirklees Council presents Dear Laila for Refugee Week “Dear Laila, [...]

Free

Sunflowers: Growing Seeds of Sunshine

Dorking Library St Martin's Walk, Dorking

A free and interactive family-friendly exhibition in line with National [...]

Sunflowers: Growing Seeds of Sunshine

Dorking Library St Martin's Walk, Dorking

A free and interactive family-friendly exhibition in line with National [...]

Sunflowers: Growing Seeds of Sunshine

Dorking Library St Martin's Walk, Dorking

A free and interactive family-friendly exhibition in line with National [...]

Sunflowers: Growing Seeds of Sunshine

Dorking Library St Martin's Walk, Dorking

A free and interactive family-friendly exhibition in line with National [...]

Compassion Starts in You

Why should a wire divide us? This street campaign aims [...]

Compassion Starts in You

Why should a wire divide us? This street campaign aims [...]

Refugee Week Malta

After the successful launch last year, Refugee Week Malta will [...]

Sri Lankan Cookery Class with Migrateful

Cooking It 3 Chandos Road Redland BS6 6PG

A sample menu of the dishes that will be taught include: Brinjal Curry (Aubergine [...]

£35

Sri Lankan Cookery Class with Migrateful

Cooking It 3 Chandos Road Redland BS6 6PG

A sample menu of the dishes that will be taught include: Brinjal Curry (Aubergine [...]

£35

Refugee Week South Africa

South African Refugee-Led Network (SARLN) will be coordinating the first [...]

Refugee Week South Africa

South African Refugee-Led Network (SARLN) will be coordinating the first [...]

Threads of Migration Exhibition

The ‘Threads of Migration’ exhibition showcases the lived experiences of [...]

Free

Threads of Migration Exhibition

The ‘Threads of Migration’ exhibition showcases the lived experiences of [...]

Free

Steps to Freedom

Anywhere

The SCOOP Foundation are excited to announce the launch of [...]

Free

Steps to Freedom

Anywhere

The SCOOP Foundation are excited to announce the launch of [...]

Free

ALM Refugee Week Trip

Wirral Country Park 67 Barn Hey Crescent, Wirral

A Visit to Wirral Country Park for Service Users and [...]

Free

ALM Refugee Week Trip

Wirral Country Park 67 Barn Hey Crescent, Wirral

A Visit to Wirral Country Park for Service Users and [...]

Free

Community of Compassion

Canterbury Cathedral 11 The Precincts, Canterbury

For Refugee Week 2023, Canterbury Cathedral has joined with Diocesan [...]

Free

Community of Compassion

Canterbury Cathedral 11 The Precincts, Canterbury

For Refugee Week 2023, Canterbury Cathedral has joined with Diocesan [...]

Free

Compassion Conference

The Crypt, Blackburn Cathedral Cathedral Close, Blackburn

This year's Refugee week theme is compassion and we would [...]

Free

Compassion Conference

The Crypt, Blackburn Cathedral Cathedral Close, Blackburn

This year's Refugee week theme is compassion and we would [...]

Free

Faithful Butetown

St Mary's Church North Church Street, Cardiff

Betty Campbell Play and Faithful Butetown Walk from Wales Millennium [...]

Faithful Butetown

St Mary's Church North Church Street, Cardiff

Betty Campbell Play and Faithful Butetown Walk from Wales Millennium [...]

Slice of Working Life

The Concourse Shopping Centre The Concourse Shopping Centre, Southway, Skelmersdale WN8 6LN, Skelmersdale

Slice of Working Life is a photographic exhibition celebrating refugee [...]

Free

Workforce Inclusivity Network Event

online Axel-Springer-Straße, Berlin

Renaisi's Workforce Inclusivity Network (WIN)  is for employers to share [...]

Workforce Inclusivity Network Event

online Axel-Springer-Straße, Berlin

Renaisi's Workforce Inclusivity Network (WIN)  is for employers to share [...]

Mythbusting Quiz

Join us for a bit of fun, learning and sharing [...]

Bradford District Refugee Week Launch

Airedale Shopping Centre Hannover Street, Keighley

Opening of Bradford District's Refugee Week Launch. Stalls and speeches [...]

Free

Bradford District Refugee Week Launch

Airedale Shopping Centre Hannover Street, Keighley

Opening of Bradford District's Refugee Week Launch. Stalls and speeches [...]

Free

Manchester City of Sanctuary Coffee Morning

Peoples History Museum Left Bank,, Left Bank, Manchester

Join the Manchester City of Sanctuary coffee morning at the museum to celebrate Refugee [...]

Free

Manchester City of Sanctuary Coffee Morning

Peoples History Museum Left Bank,, Left Bank, Manchester

Join the Manchester City of Sanctuary coffee morning at the museum to celebrate Refugee [...]

Free

Twinkl Storytelling Event

Creggan Library 59 Central Drive, Derry, Londonderry

Twinkl story, designed to celebrate the contributions and resilience of [...]

Free

CREATIVE WRITING WORKSHOP

Shropshire Supports Refugees Community Hub Riverside Shopping Centre, Pride Hill Shopping Centre, Shrewsbury

Free CREATIVE WRITING WORKSHOP with Hattie Naylor On 19th June [...]

Free

CREATIVE WRITING WORKSHOP

Shropshire Supports Refugees Community Hub Riverside Shopping Centre, Pride Hill Shopping Centre, Shrewsbury

Free CREATIVE WRITING WORKSHOP with Hattie Naylor On 19th June [...]

Free

A TASTE OF HOME

The Compton Library The Compton Centre, Harehills Ln, Leeds LS9 7BG, Leeds

A celebration of Refugee week which recognises and celebrates the he heritage, contribution and lives of refugees, migrants and Asylum seekers.

Event Series A TASTE OF HOME

A TASTE OF HOME

The Compton Library The Compton Centre, Harehills Ln, Leeds LS9 7BG, Leeds

A celebration of Refugee week which recognises and celebrates the he heritage, contribution and lives of refugees, migrants and Asylum seekers.

Exhibition: Connecting

British Library NW1 2DB, London

This project has been conceptualised and coordinated by Hopscotch Women’s [...]

Free

Seeing Asylum Exhibition

Leeds Minster 2-6 Kirkgate, Leeds

The exhibition highlights the true hidden stories of women who [...]

Free

Seeing Asylum Exhibition

Leeds Minster 2-6 Kirkgate, Leeds

The exhibition highlights the true hidden stories of women who [...]

Free

Wellbeing and adapting to changes

Leeds Refugee Forum One Community Centre, Cromwell Street, Leeds

Wellbeing session for Iranian Women group. Places are limited.

Free

Wellbeing and adapting to changes

Leeds Refugee Forum One Community Centre, Cromwell Street, Leeds

Wellbeing session for Iranian Women group. Places are limited.

Free
Event Series Future Pasts

Future Pasts

Northumbria University Gallery North Sandyford Building, Newcastle upon Tyne

Future Pasts is Henna Asikainen’s extraordinary project with people new [...]

Free

Future Pasts

Northumbria University Gallery North Sandyford Building, Newcastle upon Tyne

Future Pasts is Henna Asikainen’s extraordinary project with people new [...]

Free

Workshop: Afghani War Rugs Reimagined

Yorkton Workshop 1-3 Yorkton St, London

The exhibition Afghani War Rugs Reimagined is Ghafar Tajmohammad’s personal reinterpretation of Afghan [...]

Free

Workshop: Afghani War Rugs Reimagined

Yorkton Workshop 1-3 Yorkton St, London

The exhibition Afghani War Rugs Reimagined is Ghafar Tajmohammad’s personal reinterpretation of Afghan [...]

Free

Fun on Fairhaven Lake with AFC Fylde

Fairhaven Lake, Fairhaven, Fairhaven Lake, Fairhaven, Ansdell, Lytham St Annes, FY8 1BD

Join the staff team at AFC Fylde for a day [...]

Free

Fun on Fairhaven Lake with AFC Fylde

Fairhaven Lake, Fairhaven, Fairhaven Lake, Fairhaven, Ansdell, Lytham St Annes, FY8 1BD

Join the staff team at AFC Fylde for a day [...]

Free

Multaka Presents

Great North Museum Barras Bridge, Newcastle upon Tyne

The Multaka volunteering team will share their highlights of the [...]

Free

Multaka Presents

Great North Museum Barras Bridge, Newcastle upon Tyne

The Multaka volunteering team will share their highlights of the [...]

Free

Men! We hear you.

Leeds Refugee Forum One Community Centre, Cromwell Street, Leeds

LRF Man Well-being group is celebrating its first Refugee Week. [...]

Free

Men! We hear you.

Leeds Refugee Forum One Community Centre, Cromwell Street, Leeds

LRF Man Well-being group is celebrating its first Refugee Week. [...]

Free

Mythbusting Quiz

Join us for a bit of fun, learning and sharing [...]

Storytime

Suffolk Library Stewartstown Road, Belfast

This is a special storytime aimed at children between 4 [...]

Free

Survivors Speak Out

online Axel-Springer-Straße, Berlin

Come hear survivors of modern slavery discuss what they wish [...]

Free

Survivors Speak Out

online Axel-Springer-Straße, Berlin

Come hear survivors of modern slavery discuss what they wish [...]

Free

Together in Solihull

The Core Homer Road, Touchwood

Together in Solihull is a series of collaborative events showcasing [...]

Free

Together in Solihull

The Core Homer Road, Touchwood

Together in Solihull is a series of collaborative events showcasing [...]

Free

The Swimmers

Broadway Cinema 14-18 Broad Street, Nottingham

The Swimmers (Feature Film; Preceded by Nottingham Refugee Week Short [...]

£2 – £8

The Swimmers

Broadway Cinema 14-18 Broad Street, Nottingham

The Swimmers (Feature Film; Preceded by Nottingham Refugee Week Short [...]

£2 – £8

Hostility/Resilience

Impact Hub King's Cross 34b York Way, King's Cross, London

During this Refugee Week, we will be showing 2 short [...]

Hostility/Resilience

Impact Hub King's Cross 34b York Way, King's Cross, London

During this Refugee Week, we will be showing 2 short [...]

Refugee week Launch concert

St.Lukes church Greetham Street, Southsea, Portsmouth

432-Nomads and Portsmouth City of Sanctuary will be taking you [...]

Free

Refugee week Launch concert

St.Lukes church Greetham Street, Southsea, Portsmouth

432-Nomads and Portsmouth City of Sanctuary will be taking you [...]

Free

WHEN THE DUST SETTLES + Q&A

Cinema City St Andrew's Street, Norwich

A new participatory documentary follows the lives of refugee families [...]

£5.20 – £8.20

WHEN THE DUST SETTLES + Q&A

Cinema City St Andrew's Street, Norwich

A new participatory documentary follows the lives of refugee families [...]

£5.20 – £8.20

WHEN THE DUST SETTLES + Q&A

Cinema city Picturehouse 3 City Centre, St Andrews St,, Norwich

A screening, plus live Q&A following the screening of a [...]

WHEN THE DUST SETTLES + Q&A

Cinema city Picturehouse 3 City Centre, St Andrews St,, Norwich

A screening, plus live Q&A following the screening of a [...]

Open Mic Night

The Deaf Centre 25 Hallfield Road, Bradford

A night of music, poetry and storytelling. Anyone can take [...]

Open Mic Night

The Deaf Centre 25 Hallfield Road, Bradford

A night of music, poetry and storytelling. Anyone can take [...]

Seeing Asylum Exhibition

Leeds Minster 2-6 Kirkgate, Leeds

Refugee Week 2023: This year is the 25th Anniversary for Refugee [...]

Free

Seeing Asylum Exhibition

Leeds Minster 2-6 Kirkgate, Leeds

Refugee Week 2023: This year is the 25th Anniversary for Refugee [...]

Free

An Evening with Hamed Amiri

St Mary's Church North Church Street, Cardiff

Join us for what promises to be an amazing evening [...]

An Evening with Hamed Amiri

St Mary's Church North Church Street, Cardiff

Join us for what promises to be an amazing evening [...]

Refugee Prayer Hour

online Axel-Springer-Straße, Berlin

We are calling the UK Church to gather together to [...]

Free

Refugee Prayer Hour

online Axel-Springer-Straße, Berlin

We are calling the UK Church to gather together to [...]

Free
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This year the festival takes place from 17-23rd June 2024 and the theme is “Our Home”.

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