Events

Events

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!

Ready to Share Your Refugee Week Event?
Submit your event to our public calendar by registering for an account and filling out the submission form. Please note, all events must be approved by Refugee Week administrators, so there will be a short delay before your event becomes visible on the website.

Top Tips:

  • Change the calendar view to List, Map, Calendar, or Photo (located to the right of the “Find an Event” button).
  • Connect with your regional or international Refugee Week organisers on this page.
  • For more information on how to get involved, visit this page.

We can’t wait to celebrate with you!

Event Series Future Pasts

Future Pasts

Northumbria University Gallery North Sandyford Building, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne & Wear, United Kingdom

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

Free

Future Pasts

Northumbria University Gallery North Sandyford Building, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne & Wear, United Kingdom

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

Free

Workshop on Socially Engaged Practice

The Turnpike Gallery 1st Floor Leigh Library, Greater Manchester, Borough of Wigan, United Kingdom

Join our Artistic Director Fereshteh Mozaffari for an interactive workshop [...]

Free

Workshop on Socially Engaged Practice

The Turnpike Gallery 1st Floor Leigh Library, Greater Manchester, Borough of Wigan, United Kingdom

Join our Artistic Director Fereshteh Mozaffari for an interactive workshop [...]

Free

Ariadne’s Thread: Participatory Event

Townhouse Foyer, Townhouse, Kingston University Penrhyn Road Campus, 55-59 Penrhyn Road, Kingston Upon Thames, Select a State or Province:, United Kingdom

Free Event Ariadne’s Thread, a support group for migrant and [...]

Free

Festival Launch

SWAP Leigh - Kingsleigh Community Centre King Street, Leigh, United Kingdom

As part of Sheba Festival 2024, we are hosting a [...]

Thrift & Gift popup shop

Islinton Square 129 Upper street, Islington, London

A pay-it-forward store like no other: shop second-hand to give [...]

Second Chance Academy Football Tournament

Stockhill Fire Station Park Stockhill Lane, Basford, Nottingham, United Kingdom

Second Chance Academy provides a platform for social and cohesive [...]

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