Poetry & Spoken Word

Poetry & Spoken Word

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!

AZMARI BET X REFUGEE WEEK SPECIAL

Rich Mix 35-47 Bethnal Green Rd, London, United Kingdom

Be hosted, entertained and fed by London’s energetic Ethiopian community! [...]

£10

Our Voice, Our Home, Our Sanctuary

Centre For Student Life - Cardiff University Park Pl, Cardiff CF10 3BB, Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom

Dear Friends and Supporters,   Join us on a journey [...]

BEAF Arts Summer Programme 2024

Boscombe Arts Depot 616-622 Christchurch Rd, Boscombe, Bournemouth, United Kingdom

From 15th - 22nd June, BEAF Arts brings brand new [...]

Morning Worship for Refugee Week

St Peter Mancroft Church St Peter Mancroft, Hay Hill, Norwich, Norfolk, United Kingdom

A service of worship exploring the theme of Exile and [...]

Poetry reading

Swansea Central Library Oystermouth Rd, Maritime Quarter, Swansea, Swansea, United Kingdom

Poetry reading with Aruni McShane and SCVS.

The Canteen – Poetry & Acoustic

The Canteen Broad Street, Old Portsmouth, Portsmouth, Hampshire, United Kingdom

Welcome to The Canteen - Poetry & Acoustic Event! Come [...]

Free

Traditional Music & Poetry

Portsmouth Central Library Central Library, Guildhall Walk, Portsmouth, Hampshire, United Kingdom

Traditional Music & Poetry Event Date: Wed Jun 19 2024 [...]

Free

St Helens Together

St Helens College Water Street, St Helens, Merseyside, United Kingdom

Our English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) department fare [...]

Poetry Walk and Open Mic

Nottingham Playhouse Wellington Circus, Nottingham, NG1 5AF, Nottingham, Nottingham, United Kingdom

Join poet Ahmad Zaidan from the Migration Institute of Finland [...]

Ceasefire Songs and Poems for Peace

The Red Lion Hoxton Street, London, England, United Kingdom

This Refugee Week join our singaround and poetry open mic [...]

£6.13

Knowsley Together

Knowsley Community College Stockbridge Lane, Liverpool, England, United Kingdom

Our English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) are celebrating [...]

Refugee Week Open-Mic House Party

Norwich Theatre Stage Two Chantry Road, Norwich, Norfolk, United Kingdom

An open-mic evening for you, us… or anyone to showcase [...]

Free
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