Visual Arts

Visual Arts

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!

Weaving Workshop with Elaheh Raofi

Nottingham Central Library 1 Carrington Street, Nottingham, United Kingdom

An interactive weaving workshop, led by Elaheh Raofi. Participants will [...]

Great Refugee Week Picnic!

Ulidia (Rosario) Playing Fields Ormeau Road, Belfast, Northern ireland, United Kingdom

“To me, a home is where you feel loved, safe, [...]

Clay sculpture workshop with Elaheh Raofi

Nottingham Central Library 1 Carrington Street, Nottingham, United Kingdom

A clay sculpture-making workshop led by artist Elaheh Raofi. Participants [...]

Guided Art Walk on The Line

The House Mill Three Mill Lane, London

As part of Refugee Week, The Line, East London's public [...]

Free

Rutas – A talk with Studio Lenca

ARK: Cliftonville's Cultural Space Albion Road, Cliftonville, Margate, Select a State or Province:, United Kingdom

Inspired by the artist’s own lived experience of being displaced, [...]

Free

Sudan: Stolen Dreams by Maisson Assan

Swiss Cottage Library 1 Regency Parade Belsize Park, London, Camden, United Kingdom

"Sudan: Stolen Dreams" is a compelling series of mixed-media collages [...]

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