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!

FAN Friends and Neighbours and Lunch

The United Reform Church Windsor Place, Cardiff, United Kingdom

Join our FAN Friends and Neighbours Group for friendly conversation [...]

Free

Wolverhampton Welcomes Stall

Mander Centre Entrance poassage from Dudley Street, Wolverhampton, United Kingdom

An information and activity stall in Wolverhampton city centre encouraging [...]

Wolverhampton Welcomes Stall

Mander Centre Entrance poassage from Dudley Street, Wolverhampton, United Kingdom

An information and activity stall in Wolverhampton city centre encouraging [...]

Bentham Area Refugee Support group

Bentham Main Street Bentham Main Street, Bentham, United Kingdom

A presence in Main Street with leaflets and a letter [...]

Bentham Area Refugee Support group

Bentham Main Street Bentham Main Street, Bentham, United Kingdom

A presence in Main Street with leaflets and a letter [...]

Compassion in the Park – a Mindful Start

65 Pound Lane, Willesden, NW10 2HH 65 Pound Lane, Willesden, NW10 2HH, London, United Kingdom

(Registration is now closed. Please contact us for more information.) [...]

Free

World Writes Creative Writing Workshop

Newcastle Deaf Centre 2 Summerhill Grove, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne & Wear, United Kingdom

World Writes – with New Writing North – is a [...]

Free

World Writes Creative Writing Workshop

Newcastle Deaf Centre 2 Summerhill Grove, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne & Wear, United Kingdom

World Writes – with New Writing North – is a [...]

Free

Wellness and Relaxation Session

Glencree Centre for Peace & Reconciliation Glencree, Enniskerry, Wicklow, Leinster, Ireland

After two very successful and beneficial series, we are very [...]

Free

Monster Stories

Great North Museum Barras Bridge, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne & Wear, United Kingdom

Learn about the Lambton Worm, a local fairytale monster from [...]

Free

Monster Stories

Great North Museum Barras Bridge, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne & Wear, United Kingdom

Learn about the Lambton Worm, a local fairytale monster from [...]

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
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

Amersham Refugee Week event

St Michael’s Church Square 70 Sycamore Road, Amersham, United Kingdom

As part of National Refugee Week, join us to celebrate [...]

Free
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