Discover a Story about Refugees
Ten Schools of Sanctuary across England Birmingham, Various, United KingdomA presentation about child migration for schools across England (Bristol, [...]
Free
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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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- 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!
No Man’s Land
Birmingham billboard , United KingdomGRAIN Projects commissioned artist Ngadi Smart to lead workshops with [...]
ALM Refugee Week Trip
Asylum Link Merseyside St Anne's Centre, 7 Overbury Street, Liverpool, Merseyside, United KingdomOur Annual Trip out from Liverpool to Wirral, visiting the [...]
Pirouz Installation – The New Generation by Elaheh Raofi
Nottingham Central Library 1 Carrington Street, Nottingham, United KingdomIranian multidisciplinary artist Elaheh Raofi’s ‘Pirouz – The New Generation [...]
The Holistic Properties of Bee Products with the Syrian Beekeeper of Aleppo- Dr Ryad Alsous
Witton Country Park Blackburn, England, United KingdomThe Real Beekeeper of Aleppo. Come and meet Dr. Ryad [...]
North Tyneside Refugee Week celebration
Working Well hub North Shields Beacon Shopping Centre, Bedford Street, North Shields, Tyne and Wear, United KingdomA community celebration with arts and crafts, fashion, short film [...]
Celebrating Refugees Event
Green towers community centre Plevna Road, London, England, United KingdomCome and enjoy a day filled with valuable resources, services, [...]
Free
First Steps to Setting up a Business
The Mayor's Robing Room Wandsworth High Street, London, England, United KingdomAre you interested in becoming self-employed or setting up your [...]
Poetry reading
Swansea Central Library Oystermouth Rd, Maritime Quarter, Swansea, Swansea, United KingdomPoetry reading with Aruni McShane and SCVS.
Sanctuary Just a Cuppa
Dereham Library High Street, Dereham, Norfolk, United KingdomDrop in for a friendly cuppa and cake and a [...]
Explore Safe and Welcoming Places
Ormeau library, Ormeau Road, Belfast Ormeau Road, Northern Ireland, United KingdomThe workshop will focus on promoting diversity in our communities. [...]
Welcome Mat – Community Artwork – The Launchpad Collective
Brighton Dome Corn Exchange, Festival Bar Church Street, Brighton and Hove, East Sussex, United KingdomCome and see "Our Welcome Mat", a huge, beautiful and [...]
‘Welcome Mat’ Community Artwork
Brighton Dome Corn Exchange, Festival Bar Church Street, Brighton and Hove, East Sussex, United Kingdom +1 moreCome and see our ‘Welcome Mat’. A huge, beautiful and [...]
Free
Royal Greenwich Borough of Sanctuary Market Stall
General Gordon Square London, Greenwich, United KingdomShare our mission We all deserve a safe place to [...]
DeadReckoning Art Installation & Creative Workshops in Bedford
St Paul's Church St Paul's Square, Bedford, BedfordshireThis Refugee Week at St. Paul’s Church, artist Bern O’Donoghue [...]
Free
Arkwright Meadows Tuesday Lunch Club
Arkwright Meadows Community Gardens Kirkby Gardens, the Meadows, Nottingham, United KingdomArkwright Meadows Community garden is a green oasis in the [...]
Welcome Mat – Community Artwork – The Launchpad Collective
Brighton Dome Corn Exchange, Festival Bar Church Street, Brighton and Hove, East Sussex, United KingdomCome and see "Our Welcome Mat", a huge, beautiful and [...]
The Places We Carry Exhibition: Art Installation Workshop
Grand Junction Rowington Close, London, England, United KingdomWant to be part of the exhibition? Now’s your chance! [...]
Free
Refuge Island: Dance Performance and Q&A by Whispered Tales
Library @ the Lightbox 1 The Glass Works, Barnsley, United KingdomRefuge Island is an exhilarating 20 minute dance performance that [...]
Free
Singing session for Ladies
Theatr Clwyd St David's Building, Daniel Owen Square, Mold, Flintshire, United KingdomA singing session for Ladies led by Welsh musician Lynwen [...]
Refugee film workshop screening
Dukes cinema, Lancaster Moor Lane, Lancaster, Lancashire, United KingdomStaff in the Film and Fine Art departments at Lancaster [...]
Free
The Real Bee Keeper of Aleppo
Blackburn Central Library Town Hall Street, Blackburn, England, United KingdomThe Real Beekeeper of Aleppo -Come and meet Dr. Ryad [...]
Hands and Hearts (bunting making workshop)
ARK: Cliftonville's Cultural Space Albion Road, Cliftonville, Margate, Select a State or Province:, United KingdomMake a flag…join that flag with others to make bunting….string [...]
Free
Falmouth & Penryn Welcome Refugees Cultural Celebration
Princess Pavilion 41 Melvill Rd, Falmouth, Falmouth, United KingdomJoin us to celebrate World Refugee Week 2024. This year's [...]