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!

No Direction Home Comedy In Nottingham

Bonington Gallery Dryden Street, Nottingham, United Kingdom

For Nottingham Refugee Week, a special stand-up comedy gig from our No Direction Home collective.

No Direction Home Comedy In Nottingham

Bonington Gallery Dryden Street, Nottingham, United Kingdom

For Nottingham Refugee Week, a special stand-up comedy gig from our No Direction Home collective.

Arts meets Compassion

Southsea Library Southsea Library 19-21 Palmerston Road Southsea, Portsmouth, Hampshire, United Kingdom

Southsea Library (Meditation session) “Guided-meditation and Self accualisation seminar. Inner [...]

Free

Arts meets Compassion

Southsea Library Southsea Library 19-21 Palmerston Road Southsea, Portsmouth, Hampshire, United Kingdom

Southsea Library (Meditation session) “Guided-meditation and Self accualisation seminar. Inner [...]

Free

Stories without Borders

Duke's at Komedia Picturehouse (screen 1) 44–47 Gardner Street, Brighton, Brighton and Hove

During the refugee week, Sanctuary on Sea in partnership with [...]

Free

Stories without Borders

Duke's at Komedia Picturehouse (screen 1) 44–47 Gardner Street, Brighton, Brighton and Hove

During the refugee week, Sanctuary on Sea in partnership with [...]

Free

Opening Party: So Far

Fourth Wall Folkestone 48 The Old High St, Folkestone, Kent, United Kingdom

Come and celebrate the opening of So Far with a [...]

Opening Party: So Far

Fourth Wall Folkestone 48 The Old High St, Folkestone, Kent, United Kingdom

Come and celebrate the opening of So Far with a [...]

Moroccan Cookery Class with Migrateful

Migrateful Cookery School Corporation Row, London, United Kingdom

A sample menu of the dishes that will be taught include: Chicken, [...]

£75

Moroccan Cookery Class with Migrateful

Migrateful Cookery School Corporation Row, London, United Kingdom

A sample menu of the dishes that will be taught include: Chicken, [...]

£75
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