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!
Penrith Welcomes Diversity Exhibition
Gallery 4a Corney Place, Penrith, Cumbria, United KingdomWe'd love to invite you to visit Gallery 4a in [...]
Bridge2 Fundraiser Event
Bridge2 Windsor Street, Liverpool, Merseyside, United KingdomBridge2 is a charity based in Toxteth, Liverpool and we [...]
The Giant’s Blankets – Children’s Performance Stay and Play
Library @ the Lightbox 1 The Glass Works, Barnsley, United KingdomCome and meet the lonely giant for a 25 minute [...]
Making Home: A collaborative embroidery
William Morris Gallery LLoyd Park, Forest Road, London, United KingdomJoin Stories & Supper at Walthamstow's William Morris Gallery to [...]
DAR Community Walk and Picnic
Broken Scar Picnic Area Coniscliffe Road, Darlington, England, United KingdomDAR (Darlington Assistance for Refugees) are hosting a community walk [...]
Refugee Week: Cardiff Showcase
Cardiff Central Hub The Hayes,, Cardiff, Cardiff, United KingdomCelebrating Our Diverse Home: A Day of Unity, Art, and [...]
Dumpling Day
Rochdale Ukrainian Centre Mere Street, Rochdale, Greater Manchester, United KingdomJoin us for a day packed with fun, flavour, and [...]
There and Here – A Celebration
Woolwich Works The Fireworks Factory, London, Greater London, United KingdomJoin Luca Silvestrini’s Protein for this annual event celebrating the [...]
Bradford Refugee Week 2024 Great Get Together
Peel Park Cliffe Road, Bradford, West Yorkshire, United KingdomThe Bradford Refugee Week 2024 Great Get Together which will [...]
Southsea Common – variety of arts culture music dance and much more.
Southsea Common Southsea Common Play Area Southsea Common Play Area, Portsmouth, Hampshire, United KingdomWelcome to Southsea Common - variety of arts culture music [...]
Refugee Week Southampton – A community celebration – Parade and Community Picnic
Southampton Above Bar and Palmerston Park Above Bar Street, Southampton, Hampshire, United KingdomSATURDAY 22nd June This will be a day to enjoy [...]
Visualising History: Refugee Week – “Our Home” Family Event/Workshop
Benjamin Franklin House 36 Craven Street, London, London, United KingdomJoin us on Saturday 22nd June 2024 at 11:15am – 12:30pm to [...]
Intro to acro: Refugee Week Workshop
Clapham Common Clapham Common (see post), London, London, United KingdomIntro To Acro: Refugee Week Workshop With Julie-Yara & Kwame [...]
Huddersfield Our Home
The Piazza Princess Street, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, United KingdomJoin us to celebrate Refugee Week, the Great Get Together [...]
Refugee Week at Jubilee Library, Brighton
Jubilee Library, Brighton Jubilee St, Brighton and Hove, Brighton, Brighton, East Sussex, United KingdomSaturday 22nd June 12.00 - 16.00 An afternoon of live [...]
Live music & Poetry from Around the World by People Seeking Sanctuary in Brighton & Hove
Jubilee Library, Brighton Jubilee St, Brighton and Hove, Brighton, Brighton, East Sussex, United KingdomBrighton & Hove Libraries and Best Foot Music bring you [...]
‘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 [...]
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, [...]
POWER OF ARRIVALS: THE MAKING OF OUR NEIGHBOURHOODS
Living Under One Sun community Centre, Bowling Green and Pavillion Down Lane Park, Park View Rd, London N17 9EX Bowling Green and Pavillion Down Lane Park, Park View Rd, LondonA family fun day full of celebrations to honour the [...]
Shirley and the gang Live performance at ARC Stockton
ARC Stockton Arts Centre 60 Dovecot Street, Stockton on Tees, United KingdomShirley and the gang Live performance at ARC Stockton 12:45pm [...]
Refugee World Cup
Dixons Trinity Chapel Town Roundhay Road, Leeds, West Yorkshire, United KingdomTwo 7 a side football tournaments, one all gender, the [...]
Clay sculpture workshop with Elaheh Raofi
Nottingham Central Library 1 Carrington Street, Nottingham, United KingdomA clay sculpture-making workshop led by artist Elaheh Raofi. Participants [...]