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!

DAR Community Walk and Picnic

Broken Scar Picnic Area Coniscliffe Road, Darlington, England, United Kingdom

DAR (Darlington Assistance for Refugees) are hosting a community walk [...]

Dumpling Day

Rochdale Ukrainian Centre Mere Street, Rochdale, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom

Join us for a day packed with fun, flavour, and [...]

Free

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, London

A family fun day full of celebrations to honour the [...]

Free

A Taste of Home

Stratford Methodist Church Centre Old Town, Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, United Kingdom

Members of the refugee community, their friends and families are [...]

Free

ACAA Refugee Week Festival 2024

Cranford Community College High Street, Hounslow, United Kingdom

The Afghanistan and Central Asian Association's (ACAA) family-friendly summer festival [...]

Dumpling Day!

Exeter Custom House The Quay, Exeter, Devon, United Kingdom

Calling all dumpling lovers! Art Work Exeter are partnering with some [...]

Sanctuary Festival 2024

Hastings Museum & Art Gallery John's Place, Bohemia Road, Hastings, East Sussex, United Kingdom

To close Refugee Week in Hastings, Sanctuary Festival brings people [...]

Free

HOME closing event

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

Closing HOME event with a short performance from Azza, the [...]

Free

A TASTE OF HOME – REDDITCH

Redditch Library Linthurst Newtown, Blackwell, uk, United Kingdom

EVERYONE WELCOME! A FREE "Our Home" themed event organised by [...]

Free
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