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!

Dear Laila – Basel Zaraa

Kirklees Kirklees

Kirklees Council presents Dear Laila for Refugee Week “Dear Laila, [...]

Free

Dear Laila – Basel Zaraa

Kirklees Kirklees

Kirklees Council presents Dear Laila for Refugee Week “Dear Laila, [...]

Free

10k Summer Stroll

The Harbour Project Broadgreen Community Centre, Swindon, Wiltshire, United Kingdom

Join us for our second ANNUAL 10k Summer Stroll on [...]

£20

10k Summer Stroll

The Harbour Project Broadgreen Community Centre, Swindon, Wiltshire, United Kingdom

Join us for our second ANNUAL 10k Summer Stroll on [...]

£20

Sanctuary Runners Tallaght

Dodder Valley Old Bawn Road, Dublin, Dublin, Ireland

Sanctuary Runners is a community integration through sport initiative, bringing together Irish residents, refugees and international protection applicants.

Free

Sanctuary Runners Fairview Run

Fairview Park Fairview, Dublin, Dublin

Sanctuary Runners is a community integration through sport initiative, set up to bring together Irish residents, refugees and international protection applicants.

Free

Refugee Week 2023: ESOL Morning Meet-up

Library of Birmingham Centenary Square, Birmingham, United Kingdom

This year, the theme for Refugee Week is compassion. The [...]

Free

Refugee Week 2023: ESOL Morning Meet-up

Library of Birmingham Centenary Square, Birmingham, United Kingdom

This year, the theme for Refugee Week is compassion. The [...]

Free

Dover Multicultural Festival

Pencester Gardens Pencester Road, Dover, Kent, United Kingdom

Join us in coming together and celebrating our community’s rich [...]

Free

Dover Multicultural Festival

Pencester Gardens Pencester Road, Dover, Kent, United Kingdom

Join us in coming together and celebrating our community’s rich [...]

Free

Sunflowers: Growing Seeds of Sunshine

Dorking Library St Martin's Walk, Dorking, Surrey, United Kingdom

A free and interactive family-friendly exhibition in line with National [...]

Sunflowers: Growing Seeds of Sunshine

Dorking Library St Martin's Walk, Dorking, Surrey, United Kingdom

A free and interactive family-friendly exhibition in line with National [...]

Sunflowers: Growing Seeds of Sunshine

Dorking Library St Martin's Walk, Dorking, Surrey, United Kingdom

A free and interactive family-friendly exhibition in line with National [...]

Sunflowers: Growing Seeds of Sunshine

Dorking Library St Martin's Walk, Dorking, Surrey, United Kingdom

A free and interactive family-friendly exhibition in line with National [...]

Sanctuary Runners East Meath

Laytown Beach Corballis, Laytown, Meath, Meath, Ireland

Sanctuary Runners is a community integration through sport initiative, set up to bring together Irish residents, refugees and international protection applicants.

Free

Preston City of Sanctuary at Preston Mela

Moor Park Moor Park, Garstang Road,, Preston, Lancashire, United Kingdom

Preston MELA is a free one-day event celebrating the diverse [...]

Free

Preston City of Sanctuary at Preston Mela

Moor Park Moor Park, Garstang Road,, Preston, Lancashire, United Kingdom

Preston MELA is a free one-day event celebrating the diverse [...]

Free
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