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!

Clowns without Borders – Silly Session

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

Learn everything you need to know about being a clown….Celebrate [...]

Free

Dumpling Day!

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

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

Aspex Gallery – Refugee week Close

Aspex Portsmouth The Vulcan Building Gunwharf Quays, Portsmouth, Hampshire, United Kingdom

Welcome to Aspex Gallery - Refugee week Close event! Join [...]

Free

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

Queer Migrant Pride Fest 2024

St Margarets House 21 Old Ford Rd E2 9PL, London

Celebrate Refugee Week and Pride Month with a free day [...]

Free

Rutas – A talk with Studio Lenca

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

Inspired by the artist’s own lived experience of being displaced, [...]

Free

Celebrating Sanctuary Queens Square

Queens Square Queen Square, Bristol, England, United Kingdom

Returning for its 8th year, Celebrating Sanctuary at Queens Square [...]

The Bishop Of Norwich’s Open Garden

Bishop’s House St Martin-at-Palace-Plain, Norwich, Norfolk, United Kingdom

Enjoy the spectacular peace and beauty of this secluded hidden [...]

Drift Screening

The Garden Cinema 39-41 Parker Street, London, United Kingdom

London Breeze presents Drift, in support of Refugee Week. The screening [...]

Welcome Home Festival

Chaul End Community Centre Dunstable Road, Luton, England, United Kingdom

A day filled with great company, delicious food, music entertainment [...]

Free

ENCOUNTER (workshop)

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

If you’re curious about theatre, we invite you to join [...]

Free

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