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!
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We can’t wait to celebrate with you!
Open call participation in “Postcards from home” online project
online Axel-Springer-Straße, BerlinVisions of Home at St Albans Museum + Gallery
St Albans Museum + Gallery St Peter's St, St Albans, St. AlbansExhibition of work by local school children on the theme of Welcome
Theatr Brycheiniog canal wharf, BreconDigital skills for beginners
SHAK Ground Floor Linnel House, Alexandra and Ainsworth Estate, Boundary Road, LondonPirouz Installation – The New Generation by Elaheh Raofi
Nottingham Central Library 1 Carrington Street, NottinghamPreparing for employment
SHAK Ground Floor Linnel House, Alexandra and Ainsworth Estate, Boundary Road, LondonOpen call participation in “Postcards from home” online project
online Axel-Springer-Straße, BerlinVisions of Home at St Albans Museum + Gallery
St Albans Museum + Gallery St Peter's St, St Albans, St. AlbansExhibition of work by local school children on the theme of Welcome
Theatr Brycheiniog canal wharf, BreconHome/Land: Worthing Festival & Refugee Week Exhibition
SEAS - Socially Engaged Art Salon Community Base, 113 Queens Rd, Brighton and Hove, BrightonDigital skills for beginners
SHAK Ground Floor Linnel House, Alexandra and Ainsworth Estate, Boundary Road, LondonExhibition of work by local school children on the theme of Welcome
Theatr Brycheiniog canal wharf, BreconPirouz Installation – The New Generation by Elaheh Raofi
Nottingham Central Library 1 Carrington Street, NottinghamCuppa Hope: Tea & Talks with refugees and UK for UNHCR – Edinburgh
Grassmarket Community Project & Coffee Saints Cafe Candlemaker Row, EdinburghCuppa Hope: Tea & Talks with refugees and UK for UNHCR – Edinburgh
Grassmarket Community Project & Coffee Saints Cafe Candlemaker Row, EdinburghCuppa Hope: Tea & Talks with refugees and UK for UNHCR – Edinburgh
Grassmarket Community Project & Coffee Saints Cafe Candlemaker Row, EdinburghCuppa Hope: Tea & Talks with refugees and UK for UNHCR – Edinburgh
Grassmarket Community Project & Coffee Saints Cafe Candlemaker Row, EdinburghOpen call participation in “Postcards from home” online project
online Axel-Springer-Straße, BerlinVisions of Home at St Albans Museum + Gallery
St Albans Museum + Gallery St Peter's St, St Albans, St. AlbansExhibition of work by local school children on the theme of Welcome
Theatr Brycheiniog canal wharf, BreconHome/Land: Worthing Festival & Refugee Week Exhibition
SEAS - Socially Engaged Art Salon Community Base, 113 Queens Rd, Brighton and Hove, BrightonDigital skills for beginners
SHAK Ground Floor Linnel House, Alexandra and Ainsworth Estate, Boundary Road, LondonExhibition of work by local school children on the theme of Welcome
Theatr Brycheiniog canal wharf, BreconPirouz Installation – The New Generation by Elaheh Raofi
Nottingham Central Library 1 Carrington Street, NottinghamOpen call participation in “Postcards from home” online project
online Axel-Springer-Straße, BerlinVisions of Home at St Albans Museum + Gallery
St Albans Museum + Gallery St Peter's St, St Albans, St. AlbansExhibition of work by local school children on the theme of Welcome
Theatr Brycheiniog canal wharf, BreconHome/Land: Worthing Festival & Refugee Week Exhibition
SEAS - Socially Engaged Art Salon Community Base, 113 Queens Rd, Brighton and Hove, BrightonDigital skills for beginners
SHAK Ground Floor Linnel House, Alexandra and Ainsworth Estate, Boundary Road, LondonExhibition of work by local school children on the theme of Welcome
Theatr Brycheiniog canal wharf, BreconPirouz Installation – The New Generation by Elaheh Raofi
Nottingham Central Library 1 Carrington Street, NottinghamFacilitating Financial Inclusion in the Refugee Sector
Notting Hill Genesis Bruce Kenrick House, 2 Killick Street, LondonESOL NI and NATECLA Island of Ireland (IoI) English language teaching “Student to Teacher – Teacher to Student”: Lived experience reflections on ESOL provision and resources
Girdwood Community Hub - Belfast Met Campus 10 Girdwood Avenue, BelfastOpen call participation in “Postcards from home” online project
online Axel-Springer-Straße, BerlinVisions of Home at St Albans Museum + Gallery
St Albans Museum + Gallery St Peter's St, St Albans, St. AlbansExhibition of work by local school children on the theme of Welcome
Theatr Brycheiniog canal wharf, BreconHome/Land: Worthing Festival & Refugee Week Exhibition
SEAS - Socially Engaged Art Salon Community Base, 113 Queens Rd, Brighton and Hove, BrightonDigital skills for beginners
SHAK Ground Floor Linnel House, Alexandra and Ainsworth Estate, Boundary Road, LondonExhibition of work by local school children on the theme of Welcome
Theatr Brycheiniog canal wharf, BreconPirouz Installation – The New Generation by Elaheh Raofi
Nottingham Central Library 1 Carrington Street, NottinghamOur Voice, Our Home, Our Sanctuary
Centre For Student Life - Cardiff University Park Pl, Cardiff CF10 3BB, CardiffOpen call participation in “Postcards from home” online project
online Axel-Springer-Straße, BerlinVisions of Home at St Albans Museum + Gallery
St Albans Museum + Gallery St Peter's St, St Albans, St. AlbansExhibition of work by local school children on the theme of Welcome
Theatr Brycheiniog canal wharf, BreconHome/Land: Worthing Festival & Refugee Week Exhibition
SEAS - Socially Engaged Art Salon Community Base, 113 Queens Rd, Brighton and Hove, BrightonDigital skills for beginners
SHAK Ground Floor Linnel House, Alexandra and Ainsworth Estate, Boundary Road, LondonExhibition of work by local school children on the theme of Welcome
Theatr Brycheiniog canal wharf, BreconPirouz Installation – The New Generation by Elaheh Raofi
Nottingham Central Library 1 Carrington Street, NottinghamCelebrate with Me. South Gloucestershire Council and Partners Refugee Festival
Page Park, Staple Hill BS16 5LU Page Park, Staple Hill BS16 5LU, South GloucestershireShelanu Keyring and Badge Workshop for Celebrating Sanctuary
Midlands Arts Centre Cannon Hill Park, BirminghamRefugee Week Festival in Birmingham ’24 Family Takeover at MAC
Midlands Arts Centre Cannon Hill Park, BirminghamAccess Arts Exhibition with The Old Bus Depot and Sugar Stealers
Old Bus Depot 3 Fisher Gate, NottinghamDear Sunflowers Parade and Performances Holmfirth
Holmfirth Methodist Church Gardens School Street, Holmfirth, HD9 7EQ, HuddersfieldDear Sunflowers Parade and Performances Holmfirth
Holmfirth Methodist Church Gardens School Street, Holmfirth, HD9 7EQ, HuddersfieldDear Sunflowers Parade and Performances Holmfirth
Holmfirth Methodist Church Gardens School Street, Holmfirth, HD9 7EQ, HuddersfieldOpen call participation in “Postcards from home” online project
online Axel-Springer-Straße, BerlinVisions of Home at St Albans Museum + Gallery
St Albans Museum + Gallery St Peter's St, St Albans, St. AlbansExhibition of work by local school children on the theme of Welcome
Theatr Brycheiniog canal wharf, BreconHome/Land: Worthing Festival & Refugee Week Exhibition
SEAS - Socially Engaged Art Salon Community Base, 113 Queens Rd, Brighton and Hove, BrightonDigital skills for beginners
SHAK Ground Floor Linnel House, Alexandra and Ainsworth Estate, Boundary Road, LondonExhibition of work by local school children on the theme of Welcome
Theatr Brycheiniog canal wharf, BreconPirouz Installation – The New Generation by Elaheh Raofi
Nottingham Central Library 1 Carrington Street, NottinghamWeek of Events
Creative Project for Stockport Schools
Creative Project for Stockport Schools
Schools engage with a creative project to consider the statement, [...]
Open call participation in “Postcards from home” online project
Open call participation in “Postcards from home” online project
🌍📬 Invitation to Explore Home: Join Postcards from Home 📬🌍 [...]
Digital skills for beginners
Welcome Postcards / Cardiau Post Croeso
Welcome Postcards / Cardiau Post Croeso
**Welsh below** This year along with a local college, we [...]
London Bridge City: International Rescue Committee UK Exhibition: ‘Climate Changed My Home’
London Bridge City: International Rescue Committee UK Exhibition: ‘Climate Changed My Home’
London, United Kingdom, 23 May 2024 – A powerful photography [...]
Visions of Home at St Albans Museum + Gallery
Visions of Home at St Albans Museum + Gallery
What does home mean if you are a refugee? Home [...]
Connection: Time to Rethink Migration
Connection: Time to Rethink Migration
Free resources for a self-directed workshop exploring possible connections between [...]
Refugee Week Malta
Refugee Week – School Workshops – A Home is More Than a House
Refugee Week – School Workshops – A Home is More Than a House
Our Refugee workshops invite children to explore the lives of [...]
Thrift & Gift popup shop
Anqa x Refugee Week Online Shop
Anqa x Refugee Week Online Shop
Shop from & support refugee businesses this Refugee Week! Once [...]
Barnardo’s Voices of Youth Event
Barnardo’s Voices of Youth Event
Youth arrived to Northern Ireland seeking sanctuary and supported by [...]
Bristol Refugee Festival 8th-23rd June
Refugee Week FREE Film Programme: Other Cinemas
Refugee Week FREE Film Programme: Other Cinemas
We are so excited to announce the Refugee Week Film [...]
Missing Migrants: 63,000 Lives Too Many
Missing Migrants: 63,000 Lives Too Many
Gone but Not Forgotten: IOM’s installation hosted at the National [...]
Exhibition of work by local school children on the theme of Welcome
Exhibition of work by local school children on the theme of Welcome
An exhibition of work done by local school children on [...]
A Great British Welcome exhibition: Central Manchester
A Great British Welcome exhibition: Central Manchester
A Great British Welcome is a powerful portrait series showcasing [...]
Hackney as a Safe Haven – School KS2 sessions @Hackney Museum
Hackney as a Safe Haven – School KS2 sessions @Hackney Museum
Hackney Museum runs free sessions for local primary school classes [...]
Home/Land: Worthing Festival & Refugee Week Exhibition
Home/Land: Worthing Festival & Refugee Week Exhibition
Home/Land – an exhibition on home, displacement and refuge. The [...]
Refugee Week FREE Film Programme: Other Cinemas
Refugee Week FREE Film Programme: Other Cinemas
We are so excited to announce the Refugee Week Film [...]
Exhibition of work by local school children on the theme of Welcome
Exhibition of work by local school children on the theme of Welcome
An exhibition of work done by local school children on [...]
Refugee Week FREE Film Programme: Other Cinemas
Refugee Week FREE Film Programme: Other Cinemas
We are so excited to announce the Refugee Week Film [...]
Refugee Week FREE Film Programme: Other Cinemas
Refugee Week FREE Film Programme: Other Cinemas
We are so excited to announce the Refugee Week Film [...]
A Day of Welcome
Migration Matters Festival
Migration Matters Festival
Migration Matters Festival is a 9-day annual celebration of sanctuary, [...]
Refugee Week FREE Film Programme: Other Cinemas
Refugee Week FREE Film Programme: Other Cinemas
We are so excited to announce the Refugee Week Film [...]
Schools Day of Welcome
Intercultured Sticker Campaign
BEAF Arts Summer Programme 2024
Refugee Week FREE Film Programme: Other Cinemas
Refugee Week FREE Film Programme: Other Cinemas
We are so excited to announce the Refugee Week Film [...]
Refugee Week FREE Film Programme: Other Cinemas
Refugee Week FREE Film Programme: Other Cinemas
We are so excited to announce the Refugee Week Film [...]
Refugee Week in South Cardiff MA
Pirouz Installation – The New Generation by Elaheh Raofi
Pirouz Installation – The New Generation by Elaheh Raofi
Iranian multidisciplinary artist Elaheh Raofi’s ‘Pirouz – The New Generation [...]
Writing Home: creative writing session
Writing Home: creative writing session
Learn about the Strangers, who came to Norwich from the [...]
Preparing for employment
Library Social: Refugee Week
Poetry Beyond Borders: food for thought
Pirouz Installation – The New Generation by Elaheh Raofi
Pirouz Installation – The New Generation by Elaheh Raofi
Iranian multidisciplinary artist Elaheh Raofi’s ‘Pirouz – The New Generation [...]
International Symposium on Participatory Research in Migration, Community, and Aesthetics
International Symposium on Participatory Research in Migration, Community, and Aesthetics
Join us for a compelling day at the International Symposium [...]
Cuppa Hope: Tea & Talks with refugees and UK for UNHCR – Edinburgh
Cuppa Hope: Tea & Talks with refugees and UK for UNHCR – Edinburgh
Join UK for UNHCR on Tuesday 11th June to celebrate [...]
Cuppa Hope: Tea & Talks with refugees and UK for UNHCR – Edinburgh
Cuppa Hope: Tea & Talks with refugees and UK for UNHCR – Edinburgh
Join UK for UNHCR on Tuesday 11th June to celebrate [...]
Cuppa Hope: Tea & Talks with refugees and UK for UNHCR – Edinburgh
Cuppa Hope: Tea & Talks with refugees and UK for UNHCR – Edinburgh
Join UK for UNHCR on Tuesday 11th June to celebrate [...]
Cuppa Hope: Tea & Talks with refugees and UK for UNHCR – Edinburgh
Cuppa Hope: Tea & Talks with refugees and UK for UNHCR – Edinburgh
Join UK for UNHCR on Tuesday 11th June to celebrate [...]
Housewarming at New Routes
Pirouz Installation – The New Generation by Elaheh Raofi
Pirouz Installation – The New Generation by Elaheh Raofi
Iranian multidisciplinary artist Elaheh Raofi’s ‘Pirouz – The New Generation [...]
The Body as Data Project
The Body as Data Project
The body-as-data project aims to connect local communities and those [...]
Pirouz Installation – The New Generation by Elaheh Raofi
Pirouz Installation – The New Generation by Elaheh Raofi
Iranian multidisciplinary artist Elaheh Raofi’s ‘Pirouz – The New Generation [...]
Summer of Research – Sexuality, gender and migration
Summer of Research – Sexuality, gender and migration
This hybrid event will consist of two roundtables showcasing the research and [...]
Sapgate Garden Party
TEACHER CPD – An introduction to the Healing Classrooms approach with International Rescue Committee (A Day of Welcome)
TEACHER CPD – An introduction to the Healing Classrooms approach with International Rescue Committee (A Day of Welcome)
Healing Classrooms are safe and nurturing learning spaces where children [...]
Facilitating Financial Inclusion in the Refugee Sector
Facilitating Financial Inclusion in the Refugee Sector
Financial exclusion can have devastating consequences for individuals and families, [...]
WELCOMING REFUGEES: A journey to be made together (Zoom)
WELCOMING REFUGEES: A journey to be made together (Zoom)
Caritas Diocese of Plymouth and Caritas Portsmouth invite you to [...]
Our Heartbeats: A Club Night for Refugee Week
Our Heartbeats: A Club Night for Refugee Week
Join Counterpoints Arts for a new club night, as we [...]
ESOL NI and NATECLA Island of Ireland (IoI) English language teaching “Student to Teacher – Teacher to Student”: Lived experience reflections on ESOL provision and resources
ESOL NI and NATECLA Island of Ireland (IoI) English language teaching “Student to Teacher – Teacher to Student”: Lived experience reflections on ESOL provision and resources
ESOL NI & NATECLA (Island of Ireland) Workshop registration - [...]
Pirouz Installation – The New Generation by Elaheh Raofi
Pirouz Installation – The New Generation by Elaheh Raofi
Iranian multidisciplinary artist Elaheh Raofi’s ‘Pirouz – The New Generation [...]
A Day of Welcome – Bobble (KS1) LIVE AUTHOR EVENT with Gulwali Passarlay
A Day of Welcome – Bobble (KS1) LIVE AUTHOR EVENT with Gulwali Passarlay
Audience: Pupils aged 5-7 (Year 1-2 in England & Wales, [...]
Tugging at the Sea Free Theatre Workshop
Tugging at the Sea Free Theatre Workshop
Come and learn about theatre, both in front and behind [...]
A Day of Welcome – Bobble (lower KS2) LIVE AUTHOR EVENT with Gulwali Passarlay
A Day of Welcome – Bobble (lower KS2) LIVE AUTHOR EVENT with Gulwali Passarlay
Audience: Pupils aged 7-9 (Year 3-4 in England & Wales, [...]
A Day of Welcome – The Power of Welcome (upper KS2) LIVE AUTHOR EVENT with Nadine Kadaan
A Day of Welcome – The Power of Welcome (upper KS2) LIVE AUTHOR EVENT with Nadine Kadaan
Audience: Pupils aged 9-11 (Year 5-6 in England & Wales, [...]
Our Voice, Our Home, Our Sanctuary
Our Voice, Our Home, Our Sanctuary
Our Voice, Our Home, Our Sanctuary
Join us on a journey to celebrate the richness sanctuary [...]
Refugee Week Celebration
Refugee Week Celebration
PARCA (Peterborough Asylum and Refugee Community Association )is organising an [...]
HBTSR Schools Refugee Week Competition
HBTSR Schools Refugee Week Competition
HBTSR is running our second annual competition for schools The [...]
Soothe – Dance Theatre and Brain Chemistry
Soothe – Dance Theatre and Brain Chemistry
Presented by Infusion Physical Theatre, in support of Baca. http://Bacacharity.org.uk Award [...]
Pirouz Installation – The New Generation by Elaheh Raofi
Pirouz Installation – The New Generation by Elaheh Raofi
Iranian multidisciplinary artist Elaheh Raofi’s ‘Pirouz – The New Generation [...]
Weaving Workshop with Elaheh Raofi
Weaving Workshop with Elaheh Raofi
An interactive weaving workshop, led by Elaheh Raofi. Participants will [...]
Weaving Workshop with Elaheh Raofi
Weaving Workshop with Elaheh Raofi
An interactive weaving workshop, led by Elaheh Raofi. Participants will [...]
Celebrate with Me. South Gloucestershire Council and Partners Refugee Festival
Celebrate with Me. South Gloucestershire Council and Partners Refugee Festival
Come along and join us in Page Park, Staple Hill, [...]
Peace Camp, and Norwich Peace Cycle
Peace Camp, and Norwich Peace Cycle
Gathering of local groups concerned about peace and the planet: [...]
Refugee Week launch on Sneinton Market
Welcome Wheels Workshop Open Day
Shelanu Keyring and Badge Workshop for Celebrating Sanctuary
Shelanu Keyring and Badge Workshop for Celebrating Sanctuary
Join Shelanu for a free, drop-in fabric keyring and badge [...]
Refugee Week Festival in Birmingham ’24 Family Takeover at MAC
Refugee Week Festival in Birmingham ’24 Family Takeover at MAC
Refugee Week Festival 15-22nd June 2024.Birmingham’s annual festival of music [...]
The Giant Treehouse
Access Arts Exhibition with The Old Bus Depot and Sugar Stealers
Access Arts Exhibition with The Old Bus Depot and Sugar Stealers
Join Refugee Roots and Sugar Stealers for an art exhibition [...]
Refugee Week Storytime and workshop at Harlow Library
Refugee Week Storytime and workshop at Harlow Library
Taking place at Clacton Library at 10am on the 22nd [...]
Dear Sunflowers Parade and Performances Holmfirth
Dear Sunflowers Parade and Performances Holmfirth
A parade and performance about the life and work of [...]
Dear Sunflowers Parade and Performances Holmfirth
Dear Sunflowers Parade and Performances Holmfirth
A parade and performance celebrating the 10th anniversary of arts [...]
Dear Sunflowers Parade and Performances Holmfirth
Dear Sunflowers Parade and Performances Holmfirth
A parade and performance about the life and work of [...]
Children’s Discover Sundays
Pirouz Installation – The New Generation by Elaheh Raofi
Pirouz Installation – The New Generation by Elaheh Raofi
Iranian multidisciplinary artist Elaheh Raofi’s ‘Pirouz – The New Generation [...]
Morning Worship for Refugee Week
Our Home : Refugee Week Art Installation
Our Home
The Bishop Of Norwich’s Open Garden
St Augustine’s Charity Cricket Match
St Augustine’s Charity Cricket Match
Rainbows Across Borders with Music Action International
Rainbows Across Borders with Music Action International
Listen to the vocal talents of Rainbows Across Borders Choir, [...]