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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!
All Day
Visions of Home at St Albans Museum + Gallery
St Albans Museum + Gallery St Peter's St, St Albans, St. Albans
Free
Exhibition of work by local school children on the theme of Welcome
Theatr Brycheiniog canal wharf, Brecon
Ongoing
Exhibition of work by local school children on the theme of Welcome
Theatr Brycheiniog canal wharf, Brecon
Photo Exhibition – Time Stands Still: Life in Palestinian Refugee Camps in Lebanon
Museum of Free Derry 55 Glenfada Park, Derry
Free
The Bath Exhibition of Freedom: An International Photographic Exhibition by Freedom from Torture
Velrose London 4 Abbey Street, Bath
Free
‘My name is not asylum seeker!’ — pop-up exhibition
Danum Gallery, Library and Museum Waterdale, Doncaster
Free
‘Our Home’ – An exhibition of embroidered creations – Weston Park Museum, Sheffield.
Weston Park Museum Mushroom Lane, Sheffield
‘Welcome Mat’ Community Artwork
Brighton Dome Corn Exchange, Festival Bar Church Street, Brighton and Hove +1 more
Free
Preparing for employment
SHAK Ground Floor Linnel House, Alexandra and Ainsworth Estate, Boundary Road, London
Free
Week of Events
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, United Kingdom, 23 May 2024 – A powerful photography [...]
Visions of Home at St Albans Museum + Gallery
What does home mean if you are a refugee? Home [...]
Free
Connection: Time to Rethink Migration
Free resources for a self-directed workshop exploring possible connections between [...]
Refugee Week – School Workshops – A Home is More Than a House
Our Refugee workshops invite children to explore the lives of [...]
Anqa x Refugee Week Online Shop
Shop from & support refugee businesses this Refugee Week! Once [...]
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
An exhibition of work done by local school children on [...]
A Great British Welcome exhibition: Central Manchester
A Great British Welcome is a powerful portrait series showcasing [...]
Exhibition of work by local school children on the theme of Welcome
An exhibition of work done by local school children on [...]
Photo Exhibition – Time Stands Still: Life in Palestinian Refugee Camps in Lebanon
The Bloody Sunday Trust is delighted to announce that it [...]
Free
London Exhibition of Freedom: An International Photographic Exhibition by Freedom from Torture
This London exhibition is one of three across the country [...]
Free
The Bath Exhibition of Freedom: An International Photographic Exhibition by Freedom from Torture
This Bath exhibition is one of three across the country [...]
Free
Glasgow Exhibition of Freedom: An International Photographic Exhibition by Freedom from Torture
This Glasgow exhibition is one of three across the country [...]
Free
‘My name is not asylum seeker!’ — pop-up exhibition
‘My name is not asylum seeker!’ is a pop-up exhibition [...]
Free
‘Our Home’ – An exhibition of embroidered creations – Weston Park Museum, Sheffield.
In Sheffield, South Yorkshire, Refugee Council's Women's Craft and Chat [...]
Discover a Story about Refugees
A presentation about child migration for schools across England (Bristol, [...]
Free
Discover a Story about Refugees
A presentation about child migration for schools across England (Bristol, [...]
Free
Refugee Week FREE Film Programme: Other Cinemas
We are so excited to announce the Refugee Week Film [...]
Refugee Week FREE Film Programme: Other Cinemas
We are so excited to announce the Refugee Week Film [...]
Refugee Week FREE Film Programme: Other Cinemas
We are so excited to announce the Refugee Week Film [...]
Refugee Week FREE Film Programme: Other Cinemas
We are so excited to announce the Refugee Week Film [...]
Refugee Week FREE Film Programme: Other Cinemas
We are so excited to announce the Refugee Week Film [...]
Refugee Week FREE Film Programme: Other Cinemas
We are so excited to announce the Refugee Week Film [...]
The Body as Data Project
The body-as-data project aims to connect local communities and those [...]
Free
Refugee Week FREE Film Programme: Other Cinemas
We are so excited to announce the Refugee Week Film [...]
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‘Welcome Mat’ Community Artwork
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The Places We Carry Exhibition: Art Installation Workshop
The Places We Carry Exhibition: Art Installation Workshop
Want to be part of the exhibition? Now’s your chance! [...]
Free
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Refugee Week: Keeping ‘Our Home’ Safe
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Strangers History Walk
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An Evening with Deborah Munganyinka Simugonwa – A Survivor’s Memoir of the 1994 Genocide against Tutsi in Kabgayi, Rwanda
An Evening with Deborah Munganyinka Simugonwa – A Survivor’s Memoir of the 1994 Genocide against Tutsi in Kabgayi, Rwanda
Walkden Library, Salford, Tuesday 15th June, 6,30 pm. To book, [...]
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Tawseef Khan’s Book-Launch — Determination
Tawseef Khan’s Book-Launch — Determination
Launch of Khan’s debut novel, Determination - an exploration of [...]
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‘Welcome Mat’ Community Artwork
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AL HARAH THEATRE: A VOICE FOR THEATRE AND CULTURE IN PALESTINE
AL HARAH THEATRE: A VOICE FOR THEATRE AND CULTURE IN PALESTINE
Join Chapter for a conversation with Marina Barham, General Director [...]
Free – £8
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Nezouh
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‘Welcome Mat’ Community Artwork
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Everyone is Welcome: Refugee Week Storytime for Ages 3-6
Everyone is Welcome: Refugee Week Storytime for Ages 3-6
Maynooth Community Library is celebrating Refugee Week (a week later) [...]
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A TASTE OF HOME – REDDITCH
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Bridgwater Cultural Festival
Bridgwater Cultural Festival
Get ready to be inspired at the Bridgwater Cultural Festival [...]
Free
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Losing Us — screening, followed by Producer/ Actors Q&A Bonus: Rediscovering Home
Losing Us — screening, followed by Producer/ Actors Q&A Bonus: Rediscovering Home
17-year-old Gezim, refugee and victim of human trafficking in the [...]
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Migration
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Celebration of International Cultures 2024
Celebration of International Cultures 2024
Welcome to this fantastic celebration of Our City: Our Home, [...]
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HOME: SHORT FILMS SCREENING + Q&A
HOME: SHORT FILMS SCREENING + Q&A
Join us for a programme of exceptional short films curated [...]
£8
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FROM THE LIPS TO THE MOON
FROM THE LIPS TO THE MOON
Immerse yourself in improvised music, poetry and visuals led by [...]
£8 – £15
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FROM THE LIPS TO THE MOON
FROM THE LIPS TO THE MOON
Immerse yourself in improvised music, poetry and visuals led by [...]
£8 – £15