Bristol Refugee Artists Collective (BRAC) is curating an exhibition of artwork made by refugees, called Sharing Love. This will be in the Link Space at the RWA and is free to access. Exhibition runs from Tuesday 17 June until Sunday 3 August. BRAC has partnered with Dorcas Dress Project (a charity that supports people in […]

A poetry workshop where people are welcome to come and discuss poetry in groups with our facilitators and members.  

Join us for an evening of powerful short films exploring themes of #communityasasuperpower. From emergency responders in El Salvador supporting their communities in crisis to the familiar smell and taste of home to bring comfort, these films invite us to celebrate the diverse way we build and sustain our communities.

A walking tour of places that represent Bristol’s role in the slave trade, exploring the contemporary significance of that legacy as well as visiting places that have offered sanctuary to newcomers.

Noman’s Land is a powerful, multidisciplinary theatre piece that explores war, displacement, survival, and identity through a dynamic fusion of drama, music, and visual storytelling. The play intertwines the lives of refugees, the homeless, and those who try to help them, set against the backdrop of a cold, Covid-emptied London, leading up to Christmas 2021. […]

Bridges for Communities and Arnolfini are pleased to put on a special flag bunting workshop for women, celebrating Bristol's international communities and Bristol Refugee Festival 2025. All women are invited to join with Stitching Together and the Women's Craft Club, to enjoy a cup of tea and take part in making flag bunting. Children under […]

A FREE event for all local residents with food, craft zone, drama workshop, games, and space for conversations across cultures.    

Join us for a culturally engaging evening of life stories, live music and glorious food as we celebrate World Refugee Day at a time when it feels more needed than ever (food available as an add-on). Inspired by Somerset Storyfest’s One Tree – Many Branches Schools’ Refugee Project, tonight will offer a personal insight into […]

Join us for a vibrant celebration of Sudanese art, music, food, storytelling, and community. This is more than a festival — it’s a space for connection, pride, and cultural resistance.From traditional beats to modern voices, delicious bites to handmade crafts — Sudafest brings together the Sudanese diaspora and our allies in a joyful gathering of […]

The Dovetail Orchestra brings together asylum-seeking musicians with local professionals to give everybody in the room a voice in the music they make, to provide a warm and welcoming community, and to learn new skills together.  

Join We The Curious for a free outdoor film screening of Moana (PG) on the We The Curious Big Screen, in Millennium Square. Pack a picnic and watch as ‘An adventurous teenager sails out on a daring mission to save her people. During her journey, Moana meets the once-mighty demigod Maui’. (IMDb). The film will […]