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SUMMARY:Between home and here
DESCRIPTION:Bristol Refugee Festival and Arnolfini present Between home and here\, a series of creative workshops for refugees and asylum seekers exploring identity\, culture and expression through writing\, photography and crafting. \nDeveloped in dialogue with Mounira Al Solh’s exhibition A land as big as her skin and in anticipation of the 2026 Bristol Refugee Festival\, the workshops invite reflection on how we make\, carry\, adapt and express our culture\, and how this can take shape through art.  \nAcross 8 workshops\, participants will use crafting\, writing and photography to explore the things that shape us – tradition\, language\, history\, community\, ideas – and how these become expressions of culture. The workshops are a space to explore one’s heritage and communicate through art what culture means to you – and what gets in the way. \nParticipants will then be invited to share their work in a digital exhibition that will be showcased throughout the 2026 Bristol Refugee Festival in June. \nBetween home and here takes place weekly from 22 April to 29 May\, 11am – 1pm\, at Arnolfini on Wednesdays and Fridays\, and will be facilitated by Bristol City Poet Sukina Noor\, multidisciplinary artist and educator Amak Mahmoodian and material arts practitioner Sherien Elsheikh. Please check the dates carefully for the sessions you would like to attend. \nWorkshop Dates: \nWednesday 22 April  – Writing with Sukina Noor \nWednesday 29 April  – Writing with Sukina Noor \nFriday 1 May  – Crafting with Sherien Elsheikh \nWednesday 6 May – Photography with Amak Mahmoodian \nWednesday 13 May  – Writing with Sukina Noor \nWednesday 20 May  – Photography with Amak Mahmoodian \nWednesday 27 May  – Photography with Amak Mahmoodian \nFriday 29 May  – Crafting with Sherien Elsheikh \nThe workshops are open to refugees and asylum seekers in Bristol and are free to attend. Refreshments will be provided and bus tickets will be reimbursed for those using public transport to attend the workshop. \nYou are welcome to turn up on the day\, but it is helpful for us if you register here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/between-home-and-here-tickets-1987389701095 \nBetween home and here is a collaboration between Bristol Refugee Festival and Arnolfini\, and is made possible with funding from Bristol City Council. \n  \nMeet the Artists \nSherien Elsheikh \nSherien’s art mainly represents her African culture and identity\, through focusing on details and colours\, particularly yellow and red\, completed through drawing and painting freehand. Traditional African culture is communicated through Sherien’s art\, specifically from Sudan\, with a focus on traditional clothing and accessories. Sherien uses different materials for her art\, such as watercolours\, oil colours\, fabrics and beads. She is a member of the Bristol Refugee Artists Collective (BRAC) and founding member of the Women’s Craft Club at Arnolfini. \n  \nAmak Mahmoodian \nAmak Mahmoodian is a multidisciplinary artist and educator. She began her career as a research-based photographer in Iran in 2003. Since 2010\, she has been living in the UK\, unable to return to Iran. She practices as a visual artist at the intersection of conceptual image-making and documentary photography\, working with photographs\, text\, video\, drawing and archives. She explores the presentation of gender\, identity and displacement\, working between the personal and political across platforms and formats including installation\, books and videos.   \nMahmoodian’s work has been shown internationally\, including; Arnolfini\, Bristol; Rencontres d’Arles\, Arles; and Peckham 24\, London. Her works are held in collections such as the Tate and the British Library in London. She has published two books\, Shenasnameh (RRB- ICV Lab\, 2016)\, and Zanjir (RRB\, 2019) which was the winner of The Best Photo Text Book award at Rencontres Arles\, 2020. Her work appears in key titles on photography such as Photography – A Feminist History (Tate Publishing\, 2021)\, Photography Now: Fifty Pioneers Defining Photography for the Twenty-First Century (Octopus Publishing\, 2021)\, and How We See: Photobooks by Women (10×10 Photobooks\, 2019). She is shortlisted for the Deutsche Börse Photography Foundation Prize 2026. \n  \nSukina Noor \nSukina Noor is a poet\, playwright\, educator\, curator and public speaker who has toured extensively across the UK\, Europe\, America and Africa. She is the incumbent Bristol City Poet (2024 – 2026) and author of the poetry collection\, Love and Longing: Yearning for the Face of God. A leading performer in the British Muslim creative scene and co-founder of female hip hop duo Poetic Pilgrimage\, Sukina’s work has been featured on the BBC\, ITV\, Channel 4 and elsewhere. In 2015\, Al Jazeera made a documentary about her group titled Hip Hop Hijabis\, and in 2017 she delivered a Tedx Talk on the healing potential of poetry. Sukina’s poetry courses empower communities internationally to use writing as a tool for dialogue\, to access their authentic voice and to awaken the voice of the heart.
URL:https://www.bristolrefugeefestival.org/event/between-home-and-here/
LOCATION:Arnolfini\, BS1 4QA
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SUMMARY:Children’s Community Football Festival
DESCRIPTION:Lockleaze Sport Centre presents a 6-a-side football tournament for boys and girls in school years 4–7\, welcoming refugees and local community members. \nJoin as a team or sign up individually and be placed in one. \nA free lunch will be provided from 12pm to 1pm after the tournament. \nWhen: Saturday 6 June 2026\, 10am – 12pm \nWhere: Lockleaze Sports Centre\, Off Bonnington Walk\, Lockleaze\, Bristol BS7 9XF
URL:https://www.bristolrefugeefestival.org/event/childrens-community-football-festival/
LOCATION:Lockleaze Sports Centre\, Lockleaze Sports Centre\, Bristol
CATEGORIES:Festival
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260606T130000
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SUMMARY:Bristol Refugee Festival Launch
DESCRIPTION:Join us at our festival launch on Saturday 6 June 2026 at SPARKS Bristol in collaboration with their International Cultural Festival in a day of live performances. Expect music\, refreshments and good vibes! \nWhen: Saturday 6 June 2026\, 12pm – 1pm \nWhere: SPARKS Bristol\, 78 Broadmead\, Bristol BS1 3JA
URL:https://www.bristolrefugeefestival.org/event/bristol-refugee-festival-launch/
LOCATION:Sparks Bristol\, BS1 3DS
CATEGORIES:Festival
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260606T160000
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SUMMARY:The Lion\, the Fox and the Feather: Southmead Library
DESCRIPTION:The Lion\, the Fox and the Feather is an art and poetry drop-in event for all the family! \nRespond with art and poetry to an illustrated version of the Aesop fable ‘The Fox and the Lion’ created specifically for the 2026 Bristol Refugee Festival and the theme of Courage. \nA mosaic of all responses will be displayed and shared at Bristol Central Library on Sunday 21 June. \nWhen: Saturday 6 June 2026\, 2pm – 4pm \nWhere: Southmead Library\, 256 Greystoke Avenue\, Southmead\, Bristol BS10 6BA
URL:https://www.bristolrefugeefestival.org/event/the-lion-the-fox-and-the-feather-southmead-library/
LOCATION:Southmead Library\, 256 Greystoke Avenue\, Southmead\, Bristol\, BS10 6BA
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260607T153000
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SUMMARY:Our City Community Cup – Football Tournament
DESCRIPTION:The Our City Community Cup returns to Lockleaze Sports Centre for a day of 6-a-side football. \n£15 per team (free for refugee/asylum seeker teams) \nOpen to teams aged 16+\, bringing together players from local communities and refugee backgrounds. \nWhen: Sunday 7th June 2026\, 10:30 AM – 3:30 PM \nWhere: Lockleaze Sports Centre\, off Bonnington Walk\, Lockleaze\, Bristol – BS7 9XF
URL:https://www.bristolrefugeefestival.org/event/our-city-community-cup-football-tournament/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260609T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260609T140000
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SUMMARY:Redcatch Peace Feast
DESCRIPTION:Join Bridges for Communities on Tuesday 9th June for a Peace Feast\, bringing together neighbours in Knowle and Totterdown at Redcatch Garden. Featuring a delicious feast\, a short talk and the opportunity to share stories and conversation around the table\, this will be a chance to share your thoughts on courage in community and get to know your neighbours. \nWhen: Tuesday 9 June 2026\, 12pm – 14pm \nWhere: Redcatch Garden\, Redcatch Park\, Knowle\, Bristol BS4 2RD
URL:https://www.bristolrefugeefestival.org/event/redcatch-peace-feast/
LOCATION:Redcatch Garden\, Redcatch Park\, Knowle\, Bristol\, BS4 2RD
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260610T150000
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SUMMARY:The Courage to Play – Sports Day
DESCRIPTION:A welcoming\, community‑focused sports day that includes cricket and football delivered by the Gloucestershire Cricket Foundation and the Bristol City Robins Foundation. Food and refreshments will be available throughout the day. \nWhen: Wednesday 10 June 2026\, 10am – 3pm \nWhere: The Bristol West Indian Phoenix Cricket Club\, The Rose Green Centre\, 65 Gordon Road\, Whitehall\, Bristol\, BS5 7DR
URL:https://www.bristolrefugeefestival.org/event/the-courage-to-play-sports-day/
LOCATION:Bristol West Indian Phoenix Cricket Club\, The Rose Green Centre\, 65 Gordon Road\, Whitehall\, Bristol\, BS5 7DR
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260611T133000
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SUMMARY:Lunchtime Lecture: As British as Fish and Chips – Refugees and the English Channel – A Poetry Indaba
DESCRIPTION:A talk and poetry reading (indaba) with Ambrose Musiyiwa\, a poet and journalist\, and Helen Moore\, a Bristol-based ecopoet and academic. \nMusiyiwa co-edits the Africa Migration Report Poetry Anthology Series\, which has recently published As British as Fish and Chips\, an anthology of writings by and about refugees crossing the English Channel. \nMoore\, whose latest collection\, The Last Lighthouse in Rising Seas (Palewell Press\, 2026)\, bears witness to forced migration and its links with the climate / ecological crisis. \nWhen: Thursday 11 June 2026\, 12.30pm – 13.30pm \nWhere: Bristol Central Library\, Deanery Road\, City Centre\, Bristol BS1 5TL \n  \nAbout the Speakers: \nAmbrose Musiyiwa is a poet and journalist with a background in the intersection between activism\, migration\, and community action. He coordinates Journeys in Translation\, an international\, volunteer-driven initiative that is translating Over Land\, Over Sea: Poems for those seeking refuge (Five Leaves Publications\, 2015) into other languages. He is also on the editorial board of the Africa Migration Report Poetry Anthology Series.\nhttps://forcedmigrationandthearts.blogspot.com/ \nDr Helen Moore is a pioneering British ecopoet\, socially engaged artist\, writer and scholar. She has published three internationally acclaimed ecopoetry collections\, and her fourth\, The Last Lighthouse in Rising Seas\, is forthcoming from Palewell Press in May 2026. Helen curates ECOPOETIKON\, an online showcase of global ecopoetries\, and teaches at two British universities. She is currently working on a climate memoir about wild Atlantic Salmons.\nwww.helenmoorepoet.com\nInstagram: @helenmooreecopoet
URL:https://www.bristolrefugeefestival.org/event/lunchtime-lecture-as-british-as-fish-and-chips-refugees-and-the-english-channel-a-poetry-indaba/
LOCATION:Bristol Central Library\, Deanery Road\, College Green\, Bristol\, BS1 5TL
CATEGORIES:Festival
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260612T123000
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SUMMARY:History of Sanctuary Walk
DESCRIPTION:A short walk with Bristol City of Sanctuary to explore the legacy of Bristol and it’s role today as a welcoming city. \nThis is an opportunity to learn more about the history of Bristol through the buildings that define it and how they relate to the past. The walk will end at the Sanctuary Garden in Redcliffe with refreshments. \nWhen: Friday 12 June 2026\, 11am – 12.30pm \nStarting point: College Green\, BS1 5UA \nEnd point: Sanctuary Garden\, Redcliffe\, BS1
URL:https://www.bristolrefugeefestival.org/event/history-of-sanctuary-walk/
CATEGORIES:Festival
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SUMMARY:Your Power\, Your Voice – Poetry Workshop with Sukina Noor
DESCRIPTION:Words have always carried people across borders. \nAs part of Evolve Music’s Community Rhythms project\, Bristol City Poet Sukina Noor invites you to find your voice\, claim your story\, and discover the power of your own words in this special poetry workshop at Bristol Refugee Festival. \nWhether you are new to poetry or have been writing for years\, this is a space to be heard. Sukina brings two years of experience as Bristol’s City Poet\, alongside a warmth and openness that makes this workshop welcoming to all. Come ready to explore\, reflect\, and express — no experience necessary\, just a willingness to share. \nThis session is open to those with experience of migration. \nCome as you are. Leave with something that is yours. \nWhen: Friday 12 June 2026\, 11am – 1pm \nWhere: Royal West of England Academy\, Queen’s Road\, Bristol BS8 1PX \nFREE – Please book via molly@evolvemusic.org.uk
URL:https://www.bristolrefugeefestival.org/event/your-power-your-voice-poetry-workshop-with-sukina-noor/
LOCATION:Royal West of England Academy\, BS8 1PX
CATEGORIES:Festival
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SUMMARY:The Last Lighthouse in Rising Seas – forced migration and poetry
DESCRIPTION:A poetry reading and dialogue between Zimbabwean poet and journalist Ambrose Musiyiwa and Bristol-based ecopoet Helen Moore. \nMusiyiwa co-edits the Africa Migration Report Poetry Anthology Series\, and is the founder of Forced Migration and The Arts\, a global network that brings together people with lived experience of forced migration\, artists\, academics\, activists and art spaces. \nMoore’s latest collection\, The Last Lighthouse in Rising Seas (Palewell Press\, 2026)\, bears witness to forced migration and its links with the climate / ecological crisis. \nThe event will include a Q&A with the audience. \nTicket sales will support Ambrose’s work with Forced Migration and the Arts and the Africa Migration Report Poetry Anthology Series. \nThere will also be a book stall and the opportunity to buy signed copies of The Last Lighthouse in Rising Seas. \nWhen: Friday 12 June 2026\, 7pm – 9pm \nWhere: Bristol Folk House\, 40A Park Street\, Bristol\, BS1 5JG \nTickets: £4 / £6.50
URL:https://www.bristolrefugeefestival.org/event/the-last-lighthouse-in-rising-seas-forced-migration-and-poetry/
LOCATION:Bristol Folk House\, 40a Park Street\, Bristol\, BS1 5JG
CATEGORIES:Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260613T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260613T180000
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SUMMARY:Senses of Sudan – Film Screening
DESCRIPTION:Senses of Sudan is a poetic exploration of Sudan’s rich cultural diversity\, revealing the depth of its traditions\, values and everyday life. \nThrough intimate storytelling and visual narrative\, the film captures the essence of Sudan before and after the war —contrasting moments of beauty\, resilience and disruption. \nWhen: Saturday 13 June 2026\, all day \nWhere: Millennium Square Big Screen\, Millennium Square\, Explore Lane\, Bristol BS1 5SZ
URL:https://www.bristolrefugeefestival.org/event/senses-of-sudan-film-screening/
LOCATION:Millennium Square\, Explore Lane\, Bristol\, BS1 5SZ
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260613T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260613T160000
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SUMMARY:The Lion\, the Fox and the Feather: Bristol Central Library
DESCRIPTION:The Lion\, the Fox and the Feather is an art and poetry drop-in event for all the family! \nRespond with art and poetry to an illustrated version of the Aesop fable ‘The Fox and the Lion’ created specifically for the 2026 Bristol Refugee Festival and the theme of Courage. \nA mosaic of all responses will be displayed and shared at Bristol Central Library on Sunday 21 June. \nWhen: Saturday 13 June 2026\, 2pm – 4pm \nWhere: Bristol Central Library\, Deanery Road\, College Green\, Bristol\, BS1 5TL
URL:https://www.bristolrefugeefestival.org/event/the-lion-the-fox-and-the-feather-bristol-central-library/
LOCATION:Bristol Central Library\, Deanery Road\, College Green\, Bristol\, BS1 5TL
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260615T113000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260615T133000
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SUMMARY:BHN Welcome Centre Open Day
DESCRIPTION:Bristol Hospitality Network welcome you to a morning of activities of games\, art and sewing and everyone is welcome to join! \nBHN staff\, volunteers and service users will be around for a chat. Refreshments and a delicious hot lunch at 1pm will be provided\, cooked by their very talented international kitchen crew. Gluten free\, halal and vegan options available. \nLunch is always free for asylum seekers\, donations welcome from everyone else. \nWhen: Monday 15 June 2026\, 11.30am – 1.30pm \nWhere: Easton Family Centre\, Beaufort Street\, Bristol\, BS5 0SQ
URL:https://www.bristolrefugeefestival.org/event/bhn-welcome-centre-open-day/
LOCATION:Easton Family Centre\, Beaufort Street\, Bristol\, BS5 0SQ
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260616T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260616T150000
DTSTAMP:20260522T031140
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SUMMARY:Crafted with Courage Outdoor Market
DESCRIPTION:Crafted with Courage is a vibrant craft market coordinated by ACH\, featuring 12 talented refugee artisans from Sudan\, Hong Kong\, Ukraine and beyond. \nDiscover handmade candles\, crochet toys\, resin keychains\, and unique accessories\, each item telling a story of creativity and new beginnings. \nWhen: Tuesday 16 June 2026\, 10am – 3pm \nWhere: St Nicholas Market\, Corn St\, Bristol BS1 1HT
URL:https://www.bristolrefugeefestival.org/event/crafted-with-courage-outdoor-market/
LOCATION:St Nicholas Market\, Corn St\, Bristol\, BS1 1HT
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260617T183000
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SUMMARY:Aid Box Community Hub Open Day
DESCRIPTION:Join Aid Box Community for their ABC Hub Open Day\, as they approach their one-year anniversary in their new St Andrews premises! \nThis is a brilliant opportunity to step inside and experience how the Hub has grown and evolved over the past year. \nThe ABC team will be on hand to answer questions\, share insights into ongoing projects\, and highlight the impact the Hub has within the wider community. \nEnjoy a relaxed evening with cake and snacks as ABC mark the milestones of their first year here and look ahead to what’s next. \nWhen: Wednesday 17 June 2026\, 3pm – 6.30pm \nWhere: Aid Box Community Hub\, St Bart’s Parish Hall\, Sommerville Rd\, Bristol BS6 5BX
URL:https://www.bristolrefugeefestival.org/event/aid-box-community-hub-open-day/
LOCATION:Aid Box Community Hub\, St Bart's Parish Hall\, Sommerville Road\, Bristol\, BS6 5BX
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260618T123000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260618T133000
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SUMMARY:Lunchtime Lecture: Across Mountains\, Land and Sea
DESCRIPTION:Mir Rahimi is a dedicated advocate for peace\, justice and human rights. Born in Afghanistan\, he moved to the UK in 2001 as a child refugee and went on to earn a master’s degree in political theory from the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) in 2011. He will be in conversation\, discussing his book Across Mountains\, Land and Sea: One Boy’s Extraordinary Journey. \nAbout the book: The extraordinary and uplifting true story of one boy’s journey across the world to escape death\, war and destruction\, and his inspiring life spent trying to help refugees and displaced people find safety and security against all odds. \nMore about the author here: https://mir-rahimi.com/ \nThe Lunchtime Lectures take place in the front foyer of the library. \nWhen: Thursday 18 June 2026\, 12.30pm – 13.30pm \nWhere: Bristol Central Library\, Deanery Road\, City Centre\, Bristol BS1 5TL
URL:https://www.bristolrefugeefestival.org/event/lunchtime-lecture-across-mountains-land-and-sea/
LOCATION:Bristol Central Library\, Deanery Road\, College Green\, Bristol\, BS1 5TL
CATEGORIES:Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260618T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260618T200000
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SUMMARY:The Paper Cinema: Journeys
DESCRIPTION:Come and join the unique live animation company The Paper Cinema for the work in progress showing of a brand new piece created in partnership with people seeking refuge in the UK. \nUsing live music and their projected illustrations\, The Paper Cinema tell the tales of three journeys to find safety\, travelling across land\, sea and air. Over several months\, The Paper Cinema worked with groups involved with Bridges for Communities\, sharing stories\, drawing together and pulling together a story that weaves together shared experiences. \nFollowing the 20 minute performance\, there will be a chance to feedback your ideas and speak to the people who shared their stories\, and those who created the piece. \nWhen: Thursday 18 June 2026\, 7pm – 8pm \nWhere: Arnolfini\, 16 Narrow Quay Bristol BS1 4QA \nTickets: £8 / £12
URL:https://www.bristolrefugeefestival.org/event/the-paper-cinema-journeys/
LOCATION:Arnolfini\, BS1 4QA
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260618T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260618T203000
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SUMMARY:Noman’s Night Flight
DESCRIPTION:A continuation of Bristol Sanctuary Theatre’s performance Noman’s Land\, first presented at Bristol Beacon. \nThis visually striking performance follows Noman\, a refused asylum seeker\, on a surreal journey towards an imagined land of hope and despair. As past and present collide\, he encounters fellow travellers\, ghosts\, and shifting realities. \nNoman’s Night Flight gives voice to lived experiences of displacement\, revealing the humanity that connects us all. \nWhen: Thursday 18 June 2026\, 7pm – 8.30pm \nWhere: UWE Theatre at Bower Ashton\, UWE Bristol\, Kennel Lodge Rd\, Bristol BS3 2JT
URL:https://www.bristolrefugeefestival.org/event/nomans-night-flight/
LOCATION:UWE Theatre\, Bower Ashton\, UWE Bristol\, Kennel Lodge Road\, Bristol\, BS3 2JT
CATEGORIES:Festival
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SUMMARY:Women’s Craft Club Special
DESCRIPTION:Join Arnolfini for a special Women’s Craft Club event! \nExplore traditional textile craft led by a Ukrainian artist and maker Svitlana Trygub. You’ll be guided through felt sewing and embroidery techniques while creating decorative pieces based on Ukrainian floral motifs—symbols often associated with protection and storytelling. \nLearn about Ukrainian embroidery traditions and the symbols that appear in traditional folk designs in a relaxed and creative environment that encourages connection through craft. \nFree. No need to book\, just drop in. \nAll materials provided\, including knitting\, crochet\, embroidery\, fabrics\, jewellery making and more. \nThese workshops are open\, inclusive and a celebration of community through creativity. \nAbout Svitlana Trygub \nSvitlana is a textile craft maker originally from Ukraine. Her work is inspired by Ukrainian folk traditions\, particularly the art of embroidery and handmade decorative objects. Svitlana is also a volunteer with Bridges for Communities’ ‘Stitching Together’ project. \nWhen: Friday 19 June 2026\, 11am to 1pm \nWhere: Arnolfini\, 16 Narrow Quay\, Bristol\, Avon\, BS1 4QA
URL:https://www.bristolrefugeefestival.org/event/womens-craft-club-special-2/
LOCATION:Arnolfini\, BS1 4QA
CATEGORIES:Festival
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SUMMARY:Island of Strangers – Film Screening
DESCRIPTION:Bristol Central Library presents four captivating 15‑minute films\, created by The Daily Mirror in 2024 – 2025\, celebrating the remarkable strength\, warmth and resilience found in communities across the UK. \nTogether\, the films invite us to reflect on the powerful question: are we an island of strangers — or a nation of neighbours? \nMore details about the films here: https://refugeeweek.org/host-a-screening-island-of-strangers/ \nThe library will be open. Arrive at the First Floor Meeting Room (just off the PC area) from 17:15 for a 17:30 start. There will be a short time for discussion about the topics before the event finishes at 18:45. The library then closes at 19:00. \nFree entry but please book to help the library have a sense of numbers. \nWhen: Friday 19 June 2026\, 5.30pm – 6.30pm \nWhere: Bristol Central Library\, Deanery Road\, City Centre\, Bristol BS1 5TL
URL:https://www.bristolrefugeefestival.org/event/island-of-strangers-film-screening/
LOCATION:Bristol Central Library\, Deanery Road\, College Green\, Bristol\, BS1 5TL
CATEGORIES:Festival
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SUMMARY:Home from Home
DESCRIPTION:Experience the soulful sound of the bağlama\, the heartbeat of Turkish folk music\, with singer/ musician Ozcan Ates\, accompanied by three UK based musicians. The evening will be hosted by Michael Loader of Somerset Storyfest. There will be food\, time to talk\, stalls and most importantly community and connection. \nWhen: Friday 19 June 2026\, 6.30pm – 8.30pm \nWhere: Curzon Cinema and Arts\, 46 Old Church Road\, Clevedon\, BS21 6NN \nTickets: Free / £2 / £4 / £6 / £8 / £15
URL:https://www.bristolrefugeefestival.org/event/home-from-home/
LOCATION:Curzon Cinema\, Curzon Cinema and Arts\, 46 Old Church Road\, Clevedon\, Bristol\, BS21 6NN
CATEGORIES:Festival
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SUMMARY:Celebrating Sanctuary in College Green
DESCRIPTION:Our annual flagship event and festival finale showcasing Bristol refugee talent with live performances\, activities\, games\, kids area\, trade stalls and delicious food. \nBring your friends and family for a great day out! \nWhen: Sunday 21 June 2026\, 12.30pm – 6pm \nWhere: College Green\, Bristol
URL:https://www.bristolrefugeefestival.org/event/celebrating-sanctuary-in-college-green/
LOCATION:At City Hall. College Green\, Bristol BS15TR.
CATEGORIES:Festival
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