Bristol Refugee Festival
Celebrating inclusion and diversity
Crafted with Courage is a vibrant craft market coordinated by ACH, featuring 12 talented refugee artisans from Sudan, Hong Kong, Ukraine and beyond. Discover handmade candles, crochet toys, resin keychains, and unique accessories, each item telling a story of creativity and new beginnings. When: Tuesday 16 June 2026, 10am - 3pm Where: St Nicholas Market, […]
Asylum: World in a Frame offers an intimate look at people seeking asylum in the UK who are living in temporary hotel accommodation in Bristol. Over six weeks, participants collaborated with artist Aida Silvestri to document their daily experiences, perspectives, and wellbeing through photography. Through hands-on workshops exploring composition, lighting, and visual storytelling, each participant […]
Join Aid Box Community for their ABC Hub Open Day, as they approach their one-year anniversary in their new St Andrews premises! This is a brilliant opportunity to step inside and experience how the Hub has grown and evolved over the past year. The ABC team will be on hand to answer questions, share insights […]
Join Migrateful for an evening of conversation, food and music that explores the question, how do we build meaningful connection and understanding across differences? Jess Thompson, Migrateful’s Founder and CEO, will interview newly elected Lord Mayor of Bristol, Yassin Mohamud, about how we can build unity across Bristol. She will also be speaking with Migrateful's Trinidadian […]
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 […]
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. Using live music and their projected illustrations, The Paper Cinema tell the tales of three journeys to find safety, travelling across land, sea […]
A continuation of Bristol Sanctuary Theatre’s performance Noman’s Land, first presented at Bristol Beacon. This 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. Noman’s Night Flight gives voice to […]
Join Arnolfini for a special Women’s Craft Club event! Explore 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. Learn about Ukrainian embroidery traditions and the symbols that […]
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. When: Friday 19 June 2026, 6.30pm […]
Join us this summer at Skylark, Blagdon Baptist Chapel in Blagdon for a Mendips Refugee Festival, a relaxed, family-friendly gathering that brings people together to celebrate the richness of cultures from across the globe, building a stronger, more connected local community. Across the afternoon, Skylark will come alive with live music and performances, creative workshops, […]
Our annual flagship event and festival finale showcasing Bristol refugee talent with live performances, activities, games, kids area, trade stalls and delicious food. Bring your friends and family for a great day out! When: Sunday 21 June 2026, 12.30pm - 6pm Where: College Green, Bristol
Interactive workshop exploring how to make community spaces more welcoming and inclusive for refugees and asylum seekers. The workshop explores how community spaces can adopt simple inclusive practices to ensure that refugees and asylum seekers feel welcome. It also looks at how to ensure that individuals/groups feel valued and able to share their skills, knowledge […]