BRF 2026 Annual Celebration & AGM
2026-01-21 16:00 - 18:00 UTC | Docklands Community Centre, 29 Brigstocke Rd, St Paul's, Bristol, BS2 8UA, United Kingdom
Join us at our Annual Celebration and AGM where we will be celebrating our achievements over the last year and share what’s next for 2026. We will reflect on the successes and challenges and have a sneak preview of plans for the year to come.

We would love to see as many of our supporters and partners there as possible so we can say thank you for your part in helping us achieve our aims.
As always there will be music, activities, food and good vibes. All ages are welcome.
Please register – this helps us know how many people to cater for, and it’s where you can tell us about any dietary restrictions.

When: Wednesday 21 January 2026, 4pm – 6pm
Where: Docklands Community Centre (lounge)
Register Here: https://bit.ly/BRFAGM2026

2nd Planning & Networking Meeting
2026-02-26 10:00 - 12:30 | Trinity Centre, Trinity Road, Bristol BS2 0NW
Join us for the second planning meeting of the 2026 Bristol Refugee Festival as we begin shaping this year’s celebration of sanctuary, community and creativity. This session is open to anyone interested in contributing ideas, volunteering or partnering to make the festival a success.
At this meeting we will share details of when the festival is happening, what events we’re looking for and the process for submitting an event. If you have ideas or a space you think could host a great idea, come along.
We’re looking forward to working with partners old and new to co-create activities that celebrate diversity, strengthen community connections and continue to spread the message of welcome across Bristol.

2nd Planning & Networking Meeting
Date: Thursday 26th February 2026
Time: 10.00 a.m – 12.30 p.m
Location: Trinity Centre

Register Here: https://bit.ly/BRFplanningmeeting2

Welcome Chats – Lockleaze
2026-03-05 13:00 - 2026-04-02 15:00 | Lockleaze Neighbourhood Trust, The Hub, 1 Gainsborough Square, Bristol, BS7 9FB
Are you a refugee, asylum seeker or member of the Lockleaze community? Join our Welcome Chats this March!
What to expect:

Free tea, coffee and refreshments
Games and crafts
Find out about local services and activities
Make new friends
Practice your English

These sessions run every Thursday between 5th March – 2nd April, 1-3pm. Everyone is welcome!
For more information please contact our Refugee Engagement Officer, dannyvincent@bristolrefugeefestival.org.
This Welcome Chat series is part of a community engagement programme where we use art, food and music to bring local residents and refugees and asylum seekers together to create connections, share cultures and celebrate diversity. This project is being run in partnership with the Lockleaze Neighbourhood Trust and key community stakeholders.

Creating Spaces of Welcome Workshop (Avonmouth)
2026-03-11 10:00 - 12:00 | Avonmouth Community Center, 257 Avonmouth Rd, Bristol, BS11 9EN, United Kingdom
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 and culture within these spaces. We will identify potential barriers to refugees and asylum seekers using a space and participating in activities and discuss how to ensure that refugees and asylum seekers are able to make meaningful connections and contributions in their local community.
Arrivals and refreshments – 9.30am
Event start – 10am
Event finish – 12pm
Only 40 spots available. Please ensure a maximum of three representatives from each organization attend the workshop.
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Welcome Chat – Knowle West
2026-04-08 10:00 - 2026-04-22 12:30 | Filton Community Centre, 15 Filwood Broadway, Bristol, BS4 1JF, United Kingdom
Are you a refugee, asylum seeker or member of the Knowle West community? Join our Welcome Chats this April!
What to expect:

Free tea, coffee and refreshments
Games and crafts
Find out about local services and activities
Make new friends
Practice your English

These sessions run every Wednesday, 8th – 22nd April, 10am – 12.30pm. Everyone is welcome!
For more information please contact our Refugee Engagement Officer, dannyvincent@bristolrefugeefestival.org.
This Welcome Chat series is part of a community engagement programme where we use art, food and music to bring local residents and refugees and asylum seekers together to create connections, share cultures and celebrate diversity. This project is being run in partnership with Filwood Community Centre and key community stakeholders.
