Bristol Refugee Festival
Celebration Information Integration
An exhibition celebrating our long term community partners Latinas in Bristol, showcasing the vibrant culture and heritage of Latin America through storytelling, textiles, and co-created artworks. Like the cicada, whose birth and metamorphosis serves as a powerful metaphor for perseverance and the struggle to survive and thrive again, this exhibition celebrates the resilience of Latin […]
A community event will be held to celebrate the local Redcliffe community, featuring a variety of activities for all ages. Attendees can enjoy posey making, cake decorating, garden games, football, a bouncy castle, forest school, and henna artistry. Creative arts, family-oriented music opportunities, and heritage activities for young people and families will also be available. […]
A family-friendly arts workshop to get creative with favourite foods from around the globe! Aimed at 7-11 year old children and parents/carers/friends, come along to talk about your favourite food whilst being involved in a community arts event - all welcome! There'll be a chance to paint, draw, cut and stick to create mixed media, […]
Tibet day - to observe sharing the unique , beautiful culture and heritage of Tibet , embracing the multiculturalism and diversity of Bristol as a city of multi culture , a home to many refugees and migrants Tibetan community in Bristol will also share the stories of Tibetan refugees - diaspora struggles - a thriving […]
Bristol Refugee Artists Collective (BRAC) will be running Social Textiles Drop-ins for visitors to attend in the RWA art gallery. Come along and try sewing and crochet in a relaxed setting where plenty of conversation is encouraged. These sessions are free to attend, no booking required. To see the ticketed exhibition Soft Power in RWA's […]
Migrateful Chef Chef Jaufferkhan will teach delicious, authentic Sri Lankan dishes followed by a sit-down meal. £45.00 + eventbrite booking fee (£4.46) Free tickets to refugees & asylum seekers by emailing georgia@migrateful.org according to availability
An Open Day for members of the public to see our Welcome Team in action in supporting people seeking asylum and enjoy a hot lunch
A special Women's Craft Club Masterclass run by Brândușa-Andreea Rotaru and Jude Nassar جودْ نصار ,who will be running a craft workshop inspired by their Romanian and Palestinian roots. This is a free, relaxed event, where you can drop in at anytime between 11-1pm and have a cup of tea and a biscuit and meet […]
Journey across the world through food, crafts, workshops, dance and music with Bristol’s migrant and refugee communities. All activities are free and open to all ages.
A fun day at Southmead Adventure playground with music, food and activities celebrating community.
Join in for a joyful afternoon of food, music and togetherness as the community celebrate the rich cultural mix of Knowle West! Everyone is invited to bring and share a dish from their own culture—whether it’s a family favourite, a traditional recipe, or a dish that tells a story. Come along and share your food, […]
Annual football tournamnet for refugees and asylum seekers alongside the wider community. £15 for community teams. Free for refugee teams.
We welcome you to an uplifting community festival in Kingswood Park, South Gloucestershire. The day includes diverse dance, music, food and artistic workshops and demonstrations celebrating cultures around the world.
Families are invited to come together and explore a variety of musical instruments, discovering the unique sounds each one creates. Young participants will learn nursery rhymes from both the UK and East Africa, offering a joyful introduction to different cultures through rhythm and song.
Come and visit our Welcome Centre drop in and find out what BHN is all about. Our centre will be set up with its usual activities of games, art and sewing and everyone is welcome to join! Our Advice Team and ESOL classes will be taking place as well, and BHN staff and volunteers will […]
Join us on Friday 16th June at Baraka Cafe for a celebration of artwork by people seeking sanctuary in Bristol, or any time during the following week to view the exhibition. Bridges for Communities and Bristol Photo Festival are pleased to present photography and collage from their joint 'School of Movements' and 'Weaving Memories' projects, […]
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.
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 […]
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!