Bath Refugee Festival 2026 Planning Meeting

Bath hosted its first-ever Refugee Festival in June 2025, bringing together over 400 people for a day of music, food, stories and community at Fairfield House. Refugee families from Ukraine, Sudan, Afghanistan, Syria, Ethiopia, Palestine and beyond took part – many attending for free through a dedicated ticket fund.

In 2026, we want to build on this foundation and create an even more inclusive, co-created festival – and we’d love you to be part of the planning.

This meeting is for:

• Refugees and people with lived experience of displacement
• Local organisations and charities
• Artists, workshop leaders and cultural practitioners
• Volunteers and community members
• Anyone interested in supporting Bath Refugee Festival 2026

• Reflect on 2025:
• What worked well?
• What could be improved?
• Who did we reach, and who did we miss?
• Explore ideas for 2026:
• Theme and focus (aligned with Refugee Week 2026)
• Shape of the festival – one big day, a series of smaller events, or a mix
• Activities: performances, workshops, talks, family events, food, exhibitions
• Look at roles and partnerships:
• How individuals, groups and organisations can get involved
• Working groups (e.g. programme, outreach, volunteers, fundraising)
• Ways to centre refugee voices and leadership

Know what’s Happening Next — before everyone else does.

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