Bath Refugee Festival

Led by Sudafest and Lorraine Ayensu Refugee Arts, The Bath Refugee Festival is an initiative celebrating the contributions, cultures, and voices of refugees and migrants in Bath. Taking place in June, the festival will align with this year’s national Refugee Week theme: Community as a Superpower, featuring a diverse programme of events, performances, and discussions.

We invite students, artists, organisations, and professionals to participate—whether by hosting an event, contributing skills, or supporting the festival’s development.

The Bath Refugee Festival's first Planning Meeting brought together over 25 individuals from Bath and the surrounding areas, all connected to the refugee cause—whether through their current or past work, lived experience, or a shared commitment to humanitarian support.

The discussion revealed significant potential, with a wealth of experience from diverse backgrounds and various resources at our disposal. We collectively agreed to align with this year’s Refugee Week theme, Community as a Superpower, and to organise an event—or multiple events—that reflect this theme.

How to get involved?

Fill out this form to let us know your ideas for the festival and whether you want to be part of the steering committee. The deadline to fill the form is Monday 7th April. 

We also invite you to our next planning meeting on Friday, 25th April, where we will share insights from the recent survey and shape the next steps for the festival.  Register through Eventbrite and you will receive a Zoom link

You can also join Bath Refugee Festival’s Network, where your name and organisation will be shared with other members to help shape ideas and foster collaboration.