If you’re a fan of performance there is plenty to look forward to in the Refugee Festival Scotland programme. Here are 10 music, dance and theatre events you won’t want to miss.

1. A Life in One Suitcase

When: Friday 13 June, 4.30-5.30pm

Where: St Cuthbert’s Church, Edinburgh, EH1 2EP

A vocal and dance performance about a person forced from their home with just one suitcase. Inside it, memories, books, photographs… a whole life.

2. New Horizons

When: Saturday, 14 June, 12-3pm

Where: The Burrell Collection, Glasgow, G43 1AT

An afternoon of storytelling, art, poetry and music celebrating identity, resilience and cultural continuity.

3. New Scots Extravaganza

When: Saturday 14, June. 4-6pm

Where: Hibernian Community HUB, Edinburgh, EH7 5QG

Join the Hibernian Community Foundation for a talent evening with a difference and be swept away by traditional music, dance and song from around the world.

4. 25th Anniversary of AlbScot

When: Sunday 15 June, 3-5pm

Where: Garnethill Multicultural Centre, Glasgow, G3 6RE

Enjoy music, food, fashion and dance performances, take part in workshops and celebrate the diversity, colour and energy of Glasgow’s emerging cultural heritage. To register email Remzije Sherifi at albscott1999@gmail.com

5. Intibint at RSNO’s Big Music Weekend

When: Sunday 15 June, 3.30-4.30pm

Where: The Pyramid at Anderston. Glasgow, G3 8DS

Join singer, songwriter, producer and visual artist Intibint for a mesmerising performance of her original tracks and covers of traditional and revolutionary Arabic songs from Yemen, Palestine and Sudan.

6. Sharing our Stories

When: Monday 16 June, 6-8pm

Where: Sir Duncan Rice Library, University of Aberdeen, AB24 3AA

Storytellers Jackie Ross, Phyll McBain and participants from refugee storytelling workshops invite you to an informal evening of friendly intercultural storytelling and performance.

To book your free place, email elphinstione@abdn.ac.uk or call 01224 27996

7. Come and Try Musical Instruments

When: Tuesday, 17 June 1-5pm

Where: The Y Centre, Perth PH1 5NH

If you’ve ever wanted to have a go at playing a musical instrument, here’s your chance. Join Music Broth and The International Café at this free drop in event which includes workshops on percussion, strings and more.

To book a place in advance, email Amanda Brown at internationalcafeperth@gmail.com

8. Building Solidarity & Kinship: Literary Sound Performances

When: Thursday, 19 June, 6.30-8.30pm

Where: Listen Gallery, Glasgow, G2 8JX

Local poets and spoken word artists will share work exploring themes of kinship, migration and refuge. Their performance will be followed by a Q&A and a delicious community meal.

9. Robinson: a musical journey

When: Saturday, 21 June, 3-6pm

Where: Westgait Church, Shaftesbury Terrace, Dundee, DD2 1HJ

Join the Ukrainian Amateur Theatre of Dundee for a unique musical adaptation of the Robinson Crusoe story, mirroring the experiences of people seeking safety. The show will be performed in English and Ukrainian.

10. Seven Miles of Musicians in Exile

When: Saturday, 21 June, 7-8.15pm

Where: Govan & Linthouse Parish Church, Glasgow, G51 1SL

Musicians in Exile will celebrate seven years of incredible music making, tell their story and share memories of their journeys to Glasgow through video and live performance.