What’s on: Saturday 21 & Sunday 22 June
It’s the final weekend of Refugee Festival Scotland, and what a weekend we have in store. Here are some of the events taking place across the country on Saturday 21 and Sunday 22 June…
1. From Milestones to Moments: The New Scots Experience
When: Saturday 21 June, 10.30am-3.30pm
Where: The Tolbooth, Stirling
Drop in to find out more about New Scots culture, learn how to greet someone in Arabic, check out a fab photography exhibition or get a temporary henna tattoo.
2. Pan-Ayrshire Multicultural Festival
When: Saturday 21 June, 11:00am – 3:00pm
Where: Ayrshire College (Kilmarnock Campus), Kilmarnock
A welcoming, family-friendly multicultural celebration featuring face painting, wall climbing, football and fun.
3. Flowers in the Fire
When: Saturday 21 June, 11:30am – 1:30pm
Where: Eden Court, Inverness
This special screening, programmed by Huss Al-Chokhdar weaves together short films spanning from 1969 to 2024 in a powerful tribute to the love, resilience and quiet defiance of Palestinian men. The films will be followed by a Q&A.
4. Community Volleyball Tournament
When: Saturday 21 June, 12:00pm – 6:00pm
Where: Victoria Park, Glasgow
Outdoors For You are opening up their weekly volleyball session to the wider community. Whether you’re a seasoned player, a bit rusty, or have never been near a volleyball, you’re welcome to come along to meet new people and enjoy an inclusive afternoon of sport. Free to attend but please book a space.
5. Aye Welcome Refugees march and We All Belong Carnival
When: Saturday 21 June, 12:00pm – 10:00pm
Where: Assemble at Barrowland Park, Glasgow
Join the peaceful procession through Glasgow city centre in solidarity with people seeking safety in Scotland, followed by a carnival hosted by Love Music Hate Racism at the iconic Old Fruitmarket
6. Building Solidarity & Kinship: Short Film Screenings + Panel Discussion
Saturday 21 June
When: 3:00pm – 5:30pm
Where: Eden Court, Inverness
Sunday 22 June
When: 1:00pm – 3:00pm
Where: Kelvin Hall Cinema, Glasgow
A selection of short films curated by Esraa Husain in partnership with SQUIF. The screenings, which explore themes of refuge, belonging and the importance of building community will be followed by a panel discussion
7. Community Celebration
When: Sunday 22 June, 11:00am – 2:00pm
Where: Woodlands Millennium Park, Glasgow
Celebrate the diversity and cultural richness of the Woodlands Community with arts and crafts for all ages, fun activities for children, food from the community cafe, gardening workshops, plus an Anti-Racist Library and language exchange.
8. ‘Stories Behind Stories’ book swap
When: Sunday 22 June, 11:00am – 2:00pm
Where: Words and Actions 4 Peace, 58 Ratcliffe Terrace, Edinburgh
Student Action for Refugees (STAR) and The Edinburgh Refugee Sponsorship Circle are hosting a community book swap and bake sale. Come along with a book you’ve enjoyed reading and exchange it for something new.
9. No Place to Call Home radio show
When: Sunday 22 June, 12:00pm – 1:00pm
Where: In person at Café Beuna Vida in Glasgow, or online here
Drop in to Café Buena Vida or tune in to Radio Buena Vida for a live broadcast celebrating the voices, talents and contributions of asylum seekers living in temporary hotel accommodation through soundscapes, recorded conversations and live interviews.
10. Summer Picnic in The Hidden Gardens
When: Sunday 22 June, 12:00pm – 3:00pm
Where: The Hidden Gardens, Glasgow
Drop in to the Hidden Gardens for a summer picnic with delicious vegetarian food and fun family activities celebrating our connection to nature and each other.
11. Voices of Ukraine
When: Sunday 22 June, 3:00pm – 5:00pm
Where: Logie St John Halls, Dundee
Join the Dundee branch of the Association of Ukrainians in Great Britain for a musical extravaganza featuring choral performances and individual singers.
Refugee Festival Scotland 2025 is made possible with support from the National Lottery through Creative Scotland, the National Lottery Heritage Fund, Glasgow City Heritage Trust, and Flutter UKIs Cash4Clubs programme (delivered in partnership with Sported). Many thanks to all our generous funders.
