What’s on: Thursday 19 June
We hope you’re enjoying Refugee Festival Scotland as much as we are. Here’s a taste of what’s happening across the country on Thursday, 19 June.
1. From Shore to Shore
When: 9:00am – 5:00pm
Where: Anniesland campus, Glasgow Clyde College
Head over to Hatfield Drive to catch this art installation which features messages and stories written on stones by New Scots who are students at the college.
2. Home from Home photo exhibition
When: 10:00am – 4:00pm
Where: Fire Station Creative Gallery, Dunfermline
A poignant collection of portraits by photographer and cultural anthropologist, Olena Cheban, exploring the lives of people who have found safety in Scotland after fleeing the war against Ukraine.
3. Street Soccer Festival
When: 10:00am – 4:00pm
Where: Almondvale Community Pitch, Livingstone
Meet new people and enjoy some exercise at this friendly tournament for New Scots, refugees and people seeking asylum. Everyone is welcome to take part – or just come along to cheer the teams on.
To register, please email erin@streetsoccerscotland.org
4. Springburn Community Meal
When: 12:00pm – 1:00pm
Where: Tron St Mary’s Church, Red Road, Glasgow
Sample delicious flavours from around the world at this free multi-cultural community meal, planned and prepared by people in the local area.
5. Children of Heaven and a Short Film by Garnethill Multicultural Centre
When: 2:30pm – 4:30pm
Where: Glasgow Film Theatre, Rose Street
Join Garnethill Multicultural Centre for a special screening of their short film, made with people who have experienced the asylum seeking and refugee process, which will be screened alongside Majid Majidi’s acclaimed family-focused drama, Children of Heaven.
6. Family Fun Day, Cranhill Glasgow
When: 3:00pm – 6:00pm
Where: Cranhill Development Trust, Glasgow
Head over to Cranhill for a family-friendly picnic where you can make new connections and enjoy music from around the world.
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.
