If you like food, you’ll love this year’s Refugee Festival Scotland progrmame. Here are seven flavour-filled events to get your teeth into.

1. Tchoû koûdhëk, Food Heritage & Community

When: Saturday, 13 June, 1-4pm

Where: West Pilton Neighbourhood Centre, Edinburgh

People of all ages are invited to explore how food helps connect cultures and strengthen relationships. Drop in for live cooking demonstrations, storytelling, conversation and the chance to sample some delicious African street food.

2. Woodlands Community Celebration

When: Sunday 14 June, 11am – 2pm

Where: Woodlands Millennium Park, Glasgow

Join Woodlands Community to explore the migration of people and seeds. Celebrate the journeys plants and people take, enjoy music, crafts and games and enjoy a delicious meal made with produce grown in the community garden.  

3. Women’s World Kitchen: A Celebration of Culture

When: Tuesday 16 June, 12-4pm

Where: St Matthews Centre, Possilpark, Glasgow,

Local residents are invited to join women from refugee and migrant backgrounds who will share traditional dishes from their home countries through cookery demonstrations, storytelling and shared meals.

4. Built Together

When: Tuesday 16 June, 12.30-2pm

Where: Centre 81, Whitecrook, Clydebank

Join Moments of Freedom for and afternoon of food, refreshments and creative activities. Everyone is welcome at this community gathering. No need to register, just come along.

5. Taste of Home: A Community Cultural Food Celebration

When: Tuesday 16 June, 5-8pm

Where: Hilton Convention Centre, Aberdeen

This warm, welcoming community meal aims to bring together the diverse cultures that make Aberdeen so great. Everyone is invited to learn, taste and celebrate together because nobody should feel alone.

6. Dari Dapur Kami

When: Friday 19 June, 3.30-6pm

Where: Kinning Park Complex, Glasgow

Explore the secrets of rendang, one of Malaysia and Indonesia’s most iconic curries. Learn how to master spices and make bold, balanced dishes, discover how spices trace the movement of people across the world and enjoy a delicious vegan-friendly feast.

7. New faces, New Food, New Culture

When: Saturday 20 June, 6-8pm

Where: The Crannog, Lochside Park, Castle Douglas

Dumfries International Street Food Festival invite you to enjoy an evening meal cooked by refugees and people seeking asylum living in the region. Sample a variety of different cuisines and learn traditional dance moves from around the world.

Check out the full festival programme to see what else is happening near you.

Refugee Festival Scotland 2026 is made possible with support from the National Lottery through Creative Scotland and Film Hub Scotland, part of the BFI’s Film Audience Network, awarding funding on behalf of Screen Scotland and the BFI National Lottery