Celebrate Refugee Week with us!

Join us on Thursday 18 June to celebrate Refugee Week with music, food, art and community activities that honour the courage of sanctuary seekers and the rich culture of our borough.

Inspired by the lives and experiences of people seeking sanctuary, Refugee Week 2026 invites us to explore the theme of 'Courage'.

Celebration evening

This much-loved annual event has welcomed over a hundred attendees for the last two years, showing how strongly our community comes together to celebrate sanctuary, culture and connection. 

Join us for an uplifting evening featuring performances from Richmond’s diverse community including Stefania Ukrainian Dancers.

Enjoy delicious Ukrainian, Syrian and Persian food from local caterers, take part in colouring in, face painting, henna workshops, and more activities, all designed to celebrate our diverse communities and create moments that bring residents and local groups closer.

Event details: 

• Date: Thursday 18 June 2026
• Time: 6 to 8.30pm
• Location: York House, Twickenham

Book your free tickets

There will be over 15 stalls for you to connect with organisations offering support and opportunities across the borough, including Multicultural Richmond, Ukrainian Social Club, Refugees Welcome in Richmond, Richmond Mind, Citizens Advice Richmond and more.

Voices of Richmond Celebration 

Join us to celebrate the Voices of Richmond upon Thames and the many cultures that shape our borough. 

Celebrate a year of Voices of Richmond upon Thames, a project inviting those moving to Richmond from other countries to add their photos of daily lives to our archive collections, creating a diverse collection to be viewed for years to come.

The free event will feature a look back at some of the entries submitted this year as well as food and entertainment for all ages.

Event details:

• Date: Saturday 20 June 2026
• Time: 5pm
• Location: Old Town Hall, Richmond 

Find out more about what’s happening this Refugee Week.