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Refugee Week 2026

Refugee Week is a UK-wide celebration recognising the contributions and resilience of those seeking sanctuary. 

From 15 to 21 June 2026 Refugee Week will be proudly celebrated in Richmond. The theme this year is 'Courage'.

This page will be updated regularly with Refugee Week news.

Celebration evening

We would like to invite you to join a celebration of Refugee Week on Thursday 18 June for an evening of delicious food, performances and music, in celebration of sanctuary seekers who call Richmond home.

All local sanctuary seekers are welcome to join, as well as voluntary organisations, partners and residents.

  • Date: Thursday 18 June 2026
  • Time: 6 to 8.30pm
  • Location: Clarendon Hall, York House, Twickenham TW1 3DT

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Richmond Library Service

Join our Library Service to celebrate the voices of Richmond upon Thames.

  • Date: Saturday 20 June 2026
  • Time: 5pm
  • Location: Old Town Hall, Whittaker Avenue, Richmond TW9 1TP

Updated: 08 April 2026