Taking place from 15th to 21st June, this year’s Refugee Week theme is courage.
As put by organisers of the week, courage is often a daily necessity for refugees around the world, who may face unknown journeys, learn new languages, or navigate unfamiliar systems.
This year’s Refugee Week marks 75 years since the landmark Refugee Convention agreement, which affirmed that those forced to flee deserve protection, dignity and hope.
Hull City Council’s portfolio holder for communities and community safety, Councillor Ted Dolman, said: “As a City of Sanctuary at a time of so many global conflicts and crisis, Refugee Week is a chance to pause and reflect on those fleeing war and persecution.
“The week will see our city come together in connection for those across the world who are struggling amid those global conflicts and uncertainty.
“I look forward to seeing communities across the city joining together and marking the occasion.”
Hull’s programme for 2026 includes exhibitions, talks and celebration events.
| DAY | TIME | ORGANISATION | EVENT | LOCATION |
| Monday 15th June | 9:30am – 11:30am | Global Majority Group | Albemarle Centre, Ferensway, Hull, HU2 LN | |
| 12:00pm – 3:00pm | Welcome House | Refugee Week Celebration | 3 Wright Street, Hull, HU2 8HU | |
| Tuesday 16th June | 11:00am – 2:00pm | Humber Community Advice Services H-CAS | Community Celebration | Centre 88, Saner Street, Hull, HU3 2TR |
| 8:00pm – 11:00pm | CIAC | Refugee Week Gig | Adelphi Club, De Grey Street, HU5 2RU | |
| Wednesday 17th June | 12:00pm – 2:30pm | Hull Truck Theatre and Refugee Council | Courage Beyond Borders: Expression through ArtLaunch Event: Wednesday 17 June, 12:00pm – 2:30pmArt Exhibition: Tuesday 16 – Saturday 20 June, 11:00am – 5:00pm | 50 Ferensway, Hull, HU2 8LB |
| 3:00pm – 4:00pm | Hull Help for Refugees HHfR | Craft Session – bag decorating | 3 Wright Street, Hull, HU2 8HU | |
| Thursday 18th June | 11:00am – 2:00pm | Open Doors | Community Event | 91 Princes Avenue, Hull, HU5 3QP |
| 3:00pm – 4:00pm | University of Hull | Professor Glenn Burgess. A talk about Sanctuary and Universities. | 3 Wright Street, Hull, HU2 8HU | |
| Friday 19th June | 12:00pm – 3:00pm | Community Integration And Advocacy Centre CIAC | Sanctuary Celebration | 185 Ferensway, Hull, HU1 3UA |
| Saturday 20th June | 11:00am – 12:00pm | Hull History Centre | ‘The Pink Camera’. A Talk by Arafa Gouda | Hull History Centre, Worship Street, Hull, HU2 8BG |
| 11:00am – 2:00pm | Hull and East Yorkshire Ukrainian Community | Ukrainian Celebration of Courage | 3 Wright Street, Hull, HU2 8HU | |
| 1:00pm – 4:00pm | Bora Shabaa | Food, Music & Courage Festival | Oasis Hub Hull,310 Newland AvenueHull, HU5 2NB | |
| 6:30pm – 9:00pm | Hull Afro Caribbean Association HACA | HACA Refugee Interactive Social & Giveaway | 25-26 Park St, Hull, HU2 8RR |
Find out more: Refugees | Refugees and asylum seekers | Hull.