Event:Sanctuary

Join us at the first UK Museum of Sanctuary for a celebration co-created with our partners.

Featuring interactive workshops for all ages, thought‑provoking films and discussions, book stalls and poetry, as well as music and art.

Enjoy delicious food, unwind, and soak up the atmosphere — or simply relax and listen to the music.

We're looking forward to welcoming everyone to our Sanctuary event this weekend and want to make sure all our visitors and partners are safe and able to enjoy this celebration at the UK's first Museum of Sanctuary. Extra security measures have been put in place to ensure your visit is enjoyable and safe.

Amgueddfa Cymru belongs to everyone and everyone has the right to access and enjoy our museums. The National Waterfront Museum is proud to be a Museum of Sanctuary and is a place for people of all communities. 

Performances: Red Shelter (Graft Garden) 

11.00 Huimin 

11.15 Steve Smith Poetry Reading

11.30 Mehdi

11.45 Jass and Monika   

12-1.00 Nganga Performing Arts and Mobile Theatre

1-1.30  IberoLatinXpresion

1.30-2.30 One Heart Samba Band 

2.30-3.00 IberoLatinXpresion

Food and Shopping: Marina Market (Dylan Thomas Square)
 
Workshops (Graft Garden & Colonnade)
 

Oxfam

SCVS Chai and Chat

Swansea City of Sanctuary 

Graft Volunteers 

Emma Yousef: Seeds of Hope 

Hafan Books 

C3 Centre for Creativity and Culture CIC

& more

Film: Refugee Week Film Festival Short Films (Ocean Room)

11.30 - 11.45 HAYAT (2019) dir. Rendah Haj (Certified U)

11.45-12.15  TSKALTUBO (2023) (tskahll-TOO-boh) dir. Toby Andris (Certified U) 

12.20-12.30 MIGRANTS (2020) dir. Hugo Caby, Antoine Dupriez, Aubin Kubiak, Lucas Lermytte, Zoé Devise (Certified U)

12.30-12.45 AZIZA (2019) dir. Soudade Kaadan (Certified PG) 

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1.30 - 1.45 HAYAT (2019) dir. Rendah Haj (Certified U)

1.45-2.15  TSKALTUBO (2023) (tskahll-TOO-boh) dir. Toby Andris (Certified U) 

2.20-2.30 MIGRANTS (2020) dir. Hugo Caby, Antoine Dupriez, Aubin Kubiak, Lucas Lermytte, Zoé Devise (Certified U)

2.30-2.45 AZIZA (2019) dir. Soudade Kaadan (Certified PG) 

2.45-3.00 INFANCIA DESTERRADA (2022) dir. Alberto Arnaut Estrada & Diego Rabasa (Certified 12+) 

Film Information and trailers: Free Refugee Week 2026 Film Festival | Refugee Week