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Journeys Festival International is an arts festival which explores the refugee experience and global cultures. Leicester is a City of Sanctuary, and as a place where immigrants of all varieties have settled since Roman times, this is the ideal festival to showcase our rich and diverse communities.
For the first time ever, the Journeys Festival is being held across three cities – Leicester, Manchester and Portsmouth – at the same time. Running from 15-24 October, here’s what you can expect when the Journeys Festival International comes to town.
Take a look at the full festival guide on their website.
Where There is Light
15-24 October at Leicester Cathedral
This immersive sound and light installation shares the voices and stories of sanctuary-seeking communities from across the UK.
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Wonderland
15-24 October at Two Queens Gallery
An exhibition of new work by internationally renowned artist Mohammad Barrangi.
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Look Up
15-24 October across the city centre
A series of new visual artworks displayed in public locations across the city.
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Your City Is A World In Its Own
15-24 October
This is an online space showcasing creative work by young people.
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Tale of Tresses
15-23 October at The Gallery
Tale of Tresses is a new film by artist Maral Mamaghanizadeh, exploring the stories of female migrants and refugees through dance, jewellery and costume.
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Journeys into Film
18 October at Phoenix Cinema and Arts Centre
A rousing and reflective programme of short films made by filmmakers from sanctuary-seeking backgrounds.
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Global Kitchen
18 October at Soft Touch Arts
Our chefs take their favourite recipes and head to professional kitchens to prepare a feast of global dishes for you to enjoy.
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Leicester Migration Story panel discussion
19 October at Leicester Cathedral
A panel discussion, hosted at Leicester Cathedral, sharing stories of migration, journeys to Leicester and the experiences of those seeking sanctuary in the UK.
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Bloodland Embrace
21-23 October at Green Dragon Square
Bloodland Embrace, an exciting new animation and projection piece, features original artwork by Majid Adin and international collective Kalico Jack.
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Reckoning
22 October at Curve Theatre
A new performance which blends dance, spoken word and digital animation to depict the stories of generations of displaced people.
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Graffiti Art and Protest in Iran
22-24 October at Phoenix Cinema and Arts Centre
Take a virtual reality tour of a water tunnel in Iran that became a canvas for graffiti artists and a focal point for political and social protest.
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Zafara film screening
24 October at Leicester Cathedral
This family friendly film follows a bold ten-year-old Sudanese boy who befriends a young giraffe and a kind Bedouin, who takes them on a journey via a hot-air balloon.
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