A new installation by Basel Zaraa co-produced with Bradford City of Culture 2025 as part of Moomin 80.
New commissioned work by Henna Asikainen & Roua Horanieh at the Baltic as part of Moomin 80 for Refugee Week.
For artists and curators interested to learn about the Inodyssey curatorial approach and to build connections and networks.
As part of the Counterpoints Moomin 80 commissions for Refugee Week, Gloucester Guildhall presents new work by Dana Olărescu working with communities across the city.
Counterpoints Arts presents: We Are The Many at EartH Hackney on Sunday 15 June – a festival kicking off London Refugee Week 2025 – curated around the theme of 'Community as a Superpower’, serving up music, stories, sustenance, healing and resistance. With Inua Ellams, Anaiis, B.O.S.S., Goat Girl, Playte, Linett Kamala, Chakira Alin, DJ/poet DJ Kat the Kat-a-lyst, Fedzilla, Samatar Elmi, Tara Fatehi. Delicious food by Carol Puthussery, Najeem Ebadi (In The Mix), Seeds of Wild and sisterwoman vegan.
Collaborative exhibition and panel discussion on photography and cultural production related to migration, displacement, and social justice.
A special Refugee Week screening of Jasmila Žbanić’s Oscar-nominated film to mark 30 years since the start of the Srebrenica Genocide.
Join us for a screening of documentary film Haiyu, portraying the Sahrawis people's struggle for liberation in Western Sahara.
A collective showcase of film, music & dance in Roundhouse Studio Theatre to celebrate Refugee Week 2025.
A night of fresh stand-up comedy at The Tatterhalls Tavern in Knightsbridge from the No Direction Home collective, plus 5-minute open mic spots for local comedians.
Join us for an afternoon gathering around Liz Hingley's WAYMARKERS exhibition, inspired by The Portland Global Friendship Group. In Collaboration with King's College London.
Join us at BFI Southbank for a screening of Sahra Mani's Bread & Roses, a searing portrayal of three Afghan women's stories following the Taliban's return to power.
Sheffield Doc Fest presents an evening of comedy and conversation with the Palestine Comedy Club exploring how humour can challenge power, shift narratives, and hold space for difficult truths.
Counterpoints Arts and Hackney Empire present The Blessing, a spectacular celebration marking Windrush Day and Refugee Week 2025.
Musician and chef Big Zuu and chef Majeda Khouri are curating a menu for this special Refugee Week Sup? event.
To celebrate Refugee Week and London Climate Action Week, Climate Outreach is hosting an event exploring the interconnections between climate action, migration and diaspora communities. According to the latest RACE report*, the UK’s climate sector remains one of the least diverse in the UK, despite climate change impacting all of us. We know the UK's [...]
An evening of stand-up from our No Direction Home collective at the Cutty Sark in Greenwich.
A panel of artists, activists and architects share stories of housing activism in past movements and present-day campaigns.
Speaking with the contributors of her new book, writer and artist Dalia Al-Dujaili delves into the layered ties between land, myth and identity.
Come together to hear personal stories of the ways that music nurtures creativity, builds connections and drives social change. Panel led by Gaby D'Annunzio.
In our ongoing collaboration with Arab Film Club, join us for a programme of exceptional short films curated by actress and writer Sarah Agha, exploring stories of migration and displacement narratives.
Past Events
Counterpoints Arts is working in collaboration with The Hellenic Centre on an evening of Rebetiko music, part of the Rebetiko Carnival and Refugee Week Festivals.
London Refugee Week literature event with London Library, and writers Yassmin Abdel-Magied, Sulaiman Addonia, Dr Olesya Khromeychuk and Ahmed Alnaouq.
A Palestinian-UK collaboration fusing comic traditions from both cultures and supporting Palestinian comedians to tour in Palestine, UK and beyond.
Poetry and electronic music duo chamæleon explore the relationship between art and activism at their Shubbak Festival performance.
Screening produced by Rambourg Foundation, followed by a Q&A with director Kaouther Ben Hania and producer Nadim Cheikhrouha.
A fundraising event for Camps Breakerz in Gaza, exploring how movement can provide connection, resilience & hope.
Join us for an evening of fresh stand-up from new comedians as part of Creativity and Wellbeing Week.
The Sounds Like Home Choir warmly invites you to an evening of live music and discussion to celebrate Creativity and Wellbeing Week.
Half day workshop with artists Lynn Setterington & Jill Eastlands and Oldham Library as part of Creativity and Wellbeing Week.