welcome to #migmat2026
Thank you for joining us on our 11th year celebration of sanctuary in the Steel City. See all our events below!
Bienvenido
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Salut
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Privet
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Khush Amdeed
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Bine ati venit
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Yōkoso
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Huānyíng
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Ahlaan bik
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Willkommen
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Welcome
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Bienvenido • Salut • Privet • Khush Amdeed • Bine ati venit • Yōkoso • Huānyíng • Ahlaan bik • Willkommen • Welcome •
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Forged By Migration - Run Social
Join our festival’s first run social for a morning of movement and community. This 5K run around central Sheffield will be at a relaxed, conversational pace.
Forged by Migration - Outdoor Stage
In a celebration of our festival theme and a first for our 11-year old festival, we will be hosting an outdoor stage at Kelham Island Museum featuring music, dance, poetry and food performed and produced by Sheffielders from across the globe!
Variety is the Spice of life
"Variety is the Spice of Life" brings together asylum seekers and Sheffield locals for an inspiring afternoon of devised performance. Woven into the afternoon's entertainment will be delicious international dishes for you to savour, from Open Kitchen Social Club. Expect the unexpected in community spirit!
Anansi & the Lost Sun - Puppet Making Workshop
Create a lion puppet from recycled materials - fun for families!
Migration Matters Festival Closing Party
Join us in celebrating the final night of Migration Matters Festival 2026!