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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Migration Menus
Migration Menus is a guide to a perfect day of eating on Sheffield’s London Road. Moving between cafés and restaurants, each instalment layers the street with stories of cooking, memory and belonging, inviting audiences to listen, visit and share a meal.
Interior Landscapes
Photography exhibition documenting asylum accommodation in Sheffield.
The Union Jila Project
Union Jila flags sewn by people seeking sanctuary; migration stories.
(un)borderings
Film and moving image exploring the material and emotional landscapes of borders.
The Matter of Migration
Immerse yourself in The Matter of Migration - a 6-episode podcast presented in a multi sensory installation known as “The Pod”.
Our Yard Foundations Pop Up
Our Yard Foundations explores Caribbean sound system culture through sound, archive and storytelling.
Mapping Belonging
Mapping Belonging is a participatory workshop accompanying the (un)borderings exhibition. Working intuitively with provided materials, the session culminates in a collective visual artwork.
Sisters360
Fatima and Salima are hijab-wearing step-sisters with one goal: win the Tiny is Mighty skateboarding competition. But when family tensions threaten their dream, only a daring super-plan can save the day in this funny, heartfelt play for ages 8–12.
Please Note: There are 2 performance times to choose from
Exhibition Launch Party
Join us for an evening of exploration across art, photography and more as we meet the artists behind a wide array of inspiring pieces exhibiting at this year’s festival.
Sunday Dub Session with Aba Shanti-I
Curated by Nate Coltrane, this ‘Sunday Dub Session’ brings together sound system culture, performance and movement to explore the enduring impact of Caribbean heritage in the UK.
Ultimate Breath
Ultimate Breath - an immersive music performance exploring migration and climate change.