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Upcoming
Events & Activities

Join Belfast City of Sanctuary in building a welcoming city. From Schools of Sanctuary to community walks and celebrations — there is something for everyone.

9 events planned for 2026

9

Events Planned

2

Sanctuary Walks

4

School Events

8

Months of Activity

Schools of Sanctuary

Schools of Sanctuary

Community Picnic

Community Picnic

Sanctuary Walk

Sanctuary Walk

Celebration

Celebration

Calendar

2025/2026 Events

Browse our upcoming activities organised by season. Click any event to learn more, add it to your calendar, or share it with your community.

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Spring

March – May

MarTBC
Schools of Sanctuary

Schools of Sanctuary

Assessors Training

March 2026TBC

MayTBC
Schools of Sanctuary

Schools of Sanctuary

Portfolio Assessment

May 2026TBC

MayTBC
Schools of Sanctuary

Schools of Sanctuary

School Assessment Visits

May 2026TBC

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Summer

June – August

Jun4
agm

Annual General Meeting

BCoS AGM 2026

4th June 2026

Jun20
community

Refugee Week Picnic

Community Celebration

20th June 2026

Jul11
Sanctuary Walk

Sanctuary Walk

Cave Hill

Saturday, 11th July 2026

Aug8
Sanctuary Walk

Sanctuary Walk 2

Venue TBC

Saturday, 8th August 2026

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Autumn

September – October

OctTBC
celebration

Schools of Sanctuary

Award Celebration

October 2026TBC

OctTBC
celebration

"Belfast for All" Celebration

Depending on BCC

October 2026TBC

City of Sanctuary

Belfast City of Sanctuary

Building a welcoming Belfast for all

Belfast City of Sanctuary is part of the City of Sanctuary network, working to create a culture of welcome for refugees, asylum seekers, and all who seek sanctuary in our city.

Events Calendar 2025/2026

Dates marked TBC are subject to confirmation. Please check back for updates.

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