All Events
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Launch of the Escape to Safety Exhibition
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC! Escape to safety is an interactive multimedia installation that enables you to experience something of what it is like to be a refugee seeking asylum in Britain. It is designed for young people and adults from the age of 11 upwards. You will follow in the footsteps of three refugees who…
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Decolonising Through Zines: Introduction to Zine Making
An exclusive workshop for LU PGR students and Sociology department students only. The facilitator Meg Ritchie will explore the decolonial history, use, and process of zine making through a student-led workshop, along with Sarah Aljundi and Ana Claudia Furtado. During the workshop, participants will be provided with the necessary tools to create their own collective or…
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Global Stories, Local Landmarks: The Glocal Lancaster History Tour | April 2025
A Free Guided Tour! Guides: Dr Sunita Abraham and Dr Chris Donaldson from Lancaster University Fancy discovering how the city’s past connects with the histories of people from around the world? Join us for a tour of nine places in Lancaster’s historic Castle Quarter and its surroundings. We’ll view some of the city’s most iconic sites…
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Raja Shehadeh: Walking Palestine
In partnership with Lancaster Litfest The leading Palestinian writer Raja Shehadeh, acclaimed author of Palestinian Walks and co-author Penny Johnson, in collaboration with Lancaster Litfest.This evening will be a celebration of Raja’s life’s work and will include images, video, and film footage of the Palestinian landscape through which he has walked all his life. In a…
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WATER FOR GAZA 2025 – A Musical Meditation on Peace
Join us for a 60-minute musical meditation in Lancaster Priory, where music becomes an act of solidarity. This special concert is raising funds for a Solar Powered Well in Central Gaza, a project initiated by a Lancaster Uni graduate from Gaza. 📅 Saturday, April 5 | 2 PM📍 Lancaster Priory🎟️ Pay what you wish –…
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LITFEST 2025: Queer Storytelling with Maz Hedgehog
Join poet and performer Maz Hedgehog for an exploration of queer storytelling through poetry and performance. Dive into the creative process with an engaging workshop at 4 PM, followed by a mesmerizing performance at 8 PM. 📅 March 15th📍 Gregson Community Centre, Lancaster Get your tickets here.