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Migration Matters Festival @migmatfest.bsky.social · 27/06/2026

When we ate, listened & crafted together 🧡 Every event yesterday was sold out and spectacular. Tonight is the final event of our 2026 Sheffield festival! Get ready for the sold-out closing party... Images by Emma Ledwith, Smart Banda and Jason Plews

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The Reviews Hub @thereviewshub.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

#THEATRE #REVIEW The Horse of Jenin @sheffieldtheatres.bsky.social, part of @migmatfest.bsky.social "a wonderful piece of theatre" ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ www.thereviewshub.com/the-horse-of... #Sheffield

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Migration Matters Festival @migmatfest.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

Scroll through the moving beauty of last night. Our compelling film headliner, Quo Vadis Aida? and creative showstopper 25's Cijin White Roses Chronicle both wowed Sheffield audiences. Time is flying. We only have 2.5 days of Mig Mat Fest 2026 left! Photography by Smart Banda and Kevin Blake

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The Reviews Hub @thereviewshub.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

#THEATRE #REVIEW 25'S Cijin White Roses Chronicle @migmatfest.bsky.social "a piece of art full of creativity and talent" ⭐️⭐️⭐️ www.thereviewshub.com/25s-cijin-wh... #Sheffield

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Migration Matters Festival @migmatfest.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

Sheffield, Fuse ODG has landed 🛬 And he’s got a special message ahead of his headline show with us tomorrow night. Be there ⬇️ 📍Foundry, Western Bank 📆 Thu June 25, 7.30 pm 🎤Support by Aziza Jaye 🎟️ £5 unwaged | £15 low income | £20 general Book: www.migrationmattersfestival.co.uk/programme/fu...

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Migration Matters Festival @migmatfest.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

'We have more in common than that which divides us' Yesterday's events shared this common thread. From Khalida Popal's inspirational reflections, to the moving theatre show Rooted, a short film night and a chance to personalise football shirts. 📸 Emma Ledwith, Smart Banda + Kevin Blake

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Migration Matters Festival @migmatfest.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

Feast your eyes... On the highlights from yesterday's programme, a feast for all the senses. We're now halfway through our Sheffield festival!

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Migration Matters Festival @migmatfest.bsky.social · 20/06/2026

This is how we do it 🎊 Day one of our Sheffield festival of sanctuary yesterday had all the finest things wrapped in one perfect package. From music to dance, food, people, art, community, unity and vibes. Big love to everyone who came down to our first few events yesterday. 📸 Emma Ledwith

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Migration Matters Festival @migmatfest.bsky.social · 20/06/2026

A sneak preview of tonight's epic Sheffield comedy night! Join award-winning stand-ups Desiree Burch Sikisa Comedy and Ignacio Lopez for an exceptional night of relatable laughs. 📍The Montgomery, Surrey Street ⏰ 7.30-9.30 pm 🎟️ £5 to £18 Tickets here: wegottickets.com/f/19054

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Migration Matters Festival @migmatfest.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

Make weekend plans with us as Migration Matters Festival 2026 lifts off in Sheffield today 🚀 More than half of the opening weekend events are SOLD OUT. But you can still catch: Our free exhibitions and installations at The Montgomery all weekend (see times)

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Migration Matters Festival @migmatfest.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

Introducing our first FREE Forged by Migration outdoor stage! Soak up the Mig Mat vibes and enjoy live music, storytelling, global food and stalls at Kelham Island Museum on the final day of our Sheffield festival (Sat June 27) This is a family-friendly experience featuring...

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Migration Matters Festival @migmatfest.bsky.social · 14/06/2026

Our opening party is SOLD OUT 🎉 Around a third of events at our Sheffield festival of sanctuary are now full or nearing capacity. Do not wait to book tickets, as we cannot guarantee late availability.

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Migration Matters Festival @migmatfest.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

👀 This is your sign to BOOK THOSE TICKETS. The Anansi & The Lost Sun family theatre performance is sold out 🎉 Limited tickets remain for: Our Sheffield festival opening party starring Kefaya & Elaha Soroor, Gnawa Manchester, Dungi Sapor & The Savannah Boys | June 19 | Yellow Arch Studios. And

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ASSIST Sheffield 🧡 @assistsheffield.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

24 days to go until #MigrationMattersFestival2026! 🎉 From 19–27 June, Sheffield will come alive for the UK’s largest nine day celebration of #Migration, #Sanctuary, and #RefugeeWeek. Explore the full programme and get your tickets/passes 👇🏼 www.migrationmattersfestival.co.uk @migmatfest.bsky.social

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Migration Matters Festival @migmatfest.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

Tickets for these events have GONE 🔥⬇ Poetry and Pot Luck and the Flavours of Belonging cookery workshop are now full. And only very limited tickets remain for the Anansi & The Lost Sun puppet workshop, as part of the Mini Mig Mat family strand of our Sheffield festival.

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Migration Matters Festival @migmatfest.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

🚨This lineup’s got LOUDER - fresh names just added! Plot twist, we’re introducing extra reasons to be part of our Sheffield festival this June, including...

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Migration Matters Festival @migmatfest.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

Spotted in the wild 👀 Our phenomenal posters are now on display around Sheffield city centre. This is our fave billboard - featuring our incredible headliners and located just off the busiest road in the city 👌 Grab all your tickets here: www.migrationmattersfestival.co.uk/programme

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Migration Matters Festival @migmatfest.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

Come together for sewing, storytelling, belonging and resistance! Workshops for The Union Jila project, inspired by The Union Jill flag of the 1990s road protests, are taking place ahead of our Sheffield festival in June 🔽

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Afriwoman (Tchiyiwe Chihana) @afriwoman.bsky.social · 24/04/2026

Returned to a different kind of energy, but equally bright days. #Sheffield is in World Snooker Championship mode. After this, it's festival season. Speaking of which, have you seen the lineup for this year's @migmatfest.bsky.social

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Migration Matters Festival @migmatfest.bsky.social · 24/04/2026

IT’S LINEUP TIME⚡ The full lineup of sensational artists for Migration Matters Festival 2026 is here. Join us in Sheffield this June for an unforgettable celebration of arts, culture and community. From Brazilian dance and global music to comedy, family theatre, food experiences and exhibitions.

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Migration Matters Festival @migmatfest.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

HEADLINER REVEAL 🎤🫳🏿 Surprise! We're dropping our first Sheffield festival headliners before the full line-up this year. First up is... 🔥Fuse ODG, the MOBO Award-winning Ghanaian-English singer, songwriter and rapper you’ll know from megahits Antenna and Dangerous Love.

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Migration Matters Festival @migmatfest.bsky.social · 13/04/2026

Volunteer at our Sheffield festival this June! Every year, amazing volunteers help bring our vibrant festival of sanctuary to life. We could not do it without them. Our 2026 volunteer team applications are now open. Apply here ➡️: bit.ly/3Qgws3V

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Migration Matters Festival @migmatfest.bsky.social · 08/04/2026

Keep today's Sheffield summer vibes alive...✌🏾 Early-bird passes for our 11th festival this June have now GONE. You can still see everything we have planned for one great-value price. Book our new passes here: bit.ly/4sqGJbl PS: Lineup reveal coming soon

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Migration Matters Festival @migmatfest.bsky.social · 27/06/2025

Tomorrow is our closing party in Sheffield! See Tanzanian band The Zawose Queens and award-winning Mozambique artist MoYah in a night of food, community and farewell vibes. You can also check out our final lineup here: www.migrationmattersfestival.co.uk/programme?ta...

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Making it to the Registers @makingregisters.bsky.social · 27/06/2025

Registration by Stage@Leeds: Performed at Migration Matters '25 Making it to the Registers lead Marie-Andrée engaged in interactive session with the audience. Photo credit Kevin Blake @migmatfest.bsky.social @lsjleeds.bsky.social @lawatleeds.bsky.social makingregisters.leeds.ac.uk/news/registr...

Making it to the Registers project lead Marie-Andrée Jacob participating in interactive session with the audience after the play.

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Migration Matters Festival @migmatfest.bsky.social · 27/06/2025

Fresh off the lens... Here's just a tiny snapshot of what we've been up to at our Sheffield festival of sanctuary these last few days. 📸 Smart Banda, Kevin Blake, Al-Hussein Abutaleb

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Migration Matters Festival @migmatfest.bsky.social · 27/06/2025

No need for Glastonbury FOMO here. Our final Friday lineup has it all, including brilliant singer-songwriter Nadine Shah before she heads down to Worthy Farm 💅 There's also food, nature, film, performance and a late-night party. Several events are nearly full so snap up tickets now: bit.ly/3IhrfEV

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Andrew Dowdeswell @adowdeswell.bsky.social · 27/06/2025

And then there is a bumper load of events at the weekend, including the wonderful @migmatfest.bsky.social drawing to a close.

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Migration Matters Festival @migmatfest.bsky.social · 26/06/2025

One day, seven fab events 🎭📽️🎤 Theatre headliner Ghost and John bring their fresh show Two Plant Gaysians to Sheffield tonight! We've also got film, fashion, music and community to get involved in. Book all Thursday events here: bit.ly/40adwpV

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Migration Matters Festival @migmatfest.bsky.social · 25/06/2025

Life lately 🫶 A gorgeous round-up of the last few days of our tenth Sheffield festival in photograph form. All credit to our brilliant festival photographers Kevin Blake and Al-Hussein Abutaleb

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Migration Matters Festival @migmatfest.bsky.social · 25/06/2025

Winning at Wednesdays. It's halfway through the week - and our festival - so mark humpday by taking yourself to one of our brilliant events. 🗺️ The whole family will love Map of Sheffield, a collaborative art workshop where you will add memories and experiences to a map of the city. Bring the kids!

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Migration Matters Festival @migmatfest.bsky.social · 25/06/2025

Our pop-up barbershop in Sheffield has a new time ✂️ In The Cut will spotlight Black men's mental health and the barbershop as a healing space at Nomad Maison on Saturday. Enjoy a panel talk before a shape-up (first come first served) at a new time of 4-6pm. Book FREE tickets: bit.ly/4l3DOT8

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Migration Matters Festival @migmatfest.bsky.social · 24/06/2025

Our big gig with Asian Dub Foundation is tomorrow ⚡️ Don’t miss this chance to see the legends live at Foundry Sheffield on their 30th anniversary tour. Tickets here: www.migrationmattersfestival.co.uk/programme/as... #sheffevents #sheffield

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Migration Matters Festival @migmatfest.bsky.social · 24/06/2025

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Migration Matters Festival @migmatfest.bsky.social · 24/06/2025

Treat yourself today! Our small but mighty Tuesday lineup in Sheffield includes the remarkable story of Hamzeh Al Hussien in Penguin. Plus enjoy a series of films on inspirational journeys in Film Beyond Borders - just 6 tickets left. Book Tuesday events here: bit.ly/407DV7N

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Migration Matters Festival @migmatfest.bsky.social · 23/06/2025

What.A.Weekend! Here are some more highlights from our sensational opening weekend in Sheffield. 📸 Blake Sherwin, Al-Hussein Abutaleb

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Migration Matters Festival @migmatfest.bsky.social · 23/06/2025

Making Monday magnificent. Beat the weekday blues with tonight's monster night of comedy in Sheffield featuring 5 fantastic stand-ups. You can also hear from food journalist Candice Chung, author of Chinese Parents Don't Say I Love You. Tickets: www.migrationmattersfestival.co.uk/programme?ta...

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Migration Matters Festival @migmatfest.bsky.social · 22/06/2025

Universal Sacred Sounds tonight is now waiting list only! If you can no longer make it, do let us know as someone else may be able to take your place. And if you've got your eye on one of our incredible events in Sheffield later this week, it's best to book soonest. All events: bit.ly/466c2Aw

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Migration Matters Festival @migmatfest.bsky.social · 21/06/2025

Feast your eyes 👀 These gorgeous shots from last night's opening party capture the spirit of our Sheffield festival. We're all about bringing people together for great times. 📸 Smart Banda + Al Hussein-Abutaleb

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Migration Matters Festival @migmatfest.bsky.social · 21/06/2025

And we’re just getting started… Thanks to everyone who joined us on the first day of our tenth anniversary Sheffield festival! You can still join us at DiaspoRIDDIM tonight for a party that breaks down all borders, with a groundbreaking lineup of DJs + electronic artists. Tickets: bit.ly/4kV7hP0

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Migration Matters Festival @migmatfest.bsky.social · 21/06/2025

What's on in Sheffield this weekend? ✨ Art, theatre, performance, partying and family events galore at our brilliant festival. All tickets can be booked here: bit.ly/3G3vMKD

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Migration Matters Festival @migmatfest.bsky.social · 20/06/2025

Our tenth festival is live ⚡ We can’t believe how far we’ve come. Be part of this extra-special, electrifying celebration of sanctuary in Sheffield with 9 days of incredible arts events, from music to theatre, food to film. And it all starts tonight, at our opening party. Tickets: bit.ly/446Ahfl

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Migration Matters Festival @migmatfest.bsky.social · 19/06/2025

That makes NINE! 😍 🔥 The Dancing Queer performance is now waiting list only. Events are filling fast ahead of our tenth-anniversary festival in Sheffield, with only one more sleep until we get started. Secure your spot by grabbing tickets right here: www.migrationmattersfestival.co.uk

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Migration Matters Festival @migmatfest.bsky.social · 18/06/2025

Fresh food partner for our Sheffield festival 😋 Our 10th-anniversary opening party this Friday, and our closing party, will be catered by Urban Fusion by Ella Bella. She serves up the best in Black heritage food with pop-up Sheffield events, private dining and takeaways.

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Migration Matters Festival @migmatfest.bsky.social · 18/06/2025

Before we get started... A few small things have changed since we published our festival brochures. Here is the latest information. ⏰ The Sanctuary Artists Workshop this Saturday, June 21, runs from 11:00-13:00

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Our Favourite Places @ourfaveplaces.bsky.social · 17/06/2025

The UK's biggest Refugee Week festival, @migmatfest.bsky.social returns on Friday! Our top picks from the programme include queer film, an alternative catwalk, football shirt customisation, a Midsummer Festival in Hillsborough Park, comedy, dance & lots more > ourfaveplaces.co.uk/our-picks/mi...

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Migration Matters → Our Favourite Places – Sheffield Culture Guide

A celebration of the positive impact that migration and refugees have had on Sheffield and beyond. With theatre, art, poetry, music, and more.

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Migration Matters Festival @migmatfest.bsky.social · 16/06/2025

Spotted in the wild 👀 Our digital screen posters are now live around Sheffield city centre and looking super-fine! We can't wait to welcome everyone from Friday.

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Migration Matters Festival @migmatfest.bsky.social · 16/06/2025

This #RefugeeWeek, #OurSuperpower is… Connecting people from all communities, and cultures, through vibrant arts at our sensational Sheffield festival. See you on Friday!

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Making it to the Registers @makingregisters.bsky.social · 16/06/2025

Don't miss Registration - a play by Stage@Leeds Young Company showing at Migration Matters Festival this Sunday 22nd June at 1:30 pm The play tells stories of overseas trained doctors and nurses seeking to practise in the UK. @lsjleeds.bsky.social @lawatleeds.bsky.social @migmatfest.bsky.social

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