11th Augsburg RefugeeWeek 2026: 18 days of encounters and diversity in Augsburg

Event: 11th Augsburg RefugeeWeek 2026 in Augsburg on 12. June 2026

Date and Time

12. June 2026 11:00

Location

Augsburg
86 Augsburg, Germany

Price

Free

About this Event

FestivalsOther Events

Mood

Relaxed

Venue Type

Outside

11th Augsburg RefugeeWeek 2026: Augsburg becomes a stage for encounter, diversity, and dialogue

From June 12 to June 29, 2026, the 11th Augsburg RefugeeWeek transforms the city into a multifaceted multi-day experience revolving around flight, arrival, and social coexistence. Around 40 associations, organizations, and initiatives are shaping 28 events throughout the city and are making a clear statement for exchange, participation, and lived neighborhood under the motto Together for ONE Society. ([refugeeweek.de](https://refugeeweek.de/aktuelles/?utm_source=openai))

A kickoff with stance and atmosphere

The starting signal is given on June 12 at Königsplatz with the public dialogue format Let's talk…!. There, passersby meet with professionals, perspectives, and concrete questions regarding flight and asylum. Seating areas, poster debates, and discussion offerings create a festival atmosphere that is not loud but approachable: open, direct, and right in the city. ([refugeeweek.de](https://refugeeweek.de/veranstaltung/lasst-uns-reden/?utm_source=openai))

Program items with cultural depth

The RefugeeWeek Augsburg combines information, culture, and participatory moments into a dense festival program. This includes, among other things, a digital scavenger hunt through the city library in simple language, a potluck brunch at the Grand Hotel Cosmopolis, a summer festival at Wollmarkt, film evenings at Liliom Kino, and other formats that charmingly bring together encounter and knowledge acquisition. This mix shapes the character of the week: professionally grounded, community-oriented, and consistently focused on understanding. ([daz-augsburg.de](https://www.daz-augsburg.de/refugeeweek-2026-zeichen-fuer-schutz-und-vielfalt/))

Tradition, organization, and social relevance

The RefugeeWeek in Augsburg looks back on a clear origin story: Inspired by a British theme week, Tür an Tür developed the local initiative in early 2016 to engage in discussions about the causes of flight, integration, and neighborhood. The week is coordinated by Tür an Tür, the integration guide project, the Augsburg Forum for Flight and Asylum, and the integration council of the city of Augsburg. In 2026, the event will take place for the eleventh time and has long since become a fixed part of the Augsburg event calendar. ([daz-augsburg.de](https://www.daz-augsburg.de/refugeeweek-2026-zeichen-fuer-schutz-und-vielfalt/))

What visitors can expect

The RefugeeWeek thrives on encounters, perspective changes, and the feeling that each individual event can spark a conversation. Those experiencing Augsburg during these days will encounter a festival of ideas rather than a traditional music festival: with informative formats, cultural approaches, solidarity energy, and a strong sense of community. It is precisely this combination that makes the week an important social event with its own dynamics. ([refugeeweek.de](https://refugeeweek.de/aktuelles/?utm_source=openai))

Conclusion: The 11th Augsburg RefugeeWeek 2026 brings movement, content, and encounters to the city. Those who want to not only see diversity but experience it should join this special action week live and discover the many events on site. ([refugeeweek.de](https://refugeeweek.de/aktuelles/?utm_source=openai))

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