This year, Refugee Welcome Week NL is guided by the theme Radical Hope & Courage.

Mon 8 June, 18.00
Grote Zaal PDZ
Free admission

Radical hope is not naive optimism, but an empowering practice. It asks us to face reality honestly, even when it is painful, while still believing that change is possible and worth working for. This opening evening of Refugee Welcome Week 2026 creates space for the truths that are too often blurred, avoided, or polished for others. Refugee status tells us where someone has been, not who they are. Facing this truth is where the possibilities begin. This evening is not about refugees. It is an evening by refugees, inspiring creators of their own destiny in a new cultural space.
The evening begins with a community dinner at 18:00. For €25,50, you are welcome to join the table for the community dinner in the Grote Zaal. Just like last year, you can buy a Solidarity Ticket along with your own, to invite a refugee to eat with you. Refugee Welcome Week will make sure someone receives the donated ticket.