Get involved in the National Week of Solidarity to End Immigration Detention 2026!

Every day, people are detained under immigration powers in the UK, often with no idea where they’re being taken or when they’ll be released. This October, communities across the country are coming together to demand an end to detention. From banner drops and workshops to demonstrations and community gatherings, there’s something for everyone in this week of action.

Below are some local actions already planned. If one resonates with you, we invite you to join in!

Or perhaps you are planning your own action? Get in touch with Esther – esther@righttoremain.org.uk to amplify it. 

Spread the word. Build solidarity. End detention.

• When? Saturday 10 October
• Where? Birmingham
• What? Family crafts and a mini-workshop
• Who? Right to Remain, These Walls Must Fall, Balsall Heath Second Saturday

Come along to this monthly community creative festival, perfect for families. Activities include designing and making paper dolls using colourful fabric, collaging and printing, and writing your message of love and hope to post to someone who needs it. No booking required, just turn up!

This is a drop-in session, no booking needed. Get in touch with Louise – louise@righttoremain.org.uk – for more info!

• When? Thursday 15 October, 6pm – 8pm
• Where? London
• What? Taking Liberties Exhibition Launch
• Who? Bail for Immigration Detainees and Migrants Organise in partnership with Equalities Work

Led and curated by people with firsthand experience of the immigration system, the Taking Liberties exhibition challenges the narratives and policies that dehumanise, isolate and criminalise people because of their immigration status. Centring the leadership, creativity and experiences of people directly affected, the exhibition explores the human impact of the immigration detention and reporting as well as the many ways people resist and create change. You can take a guided tour of the exhibition, hear speeches from curators with lived experience, share food and drinks, hear live music from Hear Me Out.

• When? Saturday 17 October, 1pm – 3pm
• Where? Derwentside Immigration Removal Centre
• What? Solidarity and compassion picnic
• Who? No to Hassockfield  

Join No to Hassockfield at their solidarity picnic, and set a plate for a woman detained. There will be a picnic, craft stalls and singing (bring your own instrument!). Get in touch if you haven’t attended a demo before or if you have any questions about access – no2hassockfield@outlook.com.

• When? 17 October, 10.30am – 2pm
• Where? Birmingham 
• What? Collective migrant embroidery workshop
• Who? POMOC and Right to Remain

Led by Polish artist Magdalena Jasiak, this workshop is part of a series of creative events where through weaving, we bring together stories of migration, local voices and tradition from across Eastern Europe. No prior experience necessary. The event is free, but book in below.

• When? Sunday 18 October, 2pm – 5pm
• Where? Glasgow
• What? Everybody to Kenmure Street; film screening and Q+A
• Who? Scottish Detainee Visitors, Glasgow Solidarity Stall, Glasgow Anti-Raids Network

Join this film screening of the acclaimed documentary Everybody to Kenmure Street (2021), which tells the story of community power against immigration enforcement as they attempt to detain two residents of Kenmure Street, Glasgow. The screening will be followed by a Q+A, and letter writing to people held in detention.

• When? Wednesday 21 October, 6pm – 9pm
• Where? Bradford
• What? Everybody to Kenmure Street; film screening, panel, and shared food
• Who? Leeds Anti-Raids, Anti-Racist Movement, No Homework Club, Right to Remain

Join this Bradford screening of Everybody to Kenmure Street. The film will be followed by a panel conversation with Right to Remain, Leeds Anti-Raids and Anti-Racist Movement about immigration raids, reporting, detention and the ways immigration enforcement reaches into everyday life. There’ll also be time to eat together, meet people and build connections. This is a family-friendly gathering rooted in resisting racism and the far right and building belonging in Bradford.

• When? Wednesday 21 October, 7pm
• Where? Glasgow
• What? Folk, Fiddles and Freedom: a fundraiser!
• Who? Scottish Detainee Visitors

Join SDV for a fabulous fundraising gig! Not just a folk night; a night of fighting back against immigration detention featuring original sounds inspired by Scottish Trad, folk-pop and topped off with a full musical ensemble! Full info and line up, and tickets below: £13 (£10 concession).

• When? Thursday 22 October, 10am – 1pm
• Where? Birmingham
• What? Birmingham Solidarity Gathering
• Who? Right to Remain and These Walls Must Fall

This solidarity gathering will give us a chance to learn from lived-experience campaigners who will share their realities of living with the threat and memory of immigration detention. There will be a mini workshop to talk about how we can build collective safety from immigration enforcement sharing practical actions and ideas. There will be shared food and drink, and time to build connections while sharing stories, ideas and messages of hope.

• When? Sunday 25 October, 4pm – 7pm
• Where? Leeds
• What? Everybody to Kenmure Street: film screening and panel
• Who? Right to Remain, Leeds Anti-Raids, Anti-Racist Movement

Join the Leeds special screening of Everybody to Kenmure Street, telling the story of Glasgow residents coming together to stop a deportation on Kenmure Street. After the film, we’ll be joined by Right to Remain, Leeds Anti-Raids and Anti-Racist Movement for a panel + Q&A on raids, reporting, detention and how immigration enforcement affects all of us. As detention expands and enforcement becomes more embedded in everyday life, we’ll talk about why these aren’t side issues, and how we can build collective safety, solidarity and practical support with people at risk.