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Launch of Somali Week Festival 2026
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Launch of Somali Week Festival 2026

Oct16
Friday, October 16, 202619:00 – 20:45
Pigott Theatre, British Library, London
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The Somali Week Festival, one of the biggest festivals outside the Horn of Africa, brings together artists, academics, influencers, and the community, to celebrate and engage with Somali cultural and creativity. Join Kayd Somali Arts & Culture to launch the 18th Annual Somali Week Festival with an evening of conversation, reflection and performance, exploring the theme of the 2026 festival.…

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