KAYD SOMALI ARTS & CULTURE

Whatโ€™s On

Celebrate Somali storytelling, performance, and community at Kayd. This year features numerous events focusing on identity, creativity, and connection.

Join us for theatrical premieres, social mixers, and a week-long festival that captivates all.

Events & Activties

  • Upcoming Play: Between Two Worlds

    ๐Ÿ—“๏ธ Premiering July 2025 | Dates TBC
    ๐Ÿ“ Oxford House

    A New Somali Play by Maanta Theatre

    A bold theatrical piece on migration, belonging, and Somali identity in the UK. Written by Mohamed Mohamud and produced by Maanta Theatre, Between Two Worlds is a cultural milestone: fresh, raw, and unapologetically Somali. Expect powerful performances from a debut cast and a story that navigates borders, memories, and futures.

  • Creative Mixer: Somali Arts in Conversation

    ๐Ÿ—“๏ธ Mid-July 2025 (Exact Date TBC)
    ๐Ÿ“Rich Mix Cafรฉ & Oxford House

    Connect. Collaborate. Create.

    A networking event for filmmakers, writers, musicians, and cultural figures from the Somali community. Connect with the talent behind innovative arts projects, spark connections, and build professional ties.

    Established artists and newcomers alike will discover fresh perspectives, potential collaborators, and enjoy music and conversation.

  • Somali Week Festival 2025

    ๐Ÿ—“๏ธ October 2025
    ๐Ÿ“ Multiple venues across London

    Stories from the Horn. Voices in the City.


    Our flagship festival returns โ€“ bigger, louder, more soulful. Somali Week is a celebration of language, poetry, film, theatre, and heritage. A place where diaspora stories take centre stage. From live music to literature, donโ€™t miss this week-long journey into the heart of Somali creativity.

    We pay homage to the sounds of the past, explore how they shape our present, and amplify the voices creating tomorrow.

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