Somali Week Festival 2025

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Find the full programme for this year’s festival below — from live music and theatre to film premieres, book fairs, and creative workshops.

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Launch of Kayd’s 17th Somali Week Festival
Oct
17
Film, Music, Dance, Literature & Books, Family & Children, Theatre, Legacy, Opening, Concert

Launch of Kayd’s 17th Somali Week Festival

Location: The British Library, London
Price: £12 | Language: English, BSL

Be there as we open the 17th Annual Somali Week Festival.
Join a vibrant conversation featuring Warda Mohamed (filmmaker), Aar Maanta (musician), Abdirahman Nasri (singer/composer), and Dr. Christina Woolner (academic/author), hosted by barrister and author Hashi Mohamed. This special evening launches our 2025 theme — Resonate! Sounds of the Past, Voices of the Future — exploring how Somali music, poetry, and storytelling continue to shape the future. Expect live performance, bold ideas, and a warm welcome as we celebrate Somali creativity across generations.
Book early — this is the event that sets the tone for the entire festival.

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