Kayd Somali Arts Week 2026 returns to Oxford House as part of this year’s festival, “Making Home: Art in Motion,” exploring how art and creative expression have shaped Somali ideas of home across time and place. From storytelling and performance to poetry, comedy, film and creative workshops, the Oxford House programme brings together artists and audiences to explore belonging, movement, heritage and the ways creative practice can help us make and reimagine home.

Araweelo: “Sneak Peek” Operatic Performance and Discussion

Saturday, October 17, 2026
4:00 PM – 5:30 PM

Join us for a preview listening of Araweelo, a new operatic work rooted in Somali oral storytelling and exploring themes of resistance, identity and freedom, followed by a discussion on bringing Somali stories and creative traditions to new audiences.

Comedy Night followed by Film Screening of Kudaal by Aar Maanta & Music

Saturday, October 17, 2026
6:00 PM – 10:00 PM

An evening of Somali comedy featuring Naif Mohammed, Khalid Raheem and Prince Abdi, hosted by Selam Amare, followed by a screening of Kudaal, a short film inspired by Aar Maanta’s song Tahriib, with a Q&A and live acoustic oud performance.

Speak It Into Being: Polylingual Open Mic Night

Wednesday, October 21, 2026
8:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Co-hosted by Inspyre and The Poetry Translation Centre, Speak It Into Being brings together emerging creatives for an evening of poetry, storytelling and live performance exploring belonging, movement and the experience of making home between spaces.

Neurodiversity and the Creative Process: A Workshop with Samatar Elmi

Wednesday, October 21, 2026
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Led by writer, musician and educator Samatar Elmi, this workshop explores how neurodivergent ways of thinking, sensing and communicating can shape creative practice through discussion, guided writing activities and reflection.

Booking

Tickets for the Oxford House events are available to book through Eventbrite; please check the individual event listing for ticket prices, availability and booking details.