Step into a world of myth and time travel with Separated by Millennia by Sarah Al-Sarraj. Co-commissioned by Arab British Centre and Shubbak, this stunning exhibition explores ancestry and ecological balance through the lens of temporal nomads. artreach.org.uk/journeys-festi…

Such an interesting conversation Eden Project brilliantly facilitated by Jelena Sofronijevic can’t wait to continue this conversation and see the work at #JourneysFestival2024

Yesterday Eden Project we heard the sounds of the water with Kaajal Modi, and the sounds from the Galool Tree of Somali women’s weaving songs and storytelling traditions with dhaqan collective see both artists at #JourneysFestival2024 #LetsCreate @CounterArts Arts Council England

Join us for Birra at Phoenix Leicester on 11 Oct! Experience a live Sami singing performance followed by a discussion on cultural identity and traditional clothing with a relaxed community lunch thrown in too! Limited spaces, book now: [email protected] artreach.org.uk/journeys-festi…

You're invited to The House of Weaving Songs by dhaqan collective at Leicester Cathedral! Experience this incredible installation based on a Somalian Aqal, transporting you to the heart of Somali nomadic life through the powerful music of Somali women’s weaving songs. artreach.org.uk/journeys-festi…

We're hosting @CounterArts No Direction Home comedy crew at #JourneysFestival2024 for a night of love and laughs. Join us Curve for stand-up comedy exploring side-splitting stories of life in the UK. 12 October 8.00pm artreach.org.uk/journeys-festi…

This is going to be very interesting…

What better way to end Saturday 12 October at #JourneysFestival2024 than with some laughs at Curve? Join the hilarious No Direction Home team from @CounterArts for a comedy night to remember! artreach.org.uk/journeys-festi…

As should always be the case we got our Creative Director Paul Steele to conduct rigorous health and safety checks on Plants and Play Leicester Cathedral this morning for #JourneysFestival2024 #LetsCreate

What a wonderful couple of days we’ve had at #JourneysFestival2024 Thanks to all artists, ambassadors, funders, production team and audiences for joining us on the journey! ACE Midlands Counterpoints Arts DMUEngagement Leicester Cathedral The National Lottery Heritage Fund The National Lottery Community Fund Leicester Festivals

Did you know that Plants & Play was commissioned by us and Leicester Cathedral? Leicester-based artist Mandeep Dhadialla created this inspiring installation and the people of Leicester were the first to enjoy it. Thanks to @aceagrams and @heritagefunduk it's open until 31 October!

Aah yeah! Light Up Leicester returns for 2025! We've got big plans with BIDLeicester and Leicester Festivals to fill the city streets with incredible illuminated things for you to experience and enjoy! 12-15 March 2025