United for Gaza: PFB Launches 20th Palestine Festival in London and Edinburgh
The Palestinian Forum in Britain (PFB) has announced that tickets are now on sale for the 20th Palestine Festival — its flagship annual event — which this year will be held under the theme “United for Gaza” on Saturday and Sunday, 22–23 November 2025, in London and Edinburgh.
The Forum has called on members of the Arab and Muslim communities, as well as friends of Palestine across the UK, to take part in the landmark event marking two decades of cultural and humanitarian work. Tickets can be booked through the Forum’s website here.
London Programme: Art, Music and Messages of Solidarity with Gaza
The first day of the festival will take place on Saturday, 22 November, at Byron Hall in Harrow, West London, with doors opening at 2pm. A large and diverse audience is expected to attend.
The programme features a rich line-up of artistic, musical and cultural performances, alongside speeches by prominent guests from the UK and the Arab world, including:
- Lowkey, the acclaimed British rapper and one of the most powerful artistic voices in support of Palestine.
- The London Arab Orchestra, conducted by maestro Basel Saleh.
- The Palestinian Al-Fursan Dabke Group.
- Dr Mohammed Tahir, the Iraqi-British surgeon who has taken part in medical relief efforts for Gaza.
- Irish actress Denise Gough, known for her outspoken solidarity with Palestine.
- Leanne Mohammed, activist and parliamentary candidate.
- Kieran Andrieu, campaigner who took part aboard one of the Global Sumud Flotilla ships.
- Saga Hamdan, spokesperson for the Families of Gaza.
- Palestinian journalist Ahmed Alnaouq, author of They Are Not Numbers.
- PFB spokespersons Faris Amer and Zainab Kamal.
The festival will also include an art exhibition by Palestinian-Danish artist Salim Assi, and a special children’s talent showcase celebrating young Palestinian creativity and strengthening their connection to cultural identity.
Gaza and Palestinian Prisoners Take Centre Stage
PFB stressed that Gaza will be at the heart of this year’s festival, through speeches, artistic tributes and messages from participants expressing the depth of public solidarity in Britain with the victims of the ongoing genocide.
“This celebration cannot take place in isolation from the suffering of our people in Gaza,” the organisers said. “We cannot act as if life is normal while atrocities continue.”
The plight of Palestinian prisoners in Israeli jails will also feature prominently in the programme, highlighting the daily human suffering of thousands of detainees and the need to keep their cause alive in public consciousness.
Discounted Tickets and Strong Public Interest
Tickets are limited and currently available at an Early Bird price of £8, with free entry for children under 12. The Forum urged early booking via its website here.
A parallel edition of the festival will be held in Edinburgh on Sunday, 23 November, featuring a separate programme to be announced soon. The initiative reflects the Forum’s commitment to expanding its cultural and solidarity work across the UK.
Two Decades of Cultural and Humanitarian Engagement
This year’s festival marks twenty years of the Palestinian Forum’s cultural and humanitarian contribution in Britain.
Since its establishment, the Forum has played a key role in promoting awareness of the Palestinian cause, organising major cultural and community events that bring together Arabs, Britons and supporters of justice for Palestine, while also contributing to humanitarian relief for the people of Gaza.
The Forum concluded its statement with an open invitation:
“Let us come together to celebrate Palestine, honour Gaza and mark twenty years of giving and solidarity.”
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