Bristol Palestine Museum

Free entry! Beyond the watermelon! Through five fruit-themed narrative slices, Ian Wellens’ uniquely ground-up approach elegantly and accessibly chronicles 150 years of Palestine’s past, while diving deep into the stories of its people, culture and land. He joins BPM for this book launch, talk and Q&A rolled into one. Join author Ian Wellens at the Palestine Museum Bristol for the launch of A History of Palestine in Five Fruits. Exploring Palestinian history, culture and identity through five fruits deeply connected to the land, this engaging event includes a talk by the author, discussion, and an opportunity to purchase and have copies signed

PWYC! Poetry and music at the Palestine Museum to welcome playwright Peter Oswald and charity founder Nick Bilbrough: two men on a pilgrimage to connect with communities, combat Islamophobia and raise money for The Hands Up Project’s vital mission of resistance through art. Art from the Rubble & Poetry Event

Free entry / donations welcome! Over the past few years, the genocide in Gaza has acted as a smokescreen for landgrabs and escalating settler violence in the West Bank. Bristol Palestine Museum hosts a video link discussion with an Umm Al-Khair council member to discuss the daily threat of erasure, and the steps that Area C communities are taking to push back against IDF-assisted militia. Public talk: THE WEST BANK NOW - Ethnic cleansing and resistance, with live voices from South Hebron and Hebron solidarity work, Thu 29 Jan 7–9pm (in person Bristol & Zoom).

Screening as part of Bristol Palestine Film Festival, this intimate documentary traces Palestinian heritage, resilience and community via the story of grain miller Aisha Azzam – who has spent over three decades running a mill in Baqa’a refugee camp. Presented alongside a tasting session to bring alive the flavours and culinary traditions in the film. Join us for a special evening combining cinema and culinary delights, celebrating the richness of Palestinian food and olive oil culture and the spirit of sustainability. Tickets include film + food.

Narratives of Resistance makes its Bristol debut, screening films from the Palestine Film Institute and Nakba Filmworks archives. Starting with a performance from Bristol Palestine Alliance choir, the two-day festival will explore lived experiences under occupation, alongside a showcase of resistance art and a workshop on Palestinian embroidery traditions. Miniature film festival 2025 is proud to be hosted by the Arc, Palestine museum Bristol.