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Hull Marina with crowd in front and the words Freedom Festival New Shows Announced

New Shows Announced for 2026

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A group of people in colourful outfits waving their hands in the air

Freedom Festival Secures Four-Year Funding for Year-Round Cultural Expansion

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An open air cinema screen with a group of people watching it

Freedom Shorts

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A group of 5 singers with microphones and arms out in front of them

Community Cast Call out for The Pied Piper

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Thank you to our community, artists, partners and sponsors who supported Freedom Festival 2025.

60K+

Audience

Members

148

Performances

250

Community Participants

9

Countries Represented

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2026

2025-26 IMPACT REPORT

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