Welcome to our Freedom Festival 2023 line-up. Click through the articles below to find out about the pieces of work and artists coming to the festival this year.
We will still be updating this page for the next few days, so check back for new additions and information!
UK PREMIERE Instant Loneliness is a powerful and unique musical theatre production that takes us from loneliness to connection.
UK PREMIERE An extraordinary duet between a high wire walker and a multi talented musician - A cry for liberty and freedom like no other.
An immersive large scale aerial circus spectacular combining acrobatics, music and spoken word with a powerful story to tell.
Berlin’s prince and princess of art rock and Europop play the most hilarious gig you’ve ever seen, hot on the heels of their Edinburgh Festival run....
Fast Food Megaverse is back! Grab a map, headphones and join Mo on an adventure through the multiverse.
A work in progress sharing, after a week spent in residency developing the audio drama KELI into a new work for stage, due to go to full production for 2024
An extraordinary immersive sound and light installation with unique live performances. A multi sensory experience for all.
A collaborative live performance bringing to life new writings inspired by local young people for The Warren, voiced by local actors, directed by Middle Child Theatre
'Encore une fois' in English - 'Again': repetition, risk, playful danger or dangerous fragility? A show certainly not to be missed!!
EXIT is an exciting, impressive and physical circus and dance performance where movement, partner acrobatics and balance board merge.
The UK PREMIERE of this unique and participatory circus show, a potential revolution, certainly a conversation, definitely a spectacle not to be missed.
A powerful and moving dance performance, from the ever inspiring Company Chameleon. 'Refuse' follows the journey of six people seeking refuge.
UK PREMIERE of a very high octane circus show featuring 2 very cool 'kids' from the school of life
A very unique dance show all the way from Catalonia... featuring some very funky Hippos.
Revel in a celebration of your own existence. A multi-part show culminating in a finale spectacular where all is not what it seems!
“Parasite Circus & The mini splatter show” A blood bath for young and old! Not for the faint hearted!!
A true Freedom Festival favorite is back in town - guaranteed giggles from award winning funny man Fraser Hooper.
UK PREMIERE - A brand new musical walkabout show from local street theatre favourites.
Classic comedy street entertainment from these very silly variety show veterans, at their age they should know better...
Zebedee’s Yard comes alive for the full weekend with this collaborative music stage programmed with Warren Records. We’re calling this the heart of the festival, where you will experience international performances side by side with local and national live music and an eclectic mix of DJs.
Led by multi instrumentalist Hannabiell Sanders, this high energy ensemble is nothing less than exhilarating as it fuses together Afro-Caribbean & Latin percussion, Jazz, Afro-beat, and Funk to create their unique sound.
Kinetika Bloco, the award winning carnival group of brass, drums, pans and dancers will be performing Tribute: a journey exploring the movement of people into London and what impact this has had on our music.
Engaging and irreverent, The Skiband bring fine tunes and just a little mischief...a musical street theatre classic!
UK PREMIERE - An exhibition by Freedom Women Collective, tomorrow is an enduring reference to hope, belief and self-determination. A way of looking to the future, together.
UK PREMIERE - The Invisible City is a brand new interactive audio installation for the streets.
An exhibition from an exceptional local visual artist inspired by time spent at Julian’s Bower medieval turf maze, Alkborough.
Follow a trail of important pop-up exhibitions from the Wilberforce Institute.
The Bringing Breathlessness into View exhibition vividly shows what it is like to live with breathlessness. A unique collaboration between the Medical and the Arts world.
Shorelines: The Perfect Storm is an interactive creative space and exhibition of work created with Hull communities about the impact of climate change on Hull.
A very cool and fun modern makers market on the marina selling various types of art, unique prints, hand made ceramics, vintage treasures, gorgeous jewellery, homeware and much more.
A friendly challenge to all comers to play chess games against family, friends, other members of the public or even local experts, step right up!
Family friendly science based themed street entertainment, keep your eyes peeled for these Science 'Buskers'
Is it really possible to create an OPERA IN A DAY?! Come along and find out, Take part in fun workshops in singing, making, circus and dance and then take part in a pop-up version of the opera Everyman at Stage @The Dock.
A relatively new tradition of Freedom Festival, audiences and artists come together to unwind, socialise, and celebrate into the night.
Get comfortable, grab a drink and join us for this online listening party to celebrate the international release of KELI by Ivor Novello-winning composer Martin Green.
31st August 2023
Kaleider invites you to twist and shape our cardboard sculptures. Every connected prism can rotate, leading to thousands of different possibilities. You will need a few people to help you. Please be gentle.