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Hull Freedom Festival 2026 at Hull City Centre & Waterfront
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Hull Freedom Festival 2026

Date
Friday 28 August
Time
11:00 – 22:00
Price
FREE

Hull's biggest annual arts festival returns for its free bank holiday weekend spectacular. Three days of street theatre, live music, circus, visual art and large-scale outdoor performances across the city centre and waterfront. One of the UK's largest free arts festivals.

Venue
Hull City Centre & Waterfront
Queen Victoria Square and surrounding areas, Hull HU1
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