One of London’s most significant cultural events, the Liberty Festival, transforms the city into an inclusive and creative art village for five days from September 24–28, 2025. Supported by the Mayor, this disability arts festival showcases the boldest and most innovative works by disabled artists, offering an experience that is entertaining, thought-provoking, and transformative.
The festival kicks off with the cabaret energy of Midgitte Bardot. This is followed by Oily Cart & Polyglot Theatre’s When the World Turns, which draws audiences into a magical world with atmospheric light play. Capturing the Forest by Kristina Veasy and Alejandro Ahmed turns the stage into a forest-like setting, while Jack Wakely’s GOBLIN reimagines everyday body movements under UV light.
Among the more experimental works, BLINK Dance Theatre’s humorous Elvis Died of Burgers and CRIPtic Arts’ Past, Present, Future, ACTION! stand out. In The Love In, Amanda Grace invites audiences into an emotional performance, while Simeon “Kardinal” Campbell and BirdGang’s SADBOI delivers a powerful expression through sign language on stage.
A festival highlight is Japanese artist Chisato Minamimura’s The Lost Golden Lotus, alongside AJ Venturini’s tarot-inspired Altar to Joy. Saturday night brings the Disco Neurotico & Deaf Rave Takeover Party, transforming dance and music into an accessible rave experience.
On Sunday, the Liberty Festival Sunday Picnic in the Park creates a picnic atmosphere, closing with Miss Jacqui’s vocals. The same day features Ballet Cymru and Krystal S. Lowe’s Daughters of the Sea, blending ballet aesthetics with a collective narrative.
Accessibility is at the forefront throughout the festival: all events take place in a relaxed atmosphere, allowing audiences to move freely and enter or exit as needed. Venues offer wheelchair access, quiet spaces, British Sign Language (BSL) interpretation, audio description, and captioning support.
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The Liberty Festival is more than just an art event; it’s a manifesto built on inclusivity, community, and creativity. Led by CRIPtic Arts, this festival is a meeting point where disabled artists amplify their voices, transform the city’s streets, and expand the boundaries of culture. In September, London will once again demonstrate what it means to make art accessible to everyone.
