Liberation Festival Zeeland 2026
On Tuesday, May 5, 2026, Vlissingen will celebrate freedom during the Liberation Festival Zeeland. The festival is a unique combination of music, culture, education, and encounters, and will take place at the Scheldekwartier and in the city center of Vlissingen. It is a day for young and old, where history, freedom, and celebration come together.
🎟 Admission: Free
Location: Scheldekwartier, Vlissingen
🌐 More info & full program: Liberation Festival Zeeland
Music & performances
The Liberation Festival Zeeland offers a diverse lineup with national top artists, local talents, and DJs. There are multiple stages spread across the festival grounds:
Mainstage
- Pop, rock and urban
- Performances by: Jostiband (Ambassador of Freedom 2026), Reinier Zonneveld, MAAN, André Hazes, Bilal Wahib, The Kik, POKE, Child of Destiny, Kenny B, BIGGI ft. MC Elton Jonathan, BIDI, Party DJ W, Hillfire, DJ Vitas
- Host: Oriana Pattinama
Liberty Stage
- Urban, eclectic, and dance
- Performances by: Freddy Moreira, Deep Tissue, Gregor Salto, KARYO, Vunzige Deuntjes Soundsystem, Hillfire, Pawelō, Gialy, Roman Anthony, DJ Bo (Kunstbende winner), D-Baws
Culture Square & SENA Performers Stage (hosted by De Piek)
- Local bands and performers
- Performances by: Heath, Money & The Man, Grainbait, Leif de Leeuw Band
Kids' program
- Kids Disco with DJ Marco
- Activity hall with bouncy castles, crafts, and games
Content program
Freedom is more than just music: the festival also offers education, lectures, and workshops.
Van Randwijk Lecture 2026 Speaker: Geert Mak
Freedom Lecture - Speaker: Laila Frank
Freedom Boulevard - Exhibitors on freedom, humanity, and inclusivity:
- Amnesty International
- Foundation War Years Vlissingen
- Amateur radio operators
- Veterans Institute Netherlands
- Dutch Reservists
- ZB Library of Zeeland
- Anti-Discrimination Bureau
- Liberation Museum Zeeland
- Clash of Clans
- Extinction Rebellion
- Stichting Dutch Liberation Canada Tour
- Stichting Walcheren Mozaïek, Keti Koti & PAX
Freedom Soup - Free Freedom Soup from Janny van der Heijden
Practical information / Accessibility
- Near Vlissingen CS (10-minute walk)
- Diverse parking garages and bicycle storage facilities available
- Overview of parking lots: Scheldeplein, De Fonteyne, P-Cinema, Stationsplein, HZ University of Applied Sciences (free), AH XL / Gildeweg & Orionis parking (free)
Food Court
- Food trucks with dishes from various countries
- PIN-only payments for sustainability and safety
Volunteers
Volunteers
- Stage management, hospitality, content, creative, logistics
- Age: 16+
- Interested? Email: vrijwilliger@bevrijdingsfestivalzeeland.nl
Experience a day full of music, culture, and awareness in Vlissingen. The Liberation Festival Zeeland is free to enter and suitable for the whole family.
👉 For the full program and all information: Liberation Festival Zeeland
