A free three-day festival of fantastic creative experiences and works by D/deaf and disabled artists, presented by the Mayor of London.

Everyone is invited to Liberty Festival 2022, a free, three-day festival from the Mayor of London that guarantees accessibility, inclusivity and a host of fantastic cultural experiences from D/deaf and disabled artists.

Come along to see innovative and ambitious work from artists who want to challenge perceptions of how culture can be performed and experienced by all audiences. The festival will feature a diverse programme of ground-breaking art and performance, interactive installations, a thought-provoking symposium, new commissions and participatory workshops for all.

From internationally renowned artists such as Yinka Shonibare CBE, Touretteshero, Raymond Antrobus and Selina Thompson to brilliant community organisations, you can look forward to music and dance, theatre, visual art and more.

All events are free and all ages are welcome.

Expect an accessible and inclusive environment. All events will take a Relaxed approach to movement and noise with audiences able to leave and re-enter, tic and move around if needed. There will also be accessible toilets available and quiet chill-out areas to rest and relax in. A welcome hub will be open across the three days, located in the Albany garden.

Stay for a whole day, or just drop in to events that are of interest. Enjoy a diverse range of food and drink from cafes and outlets around the area.

Drag Syndrome is a ground-breaking, internationally acclaimed drag collective featuring highly addictive drag Queens and Kings with Down Syndrome.

Drag Syndrome demonstrate to the world that people with Down Syndrome aren’t just sweet and cute.

They are fierce, versatile, hard-working, professional artists who know how to put on a spectacular show and are committed to honing their craft.

Drag Syndrome is currently comprised of Horrora Shebang, Justin Bond, Lady Francesca, Nikita Gold,
Lady Mercury, and Davina Starr.

Drag Syndrome has collaborated with Vogue, Hulu, RuPaul’s DragCon, Tate Modern, Nina West, Tayce, O2 Music, Instagram For business, London Pride, Alternative Miss World, Royal Opera House, Milk Makeup, Wolf Blass Wines, the British Council, and more.

The capacity for this event is limited, please book a ticket in advance. It will also be livestreamed. 

Photo: Scallywag Fox