“FREEDOM2FLY FEST”
RAGLAN, NZ — Freedom2Fly Fest is back for 2026!
This November, Freedom2Fly Fest returns to Whāingaroa/Raglan for another celebration of circus, dance, performance, creativity and community, running from 6–15 November 2026.
Now in its fourth year, Freedom2Fly Fest brings together professional performers, emerging artists, Freedom2Fly students and our local community for a series of unforgettable events and performances.
This year’s festival includes our spectacular Adults Cabaret – The Night Circus, a vibrant Busking Day, and our much-loved Freedom2Fly Student Showcases
FREEDOM2FLY FEST 2026
Friday 6 & Saturday 7 November
🎪 Adults Cabaret – The Night Circus
Step inside a mysterious world of circus, cabaret and performance as our adult artists take to the stage for two unforgettable nights.
Sunday 8 November
🎶 Freedom2Fly Fest Busking Day
A community day filled with live performance, music, dance, circus and entertainment. (See more information below)
Friday 13 & Saturday 14 November
💃 Freedom2Fly Dance Showcase - ‘THE SPACE BETWEEN’
Our dancers take to the stage for this year’s student dance production, The Space Between — exploring themes of disconnection, connection and hope through movement and performance.
Sunday 15 November
🎪 Freedom2Fly Circus Showcase - ‘WHERE WE FLY’
Our aerial and circus students take centre stage for a spectacular celebration of aerial acro and circus magic showcasing skill, courage, creativity and everything they have achieved throughout the year.
Freedom2Fly Fest is about much more than what happens on stage. It is about bringing people together, creating opportunities for performers of all ages, celebrating the arts in our community and giving our students the chance to experience the magic of live performance.
Whether you’re coming to support a performer, enjoy a night out, discover something new or simply soak up the festival atmosphere, we’d love to have you join us for Freedom2Fly Fest 2026.
Tickets, programme information, volunteering and sponsorship opportunities coming soon. CLICK ON BUTTONS ««<
“Sunday Busking Day”
"Sunday Busking Day" is an outdoor event dedicated to showcasing a variety of performances by local emerging and established performers, as well as professional guest artists. This event aims to make performing arts, dance, and circus more accessible, attracting audiences from outside of Raglan and fostering connections that promote our future artists and performers.
Sunday Busking Day is a celebration where the extraordinary meets the everyday, bringing performances to audiences enjoying their Sunday routines—whether eating ice creams, drinking coffees, or shopping around town.
By integrating performances into the heart of Raglan's Sunday activities, this event creates a unique and engaging atmosphere, encouraging community interaction and cultural appreciation.
