Free State Festival

June 22-28
2026

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Tickets Now On Sale! All Access Pass are SOLD OUT!

Boots Riley and Robyn Hitchcock Headline a Week of Programming Featuring "The Revolution is at the Movies"

Free State Festival slate includes new film from acclaimed director

The Lawrence Times: Lawrence invited to revolution at the movies for Free State Festival 2026

FSF26 Lineup Announcement

Kansas City Librarian Speaks on the Power of Books, Empathy, and the Importance of Access

A Mother’s Memory, a Daughter’s Tribute: The Story Behind The Hope Chest Has a Secret Drawer

Returning the Muse: Kirsten Paludan Honors Janis Ian at Free State Fest

The Pitch: Comedian Todd Barry talks animation, adventures, and crowd-work ahead of Friday’s Free State Festival

The Pitch: Legendary performer Swamp Dogg talks ‘Blackgrass’ music ahead of Thursday’s Free State Festival

The Lawrence Times: Panel of Lawrence librarians discuss challenges to intellectual freedom at Free State Festival screening

June 22 - June 28

Art Installation: One, Two, Three, Vive l’Algérie

June 28 @ 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Paint Me a Road out of Here

June 28 @ 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm

Seized

June 28 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Nova ’78

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