Freedom Fest UK 2026

Bitfest

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📅 Nov 21, 2026 - Nov 21, 2026

About this Event

Attend the Freedom Fest UK 2026 on 21 November 2026 at the Pendulum Hotel, Manchester, UK. This UK freedom tech event will bring together privacy activists, technologists, journalists, campaigners, Bitcoiners, and inquisitive minds to explore how digital systems are changing civil liberties, money, expression, privacy, and personal freedom. Freedom Fest invites participants to explore how technology can help instead of limit personal freedom, from encryption and tracking to Bitcoin and decentralized technology.

Organised By

Bitfest is a four-part celebration of Bitcoin, creativity, and open-source culture, combining the BitFest Bitcoin Conference, Nostrshire, Bitcoin Art, and Bitcoin Music through technology, art, and live performances.

Event Highlights

Privacy & Digital Rights
Freedom Technology
Money & Financial Freedom
Open Debate & Community

Why Attend Freedom Fest UK 2026?

Learn more about the expanding connection between civil liberties, technology, and security.
Learn useful privacy methods and technology to improve your freedom in daily life.
Network with those involved in digital rights, decentralization, open-source software, and Bitcoin.
Discover different ideas on financial privacy, digital identity, censorship, and the future of internet freedom.

What's on at Freedom Fest

Communicate Privately: Learn about encrypted messaging.
Own Your Identity: Explore individuals' greater control over digital identity.
Protect Your Money: Understand Bitcoin, cash and alternatives.
Publish Freely: Discover open protocols and decentralised networks.
Control Your Data: Explore self-hosted and open-source tools.

Speakers

Peter Yared – Layer3.Press
Susie V Ward – Independent Journalist / Bitcoin Policy UK
Ben Arc – Nostr.com
Oscar Pacey – Tranquility Node

Freedom Fest takes place alongside Bitfest UK, bringing civil liberties, privacy, freedom technology and Bitcoin together under one roof while maintaining distinct programmes and spaces.

Don't miss Freedom Fest UK to learn how open systems, digital rights, and privacy technology may contribute to a safer digital future.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is Freedom Fest UK 2026?

Freedom Fest UK 2026 is an event focused on privacy, digital rights, civil liberties and technology designed to increase individual freedom.

2. When and where is Freedom Fest UK 2026 taking place?

The event is scheduled for 21 November 2026 at the Pendulum Hotel in Manchester, UK.

3. Who should attend Freedom Fest UK 2026?

The event is suitable for privacy advocates, civil-liberties campaigners, technologists, journalists, open-source developers, activists, Bitcoiners and anyone interested in digital freedom.

4. What topics will be discussed at Freedom Fest?

Key topics include surveillance, privacy, encryption, Bitcoin, CBDCs, financial freedom, censorship, digital identity, open-source technology, decentralisation and digital rights.