Freedom Festival 2019

Coimbra, Portugal

Freedom Festival 2019: Enter the Forest Realm!

Freedom Festival invites you to enter the forest realm at this magical music festival. The annual event returns to a truly enchanted location in the heart of Portugal this summer. The family-friendly event will celebrate it’s 8th edition this summer, showcasing the talents of the top artists in the psychedelic scene. Thousands of PsyTrance enthusiasts will gather in the forest for a week of music, meditation, relaxation, entertainment and more. 

“Together we will create a magical place in the forest where we can celebrate our love for trance music, disconnecting from our daily routines, stress and reconnecting with our free spirit, inner child  and surrounding nature” 

Freedom Festival Lineup 2019

This year’s Festival has confirmed a wide range of musicians and artists, alongside speakers, workshops leaders, performers and more. Artists confirmed Aadvarkk, Ace Ventura, Alpha Portal, Earthspace, Emok, Module Virus, Outworld, Psysex, Waio and more. There will also be an exclusive opening ceremony performance by Merkaba; as well as a special 3-hour sunset set from Ajja.

Where to view Freedom Festival

Freedom Festival takes place at Parque de Campismo de São Gião, just outside the city of Coimbra. 

How to get around Coimbra

The festival grounds are located within a park just outside the city of Coimbra. Situated halfway between Porto and Lisbon, you can fly into both Francisco Sá Carneiro Airport in Porto or Lisbon Portela Airport in Lisbon. Car rental options are available throughout both airports and it is recommended to have a car to travel to and from the festival grounds easily. You can also take the train to Coimbra, followed by a bus to Oliveira do Hospital. 

Where to stay in Coimbra

To fully immerse yourself into the magical event, it is recommended to camp at Freedom Festival. The camping area is located in a beautiful location surrounded by forests and sports fields. Visitors can bring their own tents and camping supplies, or even sleep outside under the stars! Campers and caravans are also welcome and the campgrounds are fully equipped with showers, toilets and drink bars.

There are also a number of accommodation options available nearby. The official hotel of Freedom Festival is Alva Valley Hotel, located approximately 15 minutes from the festival grounds. Airbnb options are also available within the surrounding areas. You can explore all the nearby accommodation options below. 

Things to do during the Festival

In addition to the Dance Garden, which will showcase musical talent, you can also find a wide variety of things to see and do at the festival. The Chill Garden is dedicated to a wide spectrum of sounds that fall under the chill out genre umbrella. Featuring powerful beats and unique frequencies, you can experience the maximum quality of sound, feel the music and synchronised with the planet.

Zen Island will be dedicated to taking care of your minds and souls. Here, you can find workshops, yoga, massages, alternative medicines, meditations and more. This year’s edition will also welcome a kids zone; featuring face painting, an inflatable castle and more.  

Freedom Festival 2019 Dates

Freedom Festival will take place from August 6-12, 2019.