Bevrijdingspop Haarlem 2026 - Backbone International

About Bevrijdingspop Haarlem 2026

On the 5th of May, Bevrijdingspop Haarlem 2026, one of the Netherlands’ largest and oldest Liberation Day festivals, took place. With around 125.000 visitors, the festival featured multiple areas filled with food and drinks. Besides, there were performances by Bankzitters, DI-RECT, Hannah Mae Karsu, among many other (local) artists.

Role of Backbone

Thanks to the dedication of all volunteers and the support of sponsors and suppliers, Bevrijdingspop Haarlem once again came to life. We are proud that Backbone has been involved with the festival for 18 years now. We supported the client with production management, technical design, technical production, overlay management, and back-office.

This year featured a refreshed look for the Odido mainstage at Vlooienveld. The structure was 14.1 meters high and 42 meters wide. With red, white, and blue elements that referenced the Dutch flag. It is designed with the idea of freedom in mind, reflecting the fact that Bevrijdingspop takes place in a historic park.

Besides the Odido Mainstage, there were three other stages. A smaller stage, the Vrijheidspodium at the Vlooienveld, and the SENA performers’ stage powered by BUD in the Frederikspark. And a stage at the Hero KinderFestival in the Florapark, where younger visitors could also celebrate freedom.