Frequency Festival review
Dark, dreary February was made to dazzle in Lincoln with Frequency 26 as Hello Lincoln interns LILY BOWEN and KATIE SELLER discovered.
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Lincoln ‘s Frequency Festival 2026 has been amazing, writes Lily.
With so many different events going on, it was brilliant for all ages while celebrating Lincoln in a brighter and more playful way than ever.
The city shone…from the outdoor Lumo Workshop of The Fox and the Otter - a performance inspired by captured CCTV moments of friendly critters on Lincoln High Street - to different projections on some of the city’s historic buildings and the ITHACA at the Castle titled the Dragons Breath.
Free events mean the festival is perfect for families during the half term break giving them a chance to explore the city together in an illuminating and unique way.
Walking up Steep Hill on Saturday night was a beautiful experience. The posts on the way up the hill were illuminated in different colours and the trees were casting pinks and blues.
The atmosphere seemed most joyful, and it was heartwarming to see lots of families out together enjoying the festival. The Dragon’s Breath by ITHACA in the castle grounds is a must see for all! The lighting and sound were brilliant and attracted people of all ages.
As a student these events are lovely for an evening out with friends or just going for a walk in the city as it was free to see. I think events like these are important in the city as it makes creativity accessible to all and especially during holiday periods.
I cannot wait to see what the next Frequency brings.
The events that stood out for Katie were the Light Glider by Circo Rum Ba Ba and Drift by William Lindley.
I found the Light Gliders drifting through the High Street and, at first, I was confused as to who and what they were. I quickly realised that it did not matter they were there to have fun and so was I. They lit up the space and interacted with audience members by spinning them in circles, creating a joyful dance, before letting go to whizz away, to share their light.
Stepping into St Mary Le Wigford Church you were immediately immersed in the stunning visuals and soothing soundscape.
The handmade drawings of recognisable historic spaces in Lincolnshire have been layered and animated into moving images. This piece gave people a moment to sit down, relax and enjoy the journey through the city and countryside.
