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Festivals Bill

A Bill to require the Secretary of State to enter into negotiations with the European Union for the purpose of agreeing a visa waiver for UK artists and musicians performing at festivals in EU member states; to make provision to facilitate the movement of artists and musicians, and of their equipment, between the EU and the UK to perform at festivals; to require the Secretary of State to publish a Festivals Strategy; and for connected purposes.

The story so farThe Festivals Bill was introduced in the House of Commons on 25 June 2025 by Max Wilkinson (Liberal Democrat). It is now at second reading in the House of Commons. Second reading is the first debate on the overall principle of the bill; if the bill clears it, detailed committee scrutiny follows.

Sponsor

• Max Wilkinson Liberal Democrat Primary sponsor

Progress through Parliament

Source: the official bill page. Last updated 1 May 2026.