• Welcome to OutdoorArtsUK 

    OutdoorArtsUK is the home for performance in outdoor spaces! We support everything from street acrobats to national parades and celebrate work that exists outside buildings reaching the widest audience possible.

    From circus to carnival, from music to mela, from processions to puppetry and street dance to street theatre – if you want to see or make outdoor performances, you’re in the right place.

    Image: ‘Oystercatchers’ by Red Herring [Photo: Jim Wileman]

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Digital Brochure

The Digital Brochure showcases our members’ bookable shows – designed for programmers seeking to curate an inspiring and diverse selection of outdoor performances.

Join OAUK

Become a member today and benefit from free resources, discounted professional events and being a part of the Outdoor Arts community.

Upcoming OAUK Activities

  • Member Drop-ins

    From October 8, 2025 to April 15, 2026

    Dates announced for the Online Member Drop-ins this autumn and winter - book your place now!

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  • National Conference 2026

    From February 3, 2026 to February 4, 2026

    The OutdoorArtsUK National Conference: Change On Our Streets is coming to Cambridge in February 2026!

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  • 1-2-1 Sessions

    Ongoing

    Our members can book 30 minute 1-2-1 sessions with the staff team to explore ideas, seek advice, or discuss anything outdoor arts-related. We also offer 1-2-1 taster sessions for prospective members.

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Festival & performance listingsView all listings

Winter Gathering 2025

Dec 13, 2025 – Dec 13, 2025

Join Urban Wilderness CIC for a spectacular Winter Gathering 2025. This is a FREE EVENT, family-friendly,

Location: Longton

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Festival of Light 2025

Dec 14, 2025 – Dec 14, 2025

The procession will travel along Northbrook Street before arriving in the Market Place with live music

Location: Newbury

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Shepton Mallet Lantern Festival

Dec 20, 2025 – Dec 20, 2025

PARADE -Saturday 20th December 2025 start time 5pm at the Band Stand

Location: Shepton Mallet

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Professional Event ListingsView all listings

BAFA Conference 2026: Resilient Festivals

Jan 19, 2026 – Jan 20, 2026

Venue: STEAMhouse, Birmingham City University Date: Monday 19th January 2026, 12:00PM – Tuesday 20th January 2026,

Location: Birmingham

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Aerial Intensive 2026 (Autin Dance Theatre)

Jan 5, 2026 – Jan 16, 2026

Once again we have partnered with Imagineer Productions in Coventry to deliver series of aerial intensive

Location: Coventry

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Online Member Drop-in (OutdoorArtsUK)

Dec 10, 2025 – Dec 10, 2025

The monthly online member drop-in is a place for OutdoorArtsUK members to hear the latest news

Location: Online

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