Welcome to OutdoorArtsUK

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.

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

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Upcoming OAUK Activities

Stockton International Riverside Festival Professional Programme

From July 31, 2026 to August 2, 2026

We’re partnering with Xtrax to present a panel discussion on Culture, Identity and Belonging in the Streets.
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A Curious Tapestry: Crafting New Cultural Ecologies (IOU Creation Centre)

From July 15, 2026 to July 15, 2026

Our Director Sho is speaking at the IOU Symposium aboutt the outdoor arts sector strategy in the context of cultural ecologies and ecosystems.
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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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Latest NewsView all news

Remembering John Varah

17 June 2026

We are deeply saddened to share the sudden passing of John Varah – a cherished member of the otudoor arts outdoor arts community.
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Callout: Expressions of Interest to Deliver “Building the Power of Carnival”

17 June 2026

We are inviting Expressions of Interest (EOI) from a Sector Development Lead to deliver the Building the Power of Carnival project.
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Steering Group for Building the Power of Carnival Appointed

12 June 2026

The steering group has been appointed for Building the Power of Carnival, a sector-led research and development project shaped with and by London’s Carnival Sector.
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Festival & performance listingsView all listings

Lastre (Ballast)

Jun 27, 2026 – Jun 27, 2026

Ballast is this heavy material that when let go brings lightness. A 25-minute solo by Sol

Location: Hounslow

Unity Festival

Jun 30, 2026 – Jul 5, 2026

Unity Festival 2026 will be based predominantly in Cardiff Bay, with performances in Wales Millennium Centre‘s

Location: Cardiff

An Indian Summer 2026

Jul 3, 2026 – Jul 5, 2026

Inspirate’s flagship festival, An Indian Summer, is back this year, transforming Leicester city centre into a

Location: Leicester

Professional Event ListingsView all listings

Social media content without the cringe: Live QA

Jun 23, 2026 – Jun 23, 2026

Following the popularity of our March webinar, Social media content without the cringe: Storytelling for arts

Location: Online

10 Tools & Tips to Boost your Financial Management

Jul 7, 2026 – Jul 7, 2026

Overview: This four-hour session condenses 21 years of frontline money management — the good times, the

Location: Online

Keep Breaking The Rhythm: A Three-Day Clown Course With Fraser Hooper

Jul 7, 2026 – Jul 9, 2026

Exercise those funny bones with award-winning clown Fraser Hooper. Through improvisation, rhythm and play, participants will

Location: London

Our Members include…
Activate Performing Arts

For over 30 years, we’ve been promoting, supporting and producing some of the most exciting events Read More >
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Dream Engine

We create unique and unusual performance installations. A show where the structure, performance, soundtrack and location Read More >
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Gorilla Circus

Gorilla Circus produces large scale outdoor circus shows, assists TV & Film companies add circus acts Read More >
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Great British Carnival

We create vibrant and exciting parades and events. We showcase the excellence and diversity of all Read More >
Our Members include…
Oceanallover

Oceanallover is a site-specific theatre arts company representing the work of Artistic Director Alex Rigg. Alex Read More >
Our Members include…
Mr Holly

I am a freelance creative producer working across Lincolnshire and the Midlands and in a former Read More >

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

Outdoor Arts Newsletter

Digital Brochure

Become a Member

Upcoming OAUK Activities

Stockton International Riverside Festival Professional Programme

A Curious Tapestry: Crafting New Cultural Ecologies (IOU Creation Centre)

1-2-1 Sessions

Latest NewsView all news

Remembering John Varah

Callout: Expressions of Interest to Deliver “Building the Power of Carnival”

Steering Group for Building the Power of Carnival Appointed

Festival & performance listingsView all listings

Lastre (Ballast)

Unity Festival

An Indian Summer 2026

Professional Event ListingsView all listings

Social media content without the cringe: Live QA

10 Tools & Tips to Boost your Financial Management

Keep Breaking The Rhythm: A Three-Day Clown Course With Fraser Hooper

Activate Performing Arts

Dream Engine

Gorilla Circus

Great British Carnival

Oceanallover

Mr Holly

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Artist Exchange Conference

Base Frequencies 2026 (101 Outdoor Arts)

10 Tools & Tips to Boost your Financial Management

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