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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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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Making Climate Change Tangible: The Climate Cafe at Out There Festival

4 June 2026

We hosted the Climate Café as part of the Out There Festival Professional Programme in Great Yarmouth.
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OutdoorArtsUK’s response to the new Strategic Framework of Arts Council England: Excellence. For Everybody. Everywhere.

2 June 2026

Our response to Arts Council England’s startegic framework and how Outdoor Arts is well placed to support it.
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Open House: Sector Strategy Featured in Taitmail from Arts Industry

20 May 2026

Simon Tait at Arts Inustry writes about the Outdoor Arts Sector Strategy.
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Festival & performance listingsView all listings

Now Then! Festival

Jun 14, 2026 – Jun 14, 2026

Exciting things are happening! We’re thrilled to announce we are bringing Now Then! Festivals back to

Location: Sherburn

Cork Midsummer Festival

Jun 12, 2026 – Jun 21, 2026

Cork Midsummer Festival transforms the city into an extraordinary stage. Our vision is to ignite bold

Location: Cork

SO Festival

Jun 12, 2026 – Jun 14, 2026

Lincolnshire’s free, international festival of outdoor arts. Invite your family, friends and neighbours, for a weekend

Location: Skegness

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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

Understanding Theatre Tax Relief Webinar (ITC)

Jun 16, 2026 – Jun 16, 2026

Online: 16 June 2026 10:30am – 12:30pm TTR is a major topic in the all areas

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 >
Our Members include…
Dream Engine

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

Gorilla Circus produces large scale outdoor circus shows, assists TV & Film companies add circus acts Read More >
Our Members include…
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

Join OAUK

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

Making Climate Change Tangible: The Climate Cafe at Out There Festival

OutdoorArtsUK’s response to the new Strategic Framework of Arts Council England: Excellence. For Everybody. Everywhere.

Open House: Sector Strategy Featured in Taitmail from Arts Industry

Festival & performance listingsView all listings

Now Then! Festival

Cork Midsummer Festival

SO Festival

Professional Event ListingsView all listings

Social media content without the cringe: Live QA

Understanding Theatre Tax Relief Webinar (ITC)

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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Boards & Governance Workshop (ITC)

Fundraising: Successful Bid Writing Workshop (ITC)

Theatre Green Book Introduction Webinar

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SO Festival

Oerol Festival

Cork Midsummer Festival

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