• 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.

Upcoming OAUK Activities

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Festival & performance listingsView all listings

SMOOSH!

Jul 10, 2026 – Jul 10, 2026

Taking to the streets of Gloucester, SMOOSH! brings a high energy wind and brass band to

Location: Gloucester

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Barnsley’s Big Weekend

Jul 11, 2026 – Jul 12, 2026

Barnsley’s Big Weekend returns to the town centre in July with an exciting, packed line-up of

Location: Barnsley

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The Festival of Brilliant

Jul 10, 2026 – Jul 11, 2026

For the past two years Staffordshire Moorland’s own children’s book festival, The Festival of Brilliant, has

Location: Biddulph

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Professional Event ListingsView all listings

Impact Storytelling

Jul 14, 2026 – Jul 14, 2026

Impact Storytelling is a practical, interactive workshop for impact-led organisations who want to uncover, shape and

Location: Online

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Circus in Motion Micro-Conference

Jul 18, 2026 – Jul 18, 2026

Bringing together experienced artists, producers and partners working across the sector to share insights and spark

Location: Portsmouth

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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

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