• 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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  • 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

Holi Festival of Colours

Mar 8, 2026 – Mar 8, 2026

Join us as we celebrate the festival of colour. We’re excited to be working with Cohesion

Location: Dartford

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Winter Fresh Air Festival

Feb 28, 2026 – Feb 28, 2026

After four unforgettable summers, Fresh Air Festival is turning up the magic with our first-ever Winter

Location: Brightlingsea

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Bristol Light Festival

Feb 19, 2026 – Feb 28, 2026

Bristol Light Festival returns in 2026 with its boldest edition yet, for ten magical nights between

Location: Bristol

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Professional Event ListingsView all listings

Backlash: A Queer Cultural State of the Nation

Mar 18, 2026 – Mar 18, 2026

Presented by Curious Arts, Marlborough Productions & Fatt Projects A day of research, sharing & conversation

Location: Cambridge

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Scottish Festivals Forum (BAFA)

Mar 10, 2026 – Mar 10, 2026

Join fellow festival and events professionals for this one-day event to gain insight, inspiration and connections

Location: Edinburgh

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For the Love of It (FLOI) 26

Mar 20, 2026 – Mar 22, 2026

FLOI is the annual weekend gathering of outdoor artists, performers, movers and makers organised by NASA

Location: Salford

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