• 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 Focus

    From June 12, 2026 to September 6, 2026

    Applications are now open for Festival Focus at SO Festival in Skegness and Freedom Festival in Hull. Deadline: 17 April 2026

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Festival of Colours

Apr 18, 2026 – Apr 18, 2026

Barrow’s celebration of Spring traditions from across the world from BarrowFull, with international arts and culture

Location: Barrow-in-Furness

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See The Light

Apr 17, 2026 – Apr 19, 2026

An array of innovative lightworks will be coming to Grimsby Minster and St James’ Square over

Location: Grimsby

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Springle Hailsham

Apr 18, 2026 – Apr 18, 2026

At Springle Hailsham experience Lampadophores – a spectacular outdoor procession by French street theatre company Picto

Location: Hailsham

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Professional Event ListingsView all listings

Play to the Crowd: Masterclass: Outdoor Arts – From Inspiration to Touring (with Lorna Rees)

Apr 29, 2026 – Apr 29, 2026

Lorna Reese (Gobbledegook Theatre) explores what’s involved in creating Outdoor Art.

Location: Theatre Royal Winchester

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HoopScotch

Apr 24, 2026 – Apr 26, 2026

HoopScotch, our annual festival, invites professionals, hobbyists and beginners to come together to celebrate all things

Location: Perth

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Online Member Drop-in (OutdoorArtsUK)

Apr 15, 2026 – Apr 15, 2026

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

Location: Online

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