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

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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Callout: Expressions of Interest to join the Steering Group for Building the Power of Carnival

16 April 2026

Building the Power of Carnival is a new exploratory project to be shaped with and by London’s Carnival sector.
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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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Callout: Expressions of Interest to join the Steering Group for Building the Power of Carnival

16 April 2026

We are inviting Expressions of Interest  to join the Steering Group to guide a new project: Building the Power of Carnival.
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Go All In: How the Outdoor Arts Sector can help to power the National Year of Reading 2026

16 April 2026

Sarah Bird writes about how the Outdoor Arts sector is well placed to help create visibility for the National Year of Reading 2026.
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Applications Now Open for Festival Focus 2026

19 March 2026

Applications are now open for Festival Focus at SO Festival in Skegness and Freedom Festival in Hull.
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Festival & performance listingsView all listings

ORB

May 2, 2026 – May 2, 2026

ORB is an ethereal dance duet that ignites the cosmos, exploring the tension between connection and

Location: Hounslow

Wye Valley River Festival – Monmouth Mischief

May 2, 2026 – May 2, 2026

The Wye Valley River Festival is back! Along with the spring, to bring Magic, Merriment and

Location: Monmouth

Brighton Festival Children’s Parade

May 2, 2026 – May 2, 2026

This year also marks the 40th Children’s Parade and 40 years of partnership between Same Sky

Location: Brighton

Professional Event ListingsView all listings

Sonic Spheres Conference + Concert

May 9, 2026 – May 9, 2026

Sonic Spheres transforms Woolwich Works into a living, resonant environment where multiple spherical loudspeaker arrays animate

Location: Woolwich

Touring with Intent: Sustainable, Just and Creative Practices that Meet the Moment

May 7, 2026 – May 7, 2026

The world in 2026 feels heavy. A post-pandemic, ongoing global conflicts, and a sector under sustained

Location: Online

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

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

Member Drop-ins

Callout: Expressions of Interest to join the Steering Group for Building the Power of Carnival

1-2-1 Sessions

Latest NewsView all news

Callout: Expressions of Interest to join the Steering Group for Building the Power of Carnival

Go All In: How the Outdoor Arts Sector can help to power the National Year of Reading 2026

Applications Now Open for Festival Focus 2026

Festival & performance listingsView all listings

ORB

Wye Valley River Festival – Monmouth Mischief

Brighton Festival Children’s Parade

Professional Event ListingsView all listings

Sonic Spheres Conference + Concert

Touring with Intent: Sustainable, Just and Creative Practices that Meet the Moment

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

Activate Performing Arts

Dream Engine

Gorilla Circus

Great British Carnival

Oceanallover

Mr Holly

More Listings

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

Devoted & Disgruntled 2026

Company Formation & Charity Status Webinar (ITC)

More Bookable Shows

More Listings

Fira de Titelles de Lleida

Riverfest Limerick

Brighton Festival 2026

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