• 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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  • National Conference 2026

    From February 3, 2026 to February 4, 2026

    The OutdoorArtsUK National Conference: Change On Our Streets is coming to Cambridge in February 2026!

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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

Light Up Fest

Feb 21, 2026 – Feb 21, 2026

After last year’s unforgettable premiere that brought communities together to fill Cannon Hill Park with light,

Location: Birmingham

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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

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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Kathak Taster with Sonia Sabri Company (Powerhouse Pro)

Feb 21, 2026 – Feb 21, 2026

Experience the rhythms and storytelling of Kathak, one of the classical dance forms of North India,

Location: Coventry

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Changemakers & Storytellers, Family Arts Conference 2026

Feb 12, 2026 – Feb 12, 2026

The UK’s largest family arts and culture conference returns on Thursday 12th February 2026 at Northern

Location: Newcastle

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