• 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]

Eco'Operation

Eco'Operation is a groundbreaking initiative designed to cut carbon emissions and reduce costs for festivals sharing work internationally.

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

  • Winter Webinars

    From October 15, 2025 to November 12, 2025

    A bespoke programme of online training for Outdoor Arts professionals covering gender identity, networking, environment and event safety.

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  • Member Regional Meetings

    From October 16, 2025 to November 20, 2025

    Join us for Member Regional Meetings in London, Exeter, Leicester and Stockton.

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  • 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

The Great Blitz Build

Nov 15, 2025 – Nov 16, 2025

The 85th anniversary of the Great Blitz in Coventry will be commemorated on Friday, November 14,

Location: Coventry

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Earth, Wind & Fire Garden

Nov 14, 2025 – Nov 15, 2025

Produced by Walk the Plank Lantern Parade by Headway Arts Step into a world where fire

Location: Blyth

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Lumiere

Nov 13, 2025 – Nov 15, 2025

The UK’s light art biennial returns to Durham from 13 – 15 November 2025 Lumiere has

Location: Durham

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Professional Event ListingsView all listings

Hoop Flow Creation with Rebel Manifesto Aerial (Powerhouse Pro)

Dec 6, 2025 – Dec 6, 2025

Join Luka Owen of Rebel Manifesto Aerial for a one-day intensive in hoop flow creation at

Location: Coventry

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Aerial Intensive 2026 (Autin Dance Theatre)

Jan 5, 2026 – Jan 16, 2026

Once again we have partnered with Imagineer Productions in Coventry to deliver series of aerial intensive

Location: Coventry

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Beyond Borders: An Exploration of International Touring for Artists and Producers (Articulation)

Nov 20, 2025 – Nov 20, 2025

We are delighted to welcome Axel Satgé to our winter webinar programme. Axel is part of

Location: Online

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