• 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.

Become a Member

Become a member today and benefit from free resources, discounted professional events and being a part of the Outdoor Arts community.

Upcoming OAUK Activities

  • Stockton International Riverside Festival Professional Programme

    From July 31, 2026 to August 2, 2026

    We’re partnering with Xtrax to present a panel discussion on Culture, Identity and Belonging in the Streets.

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  • Multifaceted

    From July 24, 2026 to July 24, 2026

    OutdoorArtsUK’s Director Sho will be attending Multifaceted and introducing the work of OAUK and be available to chat.

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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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Outdoor Arts Sector Strategy

OutdoorArtsUK, 101 Outdoor Arts and Without Walls are delighted to share Wherever You Are, Whoever You Are, The Arts Are Yours: A Strategy for Joy and Belonging for, with and by the Outdoor Arts Sector.

Read the Strategy

Festival & performance listingsView all listings

Anhad

Jul 25, 2026 – Jul 25, 2026

Anhad returns to Bell Square on Saturday 25th July with another stellar lineup including some of

Location: London

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Ensemble Festival

Jul 25, 2026 – Jul 26, 2026

This July, Certain Blacks presents Ensemble Festival 2026 in London’s historic Royal Victoria Docks. Now in

Location: London

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Roots to Rise

Jul 25, 2026 – Jul 26, 2026

Celebrating South Asia! In her new dance theatre work, Roots to Rise, Nandita Shankardass brings together

Location: Redbridge

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Professional Event ListingsView all listings

Outdoor Arts Climate Gathering at Greenwich+Docklands International Festival

Sep 4, 2026 – Sep 4, 2026

GDIF and OutdoorArtsUK invite you to an industry gathering exploring how artists and presenters can reimagine

Location: The Moorings Social Club, London, SE28 8BG

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Multifaceted

Jul 24, 2026 – Jul 24, 2026

OutdoorArtsUK’s Director Sho will be attending Multifaceted and introducing the work of OAUK and be available

Location: Glasgow

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Stockton International Riverside Festival Professional Programme

Jul 31, 2026 – Aug 2, 2026

We’re partnering with Xtrax to present a panel discussion on Culture, Identity and Belonging in the

Location: Stockton-on-Tees

Read More