BAFA Conference 2026: Resilient Festivals
Birmingham
Venue: STEAMhouse, Birmingham City University Date: Monday 19th January 2026, 12:00PM – Tuesday 20th January 2026, 3:00PM Conference hotel: Premier Inn Birmingham City Centre (Exchange Square), 6, Exchange Square, The Priory Queensway, Birmingham B4 6FY (view Read More >
Shedonism – Lab for Makers (101 Outdoor Arts)
101 Outdoor Arts, Newbury
Shedonism is a professional development lab for makers creating work for the outdoors and public space. Shedonism is a lab for outdoor artists and makers who typically work behind the scenes and don’t often get the Read More >
Midlands Circus Gathering (Upswing)
Newcastle-under-Lyme
Upswing are co-hosting an afternoon for people working in circus in and around the Midlands — artists, teachers, producers, programmers, and anyone with a professional interest in circus. It will be a relaxed chance to meet Read More >
Narrative Acro with Joli Vyann (Powerhouse Pro)
Coventry
Discover the artistry behind Joli Vyann’s signature style in this practical introduction to hand-to-hand acrobatics with a strong focus on narrative. Participants will explore trust, balance and physical storytelling, learning how lifts and partnering can communicate Read More >
Free Arts Council England Grants Session and 1-2-1 Sessions (SO Festival)
Skegness
Join us at The Embassy Theatre as we invite our local Arts Council England Relationship Managers to run an information session about all things Arts Council and the opportunities to apply for financial support to realise Read More >





