Sparking possibility
discover moreLive performance fires the imagination.
It uplifts and connects people like nothing else. That’s why we bring extraordinary events to unexpected places – town centres, village squares, beaches and hilltops – and everyone’s invited.
A creative family
We exist to promote, support and produce performing arts projects in our communities. In everything we do, we have just two rules. Anything’s possible. And everyone’s invited.
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Activate receive Bowland Award from National Landscapes Association
The award recognises outstanding contributions and achievements in caring for the UK’s National Landscapes and making them wonderful places to…
Inspiring experience at South East Dance
Activate's Trainee Producer had the opportunity to shadow and support staff at South East Dance during Brighton Screendance Festival.
Inside Out Dorset 2025 wonderful success
Tens of thousands of visits to 5 extraordinary locations.
Local children feature in new artwork
The ideas and voices of children from a Bournemouth primary school are to feature in a new sound art installation…
Inside Out Dorset 2025 programme announced
Inside Out Dorset, the biennial international outdoor arts festival, is set to return this autumn with a series of free-to-see…
£10,000 Nationwide grant for The Remix
Andrea Gilling, a Nationwide employee and volunteer at Activate’s inclusive performance group The Remix, has secured a £10,000 grant for…
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We believe in creating moments that touch hearts and minds – and you can help us do that. Each year Activate offers thousands of people the chance to experience high quality performing arts. Whilst we receive core funding from Arts Council England, Dorset Council and BCP Council, as a charity we also rely on donations.