What we do
For over 30 years, we’ve been promoting, supporting and producing some of the most exciting events in the UK. We’re here to bring performing arts to as many people as possible. And give creatives the support they need to make outstanding work.
Have a look through our latest promo brochure (below) and watch our promo video to read about our work and the impact we have.
How we work
We connect communities. We breakdown barriers. We celebrate our landscape.
We pride ourselves on being open and working with others to make performing arts accessible for all.
Be inspired
View videos and photos from previous workshops and performances.
Latest News
In everything we do, we have just two rules. Anything’s possible. And everyone’s invited. Below are updates on some of the things we’re making happen.
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…
Activate supports Dorset artist on residency with Complicité
Dorset artist Tilly Ingram will be attending the Mudlarks International residency at Hawkwood Centre for Future Thinking in March 2025.
Activate wins silver at Dorset Tourism Awards
Our Inside Out Dorset 2023 festival takes silver in the Tourism Event / Festival of the Year category.
Nature Calling – Writers, rappers and poets unveil their new work
Nature Calling, a ground-breaking national project led by National Landscapes Association and executive and creative producers, Activate Performing Arts are…
Support Us
Each year Activate offers thousands of people the chance to experience high quality performing arts. Without you, the work we do connecting communities, breaking down barriers and celebrating our landscape is not possible. We believe in creating moments that touch hearts and minds – and you can help us do that.