What’s On

Dorset Youth Dance and The Originals, Activate’s inclusive performance group for ages 18–25, come together to perform beneath Wave by Squidsoup on Westham Bridge in Weymouth.

Take a moment to pause, stretch and breathe beneath Wave, the mesmerising light and sound installation on Westham Bridge.

A free and relaxed drawing session inspired by Wave, the spectacular sound and light installation on Westham Bridge, part of this year’s Dusk til Dark from We Are Weymouth.

Join us on Westham Bridge in Weymouth for an immersive light and sound installation as part of We Are Weymouth’s Dusk til Dark event.

Get ready to turn up the volume this summer! Join our exciting Rock Summer School, packed with creativity, music and fun. Whether you love music, performing, or crafting, this is the perfect summer experience to make new friends and unleash your inner rock star!

Activate’s inclusive performance group, The Remix, will take to the stage at this year’s Dorset Mela in Poole Park.

This year’s Street In The Park is set to be an epic afternoon of music and creativity! Join us at Borough Gardens in Dorchester on Saturday 9 May for a FREE family-friendly celebration of street dance and music. Expect an electrifying afternoon packed with live DJ sets, jaw-dropping street dance showcases and incredible live graffiti […]

Street dance, DJing and arts and crafts. The date is set, the stage is waiting, and we’re calling ALL performers ready to show off their skills. This Easter, Activate Performing Arts is hosting electrifying workshops in Street dance, DJing and arts and crafts. And everyone who takes part gets the chance to perform live at […]

Youth dance platform at Pavilion Dance South West. Step into a world of energy and creativity with Origins, an electrifying youth dance platform celebrating talent from the South West. Presented by the next generation of dancers, Origins includes Contemporary Dance, Musical Theatre Jazz and Street Dance. There are 15 superb schools and youth companies performing […]

Join Dorset Youth Dance for a free taster workshop in Swanage. Dorset Youth Dance (managed by Activate) is a county-wide youth dance company dedicated to providing high-quality dance experiences for young people passionate about movement and performance. This February half term we are offering free workshops filled with dance, creativity and fun. Two workshops will […]

Experience THE HiDE by Tilly Ingram Theatre at Careys Secret Garden. The Migration Festival returns to Careys Secret Garden for Part Two: Bringing Nature Back (13-15 February), a winter gathering dedicated to the extraordinary movements of the natural world, with a particular focus on birds and wildlife. On Saturday 14 February, Activate present THE HiDE, […]

Join Activate, the Flavours Project and long-time collaborators Grace the Space for a fun, informative and practical day of skills-development that will enable you to feel more confident and prepared to deliver sessions with diverse community groups in outdoor environments.

CREATE! 2026 is a FREE course being delivered in Spring 2026 for those who are based in Dorset and BCP (Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole) with less than 2 years experience in the arts sector.

The Art of Belonging: What makes you who you are? Ready to get creative this half term? Join us for two fun-packed days of writing and performing workshops led by ethnically diverse professional writers, performers and musicians. Together we’ll explore the stories, places and things that make you feel you belong. No previous experience needed, […]

Performer Joan Català gathers an audience to build an incredible, large sound installation. Using his well-honed style of physical performance, Joan has created a unique performance with metal tubes that brings together the ideas of material, space and community. Idiophones are musical instruments that produce sound from vibration. Prepare to join in and to eventually […]