Events, Conferences
NRTF Conference 2026 – Connection
Welcome to Connection, the NRTF Conference 2026!
This year’s conference will be taking place from 9 – 11 June, at Wolverhampton Arts Centre, Dunkley St, Wolverhampton, WV1 4AN.
The 30th edition of National Rural Touring Forum’s flagship Conference comes to the heart of the country this summer. The rural touring community across the UK will descend on Wolverhampton to champion rural and small-scale touring.
The crucial and exciting three day event will showcase the best rural touring work being created today. Expect three days of sharing, questions and networking alongside a celebration of three decades of the NRTF.
Experience a variety of showcases and ballyhoos to show the scope of rural touring work available for programming. And be part of a celebration of the Rural Touring Dance Initiative as it draws to a close in its current format.
Join us in June to share the hopes and challenges facing our brilliant sector in 2026 and beyond.
Our full programme will be available in the coming months, if you have any access requirements in advance of booking please contact Sarah on ev****@******rg.uk.
If you’d like to get involved, applications are now open for showcasing and Ballyhoos.
Tickets for delegates will be released at the end of February 2026.
This will include:
- Dates
- Location
- Tickets
- Access
- Easy Read Guides
- Accommodation
- Travel and Parking
- Grants and Bursaries
- Session Sign Ups
- Conference Resources
- Artist Call Outs
What to expect
This flagship event brings together the rural touring community, artists, promoters, funders, and industry professionals to exchange ideas, learn, and connect. The conference provides a vibrant platform for collaboration, learning, and advocacy for rural and community touring.
Accommodation is included in the ticket again this year.
“I felt I made new or strengthened connections with other schemes, artists, companies. It’s great to see a variety of work and what is currently in development.” Conference 2024 attendee
Images above are from the 2025 NRTF Conference in Newbury