Arts Council England Publish Small-Scale Touring Report

A stack of dark blue report booklets against a teal background. The cover features the title In our reach in large white lettering, alongside four photographs of arts performances and community gatherings. The October 2026 report includes World Pencil and Arts Council England logos.

Arts Council England has published In Our Reach, a new report analysing the small-scale and outdoor touring performing arts ecosystem in England.


Conducted by World Pencil, the research looks at touring across music, drama, dance and outdoor arts, including work in rural, community and site-specific settings, as well as smaller venues under 150 capacity.


Read the full report and Arts Council England’s response


NRTF will work on creating a condensed version highlighting the work of our sector specifically.