That’s a wrap on Spring 2026!
Thank you to all of our venues, artists and audiences. Click below to watch our season round-up video!
Bringing brilliant live arts to rural communities
What’s On
From captivating theatre to toe-tapping music and hands-on workshops, Highlights brings unforgettable cultural events to village halls and community venues across the North. Explore our latest programme and find a show near you.
What we do
Arts that Connect, Inspire, and Enrich
Live Events
We work with a network of volunteer promoters to programme live events into rural communities, bringing quality cultural opportunities to remote areas.
Schools & Community
We offer affordable creative workshops to schools and community groups, inspiring the next generation of performers and audiences.
Artist Support
We work with a broad range of artists, companies and creative practitioners, supporting the development of regional, national and international talent.
Our Impact
25+ Years of Cultural Enrichment
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The latest news
Research on the Impacts of Rural Touring
The National Rural Touring Forum (NRTF) and the University of Warwick, with support from Arts…
Eden Rivers Trust Volunteer Day
As part of our ongoing commitment to the environment and our local community, the Highlights…
Participate: Inspiring creativity across the North
This term, Highlights’ Participate programme has continued to bring high quality creative experiences directly into…
“[We’re] very privileged to see such beautiful work in such a rural area.”
– Carolyn Richardson, Stanhope
