Autin Dance Theatre has announced iy will be hosting an exciting new outdoor arts festival celebrating the best dance and movement-based performances created in the Midlands.

Taking place on Friday 18 and Saturday 19 July 2025 at Walsall’s Arboretum Park, WOW! Fest (Walsall Outdoor Wonders Festival) will be a vibrant two-day event will bring together artists, communities, and audiences of all ages for a weekend of inspiring, high-quality performances in the open air. 

In addition to performances, the festival will offer wraparound activities, engaging children, young people, and families in creative movement, physical play, and participatory experiences. Audiences will be invited to explore different performance spaces, from pop-up stages to interactive community areas, making the entire park a playground for imagination and movement. 

Organisers are currently fundraising for WOW! Fest - A Celebration of Outdoor Dance & Performance, and your support can make a real difference. You can contribute via SpaceHive here.