Planning resources
Practical advice for choosing and planning entertainment for shows, festivals and public events.
The strongest outdoor programme is not simply a collection of impressive acts. It is a considered fit between your audience, site, schedule and the experience you want people to take away. This guide gives event organisers a practical way to compare options and make a workable plan.
Read this guideAn agricultural show has a character all of its own: livestock and countryside traditions sit alongside family activities, trade stands and a busy public programme. A thoughtful mix of entertainment can help visitors find something to enjoy throughout the day without competing with the show’s core purpose.
Read this guideA festival programme has to do more than fill a timetable. It gives the event its atmosphere, creates reasons to explore and helps audiences choose how to spend their time. Start with the shape of your site and the experience you want to create, then build a varied programme around it.
Read this guideAn arena programme can turn a large open space into a shared focal point for a show or public event. The best choice is not necessarily the biggest act: it is one that suits the ring, the audience, the schedule and the operational arrangements you can provide.
Read this guideBooking entertainment is easier when the event brief is clear and the practical questions are asked early. From first ideas to a confirmed agreement, this guide helps organisers make informed decisions without relying on assumptions about availability, inclusions or suitability.
Read this guideShare your event details with the SmoothTour concierge, or browse suppliers and contact them directly.