Lift produces and presents interactive cultural experiences which enable people to make meaningful connections on a local, national and international level. Since 1981, Lift has been recognised as one of Europe’s leading arts festivals, introducing theatre from over 60 countries to venues and unusual sites across London.

Lift believes that arts and culture can help create a society where people are more active, willing to engage in dialogue, politically and culturally aware, curious, able and eager to make change.

At the heart of the organisation is The Lift – a new venue on the cutting edge of portable structure technology – and the Lift Festival. The Lift is an exemplar of sustainable, environmentally friendly design. Highly flexible, The Lift is a theatre, a concert hall, an open air stage, an interactive billboard, a cinema, a venue for exhibitions and a public meeting space.

Lift Festivals are a new form of 21st century arts festival, programmed in collaboration with audiences and participants. Our Festivals offer artistic events tailored to the context of each host community and location. Lift Festivals also have an international element, presenting performances and artists from around the world.