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Events & Training

FST organises a number of networking events, members’ meetings and training sessions and offer these as a mix of live, online and hybrid events.

Past events

FST Emporium
Conference

After a six year hiatus, FST’s Emporium is back! Taking place across 27 and 28 October 2026 at The Briggait in Glasgow, Emporium 2026 is open to all and is set to be an exciting couple of days of celebration for Scottish performing arts, bringing the industry together.

Touring Forum October 2026
Online Meet Up

Attend to help shape practical, collaborative actions that strengthen touring, manage risk and share learning across the sector.

Producers Forum - October 2026
Online Meet Up

Attend to connect with fellow producers, shape practical resources and opportunities, and help turn shared priorities into action across touring, programming and venue relationships.

Tourbook support workshop: Venues, Promoters & Sector Support Organisations
Online Meet Up

Guidance workshop for Venues, Promoters and Sector Support Organisations looking to complete their Tourbook Directory submission for Emporium 2026.

Tourbook support workshop: Artists & Producers/ Tours
Online Meet Up

Guidance workshop for artists and producers looking to complete their Tourbook Directory submission for Emporium 2026.

FST 47th AGM + Members Meeting 2026
FST Members Meetings

Join us for FST's 47th AGM + Members Meeting on Wednesday 23rd September, online via Zoom.

Audience Forum Introductory Meeting
Online Meet Up

This event is for those interested in being part of and helping to shape the Audience Forum.

FST June Members Meeting 2026
FST Members Meetings

FST June Members Meeting & Networking: Join your fellow members for an update on FST news, a chance to explore areas important to our sector and to network with friends in the performing arts.

Touring Forum Introductory Meeting
Online Meet Up

This event is for those interested in being part of and helping to shape the Touring Forum.

Producers Forum Introductory Meeting
Online Meet Up

This event is for those interested in being part of and helping to shape the Producers Forum.

FST Members Meeting - Wednesday 18 March 2026
FST Members Meetings

FST March Members Meeting 2026, online via Zoom. Join your fellow members for an online informal and supportive discussion about current issues facing the sector.  

Advocacy Forum Introductory Meeting
Online Meet Up

This is the first meeting of our Advocacy Forum. This is for those interested in promoting and learning about advocacy within the performing arts sector. This meeting is to establishing what steps the forum wants to take to those ends.