Urban Wild Festival 2025

Discover the vibrant heart of Southampton's green and blue spaces and the natural and cultural heritage that surrounds them at the Urban Wild festival!Taking place from Monday 26 May to Sunday 1 June 2025, this new festival, led by Southampton National Park City and partners, is a celebration of connection, creativity, and community.The festival invites everyone to explore the city’s green and blue spaces through a dynamic programme of workshops, activities, walks, talks, performances, interactive experiences, and eco-inspired adventures. Dive into a world where biodiversity and people thrive together, as we reimagine Southampton as a greener, healthier, and more connected place for all.Urban Wild on the Common – the festival’s grand finale – will round up the week on Sunday 1 June by transforming a corner of Southampton Common into a space filled with stalls, marquees, performances, and music.With a special focus on inclusivity, sustainability, and community action, Urban Wild is more than just an event—it’s a movement towards a brighter, more harmonious future. Whether you’re curious about urban ecology, passionate about the arts, or simply looking for a fun day out, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.The Festival is supported as part of the YouCAN (Youth for Climate and Nature) scheme through a Climate Action Fund grant from The National Lottery Community Fund.The YouCAN scheme is made possible thanks to National Lottery players and is aimed at 11- to 25-year-olds to encourage more community-led action to tackle the nature and climate emergencies.Find out more about the YouCAN scheme here: www.newforestnpa.gov.uk/YouCAN