Get ready for urban wild 2026!
We are excited to announce that Urban Wild will be returning from 23rd May to 31st May 2026! Click the button below to see this year's events and activities, which celebrate this year's theme of
'Reimagining Southampton'
The programme will be updated as more events are added, so keep checking back in regularly!
What is Urban Wild? Urban Wild is a week that showcases a world where biodiversity and people thrive together, as we reimagine Southampton as a greener, healthier, and more connected place for all.
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.
​​Want to see what we have in store? Then check out the YouTube video below showcasing several big events from 2025's Urban Wild.
This footage is courtesy of the New Forest National Park Authority, the lead for the Youth for Climate and Nature Scheme. This scheme helped to fund Urban Wild and is part of the National Lottery Community Fund - many thanks to the National Lottery and its players.
Want to get involved?
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Grants for supporting events have been allocated, but if you would like to register your free or already funded event, click on the link below.
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We also have limited stall spaces left at our festival day on Southampton Common, Urban Wild on the Common on 24th May.
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APPLY HERE for Urban Wild on the Common
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​APPLY HERE for Urban Wild Week
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Download the Guidance for Event Organisers here:
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Partner with us
Would you like to partner with us to help deliver Urban Wild? We are open to professional collaboration and financial support from businesses and other groups in the city to help sponsor or support an activity during Urban Wild week.
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We are also open to paid advert spaces in our Urban Wild Newspaper - a new offering for this year!
Get in touch via urbanwild@nationalparkcity.org and review our partnership pack.
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General information on supporting Southampton National Park City can be found here:
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Organising partners and supporting partners
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We are really pleased to have received support throughout from multiple local organisations and groups including Southampton Climate Action Network (SoCAN), Wonderseekers, Transition Southampton, the PERu Project at University of Southampton, Southampton Collective, Greenpeace Southampton and more.
Supporting Partners
