New Forest Thrive festival

An event celebrating people, wildlife, and the future.

New Forest Thrive festival returns to Ringwood for 2026 on Saturday 4 July from 10am to 3pm highlighting the unique and special place that is the National Park, as well as important community connections to it. Led by the New Forest National Park Authority, the event looks to the future to celebrate the Forest’s communities, its wildlife, landscapes, and so much more.

Who to expect at New Forest Thrive festival 2026:

• Ringwood Actions for Climate Emergency (RACE)
• Greening Ringwood
• New Forest Aquaponics
• Ringwood Riders
• Hampshire and Isle of Wight Police with bike marking
• PEDALL – New forest Inclusive Cycling
• Flourish in Nature
• Jolie Vyann with Life’s a Beach
• Buzztastic Blundershow
• African Activities with the Nightjar Project and Story in a Suitcase
• CODA Music and Arts Trust
• Hampshire and Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust’s Solent Seacscape
• Amphibian and Reptile Conservation (ARC)
• The Parks Foundation
• Coffeewagen
• Idelica

Check back to be the first to know as more attractions, performers, and stalls are confirmed.

This summer’s event follows the success of New Forest Thrive’s 2025 launch when the event featured four unique zones – creative, discovery, chill out, and sustainable transport – each with interactive displays, activities, and performances to inspire people of all ages and promote climate and nature-based actions.

Find out more about New Forest Thrive 2025 here and watch highlights from the day. Check back form more information about New Forest Thrive 2026 as details are confirmed.

• New Forest Thrive is supported through the Youth for Climate and Nature (YouCAN) scheme, made possible thanks to National Lottery players through The National Lottery Community Fund. Find out more about YouCAN here.