Be part of a three-day festival embracing nature, right in the heart of Birmingham!
Applications for the 2026 Neighbourhood Futures Festival are now open!
Birmingham Settlement are inviting organisations, artists, performers, facilitators and groups to deliver creative, participatory proposals that use art, performance, music, storytelling, nature connection, wellbeing, play or making to help people engage with climate change in ways that are accessible, joyful, and relevant to local communities.
We also welcome ideas that bring people together to imagine fairer, greener urban futures, explore environmental justice, take action and consider how our urban green spaces and neighbourhoods can support health, wellbeing, and resilience.
For 2026, we’re especially keen to work with local residents and support the development of ideas from around Ladywood. If you would like to chat about an idea before applying, please contact Lizzie on the email address below.
We’re also seeking local organisations and groups for our community marketplace (we’re sorry, no food/drink vendors or selling).
Further information on the Neighbourhood Futures Festival can be found on our website here.
Questions? Email lizzie.forrester@bsettlement.org.uk
Festival dates: Friday 26th – Sunday 28th June 2026.
Location: Birmingham Settlement Nature & Wellbeing Centre, 79 Selwyn Road, Edgbaston Reservoir, B16 0SL
Application deadline: Please apply by 1st March.
