24th March 2025
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We are Southampton Forward
Working in partnership on projects rooted in culture and creativity
Southampton Forward are a charity working in partnership across culture, festivals, events, tourism and cultural regeneration. Striving to transform Southampton through citywide and regional collaboration.
In image: street artist Carleen de Sözer
In image: street artist ELNO
CULTURE
CREATIVITY
COMMUNITY
CULTURE
CREATIVITY
COMMUNITY
About Us
We are a charity with ambitious plans to put Southampton on the map, working across culture, festivals, events, tourism and cultural regeneration. Through our partnerships across the city and with communities, we strive to showcase the city’s potential and acheive long-lasting change.
Multi Stories Returns for 2025
Back for its third year, Multi-Stories will once again transform Westquay’s multi-storey car park into an immersive street art gallery. Since its launch in 2023, the event has grown into a must-see celebration of creativity, community and culture. Visitors can expect large-scale murals, live painting, music, skateboarding, breakdancing and a Maker’s Market – all in the heart of Southampton.
Home Theatre Southampton
Watch the Making Of Home Theatre Southampton film here and discover how people’s stories were transformed into unique pieces of theatre
Southampton Forward 2024 Highlights
Here’s a glimpse of the remarkable projects and events we’ve brought to life in 2024, made possible by the passion and support of our partners, communities, and supporters. Southampton’s creativity and diversity continue to inspire us, making 2024 a year to remember.
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I was born and raised in Southampton and this place means a lot to me. I’m so glad to be part of something really relevant to people.
Anna,
Director , Home Theatre
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The most rewarding part for me was being part of something that gives back to the community and celebrating the things that the community does.
Holly,
Photographer , City Reflections
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Not only is the event itself an opportunity, but you meet other artists, you get connected to like a network, which before was sort of missing.
Edgar Lashaju,
Artist, Multi-Stories
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