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WILDERNESS LIVE

Live Talks. Epic Adventures.

Join us to hear incredible stories from those who have dared to do the remarkable.

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Upcoming Events

  • Get Comfortable Being Uncomfortable: The Great Pacific Escapade
    Get Comfortable Being Uncomfortable: The Great Pacific Escapade
    Thu 15 Jan
    1532 Performing Arts Centre
    15 Jan 2026, 19:00 – 21:00
    1532 Performing Arts Centre, Elton Rd, Bristol BS8 1SJ, UK
    On Saturday 18th October at 18:42 (Cairns, Australia local time), Miriam Payne and Jess Rowe, the all-female, Gen Z rowing team became the first female team to row across the Pacific Ocean (mainland to mainland), non-stop and unsupported.
  • Alone Across Gola - Finding Clarity in the Wilderness
    Alone Across Gola - Finding Clarity in the Wilderness
    Wed 11 Feb
    1532 Performing Arts Centre
    11 Feb 2026, 19:00 – 21:00
    1532 Performing Arts Centre, Elton Rd, Bristol BS8 1SJ, UK
    Join explorer and filmmaker Jude Kriwald for an evening exploring his bicycle journey through the Gola Rainforest in West Africa.
  • Animals Don't Read Scripts
    Animals Don't Read Scripts
    Wed 11 Mar
    1532 Performing Arts Centre
    11 Mar 2026, 19:00 – 21:00
    1532 Performing Arts Centre, 1 Elton Rd, Bristol BS8 1SJ, UK
    Join Patrick Morris and Huw Cordey as they regale us with tales of how, even with over 60 years collective experience of making some of the biggest wildlife series on television, things don't always go to plan and the animals always have the final say.
  • No Legs No Limits
    No Legs No Limits
    Wed 25 Mar
    1532 Performing Arts Center
    25 Mar 2026, 19:00 – 21:00
    1532 Performing Arts Center, 1 Elton Rd, Bristol BS8 1SJ, UK
    From injured veteran to the world’s first double above-knee amputee to summit Mount Everest; Hari shares his inspiring journey from being born in a cowshed, to losing his legs in 2010 and finally standing atop the world’s largest peak in May 2023.
About

ABOUT Wilderness Live

Over 30 years of loving the wild.

 

Since 1987 Wilderness Live (previously Wilderness Lectures) has curated incredible live talks in Bristol from some of the worlds most daring adventurers.

 

The original founders trio of Steve Berry, Dick Willis and Steve Marriot retired in 2024 and in their place a new quartet are managing the iconic series. The Wilderness Live crew is now Asher Flatt, Emily Cant, Johnnie Ball and Sophie Foot. We look forward to seeing you at one of our events!

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At Wilderness Live, we are passionate about sharing captivating talks and stories from seasoned adventurists, aiming to ignite a deep appreciation for the wild and inspire a community dedicated to preserving our natural heritage. Our three-decade journey is a testament to our commitment to fostering a love for the outdoors and nurturing a sustainable connection with the wilderness.

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To see a full list of past speakers (1987-2024) click here.

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Have a speaker you'd like to suggest or keen for us to host your talk? Head over to our contact page and get in touch!

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