New Naturist Events NEEDED!

Let’s be honest: naturism is starting to feel a little stuck. If it’s not tree-hugging workshops or folk dancing in a barn, it’s someone trying to sell you their OnlyFans or promote a Patreon.

And in between? Not much else.

Wednesday 28th May | Societat Naturista

Where we live, the nudist beach in summer is amazing (we saw this on Sunday 24th of May - a beautiful 23 degree day) — full of families with their children playing carefree in the sand, friends, and mixed-age groups just enjoying the sun and sand. The lifestyle itself is alive and well.

But organisationally? We’ve stepped back. Because whether the leaders are 29 or 59, the people running things seem more interested in pushing what they like than building something for everyone.

Meanwhile elsewhere, naturism is getting a modern makeover.

Events in the Netherlands, Germany, and especially the UK are buzzing with fresh energy. Not because they’ve abandoned the old ways — but because they’ve made room for new ones.

Take NKDFest (currently happening in Dorset, UK - 26-30/05/2025), for example — the UK’s biggest event for younger naturists. It’s built for people aged 18–35 and combines community with creativity: music, shared meals, bonfires, body-positive workshops, open mic nights, and real conversations about sustainability, consent, and identity. It’s not about selling a lifestyle.

It’s about living one, together.

And it’s not just for the young. British Naturism has gone out of its way to welcome families with events like Naturist Family Fun Days, clothes-free camping weekends, and even family-friendly swims and retreats. Their message is clear: naturism belongs to everyone — not just a specific age group or ideology.

So why isn’t anything like this happening more elsewhere, for example, Catalonia?

It’s not for lack of people. Young naturists and naturist families do exist here. We’ve met them. They’re students, creatives, LGBTQA+ people, young parents.

Many that we know personally grew up with naturism but fell away because nothing felt relevant anymore or open. Others are new and curious, but feel like outsiders when they look at what’s currently on offer. We don´t want to hug trees. Sit around a table with pensioners. Folk dance in a barn.

They’re asking:

• Where’s the naturist beach day where kids and parents both feel at home?

• Where are the open spaces for younger people to just be, without being told how naturism “should” be done?

• Where are the events that feel welcoming, fun, and rooted in the modern values of today?

We are proposing ideas (albeit falling on the deaf ears at the moment), such as:

1. A Naturism Fair

Which could include:

• Talks and panels on body image, naturism in the digital age, family naturism, and consent

• Workshops on sustainability, wellness, and parenting within naturist values

• Market stalls with food, eco-products, art, and naturist-friendly services

• Activities for children and teenagers — safe, supervised, and inclusive

2. A Naturism Weekend for Families and Younger Naturists

(A weekend-long event inspired by NKDFest, adapted for Catalonia. Open to ages 18–35, plus naturist families.)

• Which could include:

• Tent and camper pitches with shared facilities

• Community cooking areas or food trucks

• Evening gatherings: open mic, acoustic music, film screenings

• Morning activities: yoga, nature walks, beach swims

• Kids' area with games, crafts, and family-friendly workshops

• Discussion circles on topics like body confidence, naturist parenting, and intergenerational experiences

3. A Naturist BBQ & Beach Day

Designed to be simple, social, and accessible.

Which could include:

• Open invite to naturist families, younger adults, and newcomers

• Bring-your-own food BBQ and shared picnic space

• Beach games, paddle sports, and sandcastle competitions

4. A Naturist Wine & Painting Evening

A creative social event for adults, hosted at a naturist-friendly venue.

Which could include:

• Nude life drawing and painting with volunteer models

• Wine, soft drinks, and light snacks

• No prior experience needed — relaxed and welcoming

• Focus on body appreciation, creativity, and shared experience

From there, everything becomes possible:

• A Youth & Family Naturism Circle, where new faces are always welcome

• A Naturism & Wellness Fairs and international events with yoga, music, food, and open conversation

• Summer retreats where people walk away feeling more connected — to nature, to each other, to themselves

Naturism doesn’t need saving. It needs listening. It needs new voices, new spaces, and the courage to loosen the grip on what used to be, so something better can grow.

Because what if the next generation doesn’t drift away? What if they arrive — with open minds, sandy feet, toddlers in tow — and feel like they belong?

We want to build these events, but we can´t with the current institutions being stuck in their old ways - afraid to push forward. Societat Naturista has the will and the contacts to start getting these ideas and events going. P.s. Stay tuned for next weeks post - something big is coming and being detailed!