Key Dates - Calendar of Events

2025

Tues 12 Aug 19:00-20:00

Watch the recording of the Open Call to hear from Meg, who married the River Avon, and find out more about World Water Wedding.

Open Call info. More details here

Sun 24 Aug

The start of World Water Week, where everyone can GET ENGAGED! Choose your water source (river, lake, ocean, sea, puddle, glacier... anything) and make your commitment to marrying the water in March 2026. Share the happy news with friends, family and the wider world.
More details here

Mon 25 Aug – Sat 27 Sept

A month of action! - something for everyone - take part in a citizens' science project called the Great UK WaterBlitz, plan something locally from a selecton of action ideas including occupations, blockades, Citizen's Arrests, Paint the Streets and mass trepass.
More details here

Sun 28 Sept

On World Rivers Day, mark the end the month of actions with events taking any form you’d like including funerals, grieving, recommitment ceremonies and NVDA.
More details here

2026

Sun 22 March

World Water Wedding Day

The Big Day! - let's send this campaign global. Mass water weddings or commitment ceremonies to coincide with World Water Day. These symbolise your commitment to protecting and celebrating bodies of water.
More details here

Please upload all the events you plan for the World Water Wedding to the XR Map Calendar. You can do this by filling in this simple online form. You can also use the form to request any additional support you might need for your event.