Urban sound effects
Free CC0 urban sound effects for games, apps, videos, and podcasts. 239 sounds.
Most downloaded urban sounds
Top 30Busy six-lane intersection with cars and trucks stopping and going·cars, city
A bustling city traffic soundscape, perfect for urban-themed projects.·cars, city
Calm nighttime traffic passing on a San Francisco street·ambiance, calm
A lively surround recording of a busy London intersection, ideal for urban soundscapes.·england, london
Open air concert applause by the Berlin Philharmonic audience·ambience, applause
A dynamic surround recording capturing the hustle of London streets, perfect for immersive experiences.·england, london
Experience the vibrant sounds of nighttime city life with traffic and distant helicopters, perfect for urban scenes.·ambience, bus
A lively mix of urban chatter and background noise, ideal for creating a bustling city atmosphere.·ambiance, ambience
A loud, muffled psychedelic dance music loop, ideal for ambient or experimental soundscapes.·beat, club
The hum of a generator and distant traffic creates a gritty urban soundscape, perfect for alleyway settings.·alleyway, ambiance
Soft traffic and nighttime critters create a serene urban backdrop, great for evening scenes.·ambience, cars
Low-tone outdoor urban rumble on a late December night·ambience, city
A seamless loop of city sounds, perfect for background ambiance in urban settings.·ambiance, ambience
The sound of cars navigating a cobblestone road, adding historical charm to urban scenes.·auto, automobile
A low rumble of distant traffic, reminiscent of an urban heartbeat, suitable for dramatic scenes.·boom, cars
The sound of sirens and distant traffic near a landmark, perfect for capturing the essence of a busy city.·ems, usa
A brief capture of city street sounds, ideal for establishing an urban environment.·city, street
A blend of muffled music and distant traffic, creating an intimate urban room atmosphere.·ambiance, ambient
The lively sounds of trams and pedestrians in Melbourne, perfect for vibrant city scenes.·air-tone, airtone
The bustling sounds of a busy street in Mexico City, ideal for capturing urban life.·coloniaroma, ambience
A continuous loop of nighttime city sounds, perfect for creating an immersive urban atmosphere.·ambience, ambient
The constant flow of cars on a busy road, ideal for enhancing urban scenes.·auto, automobile
The chaotic sounds of a traffic jam, perfect for illustrating urban congestion.·cars, city
The echo of cars driving above a highway bridge, adding depth to urban soundscapes.·bridge, car
The beeping of a truck in reverse, mixed with distant city sounds, ideal for construction scenes.·new-york, back-up-beeper
The continuous sound of highway traffic, perfect for creating a sense of urban movement.·ambience, cars
The bustling sounds of city traffic, perfect for setting an urban scene.·ambience, cars
Gentle rain falling on concrete, ideal for creating a calm, rainy atmosphere.·ambience, drops
A blend of distant voices and traffic, great for nighttime urban settings.·ambiance, ambient
Quiet night sounds with occasional birds and cars, perfect for a serene backdrop.·california, ambiance
Lots of Sounds API
Get urban sounds from code
Search the full CC0 catalog from your app, game or AI agent with the REST API or the MCP server.
curl
curl -G https://api.lotsofsounds.com/api/v1/sounds \
-H "x-api-key: $LOS_API_KEY" \
--data-urlencode "tags=urban" \
--data-urlencode "limit=10"Questions
- What are urban sounds used for?
- Urban sounds are commonly used in apps, games, videos, podcasts, and interactive media projects.
- Can I use these sounds commercially?
- Yes. Every sound is CC0: free for personal and commercial use, with no attribution required. A credit link to lotsofsounds.com is appreciated but optional.
- How do I download a sound?
- Open any sound to preview it for free. Sign in to a Lots of Sounds account to download MP3 files.