In 2033, following the successful experience of Matera 2019, it will once again be Italy’s turn to designate the European Capital of Culture. The call for applications from the Italian Ministry of Culture has not yet been published and, in all likelihood and in keeping with tradition, is expected to be released six years in advance, meaning sometime between the end of this year and the middle of next year.

Something is beginning to stir in the two countries that will host the European Capital of Culture in 2033: Italy and the Netherlands.

Turin has officially started the path to becoming a Candidate City for European Capital of Culture 2033.

Via Po in Turin is preparing for a day of celebration. On 25 May 2025, Turin's historic street will come alive on the occasion of the Feast of Neighbours #VersoTorino2033, celebrating its reopening after redevelopment work. An event that is part of Turin's candidature as European Capital of Culture 2033.

In Italy, engines are revving up to join the race and gain the title of European Capital of Culture in 2033. To this day, the cities that have decided to enter the competition can be counted on the fingers of one hand. Yet the deadline is quite close. It is true that the Ministry of Culture's call for entries has not yet been published, but it will most likely be published in a year's time.