The Foundation “European Capital of Culture – Skopje 2028” invites artists, cultural organisations, public institutions, universities, creative professionals, civil society organisations, cultural operators, creative industries, community organisations and international partners to submit project proposals that will become part of the official cultural programme of Skopje – European Capital of Culture 2028.

The Foundation “Skopje – European Capital of Culture 2028” is launching an Open Call for Expressions of Interest for the selection of independent national and international experts – evaluators, to establish the Register of Independent Experts – Evaluators of Skopje 2028.

Arcadia has appointed Muriël Besemer as the Artistic Director of Arcadia 2028. Besemer is a theatre maker, educator and cultural programmer who has worked with young people for more than thirty years. In the coming years, she will work alongside the Arcadia team to develop the programme for Arcadia 2028, in which young people will play a central role.

České Budějovice (Budweis) is preparing for 2028, when it will become the European Capital of Culture. They are looking for cultural projects that bring innovation, appeal to the general public, respond to European challenges, and are based on the local context.

In 2028, the city of Skopje (North Macedonia) will be European Capital of Culture alongside Bourges (France) and Budweiss (Czech Republic). Skopje 2028 is guided by the motto “Culture Over Division”, reflecting the city’s historic role as a place of encounter, resilience, and solidarity.