There will be three European capitals of culture in 2030. One will be designated by Cyprus, the other by Belgium, and the third will be chosen between Nikšić (Montenegro) and Lviv (Ukraine). 

There will be three European capitals of culture in 2030. One will be designated by Cyprus, the other by Belgium, and the third will be chosen between Nikšić (Montenegro) and Lviv (Ukraine). For all three countries we have entered the shortlist phase and therefore the cities have been working around their cultural projects for some time.

The selection process is under way to award the title of European Capital of Culture for 2030. The countries to nominate the city are Cyprus, Belgium and one of the candidate countries to join the European Union (EFTA/EEA area).

In 2030, two European countries and one each from Montenegro and Ukraine will designate the three European Capitals of Culture. The running cities in the countries that have applied to join the EU are Lviv (Ukraine) and Nikšić (Montenegro). The other two countries are Belgium and Cyprus.

Molenbeek is on a transformative journey to win the title of European Capital of Culture in 2030. This mission is about creating a vibrant cultural future together with the people of Molenbeek and Brussels, and they’re looking for a passionate, creative MarCom Officer to help bring this vision to life. This role is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic individual who thrives on engaging communities and making real impact through cultural communication.