In 2032, Bulgaria and Denmark will be the European Capitals of Culture. After Plovdiv, which shared the title with Matera, Italy, in 2019, it will be Bulgaria's turn again. Here, some cities are already taking steps to be ready in time for the launch of the candidacy and the preparation of the dossier.

In 2032, Bulgaria and Denmark will select their cities for the title of European Capital of Culture. The procedure will open in 2026 when the two countries will officially invite their cities to prepare their candidacies.