The Anna Lindh Foundation has published a call for proposals to support artistic projects in the two Mediterranean capitals of culture and dialogue for 2026, Matera (Italy) and Tetouan (Morocco).

The European Capital of Culture brings a wide range of events and experiences to Oulu and Northern Finland: international artists, festival on sea ice, ice swimming.

Attention to Sami culture is one of the main objectives of the Oulu 2026 program and was one of the things that most impressed foreigners who visited Oulu in the first days of its activity as European Capital of Culture for 2026.

Trenčín kicked off its year as European Capital of Culture 2026 with the biggest cultural event in its history.

As someone who has spent over two decades researching European Capital of Culture hosting processes — and, in particular, observing the role of opening ceremonies and the use of public space — I approached Oulu 2026’s opening weekend with a mix of curiosity and professional interest.