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Denmark 2032, six cities are interested to become ECoC
Martedì, 10 Febbraio 2026The competition between cities hoping to win the title of European Capital of Culture in 2032 is now in full flow in Denmark. This will be the third time: the first time was Copenhagen in 1996, the second Aarhus in 2017.
In 2032, Denmark will share the title with a city in Bulgaria.
Skopje 2028, Open call for cultural and artistic projects
Martedì, 03 Febbraio 2026Skopje, the capital of North Macedonia, will be the European Capital of Culture in 2028, together with the cities of Bourges (France) and Budweis (Czech Republic). In recent days, Skopje 2028 launched a call for cultural and artistic projects.
Budweis 2028, Open call for South Specific Festival
Mercoledì, 28 Gennaio 2026In 2028, České Budějovice (Budweis), a city in the Czech Republic, will be the European Capital of Culture alongside the French city of Bourges and Skopje, North Macedonia.
Spain 2031, there are nine candidate cities
Venerdì, 16 Gennaio 2026The Spanish Ministry of Culture, through the Sub-Directorate General for International Relations and the European Union, has officially announced the nine cities competing for the title of European Capital of Culture in 2031.
Leuven 2030 is looking for three experts for its cultural programme
Martedì, 13 Gennaio 2026In 2030, the city of Leuven will be Belgium's European Capital of Culture. To be ready for the event, just a few months after being awarded the title, Leuven is already looking for three key professionals who will help kick-start activities in the run-up to its year as capital.
Trencin 2026, is online the Opening Ceremony Program
Venerdì, 09 Gennaio 2026With just a few days to go before the opening ceremony of Oulu 2026, the programme for the opening ceremony of Trencin 2026 is now online.
Oulu 2026, the climate change in a photography exhibition
Lunedì, 05 Gennaio 2026Fotografiska Tallinn is bringing a photography exhibition to Finland for the very first time! The high-quality exhibition, curated for the Oulu2026 programme, is inspired by the Oulu2026 main theme, cultural climate change.
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria 2031 Officially Submits Its Bid
Martedì, 30 Dicembre 2025The Municipal Government formally submits all the required documentation, including the 60-page document containing its Artistic and Cultural Programme, the Bid Book.
European Commission launches a public consultation about the ECoC
Venerdì, 19 Dicembre 2025What is your opinion on the European Capital of Culture programme? What could be improved? What new features should be introduced? You have until 16 January to participate in the public consultation launched by the European Commission on 3 December to gather citizens' feedback on the European Capital of Culture programme.
Podgorica will be 2028 European Youth Capital
Martedì, 02 Dicembre 2025The capital city of Podgorica was officially declared the European Youth Capital 2028 in the last days. This prestigious title is one of the most significant European recognitions in the field of youth policies, awarded to cities that demonstrate exceptional commitment to young people, their development, participation, and the creation of inclusive urban policies.