A central theme of the European Capital of Culture 2025: the doers. Because they are the ones who shape our cities, regions and the whole of Europe and write history. They often work on a small scale, at the workbench, in the basement or behind the counter. But now is the time, because with makers united we bring makers, inventors, creative people and artists together at a European makers festival . Within four days, regional, national and international actors at the beam! – be a maker and Maker Faire Sachsen in their respective worlds and invite you to join in.

Bradford has been named as UK City of Culture 2025. Their  vision is to use arts and culture to fuel the social, economic and creative renaissance of their district; to make Bradford one of the most welcoming places in the UK where artists, producers, audiences and creative entrepreneurs can flourish.

With the Makerhubs , places are being created as part of the European Capital of Culture Chemnitz2025 where designers, craftsmen, entrepreneurs, the next generation of skilled workers and doers from all over the world meet to learn from each other and create something new together. 

16 Italian cities have presented the expression of interest to the Ministry of Culture to participate in the title of "Italian Capital of Culture" for the year 2025.

Bradford has been crowned UK City of Culture 2025, taking on the prestigious title from Coventry UK City of Culture 2021. The winner was approved by Culture Secretary Nadine Dorries based on independent advice from a panel of experts led by TV writer-producer Sir Phil Redmond. The experts visited each of the four shortlisted places, which also included County Durham, Southampton and Wrexham County Borough, to learn more about the bids before making their final recommendation.