Who we are
Members of the network are European cities, current or former candidates to the European Capital of Culture title.
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Mission
Our mission
Cities are where democracy, inclusiveness and innovation are produced, with culture being a facilitator of this entire ecosystem. More cities with cultural programmes for sustainability mean more power to address European challenges and opportunities;
The mission of the network is to support current and former European Capital of Culture candidate cities to implement culture-led urban development programmes and policies.
Meet our member cities
Members of the network are European cities, current or former candidates to the European Capital of Culture title.
Benefits of becoming a Member
Exchange of information and expertize specific for the needs
Free access to the Network’s capacity building programme for cultural cities
Technical and moral support to face the challenges specific to different phases of ECoC candidacy
Participation in specific programmes and grant application consortia
Participation and support in advocacy campaigns related to culture and urban development
The network facilitates European partnerships, mobility of creators and artworks, engagement of cities and citizens with European issues.
Latest blog posts
Information about the 14th Culture Next conference! Leeuwarden, 8th – 10th July, 2025
Here we are, ready for the 14th conference of the network! We will meet you in Leeuwarden, The Netherlands, from the 8th until the 10th of July 2025. Culture Next Network together with Arcadia is excited to invite you to…
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Selected Cities: Open Call for Conferences & Thematic Groups
Following the selection process and after reviewing and scoring all the applications, Culture Next announces the results of the cities that will host the Network’s conferences and thematic working groups for 2025 and 2026. The applicant cities were the following:…
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Open Call for Member Cities to Host the Next Conferences and Thematic Working Groups
Culture Next is happy to announce an open call for its full member cities to host Conferences and Thematic Working Groups (TWGs) in 2025 and 2026. This opportunity invites cities to take center stage in fostering cultural dialogue, innovation, and…
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