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
Official program of the Culture Next Lounge@Oulu2026. Jazz & hip hop concerts, “winning & loosing” panel and a genuine world vilage
The Culture Next Lounge is opening its doors in Oulu this Friday, 16 January, at 17:00, at Teerenpeli (LOCATION HERE), right in the heart of the Oulu2026 Opening Festival. For two days, the Lounge will become a true hotspot for…
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The new mobility platform is live!
Our mobility programme has just launched in a new, simpler and more user-friendly format, making it much easier to apply for and manage your mobility requests. In short: the platform is now live and ready for you! Before applying, we…
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Over 70 European cultural leaders, Members of the European Parliament and European Commission representatives joined the first Culture Next Policy Summit in Brussels
The inaugural Culture Next Policy Summit brought together more than 70 participants at the European Parliament: Members of the European Parliament and their cabinets, representatives of the European Commission and other EU institutions, alongside leaders of major European cultural networks…
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