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
Culture Next guest in Oulu, here’s the report
Culture Next was proud to be part of the opening weekend of the Oulu2026 celebration events. Over 250 cultural events, concerts, exhibitions, and various other activities took place between 16 and 18 January in the European Capital of Culture, and…
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Oulu 2026, the Cultural climate change machine
"Cultural climate change" is the inscription on the hat worn by the Mayor of Oulu, Ari Alatossava, at the inauguration of the year's European Capital of Culture. And it is the main theme of Oulu 2026, which opened with a…
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Las Palmas de Gran Canaria 2031, From Atlantic to the Artic
The city consolidates international alliances and showcases its ‘Geography Rebellion’ at the launch of the Finnish city’s cultural year on the edge of the Arctic Circle It was the only Spanish delegation at the event, which brought together more than…
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