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As part of the programme of Bad Ischl, European Capital of Culture 2024, an exhibition by Japanese artist Chiharu Shiota, organised with the support of Eu Japan fest, will open on 26 April.
In spring 2024, "Musical Frühling" presents the German-language premiere of "Dear Evan Hansen", one of the most successful international musicals in recent years. The initiative is part of the cultural programme of Salzkammergut 2025, European Capital of Culture.
This weekend marked the official opening of Bodø2024, the first European Capital of Culture north of the Arctic Circle. 20,000 attended the spectacular opening show in Bodø Harbour on Saturday evening.
On 15, 16 and 17 December, 2023 Eleusis European Capital of Culture, having achieved a small miracle in the city of Elefsina, one of the smallest cities that have hosted the institution, celebrates the completion of the official title year with a unique three-day celebration titled Mystery 1 Closing : Opening, A Ceremony.
From the beginning of December, Veszprém will be transformed into a winter wonderland, where children and adults alike can find the recreation of their hearts' desire.
How was Elefsina transformed from “a town where passers-by look the other way”* into a European Capital of Culture (ECoC), setting new standards for the country’s cultural heritage? After Elefsina, which city will be the next Greek Capital of Culture? Is every city a potential Capital of Culture? Are there intermediate stages?
Veszprém and Bakony-Balaton region hosts the world: 29 cities from around the globe to be exact, throughout the year. Guest cities from Japan to Jamaica have 2 weeks to showcase their culture within the framework of Veszprém-Balaton 2023 European Capital of Culture’s InterUrban event series, carried out by well connected Hangvető.
As part of the Timisoara 2023 cultural programme, the exhibition Light whispers in the silence by artists Dorian Bolca, Andrei Bucovanu, RIZI & Dorin Cucicov, Sergiu Doroftei, and Calin Topa will open on 10 October at 8pm at the the MV Sci-Art Cultural Center (Timișoara, bd. Mihai Viteazu, nr.1).
Peter Gabriel and Sting's favourite drummer Manu Katché, nu jazz emblematic trumpeter Erik Truffaz, Grammy Award-winning guitar virtuoso Bill Frisell, amazing Swiss drummer Jojo Mayer and the Scary Pockets, who have made a name for themselves with their funk reinterpretations of well-known songs, will also perform at the Veszprém Jazz Festival from 16 to 19 November 2023.
From 3 to 16 July, Eleusis, European Capital of Culture 2023 will be the host of Veszprem 2023 with a series of cultural and artistic activities that will tell the story of the Greek city's past, present and future.
The 2023 Eleusis European Capital of Culture continues into the summer with an engaging curation of site-specific performances, interdisciplinary art projects, and imaginative exhibits.
From 14 to 18 June, Veszprem, European capital of culture 2023, invites everyone to a five-day celebration in Veszprém and the Bakony-Balaton region to celebrate the first half of the ECoC programme year with a colourful programme cavalcade and prepare for the remaining six months of the title.
The 2023 Eleusis European Capital of Culture presents on 1st June the Mystery 127 Horses in Love by the En Dynamei Ensemble, directed by Eleni Efthymiou. The performance – a manifesto about love, with the participation of young artists with and without disabilities, after its great journey in the most important national festivals, and its European tour, is coming to the Open Theatre of the Old Oil Mill Factory of Elefsina for a single performance.
Through InterUrban, the amazing melodies, flavours and creative talents of 29 cities from 25 countries are being brought to Veszprém and the Bakony-Balaton region - the 2023 European Capital of Culture.
After a three-year hiatus, the extraordinary summer school is back. The Builder Summit, Hello Wood’s greatest-ever event, is organised with the support of the Veszprém-Balaton 2023 European Capital of Culture and will be held in a post-apocalyptic basalt quarry in Hungary from 6-15 July.
Through InterUrban, the amazing melodies, flavours and creative talents of 29 cities from 25 countries are being brought to Veszprém and the Bakony-Balaton region - the 2023 European Capital of Culture.
The light seems to be the common pattern of two of the three European capitals of culture this year. Veszprem used as claim of the opening ceremony “Shine”. Timisoara, “"Shine your light - Light up your city!".
The street art open call is closely linked to the visual arts concept of the Veszprém-Balaton 2023 European Capital of Culture (VEB2023 ECoC) programme; a programme which aims to bring artworks to nontraditional art spaces such as streets, public spaces, walls of buildings and other unconventional locations.