Organised by Europa Nostra and co-funded by the European Union, the European Cultural Heritage Summit 2025 will take place from 12–15 October in Brussels. The event brings together EU officials, heritage professionals, civil society actors, and cultural stakeholders from across Europe and beyond.
By Creatives Unite CommunityDates: 12–15 October 2025
Location: Brussels, Belgium
Organiser: Europa Nostra and co-funded by the European Union
Who It’s For: Heritage professionals, policymakers, cultural stakeholders, civil society, researchers, and active citizens
Register and read more here.
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Held under the motto "Heritage Matters for Europe", this year’s European Cultural Heritage Summit takes place as the EU prepares to launch its first-ever Culture Compass for Europe and debates the next Multiannual Financial Framework (2028–2034). The Summit will spotlight the importance of cultural heritage for democracy, solidarity, peace, sustainability, and European identity.
Programme Overview
12 October – European Heritage Excellence Day
Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium
A showcase of 30 winning projects from the European Heritage Awards 2025. Practitioners from 24 countries will present best practices and impact stories from the field.
13 October – Europa Nostra General Assembly & Awards Ceremony
KBR – Royal Library & Flagey Studio 4
Europa Nostra members gather for the General Assembly in the morning. In the evening, the European Heritage Awards Ceremony celebrates this year’s winners, with live announcements of Grand Prix and Public Choice Award recipients, followed by a festive reception.
The winners of the European Heritage Awards / Europa Nostra Awards 2025 will be celebrated at a high-profile event, co-hosted by Glenn Micallef, European Commissioner for Intergenerational Fairness, Youth, Culture and Sport, and Prof. Dr. Hermann Parzinger, Executive President of Europa Nostra, and attended by other distinguished guests. The European Heritage Awards Ceremony will be held at Flagey, an iconic Art Deco building in Brussels.
14 October – European Heritage Hub Forum
Brussels Town Hall, La Grand Place
A full-day forum titled “Heritage Matters for Europe’s Cities and Citizens” will host policy discussions around the Culture Compass and EU funding priorities, engaging EU representatives, city officials, NGOs, and heritage leaders.
15 October – European Heritage Policy Agora
Zweig Visitor Centre, European Parliament (TBC)
A morning of public dialogue featuring the Europa Nostra Annual Lecture by historian Orlando Figes, a conversation with MEPs, and a film screening. The Agora will explore Europe’s shared cultural roots and democratic values.
For more information and to register, visit Europa Nostra's official website and stay tuned for more European Cultural Heritage Summit updates.
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The Brussels Summit is organised in the frame of the projects Europa Nostra Heritage Agora, European Heritage Hub and European Heritage Awards co-funded by the European Union.
Main image: 2025 Winners of the Awards © Radoszek Arts / Europa Nostra
