The European Commission has launched three calls for expression of interest inviting architects, citizens, companies, cultural actors, innovators and researchers to contribute to the third edition of the New European Bauhaus Festival, taking place in Brussels (Belgium) on 9-13 June 2026.
The biannual event celebrates the New European Bauhaus, an EU initiative aimed at turning the green transition into tangible change on the ground, improving daily lives through sustainable solutions for the built environment and lifestyles. The 2026 Festival will, among other topics, address the transformative power of democratic engagement in shaping more inclusive and sustainable communities.
The calls for expression of interest concern three components of the Festival’s programme:
- the Fair, an exhibition highlighting projects that support the values of the New European Bauhaus;
- the Fest, a celebration bringing together culture, art, and conviviality;
- as well as Satellite events aligned with the New European Bauhaus values, to be organised independently in Brussels, across Europe, and beyond.
The new deadline for applications is 15 October 2025 for the Fair and Fest, and for Satellite events it stays the same, as 31 December 2025.
Apply on the Festival of the New European Bauhaus' website
Background
The New European Bauhaus is an European Union (EU) policy and funding initiative that makes the green transition in built environments enjoyable, attractive, and convenient for all. The initiative invites everyone to reshape our future and make it more sustainable, beautiful, and inclusive, promoting positive and inclusive experiences for all.
Launched by President von der Leyen in her 2020 State of the Union address, the New European Bauhaus was co-designed with thousands of people and organisations across Europe and beyond.
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- Publication date
- 29 August 2025
- Author
- European Innovation Council and SMEs Executive Agency