Who is the next URBACT City Festival for?
The 500 spots available in Nicosia are primarily open to European cities, involved or not in URBACT networks (such as staff from city administrations or municipal agencies, or elected officials).
The 2026 URBACT City Festival is also open to representatives of regional and metropolitan authorities across Europe, urban experts, as well as the European Commission and EU-funded organisations.
What is on the programme in Nicosia?
Get ready for a dynamic mix of learning, networking, inspiration and… fun!
- Marketplace and exhibition
Explore the innovative urban solutions of 273 cities involved in 30 URBACT Action Planning Networks at our vibrant outdoor marketplace— for the first time open to the general public!
- Discover Nicosia
Dive into the historic and modern gems of Nicosia with guided study visits
- Deep-dive thematic sessions
Join thought-provoking discussions from mobility, nature-based solutions, (green) urban economy, urban planning, urban storytelling, to urban health and social data management
- Networking with impact
Connect with peer cities and European funders in dedicated spaces designed to spark collaboration and unlock new opportunities for your city
- Nicosia After Dark party
Say farewell in style while pursuing the discovery of the URBACT network "Cities After Dark"— where the fun meets forward-thinking night economy!
Why you shouldn’t miss the 2026 URBACT City Festival?
- Learn about what policy solutions worked (and what didn’t) in other European cities
- Bring back home inspiring ideas that will make the difference for the future of your city
- Find out the details of the next call for URBACT networks
- Connect with urban peers and build partnerships for the next call
- Learn about more EU funding and networking opportunities
- Live the URBACT City Festival experience: not just another regular conference!
Save the Date… and your spot: How and when to register?
Attendance to the 2026 URBACT City Festival is free-of-charge, but places are limited, so stay tuned for the opening of registrations in November 2025. Want to be the first to secure your spot? Subscribe to the URBACT newsletter!
Meanwhile, have a taste of what you will experience in Nicosia by checking out the highlights from the previous editions of the URBACT City Festival.
