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LOV2030 are European Capital of Culture 2030

Leuven & Beyond won over the jury with the bid book LOV2030 - HumanNature. Do you have a question about the bid? Ask our LOVbot via the window at the bottom right!

Will you become a LOVer?

Becoming a European Capital of Culture offers the opportunity to tackle major challenges together, such as climate change and inequality. It also strengthens culture, welfare, the economy, tourism and the hospitality industry in our region, both during and after the festive year.

In numbers

1,228.74 km2 Leuven & Beyond
565.049 inhabitants
176 nationalities
61.287 students
32 cities & municipalities
455 inhabitants/km²
42,5 average age
36% green/m²

Networking event or public activity?There is always LOV for you.

  • LOVely friend
  • public event

Dance at Olevodroom: Open dance floor

28 July, 13 August en 15 September 2026
Olevodroom, Leuven
  • LOVely friend
  • public event

Leuven Pride

Sat 26 September 2026 15.00u
Ladeuzeplein, Leuven
  • Networkevent
  • LOVely friend

Youth X Culture - Partnership-building Activity

23 November tot 28 November 2026
Leuven
  • Networkevent
  • LOVely friend

Networking Evening: Youth X Culture

Wed 25 November 2026 18.00u
OPEK, Vaartkom 4, Leuven

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Be inspired Meet our LOVers at the Summit of LOV

During the Summit of LOV, we spoke with several LOVers from Leuven & Beyond. We asked them what LOV2030 means to them, what they are dreaming of towards 2030, and how they would use LOV in one sentence. We received honest answers, just as we expect from our LOVers. Discover them in the video!

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LOV EU Academy

LOV EU Academy connects organisations and professionals from Leuven & Beyond with new European opportunities. Through practical guidance, inspiring exchanges, and a growing network, we help ideas grow across borders.