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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

  • LOV2030
  • Networkevent

Summit of LOV

Mon 22 June 2026
Leuven
  • LOVely friend
  • public event

NDRGRND Summer Event: 160 Years of Farming & 30 Years of Farmer Maarten

08 July tot 12 July 2026
Langstraat 41, Attenrode
  • LOV2030
  • Networkevent

Club Vismarkt

10 July tot 07 August 2026
Vismarkt, Leuven

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Be inspired Summit of LOV: the starting point for a new phase towards 2030

With the first edition of the Summit of LOV last week, Leuven & Beyond took a significant step forward on the path to becoming European Capital of Culture 2030. A huge thank you to everyone who was there to mark the start of the next phase together as a shared movement, supported by many people, both in the city and across the region. 

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.