Open Call: Summer Stage Olevodroom
The City of Leuven and LOV2030 are joining forces for a new edition of the Summer Stage at the Olevodroom. Do you have an idea for a performance, show or artistic intervention aimed at a wide audience? Apply by 17 June 2026.
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.
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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.Â
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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.