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Leuven & East Brabant to be European Capital of Culture 2030

Leuven and the East Brabant region have been named European Capital of Culture 2030 by the European jury.

Leuven signs European charter for sustainable and inclusive culture

Press release, 3 September 2025 – The City of Leuven has signed the Eurocities Lille Call to Action on sustainable culture, a European charter aimed at fostering a more sustainable and inclusive cultural sector in the city.

Guess who’s back: Student Welcome gets a fresh new look

Press release September 2, 2025 - Guess who’s back: Student Welcome gets a fresh new look

Final candidacy LOV2030 submitted

Leuven takes final step in candidacy for European Capital of Culture 2030

Expo Leuven celebrates 25 years of FactorY with anniversary exhibition

Press release 15 July 2025 - An exhibition about people and things at the FactorY art studio.

Together under one flag: East Brabant celebrates Europe Day with LOV2030

Press release 7 May 2025 - East Brabant celebrates Europe Day with LOV2030 and flies the LOV flag on 9 May as a sign of solidarity.

Unveiling of new artwork by Gijs Van Vaerenbergh in Tweebronnen

Press release 26 April 2025 - The Bib Leuven Tweebronnen unveils ‘Dwaaltuin/Wandering Garden’ by Leuven artist duo Gijs Van Vaerenbergh.

Run through Leuven to the music of Jimmy Dewit

Press release March 21, 2025 - Jimmy Dewit (aka DJ Bobby Ewing) composes unique music track for European Running Championships in Leuven.

Leuven & Beyond one step closer to the title of European Capital of Culture 2030

Press release October 24, 2024 - LOV2030 has been selected for the second round in the competition for the title of European Capital of…

Leuven and the region of East Brabant join forces

Press release June 28, 2024 - Leuven and Oost-Brabant join forces as Leuven & Beyond to compete for the title of European Capital of…

Great deal of interest in the Summit of LOV

Press release March 21, 2024 - More than 280 participants and international experts throw their weight behind the LOV story.

Launch of the Dreamteam2030

Press release December 15, 2023 - Leuven launches Dreamteam2030, a new milestone in the title race

Leuven, European Capital of Culture, is looking for a Dream Team of 30

Press release June 29, 2023 - Leuven launches a call for a Dreamteam 2030

Leuven goes all out for European Capital of Culture 2030

Press release February 17, 2023 - the entire cultural sector in Leuven supports the ambition to become the European Capital of Culture 2030.

Leuven aims for the title of “European Capital of Culture 2030”

Press release December 15, 2017 - Leuven has set its sights on becoming a candidate for the title of European Capital of Culture 2030

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