European Cultural Heritage Summit 2026: Nicosia May 26–30

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The European Cultural Heritage Summit 2026 comes to Nicosia, May 26–30, under the patronage of the Cyprus Presidency of the EU Council — five days of talks, awards, tours, and networking. Programme available. --- Scroll down for English version 👇 --- Από τις 26 έως τις 30 Μαΐου 2026, η Λευκωσία φιλοξενεί την European Cultural Heritage Summit 2026, διοργανωμένη από την Europa Nostra σε συνεργασία με το Europa Nostra Heritage Hub Λευκωσίας. Η Σύνοδος τελεί υπό την αιγίδα της Κυπριακής Προεδρίας του Συμβουλίου της ΕΕ και υποστηρίζεται από την Ευρωπαϊκή Ένωση. Κεντρικό θέμα: «Heritage as the Soul of Mare Nostrum» — μια εξερεύνηση της γεωπολιτικής, κοινωνικής και περιβαλλοντικής σημασίας της πολιτιστικής κληρονομιάς για την Ευρώπη και την ευρύτερη Μεσόγειο. Το πλήρες πρόγραμμα εκτείνεται σε πέντε ημέρες και περιλαμβάνει: Τρίτη 26 Μαΐου — Talk «Heritage as the Soul of Mare Nostrum» (18:00–20:00) στο Μουσείο Λεβεντή, Ιπποκράτους 15-17. Τετάρτη 27 Μαΐου — Επισκέψεις στη Λεβεντείο Πινακοθήκη και το Δημοτικό Μουσείο Λευκωσίας (09:30–12:00), ακολουθούμενες από την European Heritage Excellence Day 2026 με παρουσιάσεις των νικητών των European Heritage Awards / Europa Nostra Awards 2026 (14:00–19:00) στο Θέατρο ΘΟΚ. Βραδινή δεξίωση από τον Δήμαρχο Λευκωσίας στο Παλαιό Δημαρχείο (20:00–22:00). Πέμπτη 28 Μαΐου — Γενική Συνέλευση Europa Nostra 2026 (09:30–12:00, αποκλειστικά για μέλη), επισκέψεις σε μνημεία της παλιάς πόλης (15:00–17:00) και η επίσημη Τελετή Απονομής European Heritage Awards 2026 (20:00–22:00) στο Δημοτικό Θέατρο Λευκωσίας, παρουσία του Προέδρου της Δημοκρατίας. Παρασκευή 29 Μαΐου — European Heritage Policy Agora 2026 και European Heritage Hub Forum 2026 (10:00–17:00) στο CYENS Centre of Excellence, και βραδιά δικτύωσης με τοπικό φαγητό, μουσική και χορό στο Πάρκο κάτω από την Πλατεία Ελευθερίας (20:00–23:00). Σάββατο 30 Μαΐου — Πρόγραμμα στο βόρειο τμήμα της πόλης, οργανωμένο από τα Τουρκοκυπριακά μέλη του Heritage Hub: Ξενάγηση στο Αραμπαχμέτ (10:00–12:30), γεύμα δικτύωσης στο Bedesten (13:00–14:00), Panel Discussion «Shared Heritage, Shared Future» (14:00–15:30) και κλείσιμο με λαϊκή συναυλία και χορούς (16:00–17:00). 🗓️ Πρόγραμμα Τρίτη 26 – Σάββατο 30 Μαΐου 2026 (Διάφοροι χώροι, Λευκωσία) Για περισσότερες πληροφορίες και εγγραφές, επικοινωνήστε απευθείας με τους διοργανωτές. --- EN The European Cultural Heritage Summit 2026 takes place in Nicosia, Cyprus from Tuesday, May 26 to Saturday, May 30, 2026. Organised by Europa Nostra in cooperation with the Europa Nostra Heritage Hub in Nicosia, the Summit is held under the patronage of the Cyprus Presidency of the Council of the EU and with the support of the European Union. The overarching theme is «Heritage as the Soul of Mare Nostrum» — exploring the geopolitical, societal, and environmental relevance of cultural heritage for Europe and the wider Mediterranean. The five-day programme brings together heritage professionals, policymakers, award winners, and community members across a rich schedule of talks, ceremonies, guided tours, panel discussions, and networking events. Tuesday, May 26 opens with the talk «Heritage as the Soul of Mare Nostrum» (18:00–20:00) at the Leventis Museum, Hippocratous 15-17, organised within the EU-funded European Heritage Hub. Wednesday, May 27 includes guided visits to the A.G. Leventis Gallery and the Leventis Municipal Museum of Nicosia (09:30–12:00), followed by the European Heritage Excellence Day 2026 (14:00–19:00) at the THOC Theatre — featuring presentations by the winners of the 2026 European Heritage Awards / Europa Nostra Awards. The evening closes with a Welcome Reception hosted by the Mayor of Nicosia at the Old Town Hall on D'Avila Bastion (20:00–22:00). Thursday, May 28 begins with the Europa Nostra General Assembly 2026 (09:30–12:00, for members and associates only) at Nicosia Municipality. Afternoon guided visits take place at the Byzantine Museum, Hadjigeorgakis Cornesios Mansion, the Chrysaliniotissa Church, and the Archaeological Museum (15:00–17:00). The centrepiece of the Summit is the European Heritage Awards Ceremony 2026 (20:00–22:00) at the Municipal Theatre of Nicosia, co-hosted with the European Commissioner for Culture and Sport and the Executive President of Europa Nostra, in the presence of the President of the Republic of Cyprus. Friday, May 29 features the European Heritage Policy Agora 2026: «Mare Nostrum: Championing Sustainability through Heritage» (10:00–12:30) and the European Heritage Hub Forum 2026: «Mare Nostrum: Fostering Peace through Heritage» (14:00–17:00), both at the CYENS Centre of Excellence — itself a European Heritage Award winner — at Mayor Lellos Demetriades Square 1. The evening concludes with a networking event featuring local food, music, and dancing in the park beneath Eleftherias Square (20:00–23:00). Saturday, May 30 is organised by the Turkish Cypriot members of the Europa Nostra Heritage Hub. The day begins at the Ledra Street Crossing (09:30), followed by a guided Arabahmet Heritage Tour (10:00–12:30), a networking lunch at the Bedesten (13:00–14:00), a panel discussion «Shared Heritage, Shared Future» (14:00–15:30), and a closing folk concert and dance performances by HasDer ensembles at the Bedesten (16:00–17:00). Main European partner: European Commission. Key supporters: A.G. Leventis Foundation (Cyprus) and the Cultural Protection Fund of the British Council (UK). 🗓️ Schedule Tuesday, May 26, 2026 | 18:00 – Leventis Museum, Hippocratous 15-17, Nicosia Wednesday, May 27, 2026 | 09:30 – A.G. Leventis Gallery & Leventis Municipal Museum; 14:00 – THOC Theatre, Grigori Afxentiou 9; 20:00 – Old Town Hall, Eleftherias Square Thursday, May 28, 2026 | 09:30 – Nicosia Municipality; 15:00 – Byzantine Museum & Old City; 20:00 – Municipal Theatre of Nicosia Friday, May 29, 2026 | 10:00 – CYENS Centre of Excellence, Mayor Lellos Demetriades Square 1; 20:00 – Park under Eleftherias Square Saturday, May 30, 2026 | 09:30 – Ledra Street Crossing; 10:00 – Arabahmet; 13:00 – Bedesten For more information and registration details, please contact the organiser directly. Explore more Workshops & Classes → eventor.com.cy/events/category/workshops---classes-122 --- ❓ FAQ Q: What is the European Cultural Heritage Summit 2026 and who is it for? A: It is a five-day international summit organised by Europa Nostra in Nicosia, exploring the role of cultural heritage in European and Mediterranean society. Most events are open to all registered participants; the General Assembly on May 28 is restricted to Europa Nostra members and associates. Q: What is the theme of the Summit? A: The theme is «Heritage as the Soul of Mare Nostrum», examining the geopolitical, societal, and environmental dimensions of heritage for Europe and the wider Mediterranean. Q: What are the key highlights of the programme? A: Highlights include the European Heritage Awards Ceremony on May 28 at the Municipal Theatre of Nicosia, the Heritage Excellence Day presentations on May 27, panel discussions and forums on May 29 at CYENS, and a cross-community heritage day in the northern part of the city on May 30. Q: How do I register? A: Contact the organiser directly for registration information and eligibility details.