New European Bauhaus Festival 2026

Brussels, Art & History Museum, Parc du Cinquantenaire, 9-13 June 2026

“First life, then spaces, then buildings. 
The other way around never works.” 

(Jan Gehl, Danish architect)

Buildings and common spaces should be designed around the people who live in them. That’s why we place communities at the heart of the 2026 Festival of the New European Bauhaus. The Festival creates a place to understand people’s needs and aspirations and showcase projects that successfully reflect them. In doing so, it demonstrates how an inclusive, sustainable and high-quality built environment can foster community, strengthen resilience and boost competitiveness.

Join us for the third edition of the Festival of the New European Bauhaus! For five days, communities, creators and changemakers will come together to celebrate creativity, explore innovative ideas and shape a more inclusive, sustainable and vibrant future.

The biennial Festival showcases the best practices of the New European Bauhaus, the European Commission initiative that brings the clean transition to our built environments and improves everyday life for everyone. It aims to inspire communities to reimagine spaces, design better living environments and drive sustainability and inclusivity.

The 2026 edition of the NEB Festival will focus on Democratic Engagement, showing how citizens can be involved in shaping their communities, and on Affordable Housing, the foundation for strong, inclusive societies. Find the full programme here!

Photos and videos will be taken during the Festival and may be used during and after the event (e.g. on websites, social media, and in publications). For details about how your personal data is processed and how to exercise your rights, see the privacy notice.

The Festival is free of charge and open to all. Some sessions have limited spots and require registration. Please note that a EU Login account is needed to register.