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Stand up for AgoraEU: Protect culture, media and civil society

Culture Action Europe is organising a protest in Brussels on Thursday 29 October to oppose the 30% cuts proposed to the AgoraEU budget by the Irish Presidency of the Council of the EU. Join us!

State of Culture 2026 | Report Launch

Join us for the launch of the State of Culture 2026 Report!

CAE Members' Forum 2026

Culture Action Europe's 2026 Members' Forum will take place in November 2026, providing a space for members to exchange views on our current priorities, strategies, and actions. The event is open to CAE members only.

Central BEYOND 2027

Save the date for Central BEYOND which will take place in Katowice, Poland, between 2-5 June 2027!

UAxEU | Advocacy and Cultural Policy – Perspectives from Ukraine and Across Europe

Join the first of four knowledge exchange sessions hosted by the UAxEU initiative! Two experts from Ukraine and the EU will share their insights before participants exchange on how to strengthen collaboration between Ukraine and the wider European cultural sector.

Graphic on a pink background with a small pink butterfly-shaped logo at top left. Large black text reads “Stand up for AgoraEU.” A tilted white label below reads “Protect culture, media, and democracy.”
image of a garden on a white background and with 'state of culture. second edition' written underneath in the right corner.
A man with curly dark hair, seen from behind and lit in blue-toned light, stands in the center of a large room reading from a piece of paper held in his hand. He faces a seated audience of conference attendees wearing name badges, arranged in a wide circle around him in what appears to be a converted theater or hall with ornate architectural columns and a stage with lighting rigs in the background. Papers, phones, and bags are scattered among the seated participants, who watch and listen attentively.
A group of people are in a bar that is well lit, standing speaking with one another across diverse tables.
Young women sit close together on the floor of an art studio, watching a presentation. UA EU logo. Co-funded by the European Union.
Design for the BEYOND 2026 West Satellite event in Amsterdam, The Netherlands. The bold ‘BEYOND’ lettering is placed over an orange watercolor background, with roots extending downward and fruit-bearing branches—featuring strawberries and cherries—entwined around the text. The Culture Action Europe logo is included at the top.

The BEYOND Satellite in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, will explore what fairness in labour relations means in today’s European context, combining talks, panel discussions, workshops, networking moments and peer-to-peer exchanges, as well as a Fair Practice Lab for creators, collectives and organisations to co-create action plans around fairness.

Where: Amsterdam, the Netherlands 
When: 8 May 2026 - 9 May 2026

The BEYOND Satellite in Istanbul, Türkiye, is driven by the urgent need to address the cultural and political realities of the region: fragile peace, unresolved conflicts, cultural silences, and shrinking space for artistic freedom. The event will culminate in a jointly drafted declaration capturing the perspectives of the region and connecting them with EU-level advocacy.

Where: Istanbul, Türkiye 
When: 4 May 2026 - 6 May 2026
An aerial, top-down view shows a long, vibrant street mural painted directly onto the asphalt between two sidewalks. The colorful, mosaic-style artwork features bold black outlines and includes the phrases "OUR CLIMATE" and "30 KM/h" alongside symbols like a globe, a rainbow, and smiley faces. Lush green trees and urban architecture border the street, framing the artistic intervention within the city landscape.

This Lunchtime Session, presented by Jazz Solidarity Network (Greece), introduces the Outta Climate Festival, a participatory cultural initiative operating at the intersection of art, music, and sustainable urban mobility, inviting reflections on how similar approaches can be adapted and developed across different European contexts.

Where: Online 
When: 23 April 2026 13:00 - 14:00
Poster for the BEYOND 2026 South-West Satellite event in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain, scheduled for 21–22 April 2026. The word ‘BEYOND’ appears over a green watercolor splash with a tree growing out of the final letter ‘D’, its roots and branches rendered in detailed black ink. The Culture Action Europe logo is in the upper left corner.

The BEYOND Satellite in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain, will explore how cultural practice, policy and civic engagement intersect in moments of social, territorial and democratic transformation, with a strong emphasis on listening, care and situated knowledge. Special attention will be given to peripheral contexts and territories, both geographically and structurally.

Where: Las Palmas de Gran Canaria 
When: 21 April 2026 - 22 April 2026

The BEYOND satellite in Riga, Latvia, will explore sustainability in its broadest sense, including the working conditions and wellbeing of cultural workers, while also addressing cultural identity across the Nordic region, the Baltic region, UK and Europe.

Where: Riga, Latvia 
When: 14 April 2026 - 16 April 2026
A woman with long dark hair is seen in profile as she writes on a wall illuminated by a vibrant blue light. Her silhouette is cast as a large shadow against the wall, which is covered in various handwritten words and phrases like "Embrace aliveness." The scene has a moody, artistic atmosphere with high contrast between the dark foreground and the glowing blue surface.

The Digital and AI action group will reconvene to review our initial draft recommendations for the upcoming AI Strategy for the CCS to refine its content and ensure no critical perspectives are missing before submission. The strategy is in the initial drafting stages, and the European Commission is seeking civil society input. If you are a CAE or MCA member, join to share your views!

Where: Online 
When: 2 April 2026 11:00 - 12:30