Between 9–13 June, the third edition of NEB Festival will take place in Brussels, with satellite events bringing the initiative to local communities across Europe. The 2026 edition of the bi-annual celebration 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.

ERRIN will actively contribute to the Festival through participation in the Fair and several satellite events led by both ERRIN and its members. These events will spotlight the breadth and creativity of NEB-inspired projects across regions, while demonstrating how regional and local authorities are bringing NEB values and principles to life on the ground.

Make sure to join us and make the most of this eventful week!

EU Design Day on Affordable Living, Sustainable Housing and Urban Regeneration

11 June, 9:00–18:00
Representation of the European Region Tyrol-South Tyrol- Trentino in Brussels 
(Rue de Pascale 47, 1040 Brussels)

The 14th edition of the EU Design Day will highlight the role of regions and local authorities in shaping inclusive, high-quality built environments through the lens of the New European Bauhaus.

From flood-resilient demo houses in Denmark to the transformation of underutilised industrial and military sites in Bergamo, from creative solutions for the temporary use of abandoned heritage prison buildings in Brno to shaping large-scale urban projects in Stuttgart through active citizen participation – make sure to check out the agenda for a full overview of speakers and interesting examples that will be showcased throughout the day.

For more information and to register, check out the official event page.

Strengthening NEB Governance and local pathway towards the NEB Chapter

9 June, 14:00–17:30
Autonomous Region of Friuli Venezia Giulia - Brussels Office 
(Rue du Commerce 49, 1000 Brussels)

The Liguria and Friuli Venezia Giulia Regions, along with members of the ERRIN Culture Creativity Cluster, are organising a satellite event to showcase practical applications and insightful perspectives on the New European Bauhaus in promoting the sustainable revitalisation of urban communities and villages.

All the tools deployed by the European Commission to promote the Initiative will be presented, alongside concrete examples of how it has been implemented in various European regions, with a focus on the new 'NEB Chapter' tool.

More information can be found here.

How to shape sustainable, inclusive and beautiful places with and for the citizens?

10 June, 8:45–10:30
Stockholm Region EU Office 
(Avenue Marnix 28, 1000 Brussels)

Stockholm Region EU Office and Stockholm Green Innovation District are organising a breakfast seminar to share experiences, best practices and challenges in connection to the concept of NEB and the criteria.

Stockholm Green Innovation District (SGID) will share information about the initiative and their work as an official NEB partner. It will be followed by talks from EU representatives about the ongoing NEB-related work on both national and European levels.

More information can be found here.

How can art, design and technology shape transdisciplinary research?

10 June, 10:00–12:00
Oslo Region European Office 
(Rue du Luxembourg 3, 1000 Brussels)

Oslo Metropolitan University, Faculty of Technology, Art and Design is organising a breakfast meeting with three short thematic panel presentations.

Working with stakeholders and communities as an established practice within research and education, Oslo Met will present its definition of the transdisciplinary, committed to practical, solution-based and cross-disciplinary collaboration.

More information can be found here.

NEB Junction project at the heart of the FAIR

10–12 June, 
NEB Fair at The Royal Museums of Art and History 
(Cinquantenaire Park 10, 1000 Brussels)

During the Festival, NEB Junction – a Horizon Europe project in which ERRIN is a partner, will be showcased with a centrally located permanent booth at the heart of the FAIR. The project will officially launch and test the NEB Hub for Results and Impacts – a central location for gathering people, ideas, knowledge gems and impact across the NEB initiative.

Make sure to stop by our booth and learn more about our activities and ways to get involved! Also, don't miss out on the Workshop that will take place on Friday, 12 June from 13:00–14:00 at the same location - no registration needed!

More information about the Fair and all the exhibitors can be found here.

Cannot make it to Brussels in June?

Don't worry if you cannot travel to Brussels for the Festival – make sure to check out satellite events happening near you!

For a full list by country, check out the official page.