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Recurring event · Biennial

Festival of the New European Bauhaus

Bruselas, Belgium

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Biennial festival of the European Commission gathering in Brussels the projects, collectives and public bodies linked to the New European Bauhaus initiative (sustainability, inclusion and aesthetic quality of the built environment). It runs in three strands: Forum (policy debate), Fair (prototypes and projects) and Fest (cultural programme), with satellite events across Europe. The 2026 edition focused on democratic engagement and affordable housing. It is a well-funded institutional showcase; the tension lies in telling rooted projects from image operations.

Organised by
Comisión Europea (iniciativa New European Bauhaus, gestionada por el Joint Research Centre)
Since
2022
Frequency
Biennial · usual months: June
Continuity
Still held
Usual venue
Bruselas, Belgium
Languages
English
Website
new-european-bauhaus.europa.eu/festival_en ↗
Last reviewed
13 September 2026

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