The European Cultural Heritage Summit 2026 will be held from 27 to 30 May in Nicosia, Cyprus, in the framework of the Cyprus Presidency of the Council of the European Union. The Summit is organised by Europa Nostra and our Hub in Nicosia with the support of the European Union, the Deputy Ministry of Culture of Cyprus, The A.G. Leventis Foundation and the Municipality of Nicosia.
The Nicosia Summit will highlight the key role of cultural heritage for building much-needed bridges and synergies between Europe and the Middle East and the wider area of the Mediterranean.
Programme
(09/12/2025)
Wednesday 27 May 2026
For all registered participants
Morning
Visit to the Leventis Gallery and/or the Leventis Municipal Museum of Nicosia
Meeting Point: Leventis Gallery, Anastasios G. Leventis str. 5
Afternoon
European Heritage Excellence Day 2026
Presentations by the Winners of the 2026 European Heritage Awards / Europa Nostra Awards
Venue: Central Hall of CYENS Centre of Excellence (former Municipal Market-Agora) – Winner of a European Heritage Award / Europa Nostra Award 2025
Mayor Lellos Demetriades Square 1
Evening
Welcome Reception
Hosted by the Mayor of Nicosia, Mr Charalambos Prountzos
Venue: Old Town Hall of Nicosia on D’Avila Bastion
Constantinou Palaiologou Ave, Eleftherias Square
Thursday 28 May 2026
For Europa Nostra Members and Associates only
Morning
Europa Nostra General Assembly 2026
During our General Assembly, several (re-) appointments to the Council and other governing bodies of Europa Nostra will be made. Members will also handle relevant statutory matters, including the approval of the Annual Report 2025.
Venue: Municipality Council and Events Hall Building B4, Nicosia Municipality Town Hall
Eptanisou 11
For all registered participants
Afternoon
Guided visits
Byzantine Museum, Hadjigeorgakis Cornesios Mansion and the old Chrysaliniotissa Church (in the Old City) – 15.00 to 17.00
Meeting Point: In front of the Byzantine Museum at the Archbishop’s Palace
or
Archaeological Museum – 15.00 to 17.00
Meeting Point: Mikis Theodorakis str. No 1
For all registered participants and invited guests
Evening
European Heritage Awards Ceremony 2026
in the presence of H.E. the President of the Republic of Cyprus, Mr Nicos Christodoulides, followed by a reception offered by the Deputy Ministry of Culture
Venue: The Municipal Theatre of Nicosia
Mikis Theodorakis str. No 6
During the Awards Ceremony, the Grand Prix laureates and the Public Choice Award winner will be announced, chosen from among this year’s winners.
Friday 29 May 2026
For all registered participants
Morning
Proposed focus theme: MARE NOSTRUM – Developing Strategic Partnerships in the Eastern Mediterranean through Cultural Heritage
European Heritage Policy Agora 2025
Organised in frame of the EU-funded network project Europa Nostra Heritage Agora
Afternoon
European Heritage Hub Forum
Organised in the frame of the EU-funded European Heritage Hub and in collaboration with the Europa Nostra Heritage Hub in Nicosia
Venue of both events: Central Hall of CYENS Centre of Excellence (former Municipal Market-Agora)
Mayor Lellos Demetriades Square 1
Evening
Networking Evening
With local food, music and dancing
Venue: Park under Eleftherias Square (weather permitting)
Saturday 30 May 2026
Programme in the north part of Nicosia to be organised by the Turkish Cypriot members of the Europa Nostra Heritage Hub in Nicosia
Photo: View of the Old Town of Nicosia, Cyprus. © Evgeni Fabisuk / Shutterstock
