Leuven Wins 2030 European Capital of Culture Title, Jury Praises

Belgium’s Leuven named European Capital of Culture for 2030

The city of Leuven in Belgium’s Flemish Brabant will carry the title of European Capital of Culture in 2030. The announcement, made by an international jury, on 24 September 2025 follows an ambitious campaign by the city and the East Brabant region under the banner “LOV2030” – a reference to Leuven’s Latin name of Lovanium and, “to love,” the team behind it explained: “Because love is essential to fulfil our mission: by creating radically new co…

Leuven wins 2030 European Capital of Culture title, Jury praises

Leuven (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – Leuven has been named European Capital of Culture 2030, the 5th Belgian city after Antwerp, Brussels, Bruges, and Mons, with its “Lov2030” program praised by an international jury. As VRT News reported, Leuven has been … Read more Continue reading Leuven wins 2030 European Capital of Culture title, Jury praises at The Brussels Morning Newspaper.

Leuven crowned Belgium’s European capital of culture in 2030

The city of Leuven has been named European Capital of Culture title in 2030, beating off rival candidates Molenbeek and Namur for the prestigious title. Renowned for its historic university, the Flemish city impressed the international jury with a project combining cultural innovation, European...

Leuven wins bid for European Capital of Culture in 2030

Leuven will represent Belgium as European Capital of Culture in 2030. This was announced on Wednesday at the Royal Library of Belgium in Brussels...