Event Info
New European Bauhaus Festival
Taking place from 9 to 13 June in Brussels and at satellite locations across Europe and beyond, the New European Bauhaus Festival 2026 will once again bring together policymakers, designers, researchers and citizens to explore how we can shape environments that truly put people first.
The biennial festival showcases the most compelling practices emerging from the New European Bauhaus, the European Commission’s initiative connecting the green transition with the quality of our built environments and everyday lives. It aims to inspire communities to rethink spaces, create better living environments and advance sustainability, inclusivity and beauty.
Explore the full programme here.
Finnish participation in the Festival programme includes:
Aalto University's exhibition
NEB Fair
The exhibition The Pathfinders: Overcoming circular economy bottlenecks showcases research that addresses the bottlenecks of circular economy through material experiments and innovations. The exhibition gives concrete examples.
"The theory of circular economy makes sense but in reality only about 7% of the world economy functions 'circularly.' Why? Because circular economy implementation is very difficult. Luckily, researchers, designers and businesses are working to put circular economy theory into practice. At Aalto University Finland they are called The Pathfinders. Examples of how circular economy becomes reality: in textiles, the built environment and lithium batteries will showcase their work."
University of Oulu at the NEBULE stand
NEB Fair, stand 18
The international research project Art of Darkness, coordinated by the Oulu School of Architecture at the University of Oulu, will present its results at the NEBULE stand, where ten Horizon Europe-funded projects will share their concepts, methods and experiences related to the co-creation of cultural heritage.
The Art of Darkness as Cultural Heritage of Urban Landscape project explores the role of darkness as part of cultural heritage sites. Launched in early 2025, the research project brings together researchers, cities, and creative professionals from across Europe. Over its three-year duration, the project will implement five artistic pilot experiments through co-creation at cultural heritage sites in Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, and Italy. Based on these experiments, the project will develop operational models for lighting design in culturally valuable contexts.
Archinfo together with NEB4All
NEB Fair, stand 47
Archinfo is part of the NEB4All project, a network of New European Bauhaus national contact points. The project has a joint stand at the Festival with NEB Junction.
NEB4All aims to bridge the gap between research and innovation and real-world implementation, aligning with the core NEB values of sustainability, aesthetics, and inclusion. By supporting a strong and well-informed NCP network, we enhance the visibility and effectiveness of the NEB Facility and ensure better service delivery to applicants and civil society.
NEB NCP Work: Challenges, Practices and Future Directions
10 June 14:15–15:15
NEB Academy Piazza B, NEB Fair
The event organised by NEB4All combines a moderated panel discussion with an interactive workshop to present the findings of the project and gather further reflections and recommendations from participants.
NEB Stewardship Lab Workshop
11 June 13:00–14:00
NEB Academy Piazza, NEB Fair
Step into the NEB Stewardship Lab and unleash your imagination to discover your inner hero! Through storytelling and collaboration, explore how combining scientific, local, and lived knowledge can drive the green transition in different European neighbourhoods. Work with others to combine perspectives, co-ideate solutions, and experience new forms of agency and care to contribute to the New European Bauhaus!
Metropolia University of Applied Sciences is a partner in the NEB Stewardship Lab project.
Satellite events
In addition to the programme in Brussels, NEB Satellite Events extend the Festival to local contexts across Europe and beyond. In Finland, these include:
Artova’s home city story paths
9 June 10:00–
Helsinki
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Co-creating Multispecies affordances within an affordable housing: Visioning Turku 2050
10 June 12:00–15:00
Turku
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Rakennusfoorumi: Tutkimuksesta tekoihin
10 June 13:00–16:00
Helsinki
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