NEB Festival 2026 Events

Open Neighbourhoods is a forum that takes place on 12–14 June 2026 in Pankow-Buch, Berlin, during the New European Bauhaus Festival.

FAIR Projects in Action. Interactive hands-on workshops led by FAIR exhibitors

Participatory creative ateliers to make, experiment and create together

Living Waters Forum-Fest emerges from the deep relationship between water, life, and space in Esposende, Portugal.

Live music, dance, theatre, storytelling and more (Lunch break)

Circular economy in construction at Rotor DC

From Non-Place to Third Place brings together community traces, digital art and urban dialogue at Paribu Art in Söğütlüçeşme, Istanbul, Turkey.

From algorithm to artisan: Crafting new lifestyles for a circular future

Panel discussion, providing wrap up reflections and strategic insights to conclude the FORUM

Designing with water: building resilient and beautiful cities

Keynote Speech

Introductory speech from Commissioner Jessika Roswall

s on the regeneration and contemporary valorisation of minor urban centres, rural inner areas, and traditional and vernacular architecture that are often marginalised in mainstream planning, design and policy frameworks.

Led by STARHAUS, this satellite event explores open innovation within the New European Bauhaus, focusing on participatory design, co-creation and inclusive governance that turn New European Bauhaus values into social, cultural and economic impact.

This satellite event at POLE unites policymakers and practitioners to explore how sustainability can drive true transformation across Europe.

ARCHÈ, Festival of Ephemeral Architecture, is a cultural event in Rieti, Italy, that explores how temporary architectural installations can activate public spaces and communities.

Awards Ceremony: Trophies Competition

Live music, dance, theatre, storytelling and more (Evening)

Participatory creative ateliers to make, experiment and create together