NEB Festival 2026 Events

The Timber Construction Living Lab transforms a section of the Landesgartenschau into an open‑air research space where a modular roundwood pavilion is built through public participation.

Join members of the NEB Lab 'Renovation, transformation and renewal of church buildings and religious heritage in the EU'.

Drawing on the Ruhr metropolis’ tradition of emerging from the void, we step from the post-industrial heritage into the dynamic neighborhoods, where the need for change remains very urgent

Explore how Rotor DC is pioneering the circular economy by turning construction waste into valuable resources.

New galleries present a rich overview of Belgian Art Nouveau and Art Deco through 300 objects displayed across 13 sections.

NEB Academy worldwide: Building skills, knowledge and alliances for a regenerative future

This NEB–SHAFE online satellite event explores how people, places and technologies can better integrate to support intergenerational solidarity and care in ageing societies.

Materiatek Satellite Event hosts an afternoon event in Brussels dedicated to circular design and sustainable materials.

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

Resilience Action Plan for Santa Maria Watershed

From Waste to Wearable Stories: Circular Fashion & Living Heritage

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

Cultuur&Campus explores whether a show wrestling match can playfully bridge divides and stimulate open dialogue.

How NEB are you? Probably more than you think. This meet-up brings together design practitioners and policymakers to explore how NEB values already live in our work.

6 projects (BeWoodEN, Bauhausing, Panelka, BIG4LIFE, SeedNEB, BIOMATINE) will showcase how they have successfully put into action transformative changes for greening cities and their neighbourhoods, involving stakeholders and building strong communities across Europe.

Talkaoke is a live, TV-style pop-up talk show by The People Speak art collective in London.

How can my living environment support my future project?
To search for answers to this question, we propose workshops of collective resonance, mediated by an interdisciplinary team that connects social science and dance.

Dance It Out! is a workshop grounded in the belief that movement belongs to everyone.

Join a participatory textile workshop where visitors create small woven pieces using recycled yarns and fabric scraps.