All news of Bourges 2028
Tuesday 29 September 2026
On the occasion of the Matrice Seminar, held in Bourges on 24 and 25 September, Skopje and Bourges signed a partnership agreement to strengthen their ties and develop new forms…
Friday 25 September 2026
On 24 and 25 September, Bourges hosted the annual Matrix Seminar, bringing together more than 100 participants from 35 European cities and across France. Two days of meetings, discussions and…
Monday 21 September 2026
20 metres high. 1,300 cardboard pieces. Hundreds of helping hands. And a spectacular collapse, amid a lively and festive atmosphere. For one week, a cardboard replica of the Tour de…
Monday 14 September 2026
From 9 to 12 September, 87 representatives from 22 countries gathered in Liepāja, Latvia, for the 2026 ECoC Family Meeting. Jointly organised by Liepāja 2027 and Évora 2027, this annual…
Friday 11 September 2026
On 11 September, 180 people gathered at the Théâtre Jacques-Cœur for a conversation between Rose Lamy and Nora Hamadi. Their discussion explored, among other things, the boundaries we draw between…
Tuesday 11 August 2026
As part of the Bourges 2028 programme, this series of 10 meetings, created with Rose Lamy and running through to 2028, brings together different voices to explore the major issues…
Friday 7 August 2026
As part of the restoration of its historic Town Hall, the city of Leuven, LOV2030 and Shift are looking for an artist or collective to create a temporary light installation…
Friday 7 August 2026
Bourges 2028 is recruiting an apprentice! We are looking for an apprentice to join our team and support citizen engagement and coordination, working alongside Faustine Damman, Head of Engagement and…
Tuesday 4 August 2026
Bourges 2028 is recruiting a Head of Performing Arts and Ceremonies. At Bourges 2028, performing arts are one of the pillars of the project. Artistic productions will take place throughout…
Friday 24 July 2026
After Manchester, Budapest, Shizuoka and Maastricht, artist Olivier Grossetête will be in Bourges from 14 to 20 September to rebuild, in cardboard, the iconic Tour de Beurre of Saint-Étienne Cathedral,…
Saturday 18 July 2026
For two weeks, Bourges hosted three international work camps bringing together around fifty young people from 15 countries. Led by InfoJeunes Centre-Val de Loire, in partnership with the City of…
Thursday 16 July 2026
Looking for an apprenticeship where you can make a real impact? 💥 Bourges 2028 is looking for an apprentice to join the team and work alongside Célia Serrano on corporate…
Wednesday 8 July 2026
More than 110 volunteers gathered yesterday evening for a friendly event organised by Bourges 2028. A chance to meet, share experiences and connect, the evening also provided an opportunity to…
Wednesday 1 July 2026
What does a European Capital of Culture look like before its title year? Artists travelling, works crossing borders, languages meeting and partnerships taking shape – sometimes several years before the…
Monday 22 June 2026
On 16 and 17 June 2026, the Maison de la Culture de Bourges hosted a new stop on the Climat Libé Tour, co-organised by the newspaper Libération and Bourges 2028,…
Monday 22 June 2026
At the heart of Bourges 2028 is citizen participation. As the European Capital of Culture year approaches, the association is continuing to grow its volunteer community and is looking for…
Tuesday 9 June 2026
Ready to join the Bourges European Capital of Culture 2028 adventure? At the heart of the project, you will build connections between Bourges 2028 and local residents. You will encourage…
Tuesday 9 June 2026
Ready to join the Bourges European Capital of Culture 2028 adventure? At the heart of the project, you will play a key role in supporting the management team and contributing…
Thursday 4 June 2026
More than 400 participants and organisers, and a dozen associations involved: the first edition of Handi’Expérience showcased the strength of collective action across the local area! On 3 June, in…
Thursday 28 May 2026
On 16 and 17 June 2026, Bourges will host the Climat Libé Tour for two days of debates, meetings and discussions around a central question: what place for culture in…
Thursday 28 May 2026
As 2028 approaches, Bourges 2028 continues to offer opportunities for recruitment, internships and professional development as part of a unique European cultural project. We are currently looking for an intern…
Friday 22 May 2026
“Bourgeois Gaze vs Popular Perspectives”: on Thursday 21 May, the second event in the Ce qui nous lie series, created by Rose Lamy and Bourges 2028, took place in Bourges….
Wednesday 20 May 2026
6 weeks of workshops 27 sessions 70+ participants A mix of formats and levels Small-group workshops: 15 to 30 participants Citizen participation, finding partners, budget planning, ecological transition, artists’ fees,…
Friday 15 May 2026
As part of the Joli Mois de l’Europe, the City of Bourges welcomed the České Budějovice Orchestra to the Théâtre Jacques Cœur on Tuesday 13 May for an evening celebrating…
Monday 4 May 2026
Ready to join the Bourges European Capital of Culture 2028 adventure? At the heart of the project, you will oversee public procurement processes and ensure the legal compliance and security…
Sunday 3 May 2026
Want to play a key role behind the scenes of a major European cultural project? Join our team and help support the delivery of the European Capital of Culture 2028….
Wednesday 29 April 2026
💫 As our local communities face increasingly deep economic and cultural divides, Ce qui nous lie is a series that Bourges 2028 and Rose Lamy are delighted to bring to…
Wednesday 29 April 2026
On Tuesday 28 April, Bourges 2028 took part in the official launch of BourgeSand, an exceptional programme created to mark the 150th anniversary of George Sand’s death, initiated by the…
Thursday 23 April 2026
This week, from 21 to 23 April, Bourges hosted the annual General Assembly of NECSTouR, a leading European network dedicated to developing more sustainable and responsible tourism. More than 100…
Wednesday 15 April 2026
As Printemps de Bourges Crédit Mutuel celebrates its 50th anniversary, Bourges 2028 is playing a full part in this landmark edition. From artistic creation and discussions to the major events…
Wednesday 15 April 2026
More than 25,000 visitors with specific accessibility needs are expected in Bourges in 2028. A figure that raises a very concrete challenge: ensuring a high-quality welcome for everyone, from the…
Friday 27 March 2026
One year after its first visit to Brussels, the Bourges 2028 team returned to the heart of European cultural dynamics, where tomorrow’s cultural cooperation is being shaped in very concrete…
Monday 23 March 2026
They wanted to explore transition challenges more deeply. So Bourges 2028 designed a dedicated week, created especially for its volunteers. Last week, they were invited to take the time to…
Tuesday 10 March 2026
What if you took part in the financial management of a European Capital of Culture? We are recruiting an Accountant — a key role in ensuring the financial accuracy and…
Thursday 5 March 2026
The network of Bourges 2028 partner cities continues to grow.This week, three new municipalities officially joined the momentum: La Châtre, La Charité-sur-Loire, and Vierzon. With these new additions, the network…
Wednesday 4 March 2026
After a first edition marked by exceptional engagement — 185 applications submitted, 93 winning projects, and 48 municipalities represented — a new milestone is reached. The 2026 edition strengthens support…
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