Aveiro, Braga, and Ponta Delgada Will Be The First Portuguese Capitals of Culture

Dec 20, 2022

After Évora was declared the European Capital of Culture in 2027, Aveiro, Braga, and Ponta Delgada will be the first Portuguese capitals of culture in 2024, 2025, and 206, respectively. Warmrental tells you everything!

After Lisbon in 1994, Porto in 2001, and Guimarães in 2012, Évora will be the fourth Portuguese city to be distinguished as the European Capital of Culture in 2027 (CEC27) - a title awarded by Brussels. At the same ceremony, held at the CCB in Lisbon, Pedro Adão e Silva, Minister of Culture, stated that Portugal would also have its capital of culture.

In addition to Évora, Aveiro, Braga, and Ponta Delgada had competed for the European title. Despite being unable to reach the podium, these three cities will be the first Portuguese capitals of culture and will benefit from the support of two million euros. Aveiro, in 2024, Braga, in 2025, and Ponta Delgada, in 2026. In 2027, Évora takes over the reins at the European level.

According to the minister, this decision is "a deserved recognition of the work done, but also a bet on the future." The purpose of the funding will be to support the implementation of programming, promotion, and cultural transformation projects in these cities.