In a rapidly changing world, our shared cultural and natural heritage faces unprecedented challenges
The European Heritage Days (EHD), a joint programme of the Council of Europe and the European Union, are Europe’s largest participatory cultural events, celebrated by millions across the continent. These pan-European celebrations bring people together, highlighting the shared values and rich cultural heritage of the State Parties to the European Cultural Convention. Each year, thousands of events take place to raise awareness of Europe’s common heritage and the ongoing need to protect it.
In 2026, the European Heritage Days invite you to explore the theme, “Heritage at Risk: Revive, Resist, Reimagine.”
INTRODUCTION
HERITAGE AT RISK: UNDERSTANDING THE THREATS TO CULTURAL LEGACY
REGIONAL AND MINORITY LANGUAGES: A VITAL PART OF EUROPE’S CULTURAL FABRIC
COUNCIL OF EUROPE: PROTECTING HERITAGE IN THE FACE OF MODERN CHALLENGES
EUROPEAN UNION EFFORTS IN PRESERVING HERITAGE AT RISK
PRESERVING OUR HERITAGE FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS
HOW YOU CAN GET INVOLVED
EVENT IDEAS
RESOURCES
