Larnaka, common ground for over 160 participants at the 16th Culture Next Conference
The 16th Culture Next Conference brought 168 participants to Larnaka to discuss the future of artists and cultural ecosystems across Europe. The event focused on empowering artists, solidarity, care and culture as a safe space in times of uncertainty and conflict, while Larnaka’s overarching theme, Common Ground, became deeply reflected in the conversations and ideas explored throughout the event.
The 16th Culture Next Conference, hosted by Larnaca between 6–8 May 2026 under the theme “Empowering the Cultural & Creative Sectors”, brought together 168 participants from across Europe and beyond, alongside more than 70 local stakeholders, the strongest local participation ever recorded at a Culture Next conference.