Culture Next is a network supporting cities to implement culture-led city development programmes and policies.

The network was founded in 2017 by current and former candidates for the European Capital of Culture title, and builds on the experiences, participatory processes and collaborations established during the candidacies.

The programme focuses on capacity building for members, organises conferences and annual meetings, and develops a platform for promoting member cities, as well as for facilitating collaborations amongst them. The network aims to become a voice in shaping European cultural policies.