Porto, 16–20 March 2026
The T4EU Common European Heritage Week 2026 will take place in Porto (Portugal) from 16 to 20 March 2026, hosted by the Universidade Católica Portuguesa.
The week will bring together researchers, professionals, students, and cultural practitioners from across the Transform4Europe alliance to reflect on the future of cultural heritage in a time of profound ecological, technological, and social change.
The overarching theme of the week is Heritage Future(s) / Future Heritage(s): On the Threshold of Change
The programme includes conferences, workshops, public events, exhibitions, and site visits, offering multiple perspectives on heritage conservation, sustainability, and innovation.
Programme Highlights
- 1 Transformative Workshop organised by EKA
- 2 Regional Workshops at CASA DO INFANTE – Museu do Porto
- Public events at the Library of Palácio de Cristal
- Visit and talk at the Museu das Convergências
The Museu das Convergências is a new cultural facility in Porto, dedicated to transculturality in art and connected art histories. The visit will conclude with a conversation between Rui Oliveira Lopes (Director of the Museum) and Roberta Altin, moderated by Laura Castro (UCP).
The programme will also feature:
- “Invisible Garden” Exhibition – a T4EU common culture travelling exhibition
- Additional cultural activities and surprises throughout the week