April 9, 2025|
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|8 months agoSix Cities Compete for Swiss Cultural Capital 2030
Aarau, Bellinzona, Lugano, Schaffhausen, Thun and Zug enter race to become Switzerland's Cultural Capital, showcasing national cultural diversity
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- Six Swiss cities are competing to become Switzerland's Cultural Capital 2030
- The competing cities are Aarau, Bellinzona, Lugano, Schaffhausen, Thun and Zug
- Each city submitted declarations of intent by end of March
- Final decision will be taken in June 2026
By The Numbers
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Number of jury members
20,000
Minimum population requirement for participating cities
365
Days of cultural capital designation
They Said
"The interest shown by six or even eight cities not only increases the likelihood of a varied choice for the Cultural Capital 2030, but also demonstrates that the concept is now recognised throughout the country"
"Simply taking part in the competition enables the six participating towns to develop a new dynamic in terms of culture and, beyond that, also in economic and social terms"
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Competition Overview
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Participating Cities
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Selection Process
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