The UNESCO Creative Cities Network strives to promote cooperation with and among cities that have identified creativity as a strategic factor for sustainable urban development.
This website presents the Cities of Music and key projects taking place in them. At the same time, it is meant to be an invitation to cooperate, communicate and launch further activities within the network.
A music delegation from Tallinn, Estonia, a UNESCO Creative City of Music, visited Daegu, South Korea, from November 5 to 8, to strengthen cultural ties and explore future collaboration between the two cities. The visit was in line with Daegu’s ongoing commitment to promoting cultural dialogue and expanding collaboration within the UNESCO Creative Cities Network. […]
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The coordinators, focal points and Mayors of the UNESCO Music Subnetwork welcome nine new Music Cities to the Creative Cities Network. It is our pleasure to welcome each of you, your musicians and your vision for a global network of active and inclusive Creative Cities. Congratulations on your designation and membership as a UNESCO City […]
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The City of Daegu hosted the 2025 UNESCO Creative City of Music Daegu Global Forum on October 17 at the Daegu Arts Factory, aiming to strengthen collaboration and cultural solidarity among UNESCO Creative Cities. More than 100 participants from 21 cities in 15 countries gathered to discuss and celebrate the theme, “Remembering Global Freedom and […]
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The Korean traditional music ensemble Trigger, winner of the Grand Prize at the 2024 “Jump Up” Incubation Project for Emerging Gugak (Korean Traditional Music) Artists, will soon embark on an extraordinary European tour across UNESCO Creative Cities of Music. From September 8–19, Trigger will grace renowned stages, beginning with performances on September 10 at the […]
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Presented by the Music Subnetwork of the UNESCO Creative Cities Network For the fourth edition of the Jazz Day Relay organized by the Member Cities of the UNESCO Creative Cities Network(UCCN), the theme is Music Moves the Goals! The Music Subnetwork invites UCCN Cities to learn more about the Jazz Day Relay and to participate […]
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The City of Daegu (South Korea) and the City of London (Canada), both UNESCO Cities of Music—collaborated through this Cultural Exchange Program under the themes of environmental sustainability and climate change by exploring, experimenting, and experiencing diverse expressions of art, music, and culture. Through the exploration of Indonesian musical instruments called ‘Gamelan’, the musicians co-created […]
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EFFIR is a DIY and non-commercial music and arts festival in the forests of Östergötland.Dedicated to inclusivity, creativity, andsustainability, EFFIR provides a platform forexperimental music, art, and workshops whilefostering a sense of community EFFIR Music & Arts Festival is seeking partners from across the Nordic region to collaborate on artist exchanges, educational trips, and professional […]
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Kazan hosted the Festival of New Ethnic Culture of the Peoples of the Volga Region “Itil” In August 2024, the “Itil” Festival was held at an open area in the Kazan Park. The Festival of New Ethnic Culture of the Peoples of the Volga Region “Itil” has been held annually since 2021 and has always […]
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A grand final of the junior song contest ‘Our generation 2024’ took place in Kazan On November 16, 2024, Kazan hosted a bright final of the junior song contest “Our generation 2024”. More than 2,000 spectators gathered in the hall to enjoy the music festival. The “Our generation” contest features talented children and teenagers aged […]
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