Four locations in the running to be UK City of Culture 2029

The winner, announced in early 2027, will receive £10m to deliver a year of cultural activities.

Published on RocksNews: 22 Oct 2026, 06:29 UTC
Updated: 22 Oct 2026, 06:29 UTC
Language: English

Four locations in the running to be UK City of Culture 2029 — Four locations in the running to be UK City of Culture 2029 — Image credit: BBC News – Entertainment & Arts

The winner, announced in early 2027, will receive £10m to deliver a year of cultural activities.

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