UNESCO expands its Creative Cities network
The 2025 additions connect more municipalities working in areas such as music, design and food.
UNESCO added 58 members to its Creative Cities Network in 2025. The programme groups cities by creative fields and gives local governments a way to exchange practices with peers abroad.
Joining the network recognizes existing work and creates opportunities for further cooperation. A city might share how it supports local artists, protects a craft tradition or makes cultural venues easier to reach. The local projects remain the work of the cities and their partners.