CULTURE & Health conference will be held from 8-9 September 2026 in VIENNA.

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Across Europe, artists are working hand in hand with professionals in health, care, education, and social sectors to improve well-being, reduce loneliness, and strengthen communities. The Culture and Health Forum on 8–9 September 2026 in Vienna brings this growing field into focus — an event for exchange, inspiration and policy dialogue across sectors at the European and national levels.

This year’s international ‘Culture & Health Forum’ will focus on showcasing the work of artists at the intersection of culture, health, care, education and social sectors.

The conference event on 8-9 September 2026 is open to everyone free of charge and will foster networking, peer-learning and thinking together about the future of this intersectional area. 

The event will bring together a rich international audience from all over Europe

• Artists and practitioners working at the intersection of culture, health, care, education and social sector 

• Professionals from the health and social sector 

• International and Austrian experts 

• Austrian and European policymakers 

• Organisations advocating for culture to enhance the health and well-being of individuals and communities. 

The conference programme will host a variety of activities

• Policy discussion: Culture, Health and Well-being at the EU and national level – where are we and what are the next steps? 

• Showcasing artists working at the intersection of culture, health, care and social sectors 

• Artist presentations 

• Immersive workshop experiences led by artist facilitators 

• Results of the artistic exploration labs, a flagship initiative  

• A zoom-in: culture and mental health. We will also discuss the untapped possibilities of arts for tackling loneliness both for older people and youth 

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