When
Sunday, June 8, 10:00
Location
TBD
Ticket
TBD
From 8 February 2025, Nova Gorica (Slovenia) and Gorizia (Italy) start their European Capital of Culture (ECoC) 2025 journey, marking a historic first for a cross-border ECoC. United under the slogan “GO! Borderless,” the two cities embody a shared vision of transcending barriers and fostering unity. Their successful joint bid for the ECoC title was itself groundbreaking, as the first-ever transnational application in the program’s history.
The cross-border ECoC GO! 2025 is centered on the principle of an intentionally open border, celebrating the rich heritage and diversity that thrive on both sides of the border. The concept of a “borderless capital”, serving as a living laboratory for deeper cooperation across nations with different political systems, languages and cultures, is not only symbolic but profoundly relevant in today’s climate. As Europe faces a resurgence of border controls and heightened restrictions, the project offers a bold and hopeful counter-narrative, underscoring the urgency of fostering openness, dialogue, and cultural exchange.