Guidance

UK Town of Culture 2028 Expression of Interest

Guidance to assist the towns that wish to bid for the title of UK Town of Culture 2028.

• From: Department for Culture, Media and Sport
• Published: 14 January 2026

Documents

UK Town of Culture 2028 Expression of Interest: Guidance for bidders

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UK Town of Culture 2028 Expression of Interest: form template

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UK Town of Culture 2028 Competition: Privacy notice

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Details

This guidance has been produced by the Department for Culture, Media & Sport (DCMS) to assist towns that wish to bid for the title of UK Town of Culture 2028. This guidance outlines the aims of the competition and details the requirements for the initial Expression of Interest (EOI) stage. This guidance also sets out the bidding and selection process for the later stages of the competition to support planning. Places wishing to apply for the UK Town of Culture 2028 competition are advised to read the guidance in full.

Published 14 January 2026