Wrocław 2026

22nd – 25th

September, 2026

Creating better cities together

THE FESTIVAL

Connect with 700+ urbanists, placemakers, and community leaders to explore building belonging, co-creation, city laboratories, and resilience, which are this years themes. Through talks, workshops, and hands-on experiments, we shape public spaces that care, connect, and inspire.

HOST CITY

About Wrocław

Wrocław is an open-air public space experiment, enriched with a deep history, blurring the lines between the past, present and future. These dynamic spaces welcome the opportunity to grow further through placemaking

This year, Placemaking Week Europe arrives in Wrocław – a city where history and future meet, and where the energy of its residents drives every street, square, and public space. From newcomers to long-time inhabitants, Wrocław thrives on creativity, collaboration, and the constant flow of ideas that shape it into a city alive and evolving – making it the perfect canvas for Placemaking Week Europe.

Reggio Emilia, nestled in the heart of northern Italy, is incredibly well connected! Whether you're coming from Amsterdam, the UK, or anywhere in Europe, getting here is simple, smooth, and scenic.

Learn how to get to Reggio Emilia

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Learn about where you can stay

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REPORT

Wanna know what happened? What the festival was like, the sessions, the attendees, the city. Read all about it in the Official Report.

Photo gallery

THE PROGAMME

This edition featured keynotes, interactive workshops and sessions, as well as outdoor activities, an off-programme, performances, and more!

The themes

Building Belonging

What helps people feel included, cared for, and a part of a community, and how can we use public spaces to fight loneliness? Explore more

It Takes a Village to Shape a City

How can we learn from each other’s experiences to make co-creation a lasting standard? Explore more

Sandbox City: the Courage to Experiment

How can cities create a culture where testing, learning, and adaptation are embedded into everyday planning and decision-making, while remaining reliable in public service? Explore more

Rooted in Resilience

How can public spaces and neighbourhood hubs nurture daily life while helping communities prepare for and recover from crises — whether climate-related, health, or safety? Explore more

📣 News and updates

It Takes a Village to Shape a City — PWE26 Wrocław’s Themes

Building Belonging — PWE26 Wrocław’s Themes

Wroclaw opens its story for Placemaking Week Europe 2026

Keynote speakers

LOCATIONS

Reggio Emilia perfectly embodies the spirit we want to celebrate: the creation of meaningful places, born of participation, memory, and a vision for the future. The city stands as a dynamic intersection of history, innovation, and inclusivity.

Binario49

Chiostri di San Pietro

International Center Loris Malaguzzi

Magnifico Cafarri

Parco innovazione

Polveriera

Teatro Municipale Romolo Valli

VR33

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It Takes a Village to Shape a City — PWE26 Wrocław’s Themes

Creating better cities together

THE FESTIVAL

HOST CITY

About Wrocław

Learn how to get to Reggio Emilia

Learn about where you can stay

REPORT

Photo gallery

THE PROGAMME

The themes

Building Belonging

It Takes a Village to Shape a City

Sandbox City: the Courage to Experiment

Rooted in Resilience

📣 News and updates

Keynote speakers

LOCATIONS

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