Cultural Happy Hour

Cultural Happy Hour is ENCATC’s flagship initiative designed to bridge the long-standing gap between European cultural networks, EU institutions and Brussels’ local arts and cultural ecosystem. Since 2013, these informal yet strategic gatherings have created a shared space for professionals from across Europe to connect, exchange, and build partnerships — breaking institutional silos, increasing access to European cooperation and funding, and strengthening cultural collaboration across borders. With 76 editions, over 2,000 participants from 45 countries and 70+ partner organisations, Cultural Happy Hours turn proximity into meaningful dialogue, cooperation and impact.