With these new designations, the Network now includes 408 cities across more than 100 countries. For the first time, the UCCN welcomes Creative Cities of Architecture—a new creative field in addition to the seven existing ones: Crafts and Folk Art, Design, Film, Gastronomy, Literature, Media Arts and Music.
On World Cities Day 2025, the UNESCO Creative Cities Network welcomes 58 new member cities
UNESCO, 30 October 2025, International
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