Euro-Med to Med-Capital: Alexandria Edition

MCCD Cultural Timeline 2025

The Mediterranean Capitals of Culture and Dialogue (MCCD) is an initiative led by the Anna Lindh Foundation in partnership with the Union for the Mediterranean, with the support of ARLEM. Each year, two Mediterranean cities are selected to host a programme of cultural and intercultural activities that promote dialogue, creativity, and people-to-people exchange across the region. The first edition in 2025 was awarded to Alexandria (Egypt) and Tirana (Albania), in recognition of their rich Mediterranean heritage and dynamic cultural ecosystems. Earlier this year, Tirana also hosted ALForum 2025, the Foundation’s first forum in eight years, reaffirming the city’s role as a key centre for intercultural dialogue in the region.

Under the title Euro-Med to Med-Capital: Alexandria Edition 2025, the Alexandria programme will take place from mid-November to December, featuring performances, workshops, and artistic collaborations led by partners from across the Euro-Mediterranean region, all celebrating the city’s living Mediterranean identity.

The MCCD programme will continue in Tetouan (Morocco) and Matera (Italy) in 2026, with future host cities to be announced.