The European Day of Jewish Culture on September 6, 2026, features the official inaugural opening ceremony in Warsaw alongside a wide variety of local exhibitions, tours, and lectures centered on this year's theme of "Love".

Having surveyed the fourteen European cities where the biggest events take place, Porto stands out in particular, as it hosts the most complete event of its kind.

Porto, Portugal - Visit to the largest synagogue in the country, the Jewish museum, the Holocaust museum, the art gallery, the Rosh Pinah library, screening of history films, performances by the Mekor Haim liturgical choir and high-level conferences.

Warsaw, Poland - Hosts the official Inaugural Celebration. Leaders and community partners gather to officially open the continent-wide festival which will feature lectures and kosher appetizers.

Brussels, Belgium - Local community centers and synagogues host decentralized, private, or late-season programs. The Jewish Museum of the city is currently closed.

London, UK - Events for the European Days of Jewish Culture and Heritage are coordinated by local B'nai B'rith. Includes a mix of virtual Zoom lectures, local historical exhibitions, and guided heritage walks.

Paris, France - Organizes a special program at the mahJ (Museum of Art and History of Judaism). Includes a book fair, a library book sale, and a round-table discussion.

Montpellier, France - Provides guided walking tours of the medieval Jewish quarter and the medieval mikveh.Hosts a historical lecture on the connection between the region and Jewish communities.

Pisa, Italy - Offers a full schedule of talks on Jewish marriage traditions, Tu Be Av, and historical publishing.Events take place across the city, concluding with a kosher aperitif in the central synagogue garden.

Ferrara, Italy - Features free admission to the national museum and themed guided tours titled "Love is in the Meis".Includes a documentary preview and closing night screening.

Padua, Italy - Welcome addresses and introductions at the Jewish Museum of Padua.

Oisterwijk, Netherlands - Holds hourly guided tours at the historic local Jewish Cemetery.Displays special artwork installations alongside historical presentations.

Barcelona, Spain - Featuring guided tours through the historic El Call Jewish quarter (such as "Llenguatges de l'amor al Call" at MUHBA El Call), alongside events showcasing Sephardic music, Yiddish and Judeo-Spanish poetry, and memory spaces.

Girona, Spain - The Patronat Call de Girona is hosting free cultural activities, theatrical performances, and exhibitions exploring love and solidarity as fundamental values in Jewish tradition.

Córdoba, Spain - Launching its extended seasonal programming ("Sephardic Autumn") which follows the initial day with specialized concerts, Ladino music, and heritage walks.

Prague, Czechia - A guided tour of the “Burning Love” exhibition at the Jewish Museum in Prague led by the exhibition's photographer, Karel Cudlín, and curator, Michaela Sidenberg.