2026

An international jury has selected four cities — Glücksburg (Germany), Kristinestad-Kristiinankaupunki (Finland), Krosno (Poland), and Schleswig (Germany) — from among 11 candidates across the Baltic Sea Region to receive the BSR Cultural Pearls 2026 title.

These cities have presented compelling and impactful Culture and Social Resilience Action Plans, designed to strengthen their communities’ resilience through culture and creativity.