A transnational political and creative festival convening organisers, activists, creatives, adult educators, civil society groups, social movements and allies from different countries across Europe. A generative and collaborative space to connect, learn, regenerate, and creatively organize and build power for systemic change.
We are living in times of radical uncertainty. The state of democracy is declining from the quality of elections, to political participation, to civic freedoms and rights. Authoritarianism and inequality are on the rise, and the climate crisis is exacerbating social and political tensions even further. This festival is a space for progressive social movements, civil society organisations and groups to reflect on these crises and strategize new ways to organize and build power across differences to respond tocreate a more just, democratic and sustainable future.
July 7th-11th 2025
Civil Kollégium AlapÃtvány, Kunbábony, Hungary. A residential Training Centre in a permaculture farm 75 Km from Budapest.
The festival programme will take you on a journey of discovery, connection, and transformation. It will combine political and creative elements addressing critical questions movements are currently facing across intersecting struggles for democracy, equality and climate justice  in Europe. You will engage in dialogue and collaboration with others in plenary discussions, organizing labs, creative workshops, and regenerative practices — thanks to the workshops and activities offered by the amazing people from our network! Please find more details about our living PROGRAMME HERE.
The Organize Europe Festival is convened by the European Community Organizing Network (ECON) and hosted by the Civil College Foundation (CKA) with contributions from partners and collaborators. Participants will be organisers, activists, creatives, adult educators, civil society groups, social movements and allies from across Europe
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We invite organisations and participants to make a contribution towards the cost of the event of €450 euros (which includes, accommodation, meals, and programme activities). If you are not able to make a contribution, you can apply for a partial or full scholarships.Â
Limited bursaries for travel support are available to participants. If you require travel support, please indicate in the application form and one of the ECON team will contact you to discuss details.
All creative and critical minds are invited to apply and contribute to the event.Â
To apply for the festival, please click on the button below and complete the application form.
For questions and more information, please write to: organize.europe@gmail.com
ECON is a hub for the community organizing movement in Europe. We support organizers, groups and organizations to build collective power to respond to systemic injustices and emerging crises and create a just and democratic future for all
