# European Heritage Days 2026 > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/20260909-european-heritage-days-2026 > Updated: 2026-09-09T15:43:14.000Z. Sources: 18. Developments: 2. The 43rd edition of the European Heritage Days is scheduled for September 18–20, 2026, focusing on the themes of ‘photography heritage’ and ‘heritage in peril: revive, resist, reimagine.’ Planned activities include guided tours of the Polynesian Collection in French Polynesia to promote the preservation of cultural memory, and access to a 17th-century vaulted cellar at the Citadelle de Besançon in France. In Switzerland, regional sites in Neuchâtel and La Chaux-de-Fonds will offer specialist-led tours, alongside a 100-million-franc plan to renovate eight major buildings by 2040. The Abbaye du Thoronet will host a market for monastic artisanal products. In France, additional programming includes the Ministry of Justice hosting visitors at the Hôtel de Bourvallais in Paris, which will feature a ‘Village of Trades’ dedicated to prison administration. Other French sites participating include the Atelier-Musée de l’Imprimerie, Château Clément in Vals-les-Bains, and various locations across the Seine Normandie Agglomération and the Pyrénées region. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-09: European Heritage Days 2026 to feature photography and endangered heritage themes The 43rd European Heritage Days will take place from September 18–20, 2026, focusing on photography and endangered heritage through various international tours and exhibitions. 12 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/french-museums-announce-programming-for-european-night-of-museums ### 2026-08-27: Munich cultural events feature museum nights and art tours Munich's cultural scene features the Long Night of Munich Museums, specialized programming by the Magda Bittner-Simmet Foundation, and major exhibitions at venues like Museum Brandhorst. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/munich-cultural-events-feature-museum-nights-and-art-tours --- Cite as: European Heritage Days 2026. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/20260909-european-heritage-days-2026