The theme for the 2026 Forum is “United Cultures, Common Values”.
The St. Petersburg International United Cultures Forum has been held since 2012 and has established itself as a unique discussion platform for cooperation in the field of culture and the arts, as well as for an open and substantive discussion of the issues arising as the contemporary cultural environment develops.
The event brings together representatives of different countries, nationalities and professions, including official delegations from more than 50 countries, figures of culture and art, representatives of government bodies, international organisations and business, experts and leading media.
The Forum will become one of the key events of the Year of Unity of the Peoples of Russia, declared by Presidential Decree No. 962 of 25 December 2025.
Following the results of 2025
President of Russia
“Our task in the modern world is to join efforts for the identity and diversity of cultures, traditions and worldviews, to move forward, to support innovation, to create together true art that elevates creation, and to counter the threats of disappearance of small cultures while promoting the principles of justice and equality among peoples.”
The Forum opens access to the professional community shaping the agenda of cultural development.
Exchange experience with international experts and cultural leaders
Discuss key trends in contemporary culture and the creative industries
Establish professional connections with representatives of government, business, and the arts
Engage in a dialogue on how to preserve cultural heritage and foster cultural diversity
Explore the impact of new technologies on the cultural landscape