Local businesses and cultural life are boosting their joint efforts for European Capital of Culture
Espergærde Centre has joined the Elsinore 2032 association, becoming part of a growing network of local and regional players. They're all working to develop North Zealand into a cohesive cultural and destination region by 2032.
Espergærde Centre is the newest member of Elsinore 2032, the association working to bring together and develop Helsingør Municipality's bid to become European Capital of Culture in 2032. By joining, the centre highlights its commitment to boosting collaboration between businesses, culture, and civil society – throughout the entire Helsingør Municipality.
In Espergærde, the center is a natural gathering spot for the town and represents lots of local businesses. Center Manager Ulla Louring-Andersen sees this membership as a continuation of the work already happening in the area:
“We really want to contribute as much as we can to the great teamwork happening in our part of North Zealand. Espergærde Centret can be a clear, unifying force in the town for this. We've already seen local groups in the Capital of Culture network team up across businesses, associations, and culture, like with Culture Week, which kicked off in 2025 alongside the annual Culture Night,” says Ulla Louring-Andersen.
Culture Week in Espergærde is a perfect example of how the town's businesses team up with cultural groups, associations, and the community to create shared experiences and a strong local identity. And these values fit perfectly with Elsinore 2032's goals.
For chairman Jens Frimann Hansen, this new membership really highlights a key point of the project:
“Espergærde Centret joining us sends a strong message that Elsinore 2032 isn't just a Helsingør project. The local communities in the municipality have also really embraced the idea. First Hornbæk, and now Espergærde, which is totally in line with what the project is all about. It's not about keeping culture in one spot, but about spreading it around.”
He adds:
“Culture should reach people just as much as people reach out for culture. That's why it's super important for local groups outside the city center to get involved and help shape the story and activities as we head towards 2032.”
Today, Elsinore 2032 brings together a wide variety of businesses, cultural spots, associations, and individuals, all helping to build a strong foundation for Helsingør Municipality's potential bid to become European Capital of Culture. With Espergærde Centret joining, our local and community roots are getting even stronger.
CONTACT: Jens Frimann Hansen – jfh@helsingor-teater.dk || Ulla Louring-Andersen: ulla@e-c.dk
