# Forget London, Paris and New York — we could be the next culture capital

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/forget-london-paris-and-new-york-we-could-be-the-next-culture-capital/
- Published: 2026-10-26T14:39:39+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-07T08:10:46+00:00
- Original publisher: Sheffield Tribune
- Original article: https://www.sheffieldtribune.co.uk/forget-london-paris-and-new-york-we-could-be-the-next-culture-capital/
- Topics: Americas, Sheffield, World

## Key points

- Sheffield is among four finalists for UK City of Culture 2029.
- Government officials will visit in December to assess the bids.
- The winner receives a £10 million prize.

## Summary

Sheffield has reached the final four in the competition to become the UK City of Culture in 2029. The result means government officials are due to visit in December to assess the city’s bid, with the decision carrying the prospect of a £10 million prize.

Sheffield’s remaining rivals are Blackpool, Milton Keynes and Wrexham. The article frames the bid as a chance for the city to win national cultural recognition and jokes about the prospect of losing to Milton Keynes; it gives no further details about the bid or judging process.

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