Open Day 2026

06.05.2026

EEAS Open Day takes place on 9 May 2026.

Experience the world of EU diplomacy up close as European External Action Service (EEAS) opens its doors to the public on Saturday, 9 May 2026, from 10:00 to 18:00 CET. Step inside and explore the EU’s role on the global stage through a dynamic programme designed to inform, inspire, and engage visitors of all ages. From interactive exhibits and conversations with EEAS experts to meeting EU ambassadors, you’ll gain first-hand insight into Europe’s foreign and defence policy. Enjoy a vibrant “Discover the World in a Day” cultural programme featuring music, dance, and crafts from around the globe, alongside a range of family-friendly activities that make learning about diplomacy both fun and accessible.

Open Day Programme

Time	Activity	Type of event
10:25 - 11:00	Orchestral music by European school of Laeken	Stage
11:00 - 12:00	Opening ceremony by the EEAS, with choir repertoire from the EEAS & European school of Laeken	Stage
12:00 - 12:30	Argentina: Tango	Stage
12:00 - 12:30	EU crisis management	Talk/ Conference
12:30 - 13:00	EU engagement with Eastern Partnership countries and relations with Russia	Talk/ Conference
12:00 - 14:00	Thanaka making and Batik painting ASEAN	Workshop
12:30 - 13:30	Dance and cultural performances ASEAN	Stage
13:00 - 14:00	EU Approaches to global threats: test your strategic response skills with Terranova board game!	Workshop
13:00 - 14:00	Cultural dialogue in times of geopolitical tensions	Talk/ Conference
13:30 - 14:30	Diese Mbangue (style Afro Pop) Cameroon	Stage
14:00 - 15:00	Meet the EU Ambassadors (Part 1)	Talk/ Conference
14:00 - 16:00	Daenggi, Ikseongwan, Jokduri (traditional accessories) Korea	Workshop
14:30 - 15:15	K-POP dance Korea	Stage
15:00 - 16:00	Meet the EU Ambassadors (Part 2)	Workshop
15:15 - 16:15	Freestyle football US-Canada-Mexico	Stage
16:00 - 16:45	Global challenges, European responses in trade, artificial intelligence and emerging technologies	Talk/ conference
16:15 - 16:45	Soul of Armenia	Stage
16:00 - 18:00	Arabic calligraphy	Workshop
16:45 - 18:00	Countering-Foreign Information Manipulation and Interference (FIMI)	Talk/ conference
17:00 - 18:00	South-eastern Europe / Mediterranean: FESTA Adriatico-Balcanica	Stage
All day	Explore EU diplomatic network (VR)	Workshop
All day	Reclaiming land from war: Experience the work of FPI Mine Action partners	Workshop
All day	Talk to EU ambassadors on the ground (videocalls)	Talk/ Conference

European Union, 2026

The EEAS World Cookbook

Celebrate Europe Day with a taste of the world! Download our free EEAS World Cookbook, featuring delicious recipes from across the globe like Sub-Saharan Africa, Asia-Pacific, Eastern Europe, Central Asia, Latin America, the Middle East & North Africa and the Western Balkans. Try them out - you might just discover your new favourite dish!

Download the EEAS World Cookbook (PDF) and share.

You can also collect your copy when visiting the EEAS on Open Day!

European Union, 2025

Open Day 2025

Open Day 2025 was an incredible experience, welcoming visitors inside the EEAS for a day full of engaging activities, live concerts, and interactive workshops. It was a wonderful opportunity to explore, connect, and celebrate together. Enjoy some pictures from the day below, and we look forward to seeing you again at this year’s edition!