EU Open House 2023

This event falls every year on the first Saturday after Europe Day on May 9. This date marks the signing of the Schuman Declaration on May 9, 1950, which established the European Coal and Steel Community, a multinational entity that would eventually become the European Union as we know it today.

We celebrate Europe Day by opening our doors to the public so that Americans can catch a glimpse of the European cultures that make up the European Union. Normally you have to cross the Atlantic to visit the EU, but at Open House, you just have to cross the street!

Participating countries and locations are available via our specially curated Google Map.

This year, the European Union is thrilled to partner with DC United to organize “European Heritage Night at the Pitch!” Continue the conversation started at EU Open House by heading to Audi Field for a DC United soccer (or is it football?) match at 7:30 PM. Special discounted tickets must be secured via a special webpage — click here to purchase.

Check out photos from last year's EU Open House, the first one back after quarantine lifted!