What is this organisation?

European Festivals Association (EFA) is an interest representative listed in the EU Joint Transparency Register under ID 434027116304-07. Entity form: asbl/vzw.

What category is it registered under?

It is registered under the category "Non-governmental organisations, platforms and networks and similar".

Which country is it based in?

The organisation is based in Belgium, Brussels.

Where can I find its EU Transparency Register entry?

The full register entry — including lobby budget, EU funding received, accredited representatives and Commission meetings — is available on the EU Transparency Register under ID 434027116304-07.

EU TRANSPARENCY REGISTER · 434027116304-07 · Belgium

European Festivals Association

EFA

Stated objectives

The European Festivals Association is the umbrella organisation for festivals across Europe and beyond. One of the oldest cultural networks in Europe, it was founded in Geneva, Switzerland, in 1952 as a joint initiative of the eminent condu…

As declared by the registrant. Truncated to 240 characters; full text on the upstream profile.

Official profile

The full record on the Joint Transparency Register carries financial information (lobby budget, EU funding received), the list of named accredited representatives, declared interests of those persons, and a history of meetings with Commission officials.

Full register entry ↗ Organisation website ↗

Registered

2015-03-04

Last updated

2026-02-18

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Frequently asked questions

What is this organisation?: European Festivals Association (EFA) is an interest representative listed in the EU Joint Transparency Register under ID 434027116304-07. Entity form: asbl/vzw.
What category is it registered under?: It is registered under the category "Non-governmental organisations, platforms and networks and similar".
Which country is it based in?: The organisation is based in Belgium, Brussels.
What are its stated goals?: As declared by the registrant: The European Festivals Association is the umbrella organisation for festivals across Europe and beyond. One of the oldest cultural networks in Europe, it was founded in Geneva, Switzerland, in 1952 as a joint initiative of the eminent condu…
Where can I find its EU Transparency Register entry?: The full register entry — including lobby budget, EU funding received, accredited representatives and Commission meetings — is available on the EU Transparency Register under ID 434027116304-07.

Source: EU Joint Transparency Register (Council / Commission / Parliament) · refreshed 2026-07-05 · Commission Reuse Decision 2011/833/EU