A local council organises events for everyone at once: kids, seniors, families, young people and shopkeepers, all with different expectations — and a budget that has to be accounted for. The challenge isn't just building the programme; it's getting people to genuinely take part and making public money visible on the street.
Most town festivals and municipal events are programmed the same way year after year, with participation taken for granted. But filling a square, energising local commerce or getting residents involved doesn't just happen: it's designed. And it can be measured — something that almost never gets done.
In this section you'll find ideas to liven up your town's festivals, increase civic participation, boost local shops and create municipal events people look forward to every year.
PrizeQR
With PrizeQR a local council can run prize draws and participation mechanics at any municipal event without anyone installing an app. Residents scan a QR code, find out instantly whether they've won, and the screen celebrates it live. Ideal for livening up festivals, rewarding purchases in local shops and measuring real participation.