Happy Cities Alliance is a new global programme for cities that believe happiness, belonging and wellbeing aren’t luxuries, they’re essentials. Built on the foundations of the HAPPY CITY INDEX, it brings together municipalities that design not for growth alone, but for people.

Backed by data. Guided by purpose. Open to change.

A Date to Remember

On 20 March 2026, the Alliance will be revealed. A select group of cities, leading a shift towards human-centred urban futures, will be announced on the International Day of Happiness.

Not Every City Belongs

Entry is earned, not granted. Cities join by achieving excellence in the HAPPY CITY INDEX or by fully committing to its framework, reporting progress, and aligning with its principles.

This isn’t just a list. It’s a signal.

The Cities That Dare to Care

The Alliance isn’t about slogans. It’s about action. About becoming the kind of city people grow in, stay in, and are proud to call home.