Peace has been and remains a permanent ideal and aspiration. However, violence, civil strife and conflict continue to define the lives of millions. In times of unprecedented communication, opportunities, migration and interconnectedness, the risks to peace also lie in the inequalities, fanaticism, and marginalisation of vulnerable groups, as well as the rejection and ignorance of other cultures, together with their traditions, beliefs and histories. How can the EU and civil society integrate art, culture and education into conflict prevention and peacebuilding strategies and programmes?