Blackpool, Sheffield, Milton Keynes and Wrexham have advanced to the final round of the competition to become the UK city of culture 2029.
The four cities were selected from a longlist of nine. The winning city will receive £10 million in funding. Each of the three runners-up will get £125,000.
The award is designed to boost local economies, foster civic pride and support cultural activity. The winner will be announced in the new year.