Liepāja – Beyond Expectations!

Liepāja, the third largest city in Latvia and the tenth largest in the Baltic States, is home to approximately 70,000 residents who call it their workplace and place of study.

It is nestled between the Baltic Sea and the Lake Liepāja, which are interconnected by the Trade Canal. Once an industrial hub and a closed military zone, Liepāja has transformed into a dynamic modern city, blending global aspirations with the comfort and charm of small-town living.

Liepāja pulses with a rich heritage of culture, artistry, and sports. Throughout the year, there’s something for everyone—whether it’s intimate exhibitions by local talents or breathtaking performances by international stars, classical music concerts, or a mega beach festival.

Sports enthusiasts will find both amateur competitions and European championships taking place.

Most events anchor by the architectural gem—Great Amber Concert Hall and its exceptional acoustics cheering audiences with every subtle nuance of sound.

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Located in the southern reaches of Latvia, where Rucava meets Lithuania, the South Kurzeme Region was formed in 2021 through an administrative-territorial reform, merging eight neighbouring municipalities.

It covers a sprawling 3,590.56 km with population of 33,000, making it the largest municipality in Latvia in terms of territory. Grobiņa, the region’s administrative centre, is steeped in antiquity, being the oldest site mentioned in Latvia’s written records.

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The Kuldīga Region is a true gem in the heart of Kurzeme, home to over 27,000 residents who cherish romance, history, and the tranquillity of life away from the city’s hustle.

By honouring its historical roots and fostering active, close-knit communities, Kuldīga has blossomed into a dynamic hub where creativity, entrepreneurship, and tourism flourish.

It proudly owns two UNESCO World Heritage Sites—the Old Town of Kuldīga and the Suiti Cultural Space in Alsunga.

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Events Liepāja 2027

The active residents of Kazdanga will ring in the Liepāja 2027 project “Northern Solstice” in South Kurzeme

On 21 June, the square near the Kazdanga bus stop and the shore of Lake Dzirnavezers will become a site for Midsummer celebration and fire ritual, where local residents of Kazdanga will launch the “Nordic Solstice” project of Liepāja – European Capital of Culture 2027 in South Kurzeme.

22. May, 2026

Events Liepāja 2027

Liepāja 2027 Summer Events Across Liepāja, Kuldīga and South Kurzeme

As the countdown to the European Capital of Culture year continues, the Liepāja 2027 Foundation invites to explore the creative spirit of Liepāja, South Kurzeme and Kuldīga through a programme of summer events.

9. June, 2026

Events Liepāja 2027

Tickets on Sale for Sun & Sea – Golden Lion Winner Opera to Make Its Latvian Debut at Liepāja 2027

One of the most celebrated works in contemporary European performance is coming to Latvia for the first time. The internationally acclaimed Lithuanian opera-performance Sun & Sea (“Saulė ir jūra”) – winner of the Golden Lion for Best National Participation at the 2019 Venice Biennale – will be staged at Liepāja Great Amber Concert Hall from 8 to 11 April 2027, as part of the “Liepāja – European Capital of Culture 2027” programme.

2. June, 2026

Events Liepāja 2027