At the end of August, representatives from EU–Japan Fest visited Liepāja and Kuldīga.
The visit provided an opportunity to showcase the rich cultural heritage and artistic assets of both cities and the surrounding region, emphasizing their significance within Latvia’s broader cultural landscape.
This visit was a chance to experience first-hand the creative spirit of our Land of (un)rest, to exchange ideas, and to prepare together for Liepāja’s journey as the European Capital of Culture 2027.
The EU-Japan Fest is a collaborative cultural exchange initiative between the European Union and Japan, emphasizing the promotion of multicultural awareness and cooperation.
Annually, the organization lends support to Japan-related programs, spanning concerts, music events, theatre performances, art exhibitions, literary events, and more, held in existing and future European Capitals of Culture. The fundamental goal of the EU-Japan Fest is to cultivate cultural understanding, dialogue, and cooperation between Europeans and Japanese.
On 11 April, Liepāja 2027 will take to the stage at Tallinn Music Week 2026’s City Stage to present the concept of Liepāja – European Capital of Culture 2027: (un)rest.
With this open call for artists to participate in the exhibition and symposium, the association “ASTE. Art, Science, Technology, Education” launches the project “ElektrON – The Future of Amber”, interpreting the heritage of amber—along with the future potential of other fossil materials—through a symbiosis of art and science, within the programme “Liepāja – European Capital of Culture 2027”. Applications to participate in the project can be submitted by 23:59 on 19 April.
On July2, experimental music festival Skaņu Mežs will hold an exclusive mini-edition in the city of Liepāja, featuring musical acts and sound artists from Latvia, Japan, Norway, United Kingdom, Sweden and Germany.
