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Liepāja 2027 programme “Neighbourliness” continues to strengthen local communities

To nurture a stronger sense of belonging across the entire Land of (Un)rest, the second round of the community strengthening and support programme “Neighbourliness”, organised by the Liepāja 2027 Foundation, will begin this November.

6. November, 2025

Autumn harvest festival brings the Dienvidrietumu neighbourhood community together in Liepāja

On October 25, the Baatas Market came alive as neighbours gathered for the “Harvest Rhythms” festival — a joyful celebration of music, creativity, and togetherness.

27. October, 2025

Harvest Festival in Liepāja Keeps Strengthening Community Spirit in Dienvidrietumi Residential District

On Saturday, 25 October, from 11.00 to 13.00, the Baatas Market (Klaipēdas iela 104B) will host “Ražas ritmi” (Harvest Rhythms) – a community gathering and harvest festival designed to bring residents of Liepāja’s Dienvidrietumi neighbourhood closer together.

7. October, 2025

Liepāja 2027, the British Embassy in Latvia and the British Council to sign a memorandum of cooperation

On Monday, 6 October at 16:00, a memorandum of cooperation will be formally signed at the Liepāja Museum (Kūrmājas prospekts 16/18) between the Liepāja 2027 Foundation, the British Embassy in Latvia and the British Council in Latvia. The agreement will strengthen collaboration in the fields of culture, community engagement and civic activity.

30. September, 2025

Liepāja 2027 calls on active community voices to join the community empowerment and support programme

One of the programme’s key goals is to encourage the creation of high-quality, imaginative projects that may later be submitted to Liepāja 2027 competitions or secure support from other funding streams. Participation is free of charge. Applications are open until 8 October 2025 via the online form.

16. September, 2025

Outdoor Family Event to Discuss the Preservation of Historical Heritage

On Saturday, 5 July at 12:00, everyone who is keen about preservation, restoration and renovation of historical heritage are welcome to attend an outdoor event for the whole family at Liepāja Peter’s Market. The programme highlight is going to be a public discussion titled “Historical Heritage in Today’s Context,” and practical workshops for participants of all ages.

Pilot year of the Community Programme concludes

On June 16, community leaders and members gathered at the Nature House on Horse Island to celebrate the closing of the first year of the Liepāja 2027 Community Programme “Neighbourliness”.

18. June, 2025

Community Programme project implemented: “Activating and Engaging the Youth Community in Karosta Event Planning”

From March to May 2025, as part of the Liepāja 2027 “City Neigbours” programme, the association Baringtons K2 carried out the project “Activating and Engaging the Youth Community in Karosta Event Planning.” 

Rich Programme of Europe Day Celebrations Bring Communities Together Across Liepāja, Kuldīga and South Kurzeme

On Friday 9 May, communities across Liepāja, Kuldīga and the South Kurzeme region joined in creativity and conversation, as Europe Day was celebrated with a rich and varied programme organised by “Liepāja – European Capital of Culture 2027.”

10. May, 2025

Ziemupe Breakfast and Opening of the Song Chest Continue the Liepāja 2027 Community Programme

On May 4 at 12:00, in the spirit of the Day of Restoration of Independence of the Republic of Latvia, the Ziemupe Breakfast and the Opening of the Song Chest will take place in the centre of Ziemupe.

29. April, 2025