News

On Wednesday, July 29, at the newly opened hotel “Brīvības osta” Aizpute, the 2025/2026 cycle of the Liepāja 2027 Community Strengthening and Support Programme came to a close, bringing together community representatives and cultural organizers from Liepāja, Kuldīga, and the South Kurzeme region

On Tuesday, 28 July, the first meeting took place in Karosta with the international artists participating in the CreArt 3.0 project, Patrīcija Giļīte and Cédric Cano, who have begun their creative residency in Liepāja

On Saturday, August 22, from 13.00 – 16.00, in Aizpute, at Jāņa Street 10, as part of the “Liepāja – European Capital of Culture 2027” all residents of Aizpute are invited to participate in a creative workshop for creating light installations as part of the project “The Path of (un)rest Light: The Story of Aizpute,” to make a light installation for their window to be lit during the dark time of year.

The closing event for the second round of the Liepāja – European Capital of Culture 2027 community strengthening programme, “Neighbourliness”, will take place on Wednesday, 29 July, at the “Brīvības osta” hotel venue in Aizpute.

On 20 June, the Ventspils Street Community Festival took place in Kuldīga as part of the “Liepāja – European Capital of Culture 2027” programme. The event brought together residents of Ventspils Street, local community members, neighbours, friends, and visitors for a day dedicated to connection, shared experiences, and community spirit.

On Saturday, June 20, as part of the “Liepāja – European Capital of Culture 2027” programme, a community work event took place in Polīšu gravas, in Vārme Parish, Kuldīga Municipality.

On Saturday, June 21, as part of the “Liepāja – European Capital of Culture 2027” programme, a special and heartfelt “(un)rest Midsummer at “Otas”” was held in Kurmāle Parish, Kuldīga Municipality, bringing together participants of different generations to create a shared celebration, explore Latvian traditions, and strengthen community bonds.

Saturday, June 20, from 12:00 to 16:00, the “Ventspils Street Creative Courtyard” event will take place in Kuldīga, in the courtyard of the Community House, at Ventspils Street 16. The event is part of the “Liepāja – European Capital of Culture 2027” programme.

On Friday, June 12, an ideas workshop for the project “(un)rest Path of Light: Aizpute story” was held at Aizpute Pilskrogs as part of the “Liepāja – European Capital of Culture 2027” programme.

On Saturday, June 13, the first Ezerkrasts Picnic was held in Liepāja as part of the “Liepāja – European Capital of Culture 2027” programme. The event brought local residents together to connect with their neighbours, exchange ideas, and discuss the future development of the Ezerkrasts neighbourhood.