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New ideas take shape at Aizpute Community workshop

New ideas take shape at Aizpute Community workshop

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.

15. June, 2026
New ideas take shape at Aizpute Community workshop
Work Day in the Polīši Ravines, Vārme, Kuldīgas Municipality

Work Day in the Polīši Ravines, Vārme, Kuldīgas Municipality

On the summer solstice, Saturday, June 20, from 10:00 – 18:00 a community cleanup event will take place at Polīšu Ravine in Vārme Parish, Kuldīga Municipality, as a part of the public participation projects in the “Liepāja – European Capital of Culture 2027” programme.

10. June, 2026
Work Day in the Polīši Ravines, Vārme, Kuldīgas Municipality
The Path of (un)rest Light: Aizpute Story – Ideas Masterclass

The Path of (un)rest Light: Aizpute Story – Ideas Masterclass

On Friday, June 12, from 17:00 to 18:00 everyone interested is invited to participate in an ideas workshop for the project “(un)Peaceful Path of Light: The Story of Aizpute,” which will take place at Pilskrogs, 20 Liepājas Street, Aizpute, as part of the “Liepāja – European Capital of Culture 2027” programme.

8. June, 2026
The Path of (un)rest Light: Aizpute Story – Ideas Masterclass
Ezerkrasts Picnic – community event in Liepaja

Ezerkrasts Picnic – community event in Liepaja

On Saturday, June 13, as part of the public engagement projects of the “Liepāja – European Capital of Culture 2027” programme, the first Ezerkrasts Picnic will take place – a community gathering aimed at helping neighbours get to know one another, share ideas, and jointly shape the future of the Ezerkrasts neighbourhood.

8. June, 2026
Ezerkrasts Picnic – community event in Liepaja
Vairākas rokas pie koka galda sagriež maizi, kārto svaigus garšaugus un ziedus. Uz galda ir arī trauki ar sviestu un pudeles ar augu eļļu.

“Together at the Bread Table” – a community event in Rucava

On Saturday, June 6, as part of the “Liepāja – European Capital of Culture 2027” programme, the event “Together at the Bread Table” will take place in Rucava – a creative, hands-on, and heartfelt gathering for residents of all ages.

27. May, 2026
“Together at the Bread Table” – a community event in Rucava
Community Initiatives Receive Microgrants Under the Liepāja 2027 “Neighbourliness” Programme

Community Initiatives Receive Microgrants Under the Liepāja 2027 “Neighbourliness” Programme

The community-building and cultural projects will be implemented at various locations across Kurzeme between June and August 2026. These will include the “Pļava” festival, the community celebration “Together at the Bread Table”, the “Ventspils Street Creative Courtyard”, the “Ezerkrasts Neighbourhood Picnic” and the contemporary Midsummer celebration “(un)rest Midsummer in OTAS”.

8. May, 2026
Community Initiatives Receive Microgrants Under the Liepāja 2027 “Neighbourliness” Programme
Liepāja 2027 invites local communities to join European Day celebrations through new microgrant initiative

Liepāja 2027 invites local communities to join European Day celebrations through new microgrant initiative

The Liepāja 2027 Foundation has announced the launch of an open microgrant competition “The European Dream in Our Community!” fostering a community spirit and European identity. This initiative will engage local communities through interactive activities and creative workshops.

23. February, 2026
Liepāja 2027 invites local communities to join European Day celebrations through new microgrant initiative