During the festival, the region’s delicacy – the lamprey, fished from the Saka River by Pāvilosta’s own fishermen – is honored.
The programme is designed to actively engage young people in the cultural development of Liepāja as the European Capital of Culture 2027.
From culture and arts to sports, business, and community initiatives, the city will come alive with activities designed to engage locals and visitors.
The festival begins on Friday, 27 September at 18:00 with the opening of the visual art exhibition “Growth Stories”, curated by Inese Rozentāle, in the Great Amber Concert Hall’s art space “Civita Nova”.
As part of the festival, the “Liepāja 2027 Foundation” (“Nodibinājums Liepāja 2027”) organizes an artist residency.
With the Liepāja Symphony Orchestra’s season-opening concert, the Great Amber Concert Hall will soon launch an exciting and active concert season.
Under the inspiring theme “CultureGROWTH. Facing the Future,” this event brings together seasoned and emerging cultural professionals, librarians, museum staff, private sector representatives, and NGOs, as well as anyone with a passion for culture.
On July 26th and 27th, Kuldīga will celebrate the Old Town Festival with various music and cultural events, theater and circus performances bringing the city’s streets and courtyards to life.
Until the end of the year, it will showcase works by Estonian and Latvian artists that have been inspired by friendly neighbourly relations.