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The first activity of the “Interreg Estonia–Latvia” project “Youth Connect” for Liepāja and Tartu has concluded

From 4 to 6 December, the first activities of the “Youth Connect” project, funded by Interreg Estonia–Latvia, took place in Liepāja, where participants of the Liepāja 2027 youth programme collaborated with 24 young people from Tartu.

6. December, 2025

Participants in the Liepāja 2027 youth programme explore cultural sites in the lands of (un)rest

On Saturday, 22 November, the second meeting of the Liepāja 2027 youth programme took place. During the visit, participants explored the Kuldīga Museum and the cultural space “Brīvības Osta” in Aizpute to learn about the stories, daily life, and challenges of these places.

22. November, 2025

The second season of the Liepāja 2027 youth training and mentoring programme begins

On Saturday, 8 November, the Liepāja 2027 Foundation launched the second season of its international youth training and mentoring programme for the 2025/2026 academic year. This year, 24 young people from Aizpute, Grobiņa, Krote, Kuldīga, Nīca, Priekule, and Liepāja have joined the programme.

10. November, 2025

Liepāja 2027 invites young people to apply for an international training and mentoring programme

The Liepāja 2027 Foundation is opening applications for an international youth training and mentoring programme for the 2025/2026 academic year, aimed at young people aged 14 to 24 from Liepāja, South Kurzeme and Kuldīga.

4. September, 2025

Liepāja 2027 Youth Participate in the Mad Liepāja Festival

On 16 August 2025, Liepāja 2027 youth filled the Mad Liepāja festival with their energy, creativity, and ideas.

17. August, 2025

Liepāja and Tartu will reinforce youth capacity in cultural management

The Liepāja 2027 Foundation by partnering with the Tartu 2024 Foundation, is launching a new international cooperation initiative called “Youth Connect” as part of the Interreg Estonia-Latvia programme.

31. July, 2025
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To celebrate the summer solstice, a special night event for young people – “Ravegrieži” – will take place in Kuldīga

As a result of the Liepāja 2027 Youth Pilot Project idea competition, a unique solstice night event called Ravegrieži will take place on June 20, the eve of the Līgo festival, in the heart of Kuldīga – at the hangar on Piltenes Street 25a. The event will run from 21:00 to 02:00, offering a one-of-a-kind experience in the spirit of the summer solstice.

12. June, 2025

Liepāja Youth Participate in Erasmus+ Exchange in Chemnitz

This spring, a youth delegation from Liepāja participated in the exchange project “CREATE.U X Youth Exchange”, organized by the European Capital of Culture Chemnitz 2025 (Chemnitz, Germany).

19. May, 2025

Liepāja 2027 Young People Present Event Ideas — €1,000 Prize Awarded for “Ravegrieži” in Kuldīga

Over the weekend, 30 young people from Liepāja, South Kurzeme and Kuldīga took to the stage to present their culture venue development ideas as part of the Liepāja 2027 youth development pilot programme.

12. May, 2025

Tartu 2024 and Liepāja 2027 Youth Programme participants meet in Liepāja

The four-day programme was full of diverse experiences – from exploring the city of Liepāja to engaging in conversations on important topics such as accessibility in culture and the role of youth within it.

16. April, 2025