News

Congratulations to Nova Gorica and Gorizia on the opening of their European Capital of Culture year!

During the opening events, Nova Gorica and Gorizia symbolically came together to embrace a world without borders, highlighting how culture can break down barriers and unite cities, people, and nations.

11. February, 2025

Cultural Breakfast: Preparing Together for Liepāja’s 400th Anniversary

The meeting also continued the joint work on shaping the Liepāja – European Capital of Culture 2027 program.

5. February, 2025

Call for Participation in the City Greening Campaign “Liepāja Blossoms”

From March to May, a series of events will offer opportunities for residents to actively shape their surroundings, strengthening both community ties and civic pride.

4. February, 2025

The capacity-building program masterclass “The Samaritan’s Seed” has taken place

The workshop included insights into the historic “Samaritan Book” – a 12th-century binding pioneer – and practical sessions where participants crafted two unique bindings.

27. January, 2025

The Liepāja 2027 team attends the Chemnitz 2025 opening ceremony

With a city guide, we embarked on an insightful walking tour, visited the Industrial Museum and the Chemnitz State Museum of Archaeology (SMAC), and met skilled artisans in their studios, discovering the creativity of the region.

20. January, 2025

Liepāja 2027 Supervisory Board Meeting Held at the Ministry of Culture

The Supervisory Board’s purpose is to oversee the project’s content, financial utilization, and achieved results, as well as to facilitate cooperation between municipalities, state institutions, and other stakeholders.

15. January, 2025

New Compositions of Ešenvalds, Lūsēns and Kontauts to Premiere at the Liepāja Holy Trinity Cathedral

Launching the month of Liepāja’s 400th anniversary celebration, the Liepāja Holy Trinity Cathedral on Saturday, 1 March 2025, at 17:00 will host a sacred music concert, “Caur gaismu nāk un sudrabs top” (Through Light Cometh Silver Shine).

13. January, 2025

Krišs Salmanis Is a Winner of Liepāja 2027 Design Competition for Interactive Urban Art Installation “Pavējā pretvējā”

This competition was launched to inspire the creation of an innovative and artistically refined environmental object that integrates seamlessly into Liepaja’s urban landscape.

19. December, 2024

Liepāja 2025 Calendar Showcases Works of 12 Local Artists

Next year marks a significant milestone for Liepāja – a celebration of 400 years that bridges the city’s storied past with its present and future.

13. December, 2024

Invitation to Participate in a Study by LAC and Liepāja 2027 on Cultural Consumption Habits in Liepāja, South Kurzeme, and Kuldīga Regions

Participants will document their cultural activities over the course of one month.

13. December, 2024