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On 29 and 30 August, the Great Amber Concert Hall in Liepāja will open its doors to the international photo conference “Vision & Voices 2025: Photography for a Connected World”.

These are leading media networking events in Europe, gathering tourism professionals and media representatives from all over the world.

The concert featured new compositions by renowned composers with deep ties to Liepāja—Ēriks Ešenvalds, Jānis Lūsēns, and Andris Kontauts—alongside historic musical pieces from the cathedral’s archives.

The winners were crowned with the gleaming trophies handed over by their very creator, jeweller Roberts Mežainis.

Aizpute recently became a hub for theatre artists, hosting masterclasses in dramaturgy and directing.

This year, as Liepāja celebrates its grand 400th anniversary, the Radio Theatre marks its own milestone by presenting four brand-new audio plays – each crafted in the spirit of the city.

This luminous journey will unite over twenty illuminated landmarks under the theme “Creative Foresight,” exploring the delicate dance between art and technology.

The total number of overnight stays surged by 10%, reaching 216,326 nights – once again surpassing the previous year’s record.

A grand celebration awaits as Liepāja marks its 400th anniversary with a spectacular concert performance, “Personal Code: Liepāja”, on 18 March at 19:00.

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.