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During these three days our team had an inspiring study trip where we explored how to create a more efficient European Capital of Culture programme, focusing on key themes like regional cooperation, foreign marketing, social inclusion, and accessibility.

From culture and arts to sports, business, and community initiatives, the city will come alive with activities designed to engage locals and visitors.

11 masterclasses will be held across Liepāja, South Kurzeme, and Kuldīga between 1 November and 30 April 2025.

In total, 11 projects were submitted, with the top 5 receiving funding to implement their ideas during the event.

This initiative seeks bids for an installation that will become a signature landmark in the city’s urban landscape. The competition deadline for entries is 25 November 2024.

et to take place on November 6-7 at the Great Amber Concert Hall, the event will include a series of lectures, discussions, and interactive sessions in different settings led by a number of cultural experts from Latvia and abroad.

To promote Liepāja as the European Capital of Culture in 2027, the Foundation “Liepāja 2027” officially launched the Liepāja 2027 Ambassadors Programme on Saturday, 28 September, during a vibrant event in the city.

The cities shortlisted for the title are listed alphabetically: Aveiro (Portugal), Benidorm (Spain), Jūrmala (Latvia), Liepāja (Latvia), Nea Propropontida (Greece), Panevėžys (Lithuania), and Sliven (Bulgaria).

As part of the festival, the “Liepāja 2027 Foundation” (“Nodibinājums Liepāja 2027”) organizes an artist residency.

The autumn season of Liepāja Restaurant Week will run for ten days, covering two weekends— from October 11 to 20 —and will feature 20 different dining establishments in Liepāja.