On Saturday, June 13, as part of the public engagement projects of the “Liepāja – European Capital of Culture 2027” programme, the first Ezerkrasts Picnic will take place – a community gathering aimed at helping neighbours get to know one another, share ideas, and jointly shape the future of the Ezerkrasts neighbourhood.
On Saturday, June 6, the event “Together at the Bread Table”, organized by the association “Kuršu Kopiena”, took place in Rucava as part of the “Liepāja – European Capital of Culture 2027” programme.
We are looking for a professional who will ensure the smooth day-to-day operation of the Liepāja 2027 office and provide administrative support for the implementation of cultural projects. To apply, please send your CV and cover letter by 24 June 2026.
Activities are currently underway within the short-term networking project “Open Latitudes: Science, Heritage, and Future Arts in Relation to the Nordic Solstice”, led by the Liepāja 2027 Foundation. The project runs from 1 April 2026 to 1 April 2027.
At the end of May, the first international working visit of the Erasmus+ project “ECoC Youth Clubs” took place in the Czech city of Budweis, bringing together young people and project managers from three future European Capitals of Culture – Liepāja 2027, Évora 2027, and České Budějovice 2028.
On Friday, 29 May, at 17:00, the contemporary art exhibition Mierā! (At ease!) was opened in the courtyard of cultural centre “Wiktorija” Organised by the Liepāja 2027 Foundation, the exhibition brings together artworks that explore creative practices of peacebuilding, and the works will appear at the storefronts of 36/38 Graudu Street in Liepāja, where they will remain on view until 29 June.
Liepāja 2027 is inviting two visual artists for a summer residency taking place from July 22 to August 19, 2026. The works created during the residency will become part of the programme of the project “Lāčplēša Garden Festival,” a partner of Liepāja 2027. Applications accepted until: June 14, 2026
From 21–22 May 2026, Liepāja welcomed the Évora 2027 team for a working visit, continuing to strengthen cooperation and develop shared initiatives on the road to 2027, when both Liepāja and the Portuguese city of Évora will hold the title of European Capital of Culture.
On 23 May, as part of the International Museum Night celebrations, the youth-organised adventure walk “Night Mission –Secrets of Kuldīga” took place in Kuldīga.
Over the course of two days, visitors had the opportunity to explore traditional skills, participate in workshops, observe craft demonstrations, and engage in conversations and discussions on the importance of intangible cultural heritage and its place in contemporary society.