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Liepāja 2027 and the French Institute in Latvia Sign Memorandum of Cooperation

On Wednesday, 21 May, at the Great Amber Concert Hall, the Liepāja 2027 Foundation and the French Institute in Latvia officially launched a new strategic partnership by signing a memorandum of cooperation, laying the common groundwork for long-term collaboration that will shape the European Capital of Culture programme in Liepāja.

21. May, 2025

International Open Call for Cartoon Artists

Our friends from Trenčín – European Capital of Culture 2026 – together with the Municipal Cultural Centre of Nové Mesto nad Váhom are announcing the 23rd edition of the international cartoon and satire biennial “Novomestský osteň 2025.”

19. May, 2025

Liepāja 2027 team presents project readiness to the European Commission expert panel

On 14 May 2025, the Liepāja 2027 team took part in the second monitoring meeting organised by the European Commission, where we presented the project’s level of readiness to the European Capitals of Culture (ECOC) Expert Panel online.

19. May, 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

A New Rock Music Festival “Rock Revolution” Comes to Liepāja – Concerts, Discussions, and the Spirit of Alternative Culture

On Saturday, May 17, the Liepāja club “KURSA” will host the first-ever “Rock Revolūcija” rock music festival. This event promises to become a highlight in Latvia’s alternative music scene, combining concerts, panel discussions, and the opportunity for music enthusiasts of different generations to come together.

14. 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

Liepāja – European Capital of Culture Welcomes 32 New Influential Ambassadors from Kurzeme

On 10 May, the European Capital of Culture – Liepāja 2027 – gathered its newest addition to the ambassadors’ team for their very first meeting. Thirty-two energetic and inspiring individuals from Liepāja, Kuldīga and South Kurzeme came together, having earned their title through a highly competitive selection process.

11. May, 2025

Rich Programme of Europe Day Celebrations Bring Communities Together Across Liepāja, Kuldīga and South Kurzeme

On Friday 9 May, communities across Liepāja, Kuldīga and the South Kurzeme region joined in creativity and conversation, as Europe Day was celebrated with a rich and varied programme organised by “Liepāja – European Capital of Culture 2027.”

10. May, 2025

Published Study on Cultural Habits, Accessibility, and Development in Liepāja, South Kurzeme, and Kuldīga Region

Liepāja 2027 Foundation has published the results of a comprehensive study conducted on demand by the Latvian Academy of Culture, shedding light on cultural accessibility and development in Liepāja, South Kurzeme, and Kuldīga — collectively described as the Land of (un)rest.

6. May, 2025

Liepāja Blossoms! Campaign Continues with City Locals Gifting Plants and City Planting Day on 9 May

Liepāja blossoms — quite literally — as the Liepāja Blossoms! campaign is in full swing, celebrating the city’s 400th anniversary.

1. May, 2025