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From 9 to 12 September, Liepāja will host the international European Capitals of Culture network meeting “ECoC Family Meeting 2026”. The event is jointly organised by the two upcoming European Capitals of Culture for 2027 — Liepāja and the Portuguese city of Évora — and will bring together 87 participants from 22 countries.

The Foundation “Liepāja 2027” (Liepāja 2027) is looking for an Administrator–Clerk to join its team. We look forward to receiving your application by 25 September 2026.

On 10 September, as part of the “Liepāja – European Capital of Culture 2027” programme, the Fourth Kurzeme Culture Forum “Cultural Growth: People” took place at Kazdanga Parish Culture Centre, bringing together around 200 representatives of the cultural sector and other interested participants.

9 September 2026 – Liepāja, Latvia, has been named in Intrepid Travel’s annual Not Hot List, recognising ten of the world’s most exciting, under-the-radar destinations to watch in 2027.

In August 2027, as part of the “Liepāja – European Capital of Culture 2027” programme, the international “Zenta Mauriņa Summer School” will take place in Southern Kurzeme, conceived as a space for dialogue and collaborative artistic activity.

The Liepāja 2027 Foundation is inviting everyone regardless of age or place of residence to take part in the creation of “Fabrics of Reality”, a new work by the internationally acclaimed Japanese artist Chiharu Shiota (塩田千春), by writing a personal letter that will become part of the finished installation. Letters will be accepted until 30 November 2026.

To strengthen public participation in cultural life, support the delivery of a diverse events calendar, encourage international cooperation and exchange, and help people build new skills, the Liepāja 2027 Foundation is inviting to join its volunteer programme, “Mission (Un)rest”. Applications will be open from 8 to 28 September 2026.

The Liepāja 2027 Foundation is inviting young people from Liepāja, South Kurzeme and Kuldīga municipalities to apply for the 2026/2027 youth training and mentoring programme. Applications are open until 21 September.

From 7 September to 12 October 2026, the people of Liepāja are invited to take part in a public vote choosing four values that represent their city. These values – a personality, a place, an event and a symbol – will shape the artistic storyline of “Human Forest”, the opening event of Liepāja – European Capital of Culture 2027.

The call is part of the Liepāja 2027 project cluster “Nordic Solstice”, which explores Latvian Midsummer and solstice traditions – their preservation, contemporary reinterpretation, and the cultural links they share with the Baltic and Nordic countries. Applications can be submitted until 23:59 on 5 October 2026.