Europe Day 2027

On 9 May 2027, Europe Day will be celebrated in Liepāja, inviting residents and visitors to take part in a diverse programme of events dedicated to European values, democracy, civic participation, and Europe’s shared future.

The Europe Day programme will provide an open platform for people of different generations and communities to meet and exchange experiences, offering educational, creative, and interactive activities. The event aims to promote public understanding of the values of the European Union, strengthen a sense of belonging to Europe, and encourage active participation in civic life.

The day’s programme will begin with a group morning exercise session, symbolically bringing together residents of Liepāja, South Kurzeme, Kuldīga, and other regions of Latvia. This will be followed by lectures and discussions on European values, democracy, security, civic participation, the role of young people, and the future development of Europe. Visitors will have the opportunity to take part in various interactive activities and large-scale games designed for children, young people, and adults, as well as explore Europe’s cultural diversity and the shared values that unite its people.

One of the event’s participatory activities will be the creation of a collective installation entitled “Europe’s Sail of Dreams”, inviting everyone to share their wishes, ideas, and visions for Europe’s future.

The Europe Day celebrations in Liepāja will highlight the importance of togetherness, cooperation, and civic participation, emphasising the role of every individual in shaping a democratic, inclusive Europe built on shared values.

Europe Day 2027 is implemented as part of the Liepāja – European Capital of Culture 2027 programme, with funding provided by Liepāja State City Municipality, South Kurzeme Municipality, Kuldīga Municipality and the Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Latvia. The Liepāja 2027 programme is supported by its main partner in environmental education and sustainability, AS CleanR Grupa, Jsc; its main partner in air mobility and international communication, AS Air Baltic Corporation, Jsc; its promoting financial literacy and business growth partner AS SEB banka, Jsc; its land mobility partner, SIA Lux Express Latvia, Ltd.; its legal partner, SIA Sorainen ZAB, Ltd; its water transport mobility and international communication partner, SIA Stena Line, Ltd. and car rental partner SIXT. Media partners: VSIA Latvijas Sabiedriskais medijs, Ltd., SIA Žurnāls Santa, Ltd., SIA TVNET GRUPA, Ltd. and AS Kurzemes Radio, Jsc.