Rock The Rock events at the cultural venues in the (un)rest land

Liepāja’s cultural identity is rooted in independent thinking, alternative culture, and creative courage. Liepāja 2027 stands as a symbol of creative freedom, bringing together concerts, performances, talks, and other events through which the city’s untamed cultural heritage is reinterpreted in new forms and contexts. Held across the city’s cultural venues, these diverse events will tell the story of Liepāja as a place where rock is not merely a musical genre, but also a way of thinking and a way of life – a cultural movement that inspires creativity, experimentation, and unexpected artistic discoveries. Visitors will have the opportunity to experience the spirit of freedom that defines Liepāja.

Plan Liepaja:

• February – March, 2027
  The alternative rock music festival “New Century”, during which a series of radio programmes on musical events at the turn of the 21st century will be produced, along with a new musical works.
  Project implemented by: SIA “Wiktorija”
• February, March, April and May, 2027
  A series of erudition games titled “(ne)rest games” in which participants will explore and interpret Liepāja’s rock music, alternative culture, and free-spirited spirit across four themed erudition rounds.
  Project implemented by: the association “Faktu formula”
• February and April, 2027
  A series of talks and musical discussions “Rebel Halt” at the cultural venue “Pegaza pagalms,” with each evening dedicated to discussions about prominent Latvian musicians whose careers are closely associated with Liepāja.
  Project implemented by: SIA “Liepaja Music”
• February and May, 2027
  The original series “Rock Castling” will explore, through interviews, discussions, and analysis, the influence of rock music and alternative culture on societal identity, while highlighting Liepāja’s significance as one of Latvia’s most important centres of rock music.
  Project implemented by: the association “Ētera Osta”
• March, April and May 2027
  The event series “Rocky Underground and the Broken Wave,” in which young musicians and artists from Liepāja will collaborate with composer Jēkabs Nīmanis and musician Kārlis Tonis from the post-metal band “Tesa.” The new works created through this collaborative process, along with other original works by the participating artists, will be performed at a grand concert.
  Project implemented by: the foundation “Equilibrium Group” Foundation
• May, 2027
  The project “South Kurzeme: Sounds for Tomorrow” which will involve students from the Liepāja Music, Art, and Design Secondary School, as well as young people from music schools in the South Kurzeme region, to explore Rucava’s cultural heritage and folk music together with the ethno-group “OGAS” and other professional musicians. The project will culminate in a joint performance on Rucava Day in Liepāja.
  Project implemented by: the association “Sventāja”
• May 2027
  “From Baroque to Rock” will present a series of concerts at the Karosta Chamber Hall. The programme will feature a special focus on Latvian rock music, showcasing lesser-known compositions in new chamber arrangements.
  The project implemented by: the association “Baringtons K2”