Liepāja, the third largest city in Latvia and the tenth largest in the Baltic States, is home to approximately 70,000 residents who call it their workplace and place of study.
It is nestled between the Baltic Sea and the Lake Liepāja, which are interconnected by the Trade Canal. Once an industrial hub and a closed military zone, Liepāja has transformed into a dynamic modern city, blending global aspirations with the comfort and charm of small-town living.
Liepāja pulses with a rich heritage of culture, artistry, and sports. Throughout the year, there’s something for everyone—whether it’s intimate exhibitions by local talents or breathtaking performances by international stars, classical music concerts, or a mega beach festival.
Sports enthusiasts will find both amateur competitions and European championships taking place.
Most events anchor by the architectural gem—Great Amber Concert Hall and its exceptional acoustics cheering audiences with every subtle nuance of sound.
Located in the southern reaches of Latvia, where Rucava meets Lithuania, the South Kurzeme Region was formed in 2021 through an administrative-territorial reform, merging eight neighbouring municipalities.
It covers a sprawling 3,590.56 km with population of 33,000, making it the largest municipality in Latvia in terms of territory. Grobiņa, the region’s administrative centre, is steeped in antiquity, being the oldest site mentioned in Latvia’s written records.
The Kuldīga Region is a true gem in the heart of Kurzeme, home to over 27,000 residents who cherish romance, history, and the tranquillity of life away from the city’s hustle.
By honouring its historical roots and fostering active, close-knit communities, Kuldīga has blossomed into a dynamic hub where creativity, entrepreneurship, and tourism flourish.
It proudly owns two UNESCO World Heritage Sites—the Old Town of Kuldīga and the Suiti Cultural Space in Alsunga.
A quarter of Liepāja residents – 25% – are involved in preparations for Liepāja as European Capital of Culture, according to the latest population survey carried out this autumn by the market and social research centre “Latvijas Fakti”.
Where rest meets unrest, stories are born. In the spirit of this paradox, the Liepāja 2027 Foundation invites bold ideas for cultural tourism through its open competition “Land of (Un)rest, Tell Us Stories!” – a call to reimagine how visitors experience the region during Liepāja’s year as European Capital of Culture. Deadline for submissions: 23:59 on 1 December 2025.
The Liepāja 2027 Foundation, together with culture and sustainability researcher Kitija Balcare, has prepared eco-design guidelines to support organisers of the Liepāja 2027 programme that are not just a technical tool, but a practical companion for anyone who wants to create events.
A quarter of Liepāja residents – 25% – are involved in preparations for Liepāja as European Capital of Culture, according to the latest population survey carried out this autumn by the market and social research centre “Latvijas Fakti”.
Where rest meets unrest, stories are born. In the spirit of this paradox, the Liepāja 2027 Foundation invites bold ideas for cultural tourism through its open competition “Land of (Un)rest, Tell Us Stories!” – a call to reimagine how visitors experience the region during Liepāja’s year as European Capital of Culture. Deadline for submissions: 23:59 on 1 December 2025.
The Liepāja 2027 Foundation, together with culture and sustainability researcher Kitija Balcare, has prepared eco-design guidelines to support organisers of the Liepāja 2027 programme that are not just a technical tool, but a practical companion for anyone who wants to create events.