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Liepāja – Beyond Expectations!

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.

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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.

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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.

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Liepāja 2027 unveils the full European Capital of Culture programme “(un)rest”
Liepāja 2027

Liepāja 2027 unveils the full European Capital of Culture programme “(un)rest”

In 2027, it will bring together more than 500 local and international cultural and artistic events in Liepāja and the South Kurzeme and Kuldīga regions. The programme also includes cultural tourism offers and initiatives that will build the capacity of cultural sector professionals and encourage the involvement of young people and local communities.

10. October, 2026
Liepāja 2027 Invites to Write 10,000 Letters for New Work by Japanese Artist Chiharu Shiota
Events Liepāja 2027

Liepāja 2027 Invites to Write 10,000 Letters for New Work by Japanese Artist Chiharu Shiota

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.

9. September, 2026
Liepāja 2027 unveils the full European Capital of Culture programme “(un)rest”
Liepāja 2027

Liepāja 2027 unveils the full European Capital of Culture programme “(un)rest”

In 2027, it will bring together more than 500 local and international cultural and artistic events in Liepāja and the South Kurzeme and Kuldīga regions. The programme also includes cultural tourism offers and initiatives that will build the capacity of cultural sector professionals and encourage the involvement of young people and local communities.

10. October, 2026
Liepāja 2027 Invites to Write 10,000 Letters for New Work by Japanese Artist Chiharu Shiota
Events Liepāja 2027

Liepāja 2027 Invites to Write 10,000 Letters for New Work by Japanese Artist Chiharu Shiota

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.

9. September, 2026
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