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

First (in)sight into the Liepāja – European Capital of Culture 2027 (un)rest highlights programme

On Wednesday, 25 February, Liepāja – European Capital of Culture 2027 revealed the first part of its wide-ranging programme “(un)rest”, which will unfold across Liepāja, South Kurzeme and the Kuldīga regions. The programme brings together music, contemporary art, interdisciplinary projects, public engagement initiatives and community-based activities.

25. February, 2026

Events

Liepāja Spring Restaurant Week – Taste Liepāja!

Creative chef experiments, spring-inspired flavors, and special menus created exclusively for this occasion – Liepāja Spring Restaurant Week will take place from April 10 to April 19.

23. March, 2026

Events Liepāja 2027

With “Opera by the Sea”, the Liepāja Symphony Orchestra will celebrate Liepāja as a European Capital of Culture

As part of the European Capital of Culture programme “Liepāja 2027”, the Liepāja Symphony Orchestra will present three major musical events at the festival “Opera by the Sea”, featuring internationally acclaimed soloists, including Marina Rebeka and Lusiana Mansini, and performing newly commissioned works.

1. April, 2026

Liepāja 2027

First (in)sight into the Liepāja – European Capital of Culture 2027 (un)rest highlights programme

25. February, 2026

Events

Liepāja Spring Restaurant Week – Taste Liepāja!

Creative chef experiments, spring-inspired flavors, and special menus created exclusively for this occasion – Liepāja Spring Restaurant Week will take place from April 10 to April 19.

23. March, 2026

Events Liepāja 2027

With “Opera by the Sea”, the Liepāja Symphony Orchestra will celebrate Liepāja as a European Capital of Culture

1. April, 2026

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