On 21 June, the square near the Kazdanga bus stop and the shore of Lake Dzirnavezers will become a site for Midsummer celebration and fire ritual, where local residents of Kazdanga will launch the “Nordic Solstice” project of Liepāja – European Capital of Culture 2027 in South Kurzeme.

On Friday, 29 May, at 17:00, the contemporary art exhibition “At Ease!” will open at the storefronts of 36/38 Graudu Street in Liepāja, where it will remain on view until 29 June. Organised by the Liepāja 2027 Foundation, the exhibition brings together artworks that explore creative practices of peacebuilding.

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.