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For the first time in Liepāja – the concert “Rock and Organ” invites listeners to vote for the Liepāja Song in organ sounds

On October 4 at 20:00, audiences are invited to an unforgettable concert, “Rock and Organ for Liepāja”, at Liepāja’s Lutheran Church. Due to high demand, an additional concert has been announced for October 3.

15. July, 2025

Open Call for Latvian Photographers for Residency in Japan Announced by Liepāja 2027 and EU-Japan Fest

In a step towards fostering international collaboration and deepening intercultural dialogue, the Liepāja 2027 Foundation, in partnership with the Japanese non-profit organisation EU-Japan Fest, is inviting Latvian photographers to apply for an opportunity of a fully funded residency in Japan as part of the internationally acclaimed project “European Eyes on Japan | Japan Today”.

15. July, 2025

The First Forum of the “Agora of Values” Series – “Nature Trouble” – Successfully Concludes

The cross-disciplinary environmental forum “Nature Trouble”, organized by Liepāja 2027, has successfully concluded after a full day of events at Liepāja’s “Kursa” Club, inviting participants to explore the future of human–nature relationship.

14. July, 2025

Contemporary Art Exhibition “Unspoken Sandy Encounter II” Invites to Explore the Life Near Baltic Sea

On July 11, the contemporary art exhibition “Unscheduled Sandy Meeting II”, organized by the Liepāja 2027 Foundation, was opened to the public at the Bertschy Hall of the Art Gallery “Romas Dārzs”. The exhibition will be on view until mid-September.

14. July, 2025

Three New Contemporary Artworks to Open Along the Ālande River This August

On Saturday, 19 August at 16:00, the banks of the Ālande River in Grobiņa will come alive with the opening of the new environmental art trail “Face to Face with the Natural”, created by the Liepāja 2027 Foundation as part of the European Capital of Culture programme.

14. July, 2025

Celebrate Kuldīga and Join Old Town Festival on 18 and 19 July!

For tow summer days, the beating heart of Kuldīga – Latvia’s jewel in the UNESCO crown – will cheer to the rhythm of street concerts, artist happenings, secret garden gigs and chatter at the market with some pleasant surprises awaiting in the small streets of the old town.

11. July, 2025

Restoration Masterclass and Discussion Series in Liepāja Start with an Open Event at the Peter’s Market

On the weekend of 5 July, a new series of masterclasses and discussions “From Know-How to Do-How” was opened with an event at Liepāja Peter’s Market, focusing on historical heritage and offering practical creative workshops for all family. The programme promotes the preservation of cultural heritage and encourages sustainable practices as a new standard of living.

6. July, 2025

Liepāja textile artist Laura Dzērve shares her CreArt project experience in Aveiro, Portugal!

From March 21 to 23, 2025, Laura Dzērve took part in an artist gathering in Aveiro, Portugal, organized within the “Encontro de Artistas CreArt” project. Alongside the textile artist, four other artists represented France, Spain, Lithuania, and Portugal.

30. June, 2025

Outdoor Family Event to Discuss the Preservation of Historical Heritage

On Saturday, 5 July at 12:00, everyone who is keen about preservation, restoration and renovation of historical heritage are welcome to attend an outdoor event for the whole family at Liepāja Peter’s Market. The programme highlight is going to be a public discussion titled “Historical Heritage in Today’s Context,” and practical workshops for participants of all ages.

Liepāja 2027 Announces Open Call for Collaboration Partner Catalog

Liepāja 2027 is seeking professionals in the creative industries — project management, production, communication, and marketing — to jointly deliver an ambitious cultural program featuring hundreds of events from 2025 to 2027!

27. June, 2025