Liepāja 2027

EstLat ECOCs together

11. November, 2024

Empowering communities, igniting creativity and advancing regional cultural excellence through European Capitals of Culture collaboration.‍

Project objective

To empower young people and actors of the cultural community by developing their skills and knowledge in creating inclusive and innovative cultural programs with the help of cross-border knowledge and cultural exchange led by European Capitals of Culture.

Main activities and results:

interactive workshops for youth (2)
informative study-trip for culture managers- cultural exchange programs co-created by Estonia and Latvia artistic communities (2-3)
creation of the network of youth: 40 young people – creation of the network of culture managers:
20 representatives of the culture sector
creation of guiding materials‍

Project partners

Foundation Tartu 2024. Foundation Liepaja 2027‍

Project duration

01.07.2024.–31.10.2025‍.

Project budget

The total budget is 87 418,75 EUR, of which 69 935,00 EUR is financed by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF). ‍

This project is supported by Interreg IV-A Estonia-Latvia Programme 2021-2027 aiming to strengthen cooperation among regions across the borders of Estonia and Latvia.

More info www.estlat.eu.‍

Other news

Events Liepāja 2027

Liepāja 2027 Announce Programme for the International Conference “Cultural Renovation”

On November 4, the Great Amber Concert Hall in Liepāja will host the Liepāja 2027 international conference “Cultural Renovation”, held under the theme “All My Relations”. The third conference will be dedicated to community as an ever-changing network of relationships, with a special emphasis on how art and culture foster belonging, strengthen communities, and shape relationships with the place, fellow humans, the landscape, and other life forms.

29. September, 2026

Liepāja 2027 Tourism

Liepāja Attracts the Attention of British Newspaper The Guardian

As Liepāja prepared to become the European Capital of Culture in 2027, the city welcomed British travel and lifestyle journalist Debbie Ward, who explored Liepāja’s cultural and historical heritage, tourism offering and preparations for this major cultural event.

25. September, 2026

Events Liepāja 2027

Become Part of Chiharu Shiota’s Artwork at the National Library of Latvia

he Liepāja 2027 Foundation invites everyone to contribute to The Fabric of Reality, a new artwork by internationally acclaimed Japanese artist Chiharu Shiota, by writing a personal letter that will become part of her installation. Until 16 October, visitors can write their letters at a dedicated letter-writing station on the first floor of the National Library of Latvia.

23. September, 2026