Have a look at Liepāja’s European Capital of Culture 2027 Bid Book

The International Jury has announced its decision and now we can publish the Bid Book of Liepāja, South Kurzeme and Kuldīga.

You can read it here

We would like to remind you that the Liepāja concept “(un)rest” is a comprehensive five-line programme, representing a diversity of genres, to address important topics and issues that are relevant for Liepāja and Europe as a whole.

Each of the five programme lines – “European Dream”, “Port Paradox”, “New Eyes”, “Deliberate Modesty” and “Creative Foresight” – reveals a story closely linked to Liepāja and its connection to Europe.The programme includes conferences, discussions, festivals, events, workshops, creative residencies, project competitions, concerts, performances, art in public space, lectures, hikes, staged outdoor adventures, exhibitions and events in new cultural spaces, downgraded areas and more.

From large-scale events for the masses to medium and small-scale events, we cover all kinds of audiences – from culture connoisseurs to people who have been less familiar with culture in their everyday lives.

We have also focused on people with disabilities and socially vulnerable groups and care that everyone is welcomed.‍