Join in the Festive Celebration of Latvia’s Independence in Liepāja!

Continuing the Week of Patriots, from November 16 to 18, Liepāja will host a variety of cultural events and exhibitions that invite people of all ages, locals and visitors alike, to unite in a festive atmosphere and explore Latvia’s rich culture and history.

We invite you to join the celebrations and honor our country’s freedom together

November 16:

• Opening of the musical instrument exhibition “Touch” at 16:30, Liepāja Concert Hall “Lielais dzintars,” Art Space “Civita Nova.”
• VPDK “Kvēle” anniversary concert “Mēs ciemiņus gaidīdami” at 16:00, Liepāja Olympic Center, Rožu Hall.
• Independence Day Concert “Latvijai 106” at 18:00, Liepāja Concert Hall “Lielais dzintars.”‍

November 17:

• Holiday Ball “Daudz laimes, Latvija!” at 20:00, Liepāja Latvian Society House.‍

November 18:

• Run or Cycle Event “Tracing Latvia’s Contour” at 10:00, J. Čakste Square.
• Ecumenical Service at 11:00, Liepāja Baptist Church of St. Paul.
• Festive Concert  at 18:00, J. Čakste Square
• Light installation in Lāčplēsis Park – Memorial lights from 18:00 to 22:00. ‍

Exhibitions Dedicated to National Holidays:

• Free guided tour “Six Months of the Provisional Latvian Government in Liepāja”.
• November 16, at 11:00 and 12:00, Liepāja Museum.
• “Symbols of Strength for Latvia” – literature exhibition on ancient Baltic symbols and words of strength for Latvia. November 1–31, Liepāja Central Scientific Library, Zivju Street 7, 2nd floor.
• “Spirit of Freedom Fighters in Latvian History” – literature exhibition on Latvia’s Freedom Battles. November 1–31, Liepāja Central Scientific Library, Zivju Street 7, Reading Room, 3rd floor.
• “Beautiful Fatherland!” – exhibition on Latvian heritage research. November 1–31 | Library “Libris,” M. Ķempe Street 11.
• “The Art of Diplomacy – From Talks to Treaties” – exhibition dedicated to Miķelis Valters. November 1–31, Valters Library, Krūmu Street 29.
• Jānis Ziņģītis “My Latvia” – nature-inspired paintings of Latvia.
• November 3–28, Liepāja Latvian Society House, Rožu Square 5/6.

Let’s celebrate our nation’s freedom and independence together!‍