On July 26th and 27th, Kuldīga will celebrate the Old Town Festival with various music and cultural events, theater and circus performances bringing the city’s streets and courtyards to life.
Unconventional city locations will become exciting cultural spots, allowing visitors to see Kuldīga in a new light and giving locals the joy of experiencing beloved places as they shine in a fresh way.
During the Old Town Festival, music will be played on three stages: the “Needle Stage” on Kalpaka Street, between the new building of the Kuldīga Technology and Tourism Technical School and the Needle Factory; the “Venta Stage” on the bank of the Venta River, at the foot of the brick bridge, near “Kūrava”; and the “Tower Stage” by the new viewing tower.
Programme available here: kuldigasnovads.lv
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.
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.
On July 9, a unique event “A Cultural Adventure Touching on Rock” will take place at the cultural venue “Pegaza Pagalms” in Liepāja inviting visitors to immerse themselves in the world of Latvian rock music and explore its influence on social change.
