From 3–6 September 2025, representatives of past, present, and future European Capitals of Culture gathered in Oulu, Finland, for the annual ECoC Family Meeting.
The meeting was hosted by next year’s European Capitals of Culture – Oulu2026 and Trenčín 2026.
Delegations came together from across Europe and beyond: from the Nordics and Baltics, all the way to Japan.
The program was filled with inspiring exchanges, presentations, and discussions on culture, legacy, and collaboration – reminding us of the strength and creativity that the ECoC family brings together.
Thank you to our colleagues for the warm welcome and the memorable experience — we return home with new ideas, partnerships, and friendships.
On 11 April, Liepāja 2027 will take to the stage at Tallinn Music Week 2026’s City Stage to present the concept of Liepāja – European Capital of Culture 2027: (un)rest.
With this open call for artists to participate in the exhibition and symposium, the association “ASTE. Art, Science, Technology, Education” launches the project “ElektrON – The Future of Amber”, interpreting the heritage of amber—along with the future potential of other fossil materials—through a symbiosis of art and science, within the programme “Liepāja – European Capital of Culture 2027”. Applications to participate in the project can be submitted by 23:59 on 19 April.
On July2, experimental music festival Skaņu Mežs will hold an exclusive mini-edition in the city of Liepāja, featuring musical acts and sound artists from Latvia, Japan, Norway, United Kingdom, Sweden and Germany.
