From 13 to 15 February, the opening programme of the 2026 European Capital of Culture, Trenčín, took place in Slovakia. As part of the programme, the city curator Omar Mirza organised a discussion on culture as a driver of placemaking.
Representing the foundation Liepāja 2027, content producer Anna Priedola presented the municipal project “Future Diverse Cities” and the diverse urban and community art projects that will be realised in the Land of (un)rest in 2027.
Architects, curators and placemaking experts emphasised in the discussion the importance of fostering a sense of community belonging, offering opportunities to implement local initiatives, while recognising that public spaces must remain open to ongoing transformation.
We are delighted to see how Trenčín inspires and unites people, and we look forward to taking up this special baton, which will continue in Liepāja in 2027. May your year be bold, creative, and filled with unforgettable moments!
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.
