Where rest meets unrest, stories are born. In the spirit of this paradox, the Liepāja 2027 Foundation invites bold ideas for cultural tourism through its open competition “Land of (un)rest, Tell Us Stories!” – a call to reimagine how visitors experience the region during Liepāja’s year as European Capital of Culture.
This initiative seeks to unlock the cultural heritage and contemporary spirit of the Land of (un)rest, by supporting innovative tourism offers that explore the paradoxes of Liepāja, the heritage of Kuldīga, and the untold stories of South Kurzeme. The goal is to inspire both local and international visitors, while strengthening regional identity and promoting environmental awareness.
“Kurzeme’s landscape, shaped by the rhythms of rest and (un)rest, offers a rare canvas for cultural tourism. Here, tranquillity and tension are not opposites – they are sparks for creativity, storytelling, and connection. We invite ideas that capture this spirit and speak to the world, blending local voices, historical depth, and a contemporary lens,” says Baiba Bartkeviča, Board Member for Artistic Affairs of Liepāja 2027
A total of EUR 90,000 in co-financing is available. Eligible applicants include companies, associations, and foundations not established by the state or local government, as well as individuals registered as economic operators. There is no limit to the number of project applications each applicant may submit.
Projects must be accessible to visitors at least three times during 2027. Routes and digital solutions developed must remain permanently available, and the final product must continue to operate for a minimum of 12 months after project completion.
Deadline for submissions: 23:59 on 1 December 2025.
Liepāja 2027 Foundation
Project Manager
Raimonds Reinis
Phone: +371 26 490 324
E-mail: raimonds.reinis@liepaja2027.lv
On Wednesday, 25 March, the second meeting of the (un)rest programme partners took place in Liepāja.
On Tuesday, 24 March, the “Lielais Dzintars” Concert Hall hosted the Tourism Entrepreneurs’ Conference, bringing together professionals from the tourism sector across Kurzeme.
From 17 to 20 March, Inta Šoriņa, Chair of the Board of the Liepāja 2027 Foundation, represented Liepāja 2027 in Tokyo, Japan, where the EU–Japan Fest “34th General Committee Meeting” took place.