On 7 December, in celebration of International Volunteer Day, the “Volunteer of the Year 2025” awards ceremony took place at the Spīķeri Concert Hall, where volunteers, coordinators, and organizers from across Latvia were honoured. The foundation Liepāja 2027 received the award in the category “Volunteer Work Organizer of the Year.”
The award was presented in recognition of the development of a high-quality volunteer programme in preparation for Liepāja – European Capital of Culture 2027, supporting cultural events in Liepāja and across the South Kurzeme and Kuldīga municipalities.
A heartfelt thank you to Liepāja 2027 volunteer coordinator Izabella Džeriņa for her dedication, professionalism, and ability to create an environment in which every volunteer feels valued and seen.
We are delighted that the Liepāja 2027 volunteer programme “Mission (un)rest” has already brought together a team of 93 participants whose energy and willingness to contribute strengthen the implementation of the Liepāja 2027 programme. Our volunteers represent diverse fields, generations, and experiences, and we are proud to be a place where they can connect, build a community, and develop their skills.
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.
