On 14 May 2025, the Liepāja 2027 team took part in the second monitoring meeting organised by the European Commission, where we presented the project’s level of readiness to the European Capitals of Culture (ECOC) Expert Panel online.
This was an important milestone on our journey as a European Capital of Culture. We shared our progress, outlined our plans, answered questions, and received valuable recommendations.
The presentation focused on the development of the cultural programme, its European dimension, community involvement, governance, and financing. Special attention was also given to impact evaluation, audience development, and our response to the recommendations from the first report.
We are grateful to the European Commission and the Expert Panel for the thoughtful discussion, encouragement, and constructive feedback that will help guide us on the road to 2027!
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.