On the evening of June 12, we met with participants of the Liepāja 2027 Ambassador Programme who could not be with us at the first gathering in May.
During the event, ambassador badges – symbolising their belonging to the story of the land of (un)rest – were presented to singer Ance Krauze, artist Annemarija Gulbe, composer Uldis Marhilevičs, travel agency “JA Travel” director Agita Kurzeme, ship captain Jānis Freimanis, local historian Lelde Jagmina, and entrepreneur from Kuldīga municipality, Artis Rozītis.
These gatherings are important for strengthening the Liepāja 2027 ambassador community – to connect more closely, share ideas, and discuss how each of us can contribute to the European Capital of Culture journey.
We spoke about what Liepāja, Kuldīga, and the South Kurzeme (Dienvidkurzeme) region mean to each ambassador, as well as the themes and values we feel are essential to cultivate – both within the cultural programme and in society more broadly. From tourism development and visual arts to education projects, environmental issues, and civic participation – each ambassador’s experience and input plays a meaningful role in our shared path forward.
Thank you to our ambassadors for your responsiveness, presence, openness, and insights. The journey toward the European Capital of Culture continues!
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.
