

Video projection contest “Port Paradox” was held on the facade of the Liepāja Latvian Society House during the ” Illuminated Liepāja” walk, where young Latvian video artists and graphic designers creatively competed on the theme “Port Paradox”.
The video entries were put to the vote of the event visitors, and the highest number of votes was received by Elza Zīverte’s entry “Excitement” /Saviļņojums/, with the winner of the projection contest also being awarded a scholarship worth 500 euros.


Liepāja 2027 invites young people to apply for an international training and mentoring programme
The Liepāja 2027 Foundation is opening applications for an international youth training and mentoring programme for the 2025/2026 academic year, aimed at young people aged 14 to 24 from Liepāja, South Kurzeme and Kuldīga.

Liepāja 2027 Announces an International Competition for Co-Financing Cultural Events
To enrich the programme of Liepāja – European Capital of Culture 2027 with innovative, cross-sectoral, contemporary and outstanding cultural events, hence boosting the international cooperation, the Liepāja 2027 Foundation is launching an open international competition for the co-financing of cultural and artistic initiatives. The deadline for submissions is 10:00 a.m. (EEST/Latvian time) on 10 September 2025.