From 6 to 8 February, the leading Baltic tourism exhibition “Balttour 2026” took place at the Ķīpsala Exhibition Hall, bringing together industry professionals and travel enthusiasts in one place. The event provided insight into the latest travel trends and inspired visitors to discover new destinations.
The exhibition featured representatives from 27 countries, 310 companies, and more than 5,000 industry professionals. Among them were the Liepāja Region Tourism Information Centre (Liepāja Travel), the Kurzeme Tourism Association (Visit Kurzeme), and the Liepāja 2027 Foundation, which offered visitors the opportunity to explore the region’s diverse tourism offerings and gain a glimpse of the events planned as part of the Liepāja 2027 programme.
Visitors had the chance not only to plan their future trips but also to establish new business contacts at the networking fair and receive practical advice and recommendations from tourism experts.
We are delighted to have had the opportunity to introduce both local residents and international guests to the offerings of the European Capital of Culture, the rich tourism diversity of Kurzeme, and the numerous opportunities available across the region.
In the summer of 2027, from 9 to 15 August, the international choral music festival EUROPA CANTAT will take place in Liepāja, Latvia, bringing together about 3,000 participants from across Europe and around the world.
The foundation Liepāja 2027 is expanding its team and has announced four new vacancies, inviting applications for the positions of Public Relations Specialist, Sales Specialist, Procurement Specialist and Public Participation Project Coordinator. Applications for all positions are open until 10 March 2026 at 23:59
On Wednesday, 25 February, Liepāja – European Capital of Culture 2027 revealed the first part of its wide-ranging programme “(un)rest”, which will unfold across Liepāja, South Kurzeme and the Kuldīga regions. The programme brings together music, contemporary art, interdisciplinary projects, public engagement initiatives and community-based activities.
