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Liepāja 2027 Launches Open Call for Cultural Tourism Projects “Land of (Un)rest, Tell Us Stories!”

Where rest meets unrest, stories are born. In the spirit of this paradox, the Liepāja 2027 Foundation invites bold ideas for cultural tourism through its open competition “Land of (Un)rest, Tell Us Stories!” – a call to reimagine how visitors experience the region during Liepāja’s year as European Capital of Culture. Deadline for submissions: 23:59 on 1 December 2025.

15. October, 2025

Actors in Liepāja are discovering inclusive methods to bring theatre closer to children of all abilities

From October 19 to 21, actors from the Liepāja Theatre, the Liepāja Puppet Theatre, and the Latvia Puppet Theatre are participating in inspiring masterclasses led by choreographer and researcher Dalija Aćin Thelander.

21. October, 2025

Team leaders of the Liepāja 2027 volunteer program are learning new skills

To support the personal growth and skill development of Liepāja 2027 volunteers, a training session for volunteer team leaders was held on October 18, focusing on information-gathering techniques and team-building methods. The training was led by non-formal education trainer Staņislavs Babins.

20. October, 2025

“Skill Market” Launches in Liepāja — A Major Creative Education Platform Within the “Liepāja – European Capital of Culture” Program

The Skills Exchange Platform “Skill Market” goal is to promote the preservation, development, and mutual exchange of craft skills among masters from different generations, industries, and communities. Project activities will take place from October 2025 to May 2027.

17. October, 2025

Liepāja 2027 is expanding its team by announcing three new job openings

The Liepāja 2027 Foundation is currently seeking several professionals to join its team as it advances the European Capital of Culture programme. The Foundation is announcing new job openings and inviting applications for the positions of Chief Accounting Officer, Producer, and Technical Director. Applications for all positions are open until 28 October 2025 at 23:59.

16. October, 2025

Liepāja 2027 Cultural Breakfast in Kazdanga

On October 14, a traditional cultural breakfast took place at the Kazdanga Culture House, where we gathered in a warm and creative atmosphere with cultural leaders from across South Kurzeme.

14. October, 2025

Liepāja 2027 is gaining new insights into public engagement during a visit to Rotterdam, the Netherlands

This dynamic and collaborative program gathered urban practitioners from ten countries — including Portugal, Ireland, Italy, the Czech Republic, Hungary, Romania, Lithuania, Greece, Turkey, and Latvia — to explore innovative approaches to citizen engagement in urban mobility.

10. October, 2025
Māksliniecisks plakāts ar noskaņu no leģendām un mītiem – centrā redzama sievietes silueta figūra melnā kleitā, kas stāv uz ceļa pretī viduslaiku pilij miglainā, dramatiskā ainavā. Aiz pils debesīs slejas milzīgs caurspīdīgs karaļa tēls ar kroni, kas simboliski pārrauga notiekošo. Fonā redzama lidojoša balta putna figūra un dejā griezti tēli. Attēla krāsu palete ir siltos, zeltaini pelēcīgos toņos, un to papildina grafiski sarkani un dzelteni akcenti, kas rada noslēpumainu, teatrālu noskaņu.

Over 250 professional musicians to unite on stage for the grand finale of the Liepāja Concert Hall’s 10th Anniversary Celebration

On November 7 and 8 at 7:00 p.m., Liepāja Concert Hall “Great Amber” invites audiences to join the culmination of its 10th year anniversary celebrations, where a long-cherished dream will come true – the performance of Arnold Schoenberg’s romantic oratorio Gurre-Lieder.

8. October, 2025

Harvest Festival in Liepāja Keeps Strengthening Community Spirit in Dienvidrietumi Residential District

On Saturday, 25 October, from 11.00 to 13.00, the Baatas Market (Klaipēdas iela 104B) will host “Ražas ritmi” (Harvest Rhythms) – a community gathering and harvest festival designed to bring residents of Liepāja’s Dienvidrietumi neighbourhood closer together.

7. October, 2025

Memorandum of cooperation signed between Liepāja 2027, the British Embassy in Latvia and the British Council

The agreement confirms a shared commitment to strengthen culture and education, foster professional growth, build international exchange, and deepen civic engagement in the run-up to Liepāja’s year as European Capital of Culture.

6. October, 2025