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Theatre in Close-Up: Liepāja Theatre Festival launches the “Open Theatre Quarter” project series of Liepāja 2027

With the Liepāja Theatre Festival Theatre in Close-Up, one of the key programmes of Liepāja – European Capital of Culture 2027 will begin this year – the Open Theatre Quarter.

Liepāja artist Franciska Anna Beļāne shares her “CreArt” residency experience in France

From October 3 to November 29, 2024, Franciska Anna Beļāne participated in a “CreArt” residency in the city of Clermont-Ferrand, France. During the residency, she had the opportunity to work on her project at the residency house “Chalet Lecoq”.

22. July, 2025

For the first time in Liepāja – the concert “Rock and Organ” invites listeners to vote for the Liepāja Song in organ sounds

On October 4 at 20:00, audiences are invited to an unforgettable concert, “Rock and Organ for Liepāja”, at Liepāja’s Lutheran Church. Due to high demand, an additional concert has been announced for October 3.

15. July, 2025

Open Call for Latvian Photographers for Residency in Japan Announced by Liepāja 2027 and EU-Japan Fest

In a step towards fostering international collaboration and deepening intercultural dialogue, the Liepāja 2027 Foundation, in partnership with the Japanese non-profit organisation EU-Japan Fest, is inviting Latvian photographers to apply for an opportunity of a fully funded residency in Japan as part of the internationally acclaimed project “European Eyes on Japan | Japan Today”.

15. July, 2025

The First Forum of the “Agora of Values” Series – “Nature Trouble” – Successfully Concludes

The cross-disciplinary environmental forum “Nature Trouble”, organized by Liepāja 2027, has successfully concluded after a full day of events at Liepāja’s “Kursa” Club, inviting participants to explore the future of human–nature relationship.

14. July, 2025

Contemporary Art Exhibition “Unspoken Sandy Encounter II” Invites to Explore the Life Near Baltic Sea

On July 11, the contemporary art exhibition “Unscheduled Sandy Meeting II”, organized by the Liepāja 2027 Foundation, was opened to the public at the Bertschy Hall of the Art Gallery “Romas Dārzs”. The exhibition will be on view until mid-September.

14. July, 2025

Three New Contemporary Artworks to Open Along the Ālande River This August

On Saturday, 19 August at 16:00, the banks of the Ālande River in Grobiņa will come alive with the opening of the new environmental art trail “Face to Face with the Natural”, created by the Liepāja 2027 Foundation as part of the European Capital of Culture programme.

14. July, 2025

Celebrate Kuldīga and Join Old Town Festival on 18 and 19 July!

For tow summer days, the beating heart of Kuldīga – Latvia’s jewel in the UNESCO crown – will cheer to the rhythm of street concerts, artist happenings, secret garden gigs and chatter at the market with some pleasant surprises awaiting in the small streets of the old town.

11. July, 2025

Restoration Masterclass and Discussion Series in Liepāja Start with an Open Event at the Peter’s Market

On the weekend of 5 July, a new series of masterclasses and discussions “From Know-How to Do-How” was opened with an event at Liepāja Peter’s Market, focusing on historical heritage and offering practical creative workshops for all family. The programme promotes the preservation of cultural heritage and encourages sustainable practices as a new standard of living.

6. July, 2025

Liepāja textile artist Laura Dzērve shares her CreArt project experience in Aveiro, Portugal!

From March 21 to 23, 2025, Laura Dzērve took part in an artist gathering in Aveiro, Portugal, organized within the “Encontro de Artistas CreArt” project. Alongside the textile artist, four other artists represented France, Spain, Lithuania, and Portugal.

30. June, 2025
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