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Young People from Two European Capitals of Culture — Tartu and Liepāja — Meet in a Masterclass

Students from the Liepāja Karosta Music School and Tartu Valla Muusikakool worked with renowned folk music and improvisation artist Julgī Stalte, preparing for the upcoming concert “Cheers to Liepāja! Young Musicians from Tartu and Liepāja Unite in a Musical Tribute for Liepāja 400”.

8. April, 2025

Liepāja 2027 represents Latvia at the 40th anniversary of the European Capital of Culture in Chemnitz

From 3 to 5 April, Liepāja 2027 visited Chemnitz, Germany, to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the European Capital of Culture programme together with representatives from 56 current, former and candidate Capitals of Culture.

7. April, 2025

Liepāja 2027 Youth Programme participants develop marketing skills and explore the challenges of teamwork

The goal of the Youth Programme is to promote active youth participation in the development and implementation of the Liepāja – European Capital of Culture 2027 programme

7. April, 2025

Liepāja 2027 meets with the Ambassador of Israel to Latvia, Sandra Simoviča

As the European Capital of Culture in 2027, Liepāja places great importance on international cooperation, and we are excited about the opportunity to strengthen our ties with Israel.

3. April, 2025

Join the Green Movement Campaign “Liepāja Blossoms!” Plant Exchange

Continuing the “Liepāja Blossoms!” initiative dedicated to the city’s 400th anniversary, a Plant Exchange event will take place on Thursday, May 1, from 9:00 to 13:00 at Rose Square.

2. April, 2025

Inviting to a seminar on EU funding opportunities for cultural and social projects

This seminar is designed for municipalities, cultural organizations, and civil society representatives interested in learning about EU programs “Citizens, Equality, Rights and Values” (CERV) and “Creative Europe” (RE) and their funding opportunities for social and cultural projects.

Contemporary Art Exhibition “Concerns. Crazy Days” at the Liepāja Peter’s Market (Pētertirgus)

The exhibition will run until the end of May, gathering a selection of established and emerging artists from Liepāja and Latvia, who will reflect on pressing contemporary issues while spotlighting the potential of unconventional venues in the city as platforms for contemporary art.

31. March, 2025

Liepāja 2027 Community Programme Backs 12 Inspiring Projects Across the Land of (Un)Rest

The first round of the “Liepāja 2027” Community Programme has wrapped up, bringing support to 12 different projects. Launched in collaboration with Foundation “Fonds Initium” and backed by the Ministry of Culture and the British Council Representation in Latvia.

27. March, 2025

Invitation to Join the Liepāja 2027 Volunteer Programme – Mission (un)rest

The foundation “Liepāja 2027” invites to apply for its Volunteer Programme. This initiative will continue until the end of 2027.

26. March, 2025

Call for Artists to Join the Open Call in Zagreb (Croatia)

The project will be a collaboration between a local artist and an international artist selected through an open call.

20. March, 2025