European Capital of Culture
Liepāja 2027 Programme & Event Calendar
As European Capital of Culture for 2027, Liepāja hosts an expanded, year-long programme, and this page is where you explore it. Rather than a single weekend, the calendar spans the whole year with concerts, festivals, exhibitions, theatre and community arts events, drawing on a city long celebrated for its music and lively summer festival scene. Use the filterable, scrollable list below to browse by month or category and get a feel for the year ahead.
Liepāja 2027 — European Capital of Culture will announce its programme on 9 October 2026.
What the year-long programme includes
The Liepāja 2027 programme is built around a full calendar of events rather than a one-off festival, so there is something to discover in every season. Expect a mix of concerts, festivals, exhibitions and live performances, from larger headline moments to neighbourhood and community arts events. Summer is traditionally Liepāja's most energetic time, with an established outdoor festival scene by the sea, while quieter months still carry cultural highlights. Music sits at the heart of it all, often with the Great Amber concert hall (Lielais Dzintars) as a natural focal point on the city's waterfront.
How the calendar works and where dates are confirmed
The list on this page lets you scroll and filter the programme by month and category so you can quickly spot what fits your trip. We compile it to give you an at-a-glance overview. Then use VisitLiepaja to arrange where to stay, where to eat and how to get around.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Liepāja 2027 programme?
- It is the year-long calendar of cultural events Liepāja presents as European Capital of Culture 2027, including concerts, festivals, exhibitions, theatre and community arts events across all seasons.
- Do events run all year or only in summer?
- The European Capital of Culture programme spans the whole year, so events take place across the seasons. Summer is traditionally Liepāja's busiest period, with the most outdoor festivals by the sea.