During the autumn school holidays, from October 19 to 25, Ventspils will offer children, young people and families a variety of educational and recreational opportunities. Throughout the week, they will be able to participate in science experiments, creative workshops and Halloween activities, take a trip on the historic Mazbānītes and enjoy active recreation. A special event will be a night mission at the VIZIUM science centre, where participants will not only be able to solve exciting tasks, b

From 16 to 25 October, Liepāja Restaurant Week will invite visitors to enjoy seasonal menus created especially for the occasion and discover the diversity of the city’s restaurants.

October 10 from 12:00 to 14:00 at the Ventspils Seaside Open-Air Museum (Ringa Street 2), Porridge Day will take place, inviting visitors of all ages to learn about ancient rural life skills, do their own work, and, of course, watch real porridge being made over an open fire.

Ventspils Museum has implemented the project “Sea, Port, City: Ventspils 13th–19th centuries.”, the aim of which is to popularize Latvia's oldest city on the coast of the Great Sea, emphasize the mutual connection between the sea, port, and Ventspils, and tell an engaging story about the coastal cultural and historical heritage in Ventspils and its surroundings.

From August 18 to 21, Ventspils will host the international contemporary rhythm and jazz music festival "Ventspils Groove 2026", bringing together young musicians, experienced educators and jazz artists from Latvia, Lithuania, Estonia and France. The festival is organized by the Arts Education Competence Center "Ventspils Music High School", continuing the annual tradition of creating an environment for professional growth, creative collaboration and musical experience exchange.

10 Ideas for an Active Waterside Getaway in Kurzeme! Kurzeme is one of Latvia's most beloved regions. When the weather is warm and someone asks, "Where shall we go?", the most common answer is: to the seaside. But what if you're looking for something more than simply sunbathing and swimming? What if you're craving a more active outdoor adventure?

From July 31 to August 2, Ventspils will become the capital of celebrations, inviting residents and guests to enjoy the city's 736th anniversary celebrations. This year, the holiday motto "Sunny Days" will permeate the program, where everyone will find their own sun story. Starting with concerts, exhibitions and creative activities to exciting sports competitions, craft fairs and family recreation opportunities.

More than a thousand horsepower will roar in Ventspils - as part of the "LuckyBet Drag Racing Festival", Normunds Lācis will arrive with the legendary Mitsubishi Evo 9. From July 31 to August 2, one of the loudest and most powerful drag racing events of this summer will take place at Ventspils Airport, as part of the city festival - the LuckyBet Drag Racing Festival!

From July 17 to 19, the Kurland Bike Meet 2026, one of the largest motorcycle events in the Baltic States, will take place in Ventspils. This year, the event will celebrate its 23rd anniversary.

From July 24 to 26, Ventspils will become the capital of the Baltics’ most active weekend for the fourteenth time, hosting the Ghetto Games festival (GGfest) – one of the largest street sports, culture and active lifestyle festivals in Europe. The festival is being created in cooperation with the general sponsor BALCIA for the third year, and over three days will gather participants from more than 30 countries around the world, who will compete in 20 sports. Every visitor will be able to enjoy h