10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.: "EARTH, DOES IT HURT YOU?"  Pārventa Library /Tārgales iela 4/Opening of the exhibition by the Ventspils photo club "Kaktuss".

10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.: ART EXHIBITIONS Theatre House "Jūras vārti" /Karlīnes iela 40/Solo exhibition "Cruel Romances" by Jānis Kupčs.Solo exhibition "Personal Appearance" by Ieva Kampe Krumholca.

12:00 noon: "WAVES ROLLING HASTILY INTO THE SHORE" (H. Dorbe) H. Dorbe Memorial Museum /Ērgļu iela 1/Creative workshop organised by the Herberts Dorbe Museum "Senču putekļi" in collaboration with the support centre for families and children with special needs "Cimdiņš" - painting of marine mandalas and drawings.

Saturday, 9 July

8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.: SEA FESTIVAL FAIR - day 2 /Old town market square/

9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.: "WITH LOVE FROM LIEPĀJA" Ventspils Library /Akmeņu iela 3/Exhibition by Nataļja Matvejeva.

9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.: "EARTH, DOES IT HURT YOU?"  Pārventa Library /Tārgales iela 4/Exhibition by the Ventspils photo club "Kaktuss".

10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.: ART EXHIBITIONS Theatre House "Jūras vārti" /Karlīnes iela 40/Solo exhibition "Cruel Romances" by Jānis Kupčs.Solo exhibition "Personal Appearance" by Ieva Kampe Krumholca.

10:00 a.m. - 3.00 p.m.: "SEA IN EVERY DRAWING" House of Crafts /Skolas iela 3/Self-service workshops related to the sea, a tour through the House of Crafts, and exhibition "Visual Diary" by the watercolour artist Iveta Pērkone.For the entrance fee, see the price list.

10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.: "SEAGULLS ARE TALKING TO ME AGAIN" Castle of the Livonian Order /Jāņa iela 17/Workshop for crafting ships from pine bark (from 12:00 noon to 2:00 p.m.), castle exposition, and exhibitions.For the entrance fee, see the price list.

10:00 a.m.: "THE SEA CUP 2022"BEACH VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT (MEN)  /Beach volleyball stadium/

11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.: Ostas-Street Promenade

DAY PROGRAMME

11:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.: Moment of remembrance"REMEMBRANCE OF THOSE SAILORS AND FISHERMEN TAKEN BY THE SEA" /Memorial stone for those sailors and fishermen taken by the sea/

12:00 noon - 5:00 p.m.: "THE STAGE OF THE SEA" /At the warehouse/12:00 noon: Opening of the festivalReception of Neptune, the Great King of the Sea, and his entourage, and a ship parade.

12:30 p.m.: "Come and Play!"Band "RAHU THE FOOL" (LV)Popular music with a twist of mischievousness and adventure, from the Brothers Laivinieks to Imants Kalniņš.

1:40 p.m.: "Neptune Searches for the Pearl of the Sea"THE VENTSPILS JOINT CHOIR, soloists PAULA SAIJA and JURIS VIZBULISThe programme features the most popular songs of the legendary music festival of Latvian fishermen's collective ensembles and orchestras "The Pearl of the Sea". Performers: mixed-voice choirs "Kaiva", "Līvzeme", and "Ventspils".

2:45 p.m.: "Over There, Beyond the Horizon"VOCAL ENSEMBLE "MUNDUS"  and the band "MY RADIANT YOU" (LV)Songs about dreams, love, and relationships.

3:45 p.m.: "My Summer"Band "ANTIKVARINIAI KAŠPIROVSKIO DANTYS" (LT)Ordinary musical stories about miracles, relationships, the beloved ones, fashion trends, hipsters, social media, and fire-fighters. No topic is too serious for humour!

12:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.: "THE STAGE OF GAMES" /Parking lot beside the "Travelling Cow"/Area of games, workshops, and attractions for children and young people of all ages, including a stage programme.

12:30 p.m.: "Don't Forget to Wonder"GUNDARS SILAKAKTIŅŠ and ZANE DOMBROVSKAFunny and emotional songs from animated movies and children's theatre performances, contests, and collective singing.

1:40 p.m.: "Oh, Ventspils, Surrounded by Winds and Sounds"POP STUDIO "JŪRAS AKMENTIŅI"2:40 p.m.: "One Summer Day We Shall Meet"Hip hop band "RĪMDARI" and BAIBA BITERap artists from Cēsis - Jānis Broks (Brokss), Jānis Bendiks (Marshals), Krišs Baglais, and Reinis Radziņš (Reinis Ragga).

12:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.: "THE PORT OF SAILORS" /Ostas iela 33/A place for conversations, contests, and sailor stories for the sons and daughters of the sea, fishermen, sailors, pearl-fishers or herring butchers, sea wolves, or oystercatchers.

12:30 p.m. - midnight: "THE LOVE ISLAND" /Rampart of the Castle of the Livonian Order/Area of relaxation and reflection where one can meet Neptune and his entourage, take photographs with the Sea Gate in the background, watch ships coming and going, and confess love to someone.

12:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.: "THE BALTICA 2022 STAGE" /Intersection of the streets Lielā iela and Ostas iela/"Singing and Speaking Just Like I Used To"Concert programme by several nationalities living in Latvia with participation by Latvian and Liv folklore ensembles within International Folklore Festival "Baltica 2022".

EVENING PROGRAMME

8:00 p.m. - 3:00 a.m.: "THE STAGE OF THE SEA" /At the warehouse/

8:00 p.m.: "My Song"DITA LŪRIŅA, JĀNIS PAUKŠTELLO, AINARS MIELAVS, DAUMANTS KALNIŅŠ, JĀNIS BUĶELISThe all-time most beautiful songs by Latvian composers - source of strength, faith, and inspiration for many generations.

10:00 p.m.: "Boating!"JÖRAN STEINHAUER & the band (DE, LV)Mix of original songs by the well-known German artist Jöran Steinhauer and popular hits by Latvian and international artists -  "in one boat" so to speak.

Midnight: Dances together with the band "VERY COOL PEOPLE" (LV)As soon as they take the stage, they "blow the roof", "charge up the batteries", and create a special aura of love for music.

1:30 a.m. - 3:00 a.m.: "Games for Fun" together with DJ ZANE STOCKAWide range of music genres for every taste.

8:00 p.m. - 3:00 a.m.: "THE XAMANA '22 STAGE" /Intersection of the streets Lielā iela and Ostas iela/March, the singer Kristy, and two other young talents - Ods and Wiesulis. The DJs Slīmests Slaists, Leeroy, DEIVI$$, etc. will take care of musical atmosphere during other activities.

Sunday, 10 July

10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.: "FISHING MATTERS" Seaside Open-Air Museum /Riņķa iela 2/BIG FISH, SMALL FISH - exhibition by the Latvian National Museum of Natural History with an interactive section. Workshops, activities, and music in an authentic environment.For the entrance fee, see the price list.

11:00 a.m. - noon: "THE SMALL SEA FESTIVAL" /Children's Town/Concert by the pop studio "Jūras akmentiņi" featuring performances by ensembles composed of younger singers, such as "Mazulīši", "Lāčuki", "Mazā Viva", and "Jūras akmentiņi", whereas the creative workshops "Water Games" will allow one to discover the secrets of water.

3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.: "THE SMALL SEA FESTIVAL IN PĀRVENTA" /Children's Park "Fantāzija"Concert by the pop studio "Jūras akmentiņi" featuring performances by ensembles composed of younger singers, such as "Mazulīši", "Lāčuki", "Mazā Viva", and "Jūras akmentiņi", whereas the creative workshops "Water Games" will allow one to discover the secrets of water.