Pianist Andrejs Osokins, opening the autumn season of the concert hall "Latvija," will premiere his new concert program dedicated to the great figures of Latvian piano music and the legacy they have left behind.

This year, the All-Latvia Festival will be held on September 14th at 11:00 AM in the Adventure Park, where Latvia’s largest gathering of Nordic walkers – the 15th All-Latvia Nordic Walking Festival – will take place. Given that this is a jubilee year, the organizers have prepared several pleasant surprises.

Summer will soon be over, but together we can make it last longer, and the best way to do this is to celebrate and rejoice together on various holidays. We invite you to Ventspils county together with your friends and family.

On August 31st at 9:30 PM, the traditional Ancient Fire Night event will take place at the Staldzene Cliffs. This annual event continues to attract more people each year, and its program has become more diverse, encompassing various art forms.

On August 24th and 25th, the traditional Belarusian Culture Days will take place in Ventspils, featuring the international festival "Summer Games" with a wide range of participants from various Latvian cities, as well as vocal ensembles from Poland and Lithuania. The Belarusian Culture Days are organized by the Belarusian Association "Spadčina."

This summer, 24 home cafes have signed up to participate, and to make it easier to visit several of them, we invite you to join us on both August 17-18 and August 24-25. All cafes will be open from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM, with the opportunity to linger afterwards.

In the final month of summer, at the creative workshops of the Ventspils Science Centre VIZIUM, everyone interested will have the opportunity to embark on a journey around the world. Through creative activities, participants will learn about world travellers, impressive bridges, and towers, explore dinosaurs and planets, and examine the impact of weather and water on the surrounding world. In August, the centre also offers a new science show “The Mysterious Planet”.

During the first weekend of August, Ventspils will celebrate its 700+34th birthday. Over the course of three days, there will be concerts, exhibitions, art performances, sports activities, delicious treats, and floral surprises. On Saturday, August 3rd, the festivities will conclude with a fireworks display on the Ostas Street promenade, which is particularly spectacular when reflected in the waters of the Venta River.

This year, the Ventspils Tourism Information Center is offering a unique opportunity for residents and city guests to explore the city on a free guided tour! The tour will take place on Friday, August 2nd, at 4:30 PM. During an exciting two-hour walk, participants will discover the charm of the old town, the scenic Ostas Street promenade, and the vibrantly blooming city center.

Ventspils Concert Hall "Latvia" will celebrate its fifth anniversary with a special concert on July 27, 2024, at 6:00 PM. This unique event marks five years since the concert hall opened its doors to visitors, becoming a significant cultural center in Ventspils and throughout Latvia.