At the turn of the year, those guests and travellers interested in the events in Ventspils will be pleasantly surprised by the new look of the website visitventspils.com, as its content is now more accessible, modern, and easier to use and understand.

Indulge in a leisurely walk along the beach, listening to the sound of the freezing sea, or take a run through the Seaside Park, listening to the sounds of children sliding down the little hills with sledges.

On New Year’s Eve, on December 31, at 11.30 p.m., residents of Ventspils and guests of our city are welcome to meet the New Year 2023 together on the Big Square (Lielais laukums).

As the Christmas is drawing near, Ventspils lights up in thousands of festive lights. Everyone is welcome to enjoy a ride in the Christmas train “Ventspils Train”.

At the winter solstice on Wednesday, December 21, at 7 p.m., a traditional Yule log night will take place in Ventspils. The Ventspils Theatre and members of the folklore group ‘Laipa’ invite everyone to join the celebration full of ancestral traditions, rituals, songs, dances and games.

Ventspils Cultural Centre invites you to welcome the year 2023 in a splendid and fun New Year's party.

As of 1 December, the Ventspils Photo Calendar 2023 is on sale at several outlets in Ventspils.

On December 17, SIA “Kurzemes filharmonija” invites to a Christmas concert in the concert hall ‘Latvija’ in Ventspils. The concert will feature Liepāja Symphonic Orchestra, pianist Vestards Šimkus, and Estonian conductor Mihhail Gerts will be on the rostrum. The art director of the concert is Guntis Kuzma.

Due to the high demand, SIA “Kurzemes filharmonija” has announced an additional original author music evening concert by Linda Leen, which is to be held on 10 December at 4:00 PM in the Concert Hall “Latvija”.

As the Christmas draws near, on Saturday, 26 November 2022, the central Christmas tree will be lit, and Christmas lights will light up the city.