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

From July 10 to 12, Ventspils will become one of the brightest summer destinations in Latvia, inviting you to a three-day Sea Festival program.

On July 11, the Sea Festival “Underwater Flower Dance” will take place in Ventspils with a diverse and colorful program, bringing together residents and guests of the city for one of the most anticipated events of the summer by the Baltic Sea.

This summer, from July 6 to 11, Ventspils will host the first-ever seaside taste contest “Fish Soup Taste”, inviting city guests and residents to go on a delicious adventure through Ventspils’ dining venues and discover the diversity of fish soups. The contest is organized by the Ventspils Tourism Information Center in cooperation with the Ventspils Culture Center, and its goal is to popularize Ventspils Maritime Festival and involve interested parties in a tasting activity dedicated to the Sea

As the shortest night of the year approaches, Ventspils invites everyone to enjoy relaxation by the sea, experience solstice traditions, and indulge in music, dancing, and festive joy.

At the height of summer, on June 20, when the sea meets the fiery hues of the sunset, everyone is invited to experience the seaside sensory evening “Sunset Mystery” on Ventspils Beach. On this special evening, fire, sound, and nature will intertwine in a unique experience, allowing visitors to feel the magical power and presence of the Summer Solstice.

On Sunday, May 31, the traditional and highly anticipated Children's Festival will take place in Ventspils with this year's theme "Carnival of the Inhabitants of the Universe". Inviting families with children to go on an exciting adventure in the atmosphere of space. The space atmosphere of the festival will be created by space characters created by students of the Ventspils Art School, to which the children have not only given a visual form, but also invented names, created stories and determin

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Where to go this summer? The answer to this question can be found on May 9 in Ventspils, where from 10:00 to 13:00 the opening event of the summer tourism and cycling season will be complemented by the XI Latvian Tourism Information Market 2026. It will bring together tourism representatives from Latvia and Lithuania, offering ideas for holidays, trips and summer trips.

The 36th anniversary of the restoration of the Independence of the Republic of Latvia will be celebrated in Ventspils with a diverse festive program. During the holiday week, the city will be decorated with festive decorations, and various events will be held for both families with children and adults, offering cultural, entertainment and active recreation opportunities.