In July, visitors to the VIZIUM Science Centre in Ventspils will be offered educational and creative activities, where through hands-on experiments and imaginative engagement they will uncover the mysteries of light, explore how the world around us works, discover optical illusions, sound, and much more! The new science show will delve into the beauty and mystery of fire, while the “3D Game Development Hackathon” will give students the chance to create their very own game.

On July 5th, we will celebrate the Sea Festival in Ventspils. The new section of the Ostas Street Promenade will transform into a lively and vibrant epicenter of the festivities. Highlights include Neptune’s grand arrival, musical performances by popular artists, a competition for the title of the tastiest fish soup, creative activities, and engaging entertainment for all ages.

The most beautiful summer holidays – Līgo Day and Jāņi Day – are just around the corner, and in Ventspils, they will be celebrated warmly and honoring traditions. The Ventspils Tourism Information Centre (hereinafter – TIC) invites everyone to celebrate the solstice by the seaside with concerts, dances, creative workshops, and magical rituals lasting until dawn.

From July 18 to 20, Ventspils will host the Ghetto Games Festival (GGFEST), which will take place for the thirteenth time this year and gather more than 1,000 participants from 30 countries across 18 sports disciplines.

Starting from June 7th of this year, the Ventspils Beach Water Park will begin its summer season. From June 7th until the end of August, the water park will be open to visitors daily from 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM. Visitors are admitted to the water park no later than 1.5 hours before closing time.

The Ventspils Tourist Information Centre (TIC) has released its annual publication – the “Ventspils Tourism Newspaper 2025.” It features information about the city's most important events, tourism, leisure and entertainment opportunities, the most beautiful places to visit, as well as the latest additions to Ventspils' tourism offerings in 2025.

From June 1 to August 31, Ventspils Museum offers a special summer program – a variety of cultural and educational activities for families with children, individual travelers, and, of course, the residents of Ventspils themselves. History, music, crafts, and art – Ventspils Museum inspires!

To celebrate the end of the school year and the beginning of summer break, the Ventspils Science Centre VIZIUM invites everyone to plan an educational and fun time together at the “Family Game Day,” where participants can test their knowledge and logical thinking through various board games. To make the day even more exciting, VIZIUM will offer a special discount on science centre activities!

On May 23rd from 6:00 PM, the streets of Ventspils will come alive with rhythm, movement, and creative activities. From the Great Square to the Old Town Market Square, the Friday Evening Walk “In Rhythm Together” will take place, featuring concerts, workshops, performances, and lively entertainment throughout various urban locations.

On May 17, the entire Ventspils Museum will take part in the events of International Museum Night, which is being held in Latvia for the 21st time this year. The unifying theme of Museum Night – Stories of Our Values – has been chosen to encourage museums and other public institutions to share the most significant treasures from their collections and tell their stories to the public.