Events

Science centre VIZIUM

VIZIUM Science Centre’s Science Show “A Journey Through Science”

In the show “A Journey Through Science,” every experiment is like a magic trick—with a real scientific explanation. It’s an adventure where you’ll see, hear, and feel science in all its colors. We’ll explore...

Science centre VIZIUM

VIZIUM Science Center Science Show “Before the Ashes”

Fire – it can be warm and calm like a candle flame, but also powerful, loud, and dangerous like a tornado. In this exciting science show, we will explore how fire behaves in different...

Koncertzāle "Latvija"

Contemporary Rhythm Music Festival “Ventspils Groove 2025”

Seaside Open Air Museum

The museum inspires! Tour and ride on the “Mazbānītis”

A walk through the museum exhibition or a story about Mazbānītis followed by a ride on the Mazbānītis. Entrance with the Museum tickets.

Seaside Open Air Museum

Opening of express plant exhibition Green Symphony

The exhibition is designed as a single composition, combining various types of plants, such as ferns, ornamental grasses, and flowering perennials. The shapes, textures, and colors of the leaves create a natural harmony and...

Science centre VIZIUM

Technology Clubs and Adult Education Fair

This year, for the first time, the Ventspils Digital Center will organize an education fair where everyone interested will have the opportunity to learn more about the new club season, as well as training...

Ventspils market

Trade in Ventspils Old Town Market

Livonian Order Castle

Opening of the solo exhibition SPACE by Dita Lūse

At the Ventspils Museum in the Livonian Order Castle (17 Jāņa Street), on August 29th at 16:00, the opening of artist Dita Lūse’s solo exhibition SPACE will take place. Artist Dita Lūse admits that...

Ventspils market

Extended market sales at the Ventspils Old Town Market: “READY FOR SCHOOL!”

Getting ready for the new school year and the first day of school celebrations together! At the Ventspils Market pavilions and the Old Town Market square on Saturday, August 30th, from 8:00 AM to...

Ventspils disku golfa laukumi

Latvian Disc Golf Cup – finals

Latvian Disc Golf Cup – finals. Admission is free of charge.

Livonian Order Castle

The museum inspires! Musica brevis

A mini-concert of historic pianolas (1927) or polyphones (19th century) in the city chapel. Buy a museum ticket and listen to a mini-concert of a historical musical instrument!

Staldzenes stāvkrasts

Ancient Fire Night at Staldzene Beach

On August 30th from 20:30 at Staldzene Cliff, light, sound, and live fire will merge in the traditional Ancient Fire Night event. The scent of coastal pines will blend with hypnotic soundscapes and songs...

Ventspils disku golfa laukumi

Latvian Disc Golf Cup – finals

Latvian Disc Golf Cup – finals. Admission is free of charge.

Seaside Open Air Museum

The museum inspires! The museum inspires! Morning routine of the small locomotive Mazbānītis

Join the Morning Routine of the Narrow-Gauge Train – buy a museum entrance ticket, watch and take part in the preparations of a locomotive that’s over 100 years old as it’s readied for the...

Livonian Order Castle

The museum inspires! Musica brevis

A mini-concert of historic pianolas (1927) or polyphones (19th century) in the city chapel. Buy a museum ticket and listen to a mini-concert of a historical musical instrument!

Zinātnes centrs "Vizium"; Ventspils muzejs; Piejūras brīvdabas muzejs

Knowledge Day

Koncertzāle "LATVIJA"

Tour of the “Latvija” Concert Hall

SIA “Kurzemes filharmonija” offers guided tours of the “Latvija” Concert Hall to anyone interested, providing a closer look at places and items that are not usually accessible, as well as the opportunity to learn...

1. Old Town Market Square

Autumn Fair in the Old Town Market

Teātra nams "Jūras vārti"

“Jumprava” Band Concert

In 2025, the band “Jumprava” will enter its fifth decade, and following their grand concert at the Mežaparks Open-Air Stage in Riga, they want to meet audiences across Latvia—in outdoor stages and concert halls—performing...

Koncertzāle "LATVIJA"

Baltu Unity Day

Koncertzāle "LATVIJA"

Ventspils Jazz Club

Teātra nams "Jūras vārti"

Jānis Lūsēns and Normunds Beļskis’ musical for children “The Thumbelina”

Full of wonders, colorful surprises, and bright adventures, Jānis Lūsēns and Normunds Beļskis' musical fairy tale "Īkstīte" is coming to audiences young and old. The play, like the well-known fairy tale by H. K....

Koncertzāle "LATVIJA"

Opening of the autumn season of the Concert Hall with LNSO at the Concert Hall “Latvija”

Koncertzāle "LATVIJA"

Opening of the autumn season of the Concert Hall “Latvija” with the LNSO, VAK “Latvija” and soloists

Teātra nams "Jūras vārti"

A-Europa group concert “Near, Far”

Teātra nams "Jūras vārti"

Circus performance AKRI in collaboration with Riga Circus at the Theatre House “Jūras Vārti”

1. Old Town Market Square

Pumpkin Festival at the Old Town Market

Teātra nams "Jūras vārti"

Anniversary concert “Guntars Račs – 60” at the Theatre House “Jūras vārti”

Teātra nams "Jūras vārti"

Play by the Operetta Theatre “Džūdita” at the Theatre House “Jūras vārti”

Ventspils koncertzāle LATVIJA

AG TRIO | Kaspars Zemītis, Aivars Hermanis, Mārcis Auziņš

Acoustic guitarist trio AG TRIO, upon audience request, will once again delight its listeners with a special program at Latvian cultural venues. The first concert will be on March 30 at 4:00 PM at...

Koncertzāle "LATVIJA"

Naval Forces Orchestra 20th Anniversary Concert “Momentum”

Teātra nams "Jūras vārti"

A tasteful French comedy “Role Playing”

A tasteful French comedy in one act. Playwright Ēriks Asus' witty comedy "Romu spēles" (original title "Asie toirēni"), which has delighted audiences and critics in many parts of the world, will begin its journey...

Teātra nams "Jūras vārti"

25th anniversary concert of the Latvian Blues Band at the Theatre House “Jūras vārti”

Koncertzāle "LATVIJA"

Concert of pianist Reinis Zariņš

Koncertzāle "LATVIJA"

Ventspils Jazz Club at the Concert Hall “Latvija”

Koncertzāle "LATVIJA"

Anniversary concert of Zigfrīds Muktupāvels at the Concert Hall “Latvija”

1. Old Town Market Square

St. Martin’s Fair in the Old Town Market

Teātra nams "Jūras vārti"

Miks Galvanovskis invites you to a patriotic concert “Calling for your country”

Singer Miks Galvanovskis, a representative of Latvia's new wave of rock music, invites you to a patriotic concert "Call for Your Land", which will take place as part of his Latvian concert tour. Concerts...

Pie koncertzāles "LATVIJA"; Reņķa dārzs; Ventspils esplanādē, pie Ventspils pilsētas domes ēkas

Lāčplēsis Day events. Laying of flowers. Torchlight procession

Teātra nams "Jūras vārti"

Play by the Dailes Theatre “All of Them” at the Theatre House “Jūras vārti”

Pie koncertzāles "LATVIJA"

Events dedicated to the Day of the Restoration of Latvian Independence

Reņķa dārzā un pa pilsētas ielām

Run and cycling ride “Run or Cycle the Contour of Latvia in Ventspils”

Run and cycling ride "Run or Cycle the Contour of Latvia in Ventspils" Programme of the event: At 10:00 – Start of the 11.5-kilometer walk or Nordic walking (the starting point will be at...

Teātra nams "Jūras vārti"

M. Chekhov’s Riga Russian Theatre performance “Everything Upside Down”

Teātra nams "Jūras vārti"

Maria’s Dance Studio Concert

Teātra nams "Jūras vārti"

Ventspils Culture Center Women’s Choir “Venda” 50th Anniversary Concert with Mirage Jazz Orchestra

Teātra nams "Jūras vārti"

Musical evening by Mārtiņš Brauns “A Song about a Game” with soloists and Liepāja Symphony Orchestra at the Theatre House “Jūras Vārti”

Lielais laukums

Lighting of the city’s main Christmas tree in the Big Square

Teātra nams "Jūras vārti"

Play by the Liepāja Theatre “Father Silence” at the Theatre House “Jūras vārti”

Koncertzāle "LATVIJA"

Charity concert “No debesīm es atnesu” “(I Brought It From the Sky”)

Teātra nams "Jūras vārti"

30th anniversary concert of the dance studio “Prieks” at the Theatre House “Jūras vārti”

Main Library

Winter Book Festival at the Main Library

Koncertzāle "LATVIJA"

Charity concert “I brought it from heaven”

Teātra nams "Jūras vārti"

Musical play for children “Snow White’s School” at the Theatre House “Jūras vārti”

House of Crafts

Let’s honor craftsmen and masters of crafts “The Glory of Handicrafts”

Koncertzāle "LATVIJA"

Christmas concert with Aija Andrejeva, Jānis Aišpurs, Ventspils Big Band, and the Ventspils Chamber Orchestra at the Concert Hall “Latvija”

1. Old Town Market Square

Winter Solstice – log pulling in the Old Town Market Square

Vecpilsētas tirgus

Christmas Fair in the Old Town Market

Teātra nams "Jūras vārti"

Concert of the band “Lablīgais tips”

Lielais laukums

New Year’s Eve in the Main Square

Pie OC "Ventspils" basketbola halle, Sporta iela 7/9

The traditional New Year’s Eve Run will take place

We invite everyone to end the year 2024 actively by participating in the traditional New Year's Eve Run on December 31 at 11:00 AM. The starting point is at the Olympic Center "Ventspils." The...