Events

Theater House "Jūras vārti"

Ģirts Muižnieks' solo exhibition “Gentle Oscillations 1. Jambo”

In the 80s, a group of young painters made a strong statement, culminating in the exhibition-action "Gentle Fluctuations". This event left its mark. The project initiated by curator Ivars Runkovskis "stamped" its participants, and their further creative activity...

Ventspils St. Nicholas Orthodox Church

Events on Holy Saturday

Holy Saturday. Divine Liturgy. First consecration of the Kulich until 4:00 p.m. At 10:00 p.m. - The combined reading of the Acts of the Apostles. At 11:55 p.m. - The Procession of the Cross.

Guest house "Lāči"

Themed disco party in the style of the 80s and 90s

On April 11, a thematic disco party dedicated to the popular music and culture of the 80s and 90s will take place at the “Lāči” guesthouse in Vārve parish, Ventspils region. The evening's musical program will be provided by DJ AKmusic (Aigars Kalviņš). Visitors are invited to come...

Ventspils St. Nicholas Orthodox Church

Divine service “The Bright Resurrection of Christ. PASSOVER”

Passover service.

Ventspils St. Nicholas Orthodox Church

Passover service

Piltene Culture House

Ventspils region vocal ensembles show

On April 12 at 11:00 a.m., a showcase of Ventspils region vocal ensembles will take place at the Piltene Culture House, in which six groups will participate. The event is organized by the Culture Department of the Ventspils region municipality. Vocal singing is one of the most important forms of musical expression –...

Livonian Order Castle

The museum inspires! Musica brevis.

A short concert in the palace chapel. The pianos built by Steinway & Sons are equipped with the Duo-Art playing mechanism, which is able to accurately imitate the pianist's playing - with dynamics, mood and expression. Unlike ordinary upright pianos, the Duo-Art system plays not...

Theater House "Jūras vārti"

Contemporary dance performance “Light in the Dark”

Dancers from “Snick Dance Company” and Marijas dance studio will prove in a special concert that they can light up even the darkest days. Light. Movement. Story. Organized by SIA "Snick Dance Company"

Ventspils Secondary School No. 6

Latvian Youth Basketball League games for girls (U-14, U-17 age group) Ventspils “Spars” - Jurmala

Olympic Center "Ventspils" Basketball Hall

Latvian Youth Basketball League games for boys (U-14, U-16 age group) Ventspils “Spars” - Liepāja

Concert Hall "Latvija" Small Hall

ORIGINAL MUSIC EVENING | Students of the Rhythm Music & Music Technology Department

ORIGINAL MUSIC EVENING of students of the Rhythm Music & Music Technology Department Students of Ventspils Music Secondary School have created many new melodies, and they are finally ready to meet their listeners. We invite you to the Rhythm Music & Music Technology Department of Ventspils Music Secondary School...

Ventspils Youth House

Karaoke evening at the Youth House

Everyone is invited to sing their hearts out at a free karaoke evening!

Livonian Order Castle

Hunting Trophy Exhibition “VENTSPILS 2026”

From April 16 to May 7, the hunting trophy exhibition "VENTSPILS 2026" will be on display at the Livonian Order Castle in Ventspils, where trophies hunted by hunters from Kurzeme will be exhibited and the exhibition will also provide a broader insight into the meaning and traditions of the hunting industry....

Concert Hall "Latvia"

Educator Honoring Event “Annual Award in Education 2025”

Ventspils educators honoring ceremony “Ventspils Annual Award in Education – 2025”. Educators will be honored in 8 nominations, awarding the titles “Teacher of the Year 2025”, as well as educators will be presented with certificates of appreciation for their lifetime contribution. Entrance to the event with invitations. Event...

H.Dorbe Memorial Museum

Project “Guests at the Museum” | Visiting poet Krišjānis Zeļģis

Meeting with poet Krišjānis Zeļģis. In 2024, his first book for children "Pātīk" was published, which in 2025 received the Jānis Baltvilks Prize for Literature. The event will be attended by the 5th grade of Ventspils 4th Secondary School. The project is supported by the VKKF. Admission is free.

Ventspils Cultural Center

Concert of the group "Fristail" ("Фристайл")

On April 17 at 6:00 p.m. at the Ventspils Cultural Center, a concert by the band "Fristail" ("Фристайл") as part of their Baltic tour. The concert of the legendary Ukrainian band "Fristail" ("Фристайл") will feature the most beloved golden hits "Ah, what a woman", "Белая Метелица", "Цветет Калина", " Белая акация", "Ось...

OC "Ventspils" basketball hall, Sporta Street 7/9

Optibet Latvian Basketball League quarterfinal match BK Ventspils – BK Ogre

Optibet Latvian Basketball League quarterfinal game BK Ventspils – BK Ogre. Ticket price for adults – EUR 5,00, children, students, pensioners, disabled EUR 3,00.

Theater House "Jūras vārti"

Improvisation show “Four Brothers “Solar System Tour””

This spring, a special event is expected throughout Latvia – the unique comedy show “The Four Brothers” is going on an ambitious “Solar System Tour”. At the request of the audience, they are traveling outside Riga, visiting eight Latvian cities. There will be only one opportunity in Kurzeme...

Olympic Center "Ventspils" Basketball Hall

Latvian Youth Basketball League games for boys (U-14, U-15, U-16 age group) Ventspils “Spars” - Bauska

House of Crafts

Conversation series “Travel – a joy to travel and a skill to travel” | Raimonds Požarskis

Meeting with traveler Raimonds Pozharski, where we will learn about his experiences on the Camino de Santiago. Entrance with museum entrance ticket – adults 1EUR, children 0.50 EUR, family 2 EUR.

Ventspils University College

As part of the lecture series “Science and Culture for Society”: Lecture by Edīte Kaufmane, leading researcher at the Institute of Horticulture

The lecture series “Science and Culture for Society” continues at Ventspils University of Applied Sciences. This time, interested parties are invited to go on an inspiring journey into the world of horticulture together with one of the brightest personalities in the industry – Dr. biol. Editīte Kaufmani, leading researcher at the Institute of Horticulture. E....

Livonian Order Castle

The museum inspires! Musica brevis.

A short concert in the palace chapel. The pianos built by Steinway & Sons are equipped with the Duo-Art playing mechanism, which is able to accurately imitate the pianist's playing - with dynamics, mood and expression. Unlike ordinary upright pianos, the Duo-Art system plays not...

Targale Elementary School

“Theatre Café” at Tārgale Elementary School

On April 18 at 4:00 p.m., the event “Theatre Cafe” will be held at Tārgale Elementary School, where the theater friends group “Mārdadzis” invites you to Baiba Jukņeviča’s play “Kandža”. Admission is free.

Theater House "Jūras vārti"

Song concert “In the City” | Anniversary concert of the group “Remix”

Uldis Marhilevičs, Igo and Aivars Hermanis, members of the legendary band "Remix", together with the Latvian Radio Big Band, present the "Remix" music program, which includes both time-tested instrumental pieces and the band's biggest hits in new arrangements, including...

Ventspils Children's Town

World Circus Day at Children's Town

April 19 at 11:00 World Circus Day at the Children's Town "BIM BOM - seriously for fun!". Exciting circus performances and master classes are offered by the circus "Beztemata". Free event.

Ventspils State Gymnasium No. 1

Ventspils choir repertoire review

On April 19 at 12:00, a rehearsal of the Ventspils choir repertoire will take place at Ventspils State Gymnasium No. 1. The participants will be the Ventspils Cultural Center women's choirs "Venda" and "Lība", the mixed choirs "Līvzeme", "Kaiva" and "Cantabile", the Ventspils men's choir, the senior women's...

Livonian Order Castle

The museum inspires! Musica brevis.

A short concert in the palace chapel. The pianos built by Steinway & Sons are equipped with the Duo-Art playing mechanism, which is able to accurately imitate the pianist's playing - with dynamics, mood and expression. Unlike ordinary upright pianos, the Duo-Art system plays not...

Piltene Culture House

Vocalist Competition “Larks and Nightingales 2026”

  On April 19 at 2:00 p.m., the Piltene Culture House will host the young vocalists' competition "Cīruļi un lakstīgalas 2026". Children and young people from Ventspils region who want to show their vocal skills and gain stage experience are invited to participate in the competition....

Ventspils Children's Park ''Fantasy''

World Circus Day at the Children's Park "Fantāzija"

April 19 at 3:00 p.m. World Circus Day “BIM BOM-serious as a joke!” at the children's park “Fantāzija”. Exciting circus performances and master classes are offered by the circus "Beztemata". Free event.

Concert Hall "LATVIA"

Latvian National Opera Gala Concert

A sparkling springtime musical cocktail at the Latvian National Opera Gala Concert. In the midst of spring, when nature is reborn and a new beginning is in the air, the Concert Hall "Latvija" invites you to a brilliant Latvian National Opera Gala Concert - a musically magnificent event, in which...

Livonian Order Castle

History Tuesday | When will the bird fly away? For photography – 200

The history of photographing turns 200 this year. We invite you to explore one of the most significant discoveries of the 19th century – the projection of an image onto a polished, silver-plated copper plate, later onto glass, which is called photography. In search of answers to questions,...

Gāliņciems Library

“Kristīne Ulberga's Book Club” at Gāliņciems Library

On April 21, at 5:30 p.m., the Gāliņciems Library will host “Kristīne Ulberga's Book Club. Conversations about books and writing over tea.” This time, we will discuss the world of Latin American literature: from Marquez to Cortázar. Task: Think about magical realism. You are invited...

Ventspils High-Tech Park

LIFT Training – Business Strategy and Modeling: From Theory to Tools

HURRY UP! You can still attend one of the last trainings within the LIFT project with 100% co-financing from the EU Recovery Fund from de minimis. Date: 22/04; 6/05; 13/05 2026 Time: from 13:00-17:00 and 9:00-13:00 Events...

Ventspils University of Applied Sciences Library

Opening of the German Book Garden at the Ventspils University of Applied Sciences Library

On April 22, the opening of the German Book Garden "Büchergarten de" will take place at the Ventspils University Library. The event will open a collection of German books donated by patrons Dieter and Mehtilde Masini. In addition, Ventspils University students will introduce the audience to Gertrude von den...

Livonian Order Castle

Honoring the largest taxpayers at the Livonian Order Castle

Ventspils University of Applied Sciences

Young Entrepreneurs Day 2026

On April 23, Ventspils University College will host the Young Entrepreneurs Day "Ventspils Business Pole". On this day, high school students who want to get to know the business environment will have the opportunity to participate in an exciting and informative event. During the day, participants will have the opportunity to visit various Ventspils...

Seaside Open-Air Museum

Watermelon

In a conversation with historian and director of the Seaside Open-Air Museum Artūrs Tukiš, you will learn what significance horses had in the ancient past, how important a horse was for a farmer, "which is stronger, a horse or a machine", as well as how the Ūsiņi...

Seaside Open-Air Museum

Horses in the museum

The horses of the "Asnāte Equestrian Club" will delight both young and old visitors. Entrance with museum tickets, horse riding for an additional fee.

H.Dorbe Memorial Museum

The museum inspires. With a microphone and a notepad.

Screening of fragments from the film magazine “Soviet Latvia” No. 38, 1960. Film magazine director Irina Masa, cameramen Vladimirs Gailis, Mihails Šneiderovs, Gunārs Indriksons, Rūta Urbaste. One of the fragments from the film magazine about the milkmaids of the Ventspils district collective farm “Piltene” - Malvīnis Mačtams and...

Start at the car park, exit 10 to the sea

Orienteering competition "OKZK 2026" 1st place competition

Orienteering competition "OKZK 2026" 1st map competition.

Seaside Open-Air Museum

Horses in the museum

The horses of the "Asnāte Equestrian Club" will delight both young and old visitors. Entrance with museum tickets, horse riding for an additional fee.

Ventspils

Great Cleanup 2026 invites everyone to get involved in cleaning up Latvia

On Saturday, April 25, 2026, the Great Cleanup will take place throughout Latvia and also in Ventspils for the 18th year in a row, inviting residents to join together in working together to clean up and improve the surrounding environment. The slogan of this year's cleanup is "Hand in hand - for Latvia!", emphasizing...

Seaside Open-Air Museum

Horses in the museum

The horses of the "Asnāte Equestrian Club" will delight both young and old visitors. Entrance with museum tickets, horse riding for an additional fee.

Gāliņciems Library

Story and seed exchange organized by the Latvian Permaculture Society at the Gāliņciems Library

The Latvian Permaculture Society invites you to a seed exchange and story "Seed Garden"! Small actions in the garden - big impact in nature!" on February 28 at 11:00 at the Gāliņciems Library. Come and participate in the meeting, where we will share knowledge, experience and...

House of Crafts

Conversation series “Travel – a joy to travel and a skill to travel” | Raimonds Požarskis

Raimonds Pozharsky in 80 Days Around the World. Admission with museum entrance ticket – adults 1EUR, children 0.50 EUR, family 2 EUR.

Rowing base "Dampeļi"

Ventspils City Season Opening Kayaking and Canoeing Competitions

Livonian Order Castle

The museum inspires! Musica brevis.

A short concert in the palace chapel. The pianos built by Steinway & Sons are equipped with the Duo-Art playing mechanism, which is able to accurately imitate the pianist's playing - with dynamics, mood and expression. Unlike ordinary upright pianos, the Duo-Art system plays not...

Ventspils Cultural Center

10th anniversary concert of the ensemble "Vēju stundā"

On April 25 at 15:00 PM, the senior vocal ensemble “Vēju stundā” will hold a 10th anniversary concert “Mums jau 10…” at the Ventspils Culture Center. The ensembles “Irbenājs” (Pastende), “Pa vējam” (Kuldīga), “Diantus” (Nīkrāce) will participate. Admission is free.

Concert Hall "LATVIA"

DAGAMBA | MOZARTALLICA | Additional concert

DAGAMBA returns with a new program – MOZARTALLICA! The band that breaks down the boundaries between classical and rock will create an experience to remember! MOZARTALLICA is based on the music of classical music prodigy Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and the world-famous rock band Metallica in their original,...

Pope Culture House, “Gobas”

Intars Rešetinas-Pētersons concert performance “A Little Bit About Love”

On April 25 at 6:00 PM, the concert performance “A Little Bit of Love” by Intars Rešetins-Pētersons will take place in the hall of the Pope Culture House. “A Little Bit of Love” is a concert performance created by Latvian actor, director and musician Intars Rešetins-Pētersons. It is not a simple concert or...

Seaside Open-Air Museum

Horses in the museum

The horses of the "Asnāte Equestrian Club" will delight both young and old visitors. Entrance with museum tickets, horse riding for an additional fee.

Ventspils Cultural Center

Ventspils Culture Center and Ventspils Region folk dance group show for children

Ventspils Culture Center, on April 26 at 11:00, a children's show of Ventspils Culture Center and Ventspils region folk dance groups will take place. Ventspils Culture Center will be attended by: • folk dance ensemble “Liedags” 1st-3rd grade (director Inga Liepiņa),...

Livonian Order Castle

The museum inspires! Musica brevis.

A short concert in the palace chapel. The pianos built by Steinway & Sons are equipped with the Duo-Art playing mechanism, which is able to accurately imitate the pianist's playing - with dynamics, mood and expression. Unlike ordinary upright pianos, the Duo-Art system plays not...

Theater House "Sea Gate"

A performance by Ventspils Culture Center and Ventspils Region folk dance groups

On April 26 at 14:00 PM, a showcase of Ventspils Culture Center and Ventspils region folk dance groups will take place at the “Jūras vārti” theater house. The following groups from Ventspils Culture Center will participate: • middle-generation dance group “Strautuguns” (led by Zane Kalniņa), • middle-generation...

Theater House "Jūras vārti"

Party comedy “My Dear Relatives”

Director: Gundars Silakaktiņš Cast: Indra Burkovska, Evija Krūze, Kaspars Zāle, Kristīne Nevarauska, Normunds Laizāns and Lauris Subatnieks. The performance will be accompanied by the line dancer group “Aizvējš” A funny, everyday and very family entertainment comedy with great actors and bright visual design! In some country house...

Concert Hall "Latvia"

Percussion Sound Ventspils. Turkish Impressions & Steve Reich

Rich, hypnotic, unforgettable – music that unfolds in colors, rhythm and intense sound space. The concert features percussionists from Latvia, Lithuania and Turkey - Guntars Freibergs, Edgars Zaurs and (Latvia), Pavel Giunter (Lithuania), Sigits...

Livonian Order Castle

Creative meeting with writers Kristīne Ulberga and Andra Manfelde “Let's read spring”

April 30 at 4:00 PM at the Writer Herberts Dorbe Museum – meeting with Kristīne Ulberga and Andra Manfelde. The authors will read their latest works and share their inspiration. Admission is free.

Concert Hall "Latvia"

Royal Copenhagen Boys' Choir

On April 30, the internationally acclaimed Royal Copenhagen Boys' Choir, conducted by Carsten Seyer-Hansen, will perform a concert at the "Latvija" concert hall. Danish accordion virtuoso Bjarke Mogensen will participate as a special guest. The Royal Copenhagen Boys' Choir...

Market Square

Spring Fair at the Old Town Market Square

Sports hall "Centrs", Brīvības street 14

Latvian Taekwondo Championship

Latvian Taekwondo Championship. Free admission.

Livonian Order Castle

The museum inspires! Musica brevis.

A short concert in the palace chapel. The pianos built by Steinway & Sons are equipped with the Duo-Art playing mechanism, which is able to accurately imitate the pianist's playing - with dynamics, mood and expression. Unlike ordinary upright pianos, the Duo-Art system plays not...

Football stadium at Katoļu Street 40

LVBET football league game JFK Ventspils vs. FC RFS-2

LVBET football league game JFK Ventspils vs. FC RFS-2. Free admission.

Livonian Order Castle

The museum inspires! Musica brevis.

A short concert in the palace chapel. The pianos built by Steinway & Sons are equipped with the Duo-Art playing mechanism, which is able to accurately imitate the pianist's playing - with dynamics, mood and expression. Unlike ordinary upright pianos, the Duo-Art system plays not...

Concert Hall "Latvija", Town Hall Square

Festive events dedicated to the Independence Day of the Republic of Latvia at the Town Hall Square and the Concert Hall "Latvija"

On the blue flag beach of Ventspils at the South Pier

Lighting of the Youth Olympic Torch in Ventspils

Lighting of the Youth Olympic Torch in Ventspils

Theater House "Jūras vārti"

Performance “Birthday Cake”

Director: Alvis HermanisCast: Agate Krista, Gerds Lapoška, ​​Toms Harjo, Sabīne Tīkmane, Evelīna Priede, Ritvars Logins, Ričards Murāns American contemporary playwright Noah Haidl has dedicated his latest play to his wife, thinking about the power of love that can connect the past, present and future. Life differs from what was planned, but one...

Staldenze

Orienteering competition "OKZK 2026" 2st place competition

Orienteering competition "OKZK 2026" 2st map competition.

Parventa Sports Complex, Targales Street 5b

International children's football tournament "Ventspils Cup 2026" in the U-10 and U12 age groups

International children's football tournament "Ventspils Cup 2026" in U-10 and U12 age groups. Free admission.

Science Center VIZIUM

Event for adults “Cocktails and Science: Fire”

More information on the website www.vizium.lv

Adventure park

Ventspils summer tourism and cycling season opening and Latvian tourism fair

On May 9th from 10:00 am everyone is invited to an active and colorful celebration – the opening of the Ventspils summer tourism and cycling season, as well as the Latvian Tourism Fair, which will take place at the Ventspils Adventure Park. Families, active recreation enthusiasts...

Parventa Sports Complex, Targales Street 5b

International children's football tournament "Ventspils Cup 2026" in the U-10 and U12 age groups

International children's football tournament "Ventspils Cup 2026" in U-10 and U12 age groups. Free admission.

OC “Ventspils” tennis courts, Sporta Street 7/9

“Ventspils Open by Babolat” ITF Juniors tennis tournament in the U-18 group for boys and girls

“Ventspils Open by Babolat” ITF Juniors tennis tournament in the U-18 group for boys and girls. Free admission.

Parventa Library

The third lesson of the lesson cycle "Storyteller's Nursery"

On April 11, 2026 at 1:00 p.m., the second lesson of the educational lesson cycle "Stāstaudžetava" for children and their parents will resume at the Pārventa Library. In the third lesson, we will look at what has grown in the pots planted in the first lesson, give names to the plants and create a...

Livonian Order Castle

The museum inspires! Musica brevis.

A short concert in the palace chapel. The pianos built by Steinway & Sons are equipped with the Duo-Art playing mechanism, which is able to accurately imitate the pianist's playing - with dynamics, mood and expression. Unlike ordinary upright pianos, the Duo-Art system plays not...

Football stadium at Katoļu Street 40

LVBET football league game JFK Ventspils vs. FK Metta

LVBET football league game JFK Ventspils vs. FK Metta. Free admission.

Concert Hall "Latvia"

Daddy Was a Milkman Acoustic Concert Tour “Quite Something”

After a sold-out concert last spring, the owner of the velvety voice Daddy Was A Milkman and guitarist Gints Smukais are embarking on a new acoustic tour “Quite Something”. Daddy Was a Milkman (real name Igns Počūns) and Latvian...

Parventa Sports Complex, Targales Street 5b

International children's football tournament "Ventspils Cup 2026" in the U-10 and U12 age groups

International children's football tournament "Ventspils Cup 2026" in U-10 and U12 age groups. Free admission.

OC “Ventspils” tennis courts, Sporta Street 7/9

“Ventspils Open by Babolat” ITF Juniors tennis tournament in the U-18 group for boys and girls

“Ventspils Open by Babolat” ITF Juniors tennis tournament in the U-18 group for boys and girls. Free admission.

Children's town

Mother's Day celebrations

Renka Garden parking lot

Ventspils Flag Ride 2026

We invite you to participate in a festive and patriotic car and motorcycle ride through the streets of Ventspils! This event will bring together participants who will go on a joint ride with Latvian flags, creating an atmosphere of unity and celebration. Meeting place: Reņķa dārzs parking lotTime: from....

Livonian Order Castle

The museum inspires! Musica brevis.

A short concert in the palace chapel. The pianos built by Steinway & Sons are equipped with the Duo-Art playing mechanism, which is able to accurately imitate the pianist's playing - with dynamics, mood and expression. Unlike ordinary upright pianos, the Duo-Art system plays not...

Children's park "Fantasy"

Mother's Day celebrations

OC “Ventspils” tennis courts, Sporta Street 7/9

“Ventspils Open by Babolat” ITF Juniors tennis tournament in the U-18 group for boys and girls

“Ventspils Open by Babolat” ITF Juniors tennis tournament in the U-18 group for boys and girls. Free admission.

Ventspils High-Tech Park

LIFT Training – Digital Transformation for Business Growth

HURRY UP! You can still attend one of the last trainings within the LIFT project with 100% co-financing from the EU Recovery Fund from de minimis. Date: 11/05 and 15/05 2026 Time: from 10:00-16:00 Venue:...

OC “Ventspils” tennis courts, Sporta Street 7/9

“Ventspils Open by Babolat” ITF Juniors tennis tournament in the U-18 group for boys and girls

“Ventspils Open by Babolat” ITF Juniors tennis tournament in the U-18 group for boys and girls. Free admission.

OC “Ventspils” tennis courts, Sporta Street 7/9

“Ventspils Open by Babolat” ITF Juniors tennis tournament in the U-18 group for boys and girls

“Ventspils Open by Babolat” ITF Juniors tennis tournament in the U-18 group for boys and girls. Free admission.

OC “Ventspils” tennis courts, Sporta Street 7/9

“Ventspils Open by Babolat” ITF Juniors tennis tournament in the U-18 group for boys and girls

“Ventspils Open by Babolat” ITF Juniors tennis tournament in the U-18 group for boys and girls. Free admission.

OC “Ventspils” tennis courts, Sporta Street 7/9

“Ventspils Open by Babolat” ITF Juniors tennis tournament in the U-18 group for boys and girls

“Ventspils Open by Babolat” ITF Juniors tennis tournament in the U-18 group for boys and girls. Free admission.

In the sports hall of Parventas

International children's football tournament "Ventspils Cup 2026" in the U8 and U11 age groups

International children's football tournament "Ventspils Cup 2026" in U8 and U11 age groups. Free admission.

Parventa Sports Complex, Targales Street 5b

International children's football tournament "Ventspils Cup 2026" in the U8 and U11 age groups

International children's football tournament "Ventspils Cup 2026" in U8 and U11 age groups. Free admission.

OC “Ventspils” tennis courts, Sporta Street 7/9

“Ventspils Open by Babolat” ITF Juniors tennis tournament in the U-18 group for boys and girls

“Ventspils Open by Babolat” ITF Juniors tennis tournament in the U-18 group for boys and girls. Free admission.

Overturned

Parventa Festival

Livonian Order Castle

The museum inspires! Musica brevis.

A short concert in the palace chapel. The pianos built by Steinway & Sons are equipped with the Duo-Art playing mechanism, which is able to accurately imitate the pianist's playing - with dynamics, mood and expression. Unlike ordinary upright pianos, the Duo-Art system plays not...

OC "Ventspils", Sporta Street 7/9

World Ice Hockey Championship live broadcast Latvia – Switzerland

World Ice Hockey Championship live broadcast Latvia - Switzerland. Free.

Parventa Sports Complex, Targales Street 5b

International children's football tournament "Ventspils Cup 2026" in the U8 and U11 age groups

International children's football tournament "Ventspils Cup 2026" in U8 and U11 age groups. Free admission.

Livonian Order Castle

The museum inspires! Musica brevis.

A short concert in the palace chapel. The pianos built by Steinway & Sons are equipped with the Duo-Art playing mechanism, which is able to accurately imitate the pianist's playing - with dynamics, mood and expression. Unlike ordinary upright pianos, the Duo-Art system plays not...

OC "Ventspils", Sporta Street 7/9

World Ice Hockey Championship live broadcast Latvia – Germany

World Ice Hockey Championship live broadcast Latvia - Germany. Free.

Ventspils High-Tech Park

LIFT Training – Expert-Level Selling in the Age of AI

HURRY UP! You can still attend one of the last trainings within the LIFT project with 100% co-financing from the EU Recovery Fund from de minimis. Date: 18/05 and 22/05 2026 Time: from 10:00-16:00 Venue:...

OC "Ventspils", Sporta Street 7/9

World Ice Hockey Championship live broadcast Latvia – Austria

Live broadcast of the World Ice Hockey Championship Latvia - Austria. Free.

Science Center "Vizium"

Kurzeme Business Forum: “Challenges of the IT industry in the era of artificial intelligence”

From May 20 to 22, the Kurzeme Business Forum will take place in Ventspils, which this year is dedicated to the challenges of the IT industry in the era of artificial intelligence. On the first day of the forum, entrepreneurs will have the opportunity to learn about the most current problems and solutions in the field of artificial intelligence and...

Ventspils University College

Kurzeme Business Forum: “Challenges of the IT industry in the era of artificial intelligence”

From May 20 to 22, the Kurzeme Business Forum will take place in Ventspils, which this year is dedicated to the challenges of the IT industry in the era of artificial intelligence. On the first day of the forum, entrepreneurs will have the opportunity to learn about the most current problems and solutions in the field of artificial intelligence and...

Curling iron

Orienteering competition "OKZK 2026" 3st place competition

Orienteering competition "OKZK 2026" 3st map competition.

OC "Ventspils", Sporta Street 7/9

World Ice Hockey Championship live broadcast Latvia – Finland

World Ice Hockey Championship live broadcast Latvia - Finland Free.

Concert Hall "LATVIA"

An endlessly shining path. Marks Buškovs, “Sinfonietta Rīga” and Normunds Šnė

The premiere of a new work by Krista Auznieks, Belgian violinist Mark Buškovs and the State Chamber Orchestra “Sinfonietta Rīga” in an event where Normunds Šnė, the orchestra's founder and long-time leader, will take the conductor's podium for the last time in this role. A concert with a flowing sound...

Ventspils University College

Kurzeme Business Forum: “Challenges of the IT industry in the era of artificial intelligence”

From May 20 to 22, the Kurzeme Business Forum will take place in Ventspils, which this year is dedicated to the challenges of the IT industry in the era of artificial intelligence. On the first day of the forum, entrepreneurs will have the opportunity to learn about the most current problems and solutions in the field of artificial intelligence and...

House of Crafts

Museum Night at the House of Crafts

Free admission.

H.Dorbe Memorial Museum

Museum Night at the H. Dorbe Museum

Free admission.

Seaside Open-Air Museum

Museum Night at the Seaside Open-Air Museum

Free admission.

Livonian Order Castle

Museum Night at the Livonian Order Castle

Free admission.

at the Būšnieki Lake boat base

Running around Lake Būšnieki

Running around Lake Būšnieki

OC "Ventspils", Sporta Street 7/9

World Hockey Championship live broadcast Latvia – USA

World Hockey Championship live broadcast Latvia - USA. Free.

Livonian Order Castle

The museum inspires! Musica brevis.

A short concert in the palace chapel. The pianos built by Steinway & Sons are equipped with the Duo-Art playing mechanism, which is able to accurately imitate the pianist's playing - with dynamics, mood and expression. Unlike ordinary upright pianos, the Duo-Art system plays not...

Concert Hall "Latvia"

Premiere of the second part of singer Linda Leen's mini-album "WAVES"

On May 23, the concert hall “Latvija” will host the premiere of the second part of musician Linda Leen’s mini-album trilogy WAVES. The first wave has already been magnificently performed at concerts in Riga and Cēsis, while in Ventspils, listeners are invited to meet the continuation of this story –...

Storm Museum

Museum Night at the Storm Museum

Guest house "Lāči"

Pentecost Green Ball “In Lāči”

We invite you to a warm and summery green ball at the Guest House "Lāči" on May 23 from 9:00 PM. Artūrs Bānis Banchiks will take care of the musical presentation. A fun evening with dancing and entertainment awaits you. A great opportunity to escape from everyday life...

Livonian Order Castle

The museum inspires! Musica brevis.

A short concert in the palace chapel. The pianos built by Steinway & Sons are equipped with the Duo-Art playing mechanism, which is able to accurately imitate the pianist's playing - with dynamics, mood and expression. Unlike ordinary upright pianos, the Duo-Art system plays not...

OC "Ventspils", Sporta Street 7/9

World Ice Hockey Championship live broadcast Latvia – Great Britain

World Ice Hockey Championship live broadcast Latvia - Great Britain. Free.

OC "Ventspils", Sporta Street 7/9

World Ice Hockey Championship live broadcast Latvia – Hungary

World Ice Hockey Championship live broadcast Latvia - Hungary. Free.

Jaunupe

Orienteering competition "OKZK 2026" 4st place competition

Orienteering competition "OKZK 2026" 4st map competition.

Livonian Order Castle

The museum inspires! Musica brevis.

A short concert in the palace chapel. The pianos built by Steinway & Sons are equipped with the Duo-Art playing mechanism, which is able to accurately imitate the pianist's playing - with dynamics, mood and expression. Unlike ordinary upright pianos, the Duo-Art system plays not...

Big Square, Children's Town, Children's Park "Fantasy"

Children's festival

Livonian Order Castle

The museum inspires! Musica brevis.

A short concert in the palace chapel. The pianos built by Steinway & Sons are equipped with the Duo-Art playing mechanism, which is able to accurately imitate the pianist's playing - with dynamics, mood and expression. Unlike ordinary upright pianos, the Duo-Art system plays not...

Ventspils High-Tech Park

LIFT Training – Marketing Communication in the Digital Age

HURRY UP! You can still attend one of the last trainings within the LIFT project with 100% co-financing from the EU Recovery Fund from de minimis. Date: 1/06 and 5/06 2026 Time: from 10:00-16:00 Venue:...

Užava

Orienteering competition "OKZK 2026" 5st place competition

Orienteering competition "OKZK 2026" 5st map competition.

Blue Flag Beach

Raising the Blue Flag

Concert Hall "Latvija", Lielais laukums 1

Ventspils Half Marathon 2026

Ventspils Half Marathon 2026

Children's town

Annual children's gathering "I was born in Ventspils" and Pekausītis Hospital.

Theater House "Jūras vārti"

Rūdolfs Blaumanis' play "From the Sweet Bottle"

“Pannas Teatris” presents to the audience in June, before Midsummer, a truly Latvian comedy by Rūdolfs Blaumanis “From the Sweet Bottle”. Midsummer night is approaching. The sounds and smells make the blood of boys and girls go crazy. There is a desire to let go of feelings so that they do not turn sour...

Old Town Market Square

Midsummer Market in the Old Town Market Square

Perkonu Street 13

Baltic Archery Championship

Baltic Archery Championship. Free admission.

13 Pērkōņu Street

Baltic Archery Championship

Baltic Archery Championship. Free admission.

Old Town Market Square

Midsummer Fair in the Old Town Market Square

Old Town Market Square

Midsummer Fair in the Old Town Market Square

Football stadium at Katoļu Street 40

LVBET football league game JFK Ventspils vs. Valmiera FC

LVBET football league game JFK Ventspils vs. Valmiera FC. Free admission.

H.Dorbe Memorial Museum

A prelude to the Maritime Festival at the H. Dorbe Museum

Free admission.

Old Town Market Square

Sea Festival Fair and Sweets Festival

Old Town Market Square

Sea Festival Fair and Sweets Festival

Ventspils beach volleyball court

Latvian Beach Volleyball Sea Cup 2026

Latvian Beach Sea Cup in Beach Volleyball 2026 Program: 10:00 – Group games 13:00 – Competition 16:00 – Game for 3rd place 17:00 – Game for 1st place 18:00 – Award ceremony

Ostas Street Promenade

Sea Festival on the Ostas Street Promenade

Reņķa Garden

Gunta Skrastiņa Song and Folk Ballad Festival at Reņķa Garden

Seaside Open-Air Museum

Small Sea Festival at the Seaside Open-Air Museum

Entrance with museum entrance ticket.

Ventspils Port Street Promenade

Motorcyclist meeting “Kurland Bike Meet”

Football stadium at Katoļu Street 40

LVBET football league game JFK Ventspils vs. JDFS Alberts

LVBET football league game JFK Ventspils vs. JDFS Alberts. Free admission.

Concert Hall "Latvija", Main Square

International Street Culture and Sports Festival “Ghetto Games”

International Street Culture and Sports Festival “Ghetto Games”. GGFEST or Ghetto Games Festival is an annual international event celebrating street sports, culture and food. It takes place in Ventspils and is one of the largest alternative sports...

Silrak Cocktail Bar & Nightclub

SILRAK FEST 2026

SILRAK FEST 2026 will take place on July 24 and 25, 2026 in Ventspils, bringing together music lovers for a two-day festival with a wide and diverse program. We encourage you to plan your visit to the festival in good time and purchase tickets in advance.

Concert Hall "Latvija", Main Square

International Street Culture and Sports Festival “Ghetto Games”

International Street Culture and Sports Festival “Ghetto Games”. GGFEST or Ghetto Games Festival is an annual international event celebrating street sports, culture and food. It takes place in Ventspils and is one of the largest alternative sports...

Concert Hall "Latvija", Main Square

International Street Culture and Sports Festival “Ghetto Games”

International Street Culture and Sports Festival “Ghetto Games”. GGFEST or Ghetto Games Festival is an annual international event celebrating street sports, culture and food. It takes place in Ventspils and is one of the largest alternative sports...

Ventspils Airport

Latvian Drag Race Festival 2026

The Latvian Drag Racing Festival 2026 promises to be one of the largest speed and motorsports events in the Baltics. From July 31 to August 2, the fastest drag racing cars from all over Europe, as well as special guests, will gather at Ventspils Airport...

Ostas Street Promenade

City Festival Fair

The Great Square

International Flower Carpet Festival

Great Square, Old Town Market Square, Ostas Street Promenade, Great Avenue

Ventspils City Festival 700+36

H.Dorbe Memorial Museum

City festival prelude at the H.Dorbe Museum

Admission to the event is free.

Market Square

“Street food Show” festival of flavors

Ostas Street Promenade

City Festival Fair

Livonian Order Castle

City festival at the Livonian Order Castle

Entrance with museum entrance ticket.

Market Square

“Street food Show” festival of flavors

Seaside Open-Air Museum

City Festival | Craft Day at the Seaside Open-Air Museum

Entrance with museum entrance ticket.

Football stadium at Katoļu Street 40

LVBET football league game JFK Ventspils vs. Riga FC-2

LVBET football league game JFK Ventspils vs. Riga FC-2. Free admission.

Adventure park

17th Latvian Nordic Walking and Walking Festival

17th Latvian Nordic Walking and Walking Festival.

Football stadium at Katoļu Street 40

LVBET football league game JFK Ventspils vs SK Super Nova-2

LVBET football league game JFK Ventspils vs. SK Super Nova-2. Free admission.

In several locations around the city

Friday evening walk

Concert Hall "LATVIA"

International contemporary rhythm music festival “Ventspils Groove 2026”

Staldzene steep bank

The night of the ancient fire on the steep bank of Staldzene

Football stadium at Katoļu Street 40

LVBET football league game JFK Ventspils vs. Riga FC-2

LVBET football league game JFK Ventspils vs. Riga FC-2. Free admission.

Ventspils market

Autumn Fair at the Old Town Market Square

OC "Ventspils" stadium, Sporta Street 7/9

Olympic champion D.Kula's international javelin throwing competition "Ventspils Javelin 2026"

Olympic champion D.Kula's international javelin throwing competition "Ventspils Javelin 2026". Free admission.

Football stadium at Katoļu Street 40

LVBET football league game JFK Ventspils vs. Skanstes SK

LVBET football league game JFK Ventspils vs. Skanstes SK. Free admission.

Parventa Library

Opening of the exhibition of the best photos of Ventspils 2026 at the Pārventa Library

Ventspils market

Pumpkin Festival in the Old Town Market Square

Football stadium at Katoļu Street 40

LVBET football league game JFK Ventspils vs. Leevon PPK

LVBET football league game JFK Ventspils vs. Leevon PPK. Free admission.

Theater House "Jūras vārti"

Estonian Vanemuine Theatre Ballet performance “Lifelong Love Story. Rain in December”

The most emotional and magnificent event of next autumn at the Sea Gate Theatre will be the visit of the Estonian Vanemuine Theatre with the ballet performance "Lifelong Love Story. Rain in December", inspired by the life and music of Frederic Chopin. The ballet "Lifelong...

Football stadium at Katoļu Street 40

LVBET football league game JFK Ventspils vs. Mārupes SC

LVBET football league game JFK Ventspils vs. Mārupes SC. Free admission.

Football stadium at Katoļu Street 40

LVBET football league game JFK Ventspils vs. Mārupes SC

LVBET football league game JFK Ventspils vs. Mārupes SC. Free admission.

The Great Square

Lāčplēša Day torchlight procession from the Main Square

The starting location and time will be specified.

Run, walk or cycle the Latvian Contour in Ventspils

Main Square, Concert Hall "Latvija"

Festive events dedicated to the Proclamation Day of the Republic of Latvia at the Great Square and the Concert Hall "Latvija"

Main Square, Town Hall Square, Market Square

Lighting of Christmas trees in the Main Square and elsewhere in the city

Livonian Order Castle

Saint Nicholas Day

Entrance with museum entrance ticket.

Ventspils market

Christmas market in the Old Town Market Square

Seaside Open-Air Museum

Narrow-Gauge Steam Locomotive “Mazbānītis” Christmas

Entrance with museum entrance ticket.

OC "Ventspils" basketball hall, Sporta Street 7/9

New Year's Eve run

New Year's Eve run