Karosta FestivalKarostas festivāls

An annual arts and community festival held in Liepāja's historic Karosta neighborhood. It features local and international artists presenting music concerts, visual art installations, performances (including in Karosta prison and neighborhood venues), and interactive workshops under themes (e.g., 2024’s “Another Chance”). The festival activates former naval-base spaces, engaging residents and visitors in Karosta’s revival through creativity 1 2.

Karosta was a 20th-century Russian naval base; the festival celebrates its unique heritage by transforming austere military architecture into cultural event spaces. It emphasizes urban renewal and pride in local history through art and music.