Liv Village FestivalLīvas ciema svētki

Līvas ciema svētki is a yearly cultural festival in Liepāja celebrating the heritage of the historic Liv village district. As one of Kurzeme’s leading intangible heritage events 1, the festival features two days of folk music, dance, crafts, and local cuisine. Attendees can enjoy live concerts on multiple stages in Jūrmalas Park and Zvejnieku Street, browse a large artisan market (Līvas tirgus) with hundreds of craftspeople 2, and engage in hands-on workshops. The festival traditionally begins with an opening procession from Vites Street to the main stage 3, followed by concerts of Latvian folk ensembles and children’s groups. Visitors can try traditional games, puppet shows, and sample local specialties, all reflecting Liepāja’s regional traditions.

The festival highlights the identity of Liepāja’s old Livonian quarter, known historically as Līvas ciems. It revives traditional Kurzemes folk art and village culture, connecting modern Liepāja residents to the city’s multicultural past. The crafts market and performances are tied to Long-Running local crafts and music traditions, and the event coincides with the city’s summer season opening. Līvas ciema itself is first mentioned in 1253, and the festival taps into centuries of Livonian and Latvian folk heritage 1.