Liepaja International Stars Festival

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DatesDates TBA · Usually MarchCheck locally before booking
DurationSpringEstimate from available data
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forLive music, late nightsFew Baltic classical festivals can trace as
Language["lv"]Currency: EUR
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The story

Liepaja International Stars Festival in Liepaja

The Liepāja International Stars Festival is one of Latvia's most important classical-music events, run by the Liepāja Symphony Orchestra since its 1993 debut as the International Piano Stars Festival, founded by Imants Resnis. The 2026 edition, its 34th, takes place March 1-14 and features violinist Yuki Hirano, clarinettist Annelien van Wauwe, jazz pianist Hiromi, cellist Bartosz Koziak and pianist Krzysztof Książek.

Liepāja calls itself a city where the wind makes music, but each March it is the Liepāja Symphony Orchestra that takes over that role, hosting one of Latvia's most consequential classical-music events.
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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

Few Baltic classical festivals can trace as clear a lineage as this one: it began in 1993 as the International Piano Stars Festival, founded by Imants Resnis, before broadening into today's multi-instrument Stars Festival format

02

The mystery stays covered

More than three decades on, the 2026 edition marks its 34th year, organized throughout by the Liepāja Symphony Orchestra, giving the programme unusual institutional continuity

03

The city starts moving

Rather than concentrating on a single instrument, recent editions bring together an international mix - violin, clarinet, jazz piano, cello and classical piano among them - represented in 2026 by Yuki Hirano, Annelien van Wauwe, Hiromi, Bartosz Koziak and Krzysztof Książek

04

The water draws everyone in

That range, spanning classical and jazz idioms within the same two-week programme, gives Liepāja audiences access to soloists who might otherwise be heard only in far larger European capitals

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

Since its 1993 founding as the International Piano Stars Festival under Imants Resnis

Water and renewal

Living ritual

the event has kept the core tradition of pairing the Liepāja Symphony Orchestra with visiting international soloists each March

The sacred route

Living ritual

expanding over three decades from a piano-only format to today's broader mix of instruments

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually March

Getting around

Stay close enough to the part of Liepaja you will actually use, especially if the event runs late.

What to wear

Smart or semi-formal attire suits the concert-hall setting typical of a long-running classical series. A coat is useful given the festival's early-March timing, still cold in Liepāja.

Safety

Keep phone power, water, and a clear meeting point sorted before the main crowd arrives.

Where to stay

Base yourself where the last trip of the day stays easy, especially if Liepaja International Stars Festival runs late.

Tickets/cost

Ticketing varies by venue and stage. Confirm official passes before booking travel.

Language/currency

["lv"] · EUR

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map56.50 N, 21.01 EOpen in Google Maps

Liepaja, Kurzeme, Latvia

Nearest airportLPX — Liepāja
TransportStay close enough to the part of Liepaja you will actually use, especially if the event runs late.
Stay areaBase yourself where the last trip of the day stays easy, especially if Liepaja International Stars Festival runs late.

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How to get thereRoutes, times and prices to Liepaja via local transport.Search routesFind a place to stayStays near Liepaja, close enough for the event-day route.Browse staysFind flightsCompare fares into the nearest practical airport for March.Compare faresFestival gearSmart or semi-formal attire suits the concert-hall setting typical of a long-running classical series. A coat is useful given the festival's early-March timing, still cold in Liepāja.Shop the kitCheck visa requirementsSee whether you need a visa for Latvia and apply online.Check entry rulesTravel insuranceCover for trip hiccups, gear and health on the road.Get covered

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is Liepaja International Stars Festival?

Liepaja International Stars Festival is listed for March · Spring. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Liepaja International Stars Festival take place?

The festival is listed in Liepaja, Latvia. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.

How long should I plan for?

Spring is the listed festival span. Add time for arrival, local transport, queues, and any route changes during the event.

Is a source linked?

Official source linked. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

Liepaja, Kurzeme, Latvia

Is it family friendly?

unknown

Sources and editorial review

About this guide

This guide is independently written by Eventisimus using publicly available information, official event and organiser sources where available, local tourism references, and additional editorial research. Eventisimus is not the official organiser of this festival and is not affiliated with it unless explicitly stated.

Festival dates, schedules, ticket conditions, access rules, and local arrangements can change. We aim to present useful and accurate information, but travelers should confirm important details with the official event source before booking transport, accommodation, or tickets.

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Listed datesDates TBA · Usually March
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