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Events in Riga

Events in Riga

Events in Riga

Latvia's capital is celebrated not only for its captivating historic architecture and top-tier gastronomy, but also for its vibrant array of events. A diverse array of festivals, concerts and arts events beckon visitors from around the world. Riga offers something for everyone — embark on a journey of discovery through our calendar of events and transform your urban getaway into an unforgettable adventure.

 

Winter Events

 

Opera Season

  • September 2025 - March 2026
  • The season 2025/2026 at the Latvian National Opera will bring audiences unforgettable performances featuring world-renowned soloists and outstanding conductors.
  • See the full schedule here.

 

Riga Wine & Champagne Festival

  • 25 February - 1 March 2026
  • Riga Wine & Champagne festival is the largest and most decadent celebration of champagne, fine wine and food in the Baltic countries. The mission is to spread the message of all things gourmet, while forming the reputation of Riga as the tastiest Baltic capital. Since being founded in 2012 the festival has created numerous world-class tastings, masterclasses and dinners. It established Latvia’s first competition of world wines judged by an international Jury headed by Michael Schuster & Andrew Jefford, and initiated the most anticipated tastings, like Bubble Parade and TOP 100 Wines + Chefs.
  • See the full programme.

 

ARTDOCFEST/RIGA

  • 28 February - 8 March 2026
  • The opening of the 6th International Documentary Film Festival “Artdocfest/Riga” will be held on 28 February at 18:00 with the premiere of Vitaly Mansky’s new film “Time to the Target”, which had its world premiere earlier this year at the Berlin International Film Festival. The film has since been screened in Yamagata, at IDFA and PÖFF, and has received an award in Jihlava. Within the framework of Artdocfest/Riga, it will have its Latvian premiere. This year the festival introduces a new visual symbol — Dziga Vertov’s “camera eye”. Artdocfest/Riga has always been known for its unique, distinctive and often alternative perspective on the reality surrounding us — a view shaped by an author who cannot remain indifferent. We see the world through his eyes. Tickets for the opening film are already available at the Splendid Palace cinema box office.
  • See the full schedule.

 

Spring Events

 

Romeo and Juliet

  • 6 - 7 March 2026
  • One of the most prestigious ballet companies in Europe and the world comes to Riga for the very first time. On the stage of the Dailes Theatre, audiences will witness “Romeo and Juliet” — the legendary ballet by Jean-Christophe Maillot, now considered the company’s signature work and a benchmark of contemporary ballet drama. Les Ballets de Monte-Carlo is a true jewel in the cultural crown of the House of Grimaldi. It is the youngest court ballet company in Europe — and undoubtedly one of the most renowned.
  • Get tickets here.

 

Parallax

  • 6 - 31 March 2026
  • Cut Art Gallery presents PARALLAX — a duo exhibition by Anna Matveeva and Vladislav Saweljеvs. At the heart of the exhibition is Anna Matveeva’s photographic project, exploring perception, presence and the subtle tension between movement and stillness. Her images capture fleeting states — moments that exist between reality and memory. Vladislav Saweljеvs presents a series of ceramic works created using hand-built techniques, Raku firing and traditional black firing. He embraces unpredictability, allowing fire, air and time to shape each form. Together, the artists create a dialogue between the intangible and the material.
  • Book your visit here.

 

Pink Noise Riga

  • 10 - 12 April 2026
  • Inaugurated in 2024 by legendary jazz musician Branford Marsalis, the Pink Noise Riga music festival offers a cocktail of world-class jazz, pop-rock, fusion and contemporary improvised music. The festival’s main goal is to help Riga stand out & shine bright in the European music scene. For the 2026 season, the festival is replacing its summer format with two sessions: one in the spring (April 10-12) and one in the autumn (November 27-29). Tickets are already available for the concert of British jazz star, saxophonist Nubya Garcia, at Palladium on April 11, as well as for the Baltic debut of the legendary American musician Wynton Marsalis and the world-famous Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra, which will be held at the Dailes Theatre on 29 November 2026.
  • See the full schedule.

 

Spring Riga Taste Festival

  • 13 - 26 April 2026
  • During the Spring Riga Taste Festival the best restaurants in Riga will open their doors to all food lovers ready to embark on a flavour adventure by enjoying a full three‑course meal. Riga’s pastry shops, bakeries and bars will also prepare their own special offers. Now a well‑established tradition, the event is created not only for refined gourmands but for every resident of Riga and the city’s guests.
  • Find out more.

 

Riga Marathon

  • 16 - 17 May 2026
  • During the annual marathon Riga will once again welcome thousands of running enthusiasts for whom running is both a lifestyle and a celebration, as well as world-class elite athletes competing for top results and prize money in a World Athletics Road Race Label event. Over the years, the Rimi Riga Marathon has become a signature event for both Riga and Latvia, uniting thousands of joggers, families, children, marathon tourists, and elite runners from around the world on the streets of the capital. This year will see the return of existing race courses, praised during both the World Road Running Championships in Riga and the 35th anniversary event. Since the first starting shot at the Freedom Monument on July 27, 1991, the 2026 edition will mark the 36th Riga Marathon. Tens of thousands of running fans are expected to take part.
  • Register here.

 

Summer Events

 

Summer Solstice

  • 23 - 24 June 2026
  • The Summer Solstice celebration can be deemed the most Latvian holiday, marked according to pagan traditions. The festival bears the names Līgo and Jāņi. Līgo and Jāņi are a somewhat mystic event, as, according to ancient traditions, you have to search for the legendary fern blossom, wash your face in the grass's morning dew, and gather herbal plants, which are said to have a special power midsummer. Summer Solstice or the Jāņi celebration dates back centuries when Europeans actively practiced the cult of the Sun. Bonfires and other rituals were not only part of annual traditional celebrations, but also manifested the unity of cosmic and earth order. Jāņi is the celebration of the longest day and shortest night of the year. Cities and their life have brought their own options into Jāņi celebrations and created some new traditions, for example, special events in city centres. People are invited to cheerfully celebrate Līgo by warming themselves around bonfires, playing games and observing traditional rituals and other activities until sunrise. This night becomes memorable when celebrated together with Latvian folk groups and musicians.
  • Find out more.