Illustrative photo Riga Christmas Market 2026 – Program, Opening Hours & Visitor Guide
Riga Christmas Market runs from 27 November 2026 to 3 January 2027 at Dome Square in the heart of the Old Town. Free entry, over 80 artisan stalls, traditional Latvian food, and festive entertainment in one of the Baltics' most beautiful winter settings.
Illustrative photo Riga Christmas Market 2026 – Cathedral Square & Kalnciems Quarter
Discover the Riga Christmas Market from 27 November 2026 to 3 January 2027 across Cathedral Square and the scenic Kalnciems Quarter, featuring historic wooden architecture, local artists, and unique festive designs.
Illustrative photo New Year's Eve in Riga 2026/2027 – Old Town Celebration and Countdown Party
On December 31, 2026, Riga celebrates New Year's Eve across several Old Town squares with DJ sets, video projections and a shared countdown. The celebration in Vecrīga is free, though based on available information no organised fireworks show is part of the official programme.
Illustrative photo New Year's Eve in Jurmala, Latvia 2026/2027: Events, Program and Fireworks
Jurmala marks New Year's Eve 2026/2027 with a public celebration in Kauguri on 31 December 2026: live music, a midnight countdown and fireworks, traditionally free to attend. Add Christmas Festival concerts at Dzintari Concert Hall, lights on Jomas Street in Majori, and optional seaside hotel galas.
Illustrative photo Maslenitsa Daugavpils 2027 – Slavic Spring Festival in Latvia
On 14 March 2027, Unity Square in Daugavpils comes alive with folk music, pancakes and fire as the city celebrates Maslenitsa — the ancient Slavic farewell to winter. Free admission, horse rides and the iconic burning of the winter effigy make this Latvia's most atmospheric spring festival.
Illustrative photo Jāņi – Latvian Midsummer 2027 – Līgo & Jāņi Night in Latvia
Jāņi is Latvia's most celebrated festival, taking place on 23 and 24 June 2027. Join bonfires, flower wreaths, oak leaf crowns, caraway cheese and traditional Līgo singing as all of Latvia stays awake through the shortest night of the year.
Illustrative photo Ezīšfests 2027: Urban Festival in Riga
Ezīšfests returns to the Tallinas ielas kvartāls in Riga on 27 September 2027. This urban end of summer festival features hip hop, pop, rock and electronic music running into the early morning.
Illustrative photo Positivus Festival 2027 in Riga: Program, Dates and Tickets
Positivus Festival, the biggest music festival in the Baltics, returns to the Mežaparka Lielā estrāde open air venue in central Riga in 2027. Dates are not yet confirmed (TBA); a summer date is expected, with a program spanning indie, pop, hip hop and electronic music.
Illustrative photo Būtība Festival 2027: Summer Solstice on the Daugava River
The Būtība Festival 2027 takes place around the summer solstice at Ķeguma Puduri on the Daugava river in Latvia. Live music, electronic sounds and ritual meet conscious community living deep in the forest.
Illustrative photo Windstream Festival 2027: Spring Concerts in Riga
Windstream Festival 2027 brings five spring concerts by Orchestra Riga to venues across the city, running from the opening around the start of astronomical spring through to an internationally guest starred finale.
Illustrative photo Riga Opera Festival 2027: Opera and Ballet in Latvia
The Riga Opera Festival 2027 takes place in June at the Latvian National Opera, combining new productions, audience favorites and a festive gala concert inside Riga's historic opera house.