October 26th, 20260101More than 50 acts on six stages in the Tallinas Street Quarter on 4 and 5 November, partner shows across Riga on the 6th, and the EU's Music Moves Europe Awards 2027 nominees revealed in Riga.
October 13th, 2026042Riga Cathedral is getting its voice back. After more than 110 years, three new bells will restore the historic chime over Old Town.
Three Riga Cathedral bells — named Jānis, Gabriels and Marija — were consecrated on Sunday, 11 October 2026, the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Latvia said. The cathedral restoration team told Latvian...
September 11th, 2026053A fire alarm at New Riga Theatre triggered the suppression system Friday night, flooding the first floor, evacuating the audience, and scratching three shows at Lāčplēša 25.
August 6th, 20260103
Riga is officially 825 years old this August.
And the city is not holding back on the celebrations.
From Old Town streets to the Daugava waterfront, the energy is electric.
The biggest bash goes down on August 15th, packed with concerts, fairs, and local flavor.
But the party lasts all month long.
The parks are...
November 18th, 20250132Thousands gathered in Riga on Monday to mark the 107th anniversary of Latvia's independence, declared on November 18, 1918. The capital came alive with patriotic fervor as residents and visitors alike joined in celebrations that stretched from afternoon into the evening.
The day's centerpiece was the traditional torch procession, which...
February 5th, 201610494Longing for Spring? It's time to!
The ancient Latvian Spring waiting holiday also known as Shrove Tuesday will be celebrated soon.
Kalnciema Quarter organises a Meteņi Carnival with the Venetian carnival spirit on Saturday, February 6, from 10 AM to 4 PM.
During the carnival, Folk group "Skandinieki" will perform on the stage,...
January 12th, 2016491446The most distinguished writer of Latvian popular music and pianist Raimonds Pauls turns 80 today! Happy Birthday Maestro!
Pauls is the most famous composer not only in Latvia, but also far beyond its borders. His music has been performed in countless countries and in the most prestigious concert halls, and all of this was possible...
July 6th, 20155648Use of the historic Riga Circus building should be put to a halt, according to the State Office of Construction Control
Latvian State Office of Construction Control carried out 600 out of 2,000 planned inspections of public buildings in Latvia. Problems were found in every fifth inspected building, as noted by Director Peteris...
July 3rd, 201517873XI Latvian School Youth Song and Dance Festival kicks off in Riga
The XI School Youth Song and Dance Festival takes place in Riga from July 6 to 12. It is one not only of the largest festivals in Latvia, but also the most significant and oldest. It is held once every five years.
This year it is expected that 37,400 young participants...
