Events in Riga

• 14.05.2013 "Agnese Egliņa un draugi" ("Agnese Egliņa and Friends") — Festival Overture

  An opportunity to savour performance of Agnese Egliņa, one of the most popular younger generation Latvian piano players, within only an hour's ride from Riga, in the New Castle garden of Siguld...

• 14.05.2013 Opera "Otello" at Sigulda Opera Music Festival

  This time Sigulda Opera Music Festival offers story about delusion, greed, passion, and justice, combined with the incredible music by Verdi — it is a generally recognised opera masterpiece. The...

• 14.05.2013 Gala Concert of Sigulda Opera Music Festival

  At the end of the Sigulda Opera Music Festival, listeners will have an opportunity to enjoy magnificent gala concert where Latvian success story — opera diva Maija Kovaļevska, Krišjānis Norvelis...

• 14.05.2013 Concert of Sacred Music

  In the framework of the Sigulda Opera Music Festival, sacred music concert also will take place in the Sigulda Lutheran Church.

• 13.05.2013 "Sapnis par debesīm" ("Dream About Heaven"), exhibition

  Prototype planes, pilots' dresses, and other exhibits related to aviation of the beginning of the twentieth century are exhibited in Spilve airport building, the unique and exemplary creation of...

• 13.05.2013 Luca Ciarla Quartet

  The music played by Luca Ciarla easily crosses borders of jazz, world and experimental music genres, forming an entirely new musical path. The Luca Ciarla Quartet has attracted with their origin...

• 13.05.2013 Guitar Player Ori Dakari and Jazz Stage Quartet

  Ori Dakari is a talented, musically educated, and unusually virtuosic Israeli guitar player(!) while some of the most talented and innovative Latvian jazz artists have united under the name of J...

• 13.05.2013 Frank /Pashkevich Experience and Dominion Man

  Dominion Man is a representative of gospel reggae genre, uniting the traditional reggae sound with evangelic texts. Frank /Pashkevich Experience describe their musical cooperation as a fusion of...

• 13.05.2013 The Young Slovak Jazz Guitar Player Andreas Varady

  The unique talent of Andreas Varady, a fifteen year old Slovak jazz guitar player, has provoked genuine admiration among jazz devotees. The gifted boy is the youngest artist ever to lead a jazz ...

• 09.05.2013 Double concert of Robert Glasper and SOMI (ASV)

  Robert Glasper, winner of 2013 Grammy award and the young African jazz artist SOMI will perform at a double concert! Glasper is a keyboard player of several eminent modern hiphop and R&B artists...

• 09.05.2013 Avant-garde jazz trio Medeski Martin & Wood and the young beatbox talent Butterscotch

  The innovative experimental jazz trio Medeski Martin & Wood, successful dwellers of the niche between avant-garde, improvisation, and jazz will be one of the participants of the double concert d...

• 09.05.2013 Jazz singer Diane Schuur (USA)

  American singer Diane Schuur is called the new lady number one of the present jazz. Diane Schuur, a vocalist and piano player, is exceptional and eclectic artist. Her musical career has formed o...

• 07.05.2013 Riga Retro Tram tour

  The Retro Tram is running its route from Ausekļa iela through Radio iela to Mežaparks and back to Ausekļa iela every Saturday and Sunday. Simply watch the city and wait for the most appealing st...

• 07.05.2013 Learn Riga on the Retro Tram

  The Retro Tram is running its route from Ausekļa iela through Radio iela to Mežaparks and back to Ausekļa iela every Saturday and Sunday. The particularity of railway transportation in the city ...

• 03.05.2013 "Marina", international exhibition of seascapes

  The international exhibition of seascapes "Marina" is opened every year in Jūrmala City Museum, popularising seascapes and sea painting traditions in Jūrmala and Latvia. Artists from many countr...

• 03.05.2013 Festival GO BLONDE

  Gorgeous dresses, honest smiles and all of the most beautiful blondes of Latvia at one place. The festival Go Blonde is one of the funniest and most positive summer festivals. Water activities w...

• 30.04.2013 Exhibition of contemporary artworks collection

  For the first time, it is possible to see contemporary artworks collection that for many years has been gathered for the future Latvian Museum of Contemporary Art.

• 30.04.2013 "It Snows all the Time…" ("Visu laiku snieg..."), personal exhibition by Ilmārs Blumbergs

  Several series of the works by Ilmārs Blumbergs created from 1993 to 2013 can be viewed at the exhibition. Paintings, objects and installations are exhibited on the first floor of the museum, wh...

• 29.04.2013 Choir music concert

  In the programme of the concert there will be works by J.H. Schein, J.S. Bach, F. Mendelssohn-Bartholdy, Z. Gárdonyi. Compositions will be performed by the youth choir of the German Independent ...

• 29.04.2013 "Jūlijs Feders. Ainava", exhibition of the landscape

  The exhibition is devoted to Jūlijs Voldemārs Feders, the most brilliant representative of the landscape genre in Latvian art. The Latvian National Museum of Art is celebrating the 175th anniver...

• 29.04.2013 Landscape with Birds (Ainava ar putniem), a concert

  In the concert "Landscape with Birds" it will be possible to hear tweeting, cooing, chirruping, warbling, as well as pastoral tones, landscapes with sun-lit sky and thunderstorm gusts when flut...

• 29.04.2013 Choir music concert

  In the upcoming concert, choir from Boston, USA, "Dedham Choral Society Choir" and youth choir of the Riga Technical College will perform American contemporary music, spirituals and works by Bal...

• 29.04.2013 Riga Circus — 125!

  Riga Circus starts its 125th season with new, international circus show with the world's best conventional circus traditions. Brightest representatives of the circus arts from nearer and further...

• 29.04.2013 Drum virtuoso Manu Katché

  International career of Manu Katché began in 1980-ies with an invitation by Peter Gabriel to record an album "So". Exactly then famous pop and rock artists noticed Manu. Since then he has record...

• 29.04.2013 Concert in the honour of the 150th anniversary of the Latvian National Opera House

  Latvian National Opera invites to a concert of the 150th anniversary of the opera house. Greatest Latvian opera and ballet stars, opera soloists, orchestra and choir will perform in this concert...

• 29.04.2013 "From War to Peace. Fashion of 1940-ies and 1950-ies" (No kara uz mieru. 1940. un 1950. gadu mode), exhibition of Aleksandrs Vas

  In the exhibition it is possible to view the collection of fashion historian Aleksandrs Vasiļjevs that displays the period of 1940-ies and 1950-ies from the fashion point of view. Beautiful fash...

• 29.04.2013 Culture days of Thailand

  Art Museum Riga Bourse is turning attention to Thailand. In the course of a week visitors can get acquainted with Thailand's culture through different forms of art. Traditional dresses of Thaila...

• 29.04.2013 Toccatas for organ and Kyrie spiritual chants

  Virtuosic chamber music, saturated with passages, melodic and harmonic figures, complicated technique, capricious metrorythms, and a chant beginning every liturgy calling believers for penance a...

• 29.04.2013 Riga Shipyard — 100, exhibition

  The exhibition tells a story about the company "Rīgas kuģu būvētava" (Riga Shipyard), one of the largest and oldest shipbuilding companies of the entire Baltic Sea region. More than 130 ships co...

• 29.04.2013 Saint Cecilia Solemn Mass

  Charles Gounod's Saint Cecilia Solemn Mass, which will be played at one of the most beautiful churches in Riga, is a piece of music whose first performance on St Cecilia's Day in 1855 in Paris m...

• 25.04.2013 Peruquois, world music concert

  The saturated, full of primal emotions and at the same time masterful singing of Peruquois has made many of her listeners name her a vocal goddess. She has been studying traditional chants of Am...

• 25.04.2013 The Season Opening Concert of Latvian National Symphony Orchestra

  The 2013/2014 season of the Latvian National Symphony Orchestra will be opened with participation of so beloved by the public bass baritone Egils Siliņš who has experienced success on the leadin...

• 25.04.2013 "7 Gospels", a musical story by Rihards Zaļupe

  The concert is an opportunity to relish church atmosphere and at the same time take part at a musical story "7 Stories of The Gospel of Thomas". The musical piece is based on the sensational fif...

• 25.04.2013 A spring-like birthday journey, concert

  Extensive festive programme of concerts will take place on the quay of the River Daugava in the honour of the Day of Restoration of Independence of the Republic of Latvia. Inhabitants and guests...

• 25.04.2013 From Renaissance to Art Nouveau, International Doll Art Exhibition

  Riga stands on the crossroads of different historical ages and events. The exhibition covers a historical period from Renaissance to Art Nouveau, showing changes of traditions, fashion and artis...

• 22.04.2013 Early Music Festival — opening concert

  Giovanni Battista Pergolesi's Stabat Mater will be performed by distinguished Latvian artists, Elina Shimkus (soprano), Sergejs Jegers (countertenor) Riga Dom Cathedral Boys Choir, baroque orche...

• 22.04.2013 French Baroque Masterpieces

  A wonderful opportunity to feel the vibrations of authentic Medieval, Renaissance, and Baroque sound performed by baroque ensemble "Sinfonietta Rīga". The concert is a part of the Early Music Fe...

• 22.04.2013 Bach, Handel, and Corelli. Early Music Festival

  The Early Music Festival has on its programme Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach, Georg Friedrich Händel, Arcangelo Corelli, Giuseppe Sammartini, and Georg Philipp Telemann.

• 22.04.2013 Italian cello virtuoso Mario Brunello

  Mario Brunello is an Italian musician with an extensive international career. He has played with Philadelphia orchestra, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Orchestre national de France, La Scala The...

• 22.04.2013 "A Fairy Tale About Shoemaker's Wife and Golden Shoes", a concert for children

  Children will enjoy the splendid costumes, beautiful sounds of early music and dance ornaments performed by soloists of baroque dance group and ballet studio "Freska" during the musical fairy ta...

• 22.04.2013 The Rundāle Day of the Early Music Festival

  A great opportunity to enjoy outstanding musicians at one of the most remarkable wonders of the Baroque art — Rundāle Palace, only an hour's drive from Riga. Three concerts will be hosted by Run...

• 22.04.2013 "FANTASTICI! Contemporary Italian Jewellery", exhibition

  An extensive exhibition of contemporary Italian jewellery "FANTASTICI! Contemporary Italian Jewellery" is arranged by gallery "Putti" in collaboration with Italian Association of Contemporary Je...

• 18.04.2013 "Alternative Grand Piano", project of contemporary arts

  Project of contemporary arts "Alternative Grand Piano" provides to the audience an opportunity to enjoy several concert programmes in one evening, both in the concert hall and open-air terrace, ...

• 18.04.2013 The illusionists — Safronov Brothers from Russia

  The two-hour illusion show is a chance to view high-class illusion performances. The audience will have a chance to watch mysterious phenomena that will make even the biggest sceptics believe in...

• 15.04.2013 Concert of Manchester duo "Hurts"

  "Hurts" themselves call the music style represented by them the Disco Lento. Their visit card is slightly distant fashion from 1930s, great melodies that are more characteristic of 1980s than of...

• 11.04.2013 British musician Alex Clare

  Alex Clare music includes electro, dubstep, soul, R&B, alternative rock, and drum&bass sounds. However, the vocal of the musician is an inspiration of jazz, blues, and soul musicians from his ch...

• 10.04.2013 Procession of the Nationwide Latvian Song and Dance Festival participants

  During the week when Riga is taken over by the most magnificent Latvian festival — Nationwide Song and Dance Festival — tens of thousands of singers and dancers gather together from all over Lat...

• 10.04.2013 Kokle music night concert "Let There Be Light!"

  During the concert, which is held within the scope of the Nationwide Latvian Song and Dance Festival, it will be possible to hear the original kokle music composed by various Latvian composers, ...

• 10.04.2013 Gidons Krēmers and "Kremerata Baltica" performing for the Garden of Destiny

  The world famous violinist Gidons Krēmers and the chamber orchestra "Kremerata Baltica" will perform at the Great Guild Hall by giving a concert dedicated to the Garden of Destiny. You will hear...

• 09.04.2013 Song and Dance Festival fair

  During the Song and Dance Festival not only Vērmanes Garden, but also other parks and squares of Riga will host concerts, dances, and workshops. Overall about 130 Latvian folk groups and ethnogr...

• 09.04.2013 "Summer Session", exhibition of contemporary jewellery

  The main attention of this thematic exhibition of jewellery has been gained by professional and internationally well-known artists in works of which one can find both summery motives of fauna an...

• 28.03.2013 Youth Spring Music Festival Avanti

  Talented students from Latvian music schools and colleges, students from the Latvian Academy of Music, as well as guests from foreign countries are participating in the youth music festival Avan...

• 28.03.2013 Jazz-funk fusion band from Iceland MEZZOFORTE

  The band from Iceland Mezzoforte plays jazz and funk fusion music, and the band has a history of more than 30 years. Despite the considerable age, this ensemble always stays fresh and keeps deve...

• 27.03.2013 Latvian New Music Days

• 27.03.2013 Opening Concert of the Latvian New Music Days

  Opening concert of the Latvian New Music Days offers the long unheard chamber concert of Tālivaldis Ķeniņš giving the seat of honour to a charming flute solo, and a new composition by Maija Einf...

• 27.03.2013 Chamber Music Concert

  Chamber Music Concert will be held within the scope of the Latvian New Music Days. Aim of the festival is to reveal the latest compositions of Latvian composers of different generations in vario...

• 27.03.2013 Concert "Seasons Glare"

  Gala concert of the Latvian New Music Days "Seasons Glare" will be held in one of the oldest public buildings in the Baltic States — Muenster Hall of the Great Guild. Aim of the festival is to r...

• 26.03.2013 The legendary avant-garde trio from Finland — "Cleaning Woman"

  Original industrial art house sound is characteristic of "Cleaning Woman". The performers are known not only as a hypnotic concert band, but also as regular guests of art and film festivals, the...

• 25.03.2013 Guatemalan artist Gaby Moreno

  Gaby Moreno is a world-renowned songwriter and singer. Jazz, blues, bossa nova sounds, and light acoustic accompaniment is characteristic of her music.

• 20.03.2013 Tastes of Tallinn and Riga meet

  Within the scope of the gastronomic project "Delightfully Delicious Destination — Riga" a joint project of Tallinn and Riga called "Restaurant Exchange" will be organised. Chefs of restaurants i...

• 19.03.2013 Easter concerts and events in Riga

  During Easter time, Riga provides wonderful opportunity to attend concerts of folklore groups and other artists, services, exhibitions, cultural events, and traditional fairs dedicated to Easter.

• 07.03.2013 Tropical Butterfly House

  The National Botanic Garden of Latvia is one of the most popular places of recreation in Riga – it is possible to explore the compact but very information-intensive area at a slow pace, to get a...

• 05.03.2013 Opening of culture palace "Ziemeļblāzma"

  In a half an hour driving distance from the centre of Riga, in the northern part of the city in Vecmīlgrāvis, stands architectural monument of national scale — culture palace "Ziemeļblāzma" that...

• 05.03.2013 American alternative pop artist Lana Del Rey

  Pop sensation and one of the most demanded artists Lana Del Rey has received a number of major music awards and currently is one of the most popular American alternative pop music artists. Lana ...

• 05.03.2013 Tone poem "A Hero’s Life"

  The world of romantic ideals of Richard Strauss in tone poem "A Hero’s Life" and refined virtuosity of cellist Kristīne Blaumane with guest conductor David Giménez Carreras.

• 04.03.2013 Messiah ballet

  The oratorio "Messiah" by George Handel is one of the most majestic and triumphal compositions in the history of music. This vocal symphony has inspired the Argentinian choreographer Mauricio Wa...

• 28.02.2013 International dance festival Dance Olympiad Riga 2013

  Dance Olympiad Riga unites the classical and contemporary genres of the dance by gathering professional and amateur artists from all around the world. The best performances in Riga are demonstra...

• 28.02.2013 Riga Jazz Stage 2013

  Riga Jazz Stage is an international jazz artists' competition where jazz singers from various countries arrive at Riga in order to fight for the opportunity to gain international popularity.

• 27.02.2013 Soviet car show and competition "Dzintara Volga" ("Amber Volga")

  Every year Mežaparks hosts the Soviet car show and competition "Dzintara Volga" ("Amber Volga"), which at some point was one of the most prestigious car competitions in the former Soviet Union. ...

• 25.02.2013 Pārdaugava festival held in Arkādija park

  Pārdaugava is an important part of Riga located on the left bank of the River Daugava, therefore every year the Pārdaugava festival is held here and taking place near the Arkādija park.

• 25.02.2013 European Day of Early Music

  On Johann Sebastian Bach's birthday, Paolo Pandolfo (Italy), one of the world's greatest masters of viola da gamba, and the Latvian harpsichordist Aina Kalnciema will perform at the Small Guild ...

• 25.02.2013 American singer Michael Bolton

  The repertoire of the owner of the lyrical voice Michael Bolton is dominated by love ballads, and he will perform the most popular of them at the concert in Riga.

• 25.02.2013 Kremerata Baltica and Mikhail Pletnev (piano, Russia)

  Kremerata Baltica is called not only de facto ambassador of culture of the Baltic Region, but also bridge maker in the context of integration of whole Europe. The chamber orchestra Kremerata Bal...

• 25.02.2013 Piano duet: Sivan Silver and Gil Garburg (Israel)

  Sivan Silver and Gil Garburg are laureates of first awards at many international and national piano competitions for solo musicians and ensembles.

• 25.02.2013 Choir "Kamēr..."

  The concert will present the concert show "Chants of the Sacred Wind" of the youth choir "Kamēr..." and currently the most popular composer in the USA John Luther Adams.

• 25.02.2013 Riga Wine & Champagne festival

  The first Baltic fine wine and champagne festival „Riga Wine & Champagne” with an extensive programme of champagne and fine wine tastings, master classes, as well as wine and food matching dinner.

• 19.02.2013 A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE

  At the end of American playwright Tennessee William’s most famous play, the fragile Blanche DuBois is carried away to a psychiatric hospital. Argentine choreographer Mauricio Wainrot invites aud...

• 14.02.2013 Finnish rock band Sunrise Avenue

  You will have the opportunity to see the Finnish rock band the Sunrise Avenue, which has gained great popularity in Europe, at the modern culture centre "Sapņu fabrika". The Sunrise Avenue will ...

• 14.02.2013 Exhibition "The song gets otherwise"

  The exhibition is a story of transferring the inherited traditions into nowadays. The visitors will have the opportunity to look into the situation of the traditional Latvian folk art in the con...

• 14.02.2013 Concert to celebrate the Restoration of Independence of the Republic of Latvia

  To honour the Restoration of Independence of the Republic of Latvia, the quartet Undertango, which is the most popular tango ensemble in Latvia, will perform a Latvian music programme at the Sma...

• 14.02.2013 Chants for the Lent

  The public choir chants for the Lent belong to the golden fund of the Russian spiritual music. This tradition was initiated by the prominent Russian composer and director of the Choir Chapel Ale...

• 14.02.2013 Celebratory performance "Uniting"

  To honour the Restoration of Independence of the Republic of Latvia, a special concert "Uniting" is organised with the participation of the maestro Raimonds Pauls together with the children's fo...

• 14.02.2013 Exhibition of paintings by Rolands Bruno Butāns

  Rolands Butāns has dedicated many years to the topic of Riga. The Old Riga with its peculiar architecture appears to be especially close to him. Works of Rolands Butāns are graphically refined a...

• 14.02.2013 Concert of the youth choir "Kamēr..."

  At the concert, the presentation of the album "Kā eleganta cūku pupa ir mana tauta" (As elegant as broad bean my nation is) of the outstanding Latvian choir "Kamēr..." will take place. You will ...

• 14.02.2013 From Comic Opera to Musical "Operetta Express"

  The concert of the choir and soloists of the Latvian National Opera will lead the listeners through the history of operetta, from the beginnings till the metamorphoses in nowadays.

• 14.02.2013 Choir "Kamēr..." and the excellent cellist Nicolas Altstaedt

  At the concert also currently one of the most sought-after and brightest cellists of new generation — the German musician Nicolas Altstaedt will perform together with the choir "Kamēr...".

• 13.02.2013 Exhibition of the Museum of the History of Riga and Navigation "The Object of the Month"

  To honour the 240th anniversary of the Museum of the History of Riga and Navigation, the changing exhibition "The Object of the Month. Interesting objects from the collections of the museum" is ...

• 13.02.2013 Exhibition of Bruno Birmanis' photos "BALLET.BEYOND"

  In his first photo exhibition "BALLET.BEYOND", Bruno Birmanis opens the curtain to the wonderful and mysterious world of backstage.

• 13.02.2013 Trophy exhibition "Trophy Grand Prix Riga 2013"

  The exhibition presents the classical hunting trophies, exotic trophies, trophies and examples of hunting-horns from yards. The main purpose of the exhibition is to inform the society and explai...

• 13.02.2013 In the sounds of Eastern kokles

  Kokle is an ancient traditional Latvian stringed musical instrument. The koklists (players of kokle) ensemble "Kokles' club" is the only mid-generation koklists ensemble in Latvia, in which ther...

• 13.02.2013 Exhibition "Acquisitions of the Riga Art Nouveau Museum"

  The interior at the Riga Art Nouveau Museum becomes more and more varied and richer with historical items from families of Riga. This exhibition will allow to see the items presented to the muse...

• 13.02.2013 Exhibition "Henry Van de Velde and Riga"

  In 2013, the 150th anniversary of the excellent Belgian Flemish painter, architect, designer, art historian, and teacher Henry Clemens Van de Velde is celebrated all over the world. The exhibiti...

• 13.02.2013 Andris Vēzis' personal exhibition "Stories of the Grey Stone"

  Andris Vēzis is one of the leading and most popular ceramic artists in Latvia. The artist works with china highly skilfully and expressively, by demonstrating thorough knowledge of this fragile ...

• 13.02.2013 Viktors Kosenko's personal exhibition

  The sculptor Viktors Kosenko, who works with porcelain, demonstrates the technical and stylistic diversity of this material; his interpretations will be exhibited in his personal exhibition at t...

• 13.02.2013 World Press Photo exhibit

  World Press Photo is the most prestigious and well-known global exhibition of photos travelling to more than 100 cities all over the world every year. Every year more than 100 000 photos are reg...

• 11.02.2013 Choir music concert — dedication to the Mother's Day: FAITH, HOPE, LOVE

  Performing: female choir "Sapnis", director — Iveta Rīsmane-Lūse; organist — Ilze Reine. Entrance for donation.

• 11.02.2013 Concert "Optimistic Classics"

  In cooperation with the 4th International Riga Brass Symposium, brass ensemble and soloists from the orchestra "Riga" participating.

• 11.02.2013 Spring festival "Windstream" gala concert

  At the gala concert of the spring festival "Windstream", you will hear Ravel's "Bolero", as well as three first performances in Latvia: Serge Lancen's Concerto for Harp and Wind Orchestra, Scott...

• 11.02.2013 Lech Majewski. Personal exhibition.

  Audio-visual project of Lech Majewski, the prominent modern artist, director, poet, that comprises four of his largest work cycles: "Bruegel Suite", "Blood of a Poet", "Divinities", and "The Roe...

• 11.02.2013 Exhibition Piranesi. Antiquities of Rome.

  The exhibition features the collection of the graphic art of G.B.Piranesi held by the Latvian National Museum of Art; the pieces of art include the most important monuments and ruins of the anci...

• 11.02.2013 Concert by the Düsseldorf Symphony Orchestra

  In the programme of the concert — classical, romantic, and 20th century music. The symphony orchestra popular in Germany will perform instrumental compositions by Georges Bizet and Giacomo Pucci...

• 11.02.2013 Choir music concert "In the Sounds of Spring"

  Performing: choir Cantamus (the Netherlands), director — Una Cintiņa, instrumental ensemble.

• 11.02.2013 Choir music concert "In the Sounds of Spring"

  Performing: female choir Carmina (Estonia), director — Margit Vōsa, and female choir Dzintars (Latvia), director — Aira Birziņa.

• 08.02.2013 Summer Revue

  Summer circus show in line with the world's best traditions performed by the Latvian circus artists. Enjoy the air gymnasts high in the air, acrobats and equilibrists at the arena. Funny clowns ...

• 08.02.2013 Gregorian

  The German band Gregorian with the concert in Riga present their last album "Epic Chants", which was released in 2012. The album features hits from the all-time best world's movies.

• 08.02.2013 Latvian Art in Exile

  The exhibition looks into the Latvian art born at exile more than seventy years ago. The exhibition is presented in the context of the nation, its historical heritage, and the main art genres of...

• 08.02.2013 Planet Circus

  International programme with magnificent circus shows — animal performances, acrobats, air gymnasts, jugglers, equilibrists, and other circus surprises. Everything for the pleasure and entertain...

• 08.02.2013 Ideas and images of Leonardo da Vinci in the works of modern craftsmen

  Is artistic heritage of the great genius of the Renaissance comprehensible to modern craftsmen?

• 07.02.2013 Pop-rock band The Killers

  One of the most popular pop-rock bands in the world over the last years, The Killers, will give a concert in Riga this June and perform compositions from their fourth studio album "Battle Born".

• 07.02.2013 Interdisciplinary exhibition "Medicine at the Opera"

  Over centuries the profession and status of a doctor have changed in the society. It is also evidenced by the modern popular opera shows, starting with the 18th century operas like "The Barber o...

• 24.01.2013 The legendary circus troupe ''Cirque du Soleil'' to perform in Riga

  The world-renowned circus ''Cirque du Soleil'' returns to Riga offering to the viewers a new show — ''Alegria'' that has already captivated more than 10 million people around the world. The show...

• 24.01.2013 Patricia Kaas Concert ''Kaas chante Piaf''

  The project ''Kaas chante Piaf'' commemorates 50 years since the death of the legendary singer Édith Piaf. This unique show will include innovative stage design with video installations and extr...

• 24.01.2013 Irish Dance Show ''Lord of the Dance''

  ''Lord of the Dance'' will tour the world already for the sixteenth time and this time will surprise spectators with especially magnificent stage design, the costs of which amount to several mil...

• 24.01.2013 Igor Stravinsky LES NOCES. OEDIPUS REX

  Featuring — the State Choir ''LATVIJA'', conductor — Māris Sirmais. Programme: ''Les noces'', ''Oedipus Rex''.

• 24.01.2013 S. Rachmaninoff. ''All-night Vigil'' (Vespers)

  Featuring — the State Choir ''LATVIJA'', conductor — Māris Sirmais.

• 24.01.2013 Recital of Aurēlija Šimkus

  Aurēlija Šimkus is a young and talented pianist born on 2 November 1997 in Riga, her debut in front of a wider audience was at the age of 11 in the concert of the 90th anniversary of the indepen...

• 16.01.2013 Verdi Gala Concert

  Celebrating the 200th anniversary of the grand composer Giuseppe Verdi, the Latvian National Opera offers the Verdi Gala Concert. The wonderful music of Verdi will be performed by brilliant solo...

• 16.01.2013 Verdi Gala Concert

  Celebrating the 200th anniversary of the grand composer Giuseppe Verdi, the Latvian National Opera offers the Verdi Gala Concert. The wonderful music of Verdi will be performed by brilliant solo...

• 16.01.2013 Carmen. 5 Tangos

  The blood red tourniquets of passion also break through the seemingly contained emotions of the 5 Tangos heroes. Their author — contemporary choreography legend Hans van Manen of the Netherlands...

• 16.01.2013 Concert of Italian Tenor Alessandro Safina

  The Latvian National Opera will host a concert of the Italian tenor Alessandro Safina. Even Queen Elizabeth II of Great Britain is among admirers of the charismatic singer.

• 16.01.2013 Ellie Goulding. Halcyon Tour

  Ellie Goulding is a young and talented musician, whose music unites R&B, electro, metal, folk, hip-hop, pop and even classical music genres. She has been nominated for ''BBC'', ''MTV'', ''BRIT A...

• 09.01.2013 The Rhine Gold

  To mark the 200th anniversary of Richard Wagner's birth, the Latvian National Opera will present the complete ''The Ring of the Nibelung'' (Der Ring des Nibelungen) cycle. ''The Ring of the Nibe...

• 09.01.2013 The Valkyrie

  To mark the 200th anniversary of Richard Wagner's birth, the Latvian National Opera will present the complete ''The Ring of the Nibelung'' (Der Ring des Nibelungen) cycle. ''The Ring of the Nibe...

• 09.01.2013 Siegfried

  To mark the 200th anniversary of Richard Wagner's birth, the Latvian National Opera will present the complete ''The Ring of the Nibelung'' (Der Ring des Nibelungen) cycle. ''The Ring of the Nibe...

• 04.01.2013 Personal Exhibition of Diāna Adamaite "Instantly"

  About 200 new drawings form the personal exhibition of Diāna Adamaite "Instantly". On paper with crayons and watercolour — Adamaite sticks to the belief that her artistic expression is "non-conc...

• 04.01.2013 Latvian Photography Award 2012

  The Latvian Photography Award is an event that advances contemporary photography. Within the framework of the event, a competition is announced for the most successful photography of the current...

• 04.01.2013 Exhibition "Wilnis 2x. Vilnis Zābers (1963-1994)"

  The exhibition of Vilnis Zābers "Wilnis 2x" characterises Zābers not as a "disobedient" artist, but as a seeker of complex, contemporary form. The exhibition features graphics, super-graphics, p...

• 03.01.2013 Opera by Giuseppe Verdi ''Simon Boccanegra''

  The exclusive concert staging of the rarely played opera ''Simon Boccanegra'' by the Italian opera genius Giuseppe Verdi, who is having his anniversary in 2013, will be performed in the Great Gu...

• 11.12.2012 Enjoy the Old Riga by taking a ride on the Christmas Train

  A great opportunity to enjoy the wintery streets of the Old Riga by taking a ride on the special Christmas train. The train runs every day from 10:00 to 20:00, visiting the most beautiful old st...

• 06.12.2012 Acoustic Concert of the British Musician Patrick Wolf

  One of the most charismatic and talented contemporary British artists Patrick Wolf in his music gracefully combines elements of romantic folk, techno pop, alternative rock and electro.

• 30.11.2012 Let's Play Opera ''The Little Sweep''

  The performance invites listeners not only to enjoy the exciting story, but to take part in the events during the play and intermissions. The Little Sweep — a wonderful friend, who will help chi...

• 29.11.2012 A different kind of Christmas shop

  At Christmas time, a special shop of miracles with a ''pop up store'' concept finds its place in the Old Town of Riga. Premises of the shop from a practically uninhabited pre-renovation building...

• 28.11.2012 Christmas Charity Concert for the support of the renewal of Lestene Church

  Lestene Church was once one of the most beautiful Baroque churches in Latvia. After the World War II, its interior was destroyed. Support is needed again in order to renew it at its initial beau...

• 28.11.2012 Exhibition ''Marimekko. Design. Finland.''

  A voluminous exhibition with a selection of new works is offered by Finnish design brand Marimekko that has conquered the peaks of world design. The broad exhibition — 60 samples of fabric, 53 m...

• 28.11.2012 Imperial china manufactures of Saint-Petersburg

  The exhibition is a great possibility to get acquainted with the best samples of works of the legendary imperial china manufactures of Saint-Petersburg, following various styles of art between t...

• 28.11.2012 Harry Seidler: Architecture, Art, and Design. (Australia)

  The exhibition offers an exciting journey through the history of Modernism in architecture. Harry Seidler (1923-2006) is one of the leading architects in Australia; his practice begun in 1948. I...

• 28.11.2012 Celebration of Bread at the Open-Air Museum

  The main export product of Latvia is bread. To show honour to the small grain and the product that is made of it, the Ethnographic Open-Air Museum of Latvia organises the Celebration of Bread, o...

• 28.11.2012 The day of ancient crafts and blacksmiths at the Open-Air Museum

  Every year on the second Sunday of September, craftsmen from the entire Latvia gather at the Ethnographic Open-Air Museum of Latvia. Both masters and trainees come here to demonstrate how their ...

• 28.11.2012 Exhibition ''Painting of Romanticism''

  Works from the private collection of Jef Rademaker that is one of the biggest collections of Holland and Flemish paintings of the 19th century in Europe can be viewed at the exhibition.

• 27.11.2012 Latvian Radio Choir. Sacred Chants

  In the cycle Sacred Chants, one of the best professional chamber choirs in Europe — the Latvian Radio Choir — goes on a musical journey from the early medieval chants, magnificent Renaissance po...

• 27.11.2012 Sinfonietta Rīga and Inga Kalna

  Inga Kalna is one of the brightest stars in the family of Latvian vocalists. Her international carrier continues to surprise with new engagements and achievements.

• 27.11.2012 Eastern Concert. Featuring Riga Dom Cathedral Boys Choir and Collegium Musicum Riga

  Citizens of Riga and visitors of the city are invited to a very interesting programme suitable for the Silent Week at the Riga St. John Church. Baroque orchestra Collegium Musicum Riga, whose me...

• 27.11.2012 Kancheli, Pärt, and Vasks on Easter

  Meditative music that rouses contemplations and makes you ruminate about world order will be performed at the Riga Dome Cathedral. Featuring: Ieva Parša (mezzo-soprano), Liene Kļava (alto), the ...

• 27.11.2012 Saxophone Player Mario Marzi and Simone Zanchini (accordion)

  Within the framework of the Festival ''Saxophonia'', a duo from Italy — Mario Marzi (saxophone) and Simone Zanchini (accordion) — will perform contemporary music. The concert programme was forme...

• 27.11.2012 Closing Concert of the Festival ''Saxophonia''

  Closing Concert of the Festival ''Saxophonia'' featuring Nicolas Prost (saxophone), Elisabeth Leonskaja (piano), and Orchestre National du Capitole de Toulouse. Conductor Tugan Sokhiev.

• 27.11.2012 Haydn's Horn Concerto and Darbellay's Mégalithe

  Concert featuring Olivier Darbellay (horn), Sinfonietta Rīga lead by conductor Normunds Šnē. Programme: Jean-Luc Darbellay, Joseph Haydn, Sándor Veress.

• 27.11.2012 Wine and Music. Austria

  Good music and good wine — a possibility to enjoy a combination of these delights, as well as narrations about the two delights told by professionals in the new concert series ''Wine and Music''...

• 27.11.2012 Concert of Sinfonietta Rīga and Kolja Blacher

  Programme: Pyotr Tchaikovsky, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Robert Schumann

• 27.11.2012 Opening Concert of the Festival ''Saxophonia''

  The International Saxophone Music Festival ''Saxophonia'' offers exciting concerts united by the glittering yellow miracle invented in the middle of the 19th century — the saxophone. Every year ...

• 27.11.2012 Joonatan Rautiola and Latvian National Symphony Orchestra within the framework of the Festival ''Saxophonia''

  The International Saxophone Music Festival ''Saxophonia'' offers exciting concerts united by the glittering yellow miracle invented in the middle of the 19th century — the saxophone. Every year ...

• 27.11.2012 Brass Jaw within the framework of the Festival ''Saxophonia''

  The Glasgow-based four-piece Brass Jaw featuring trumpeter Ryan Quigley and saxophone players Paul Towndrow, Konrad Wiszniewski, Allon Beauvoisin brings a vibrant new sound to the world of jazz....

• 27.11.2012 Deniss Pashkevich Trio and George Steele

  Deniss Pashkevich Trio was formed after periodic collaboration of musicians for several years. It is hard to classify the style of Deniss Pashkevich Trio since this project was not established o...

• 27.11.2012 The Riga Saxophone Quartet and Valdis Muktupāvels

  Performers: Ieva Parša (mezzo-soprano), Valdis Muktupāvels (kokle), the Riga Saxophone Quartet, Herta Hansena (piano).

• 27.11.2012 Grand Concert of Latvian Symphonic Music

  A unique opportunity to enjoy Latvian symphonic music performers at one place. Participants of the concert: the Latvian National Opera Choir, Symphony Orchestra of the Jāzeps Vītols Latvian Acad...

• 27.11.2012 Sinfonietta Rīga and Ē. Ešenvalds Concert ''Kokle''

  Chamber orchestra Sinfonietta Rīga under the leadership of conductor Normunds Šnē is one of the most active performers of Baroque and contemporary music in Latvia, who are ready to experiment in...

• 26.11.2012 Exhibition of Donations from the Porcelain Museum Collections

  A unique exhibition where the museum exhibits items from the collections that have been given as donation. The exhibition is a reminder of the emotions that the act of giving renders to the give...

• 26.11.2012 Painting Workshop at the Porcelain Museum

  To mark the coming of spring, Riga Porcelain Museum offers a creative workshop featuring painting of various porcelain items related to the Easter theme — porcelain eggs, egg cups, goblets, and ...

• 26.11.2012 Al Bano New Year's Concert

  The New Year will start with a great gift for Italian music lovers. The beloved Italian maestro Al Bano will delight the inhabitants and guests of Riga with a grand concert. The owner of a wonde...

• 26.11.2012 The Music of ABBA — Arrival From Sweden

  One will never again experience onstage performances of the legendary band ABBA; however, thanks to the team work of ARRIVAL From Sweden and ABBA original concert musicians, a show has been crea...

• 23.11.2012 Exhibition at the Natural History Museum of Latvia ''My Wet Home''

  The exhibition informs about living beings and plants of the wetland, as well as the role of wetland in human life. By the help of visual materials of the exhibition, the visitors can imagine th...

• 23.11.2012 Personal Exhibition of the Painter Juris Pudāns ''Art, Riga and…''

  Painter Juris Pudāns was a member of the legendary group of associates — the French group of the 1960ies Latvian painting.

• 23.11.2012 Exhibition — ''Riga in Colour and Form''

  Exhibition ''Riga in Colour and Form'' offers works of art from the collections of Riga History and Navigation Museum. The museum stores over half a million historical statements about Riga duri...

• 23.11.2012 Commemorative Exhibition ''Yacht Kaupo''

  Catamaran ''Kaupo'' and its crew went missing during the voyage across the Indian Ocean, between South Africa and Australia. There is no information about the catamaran and the crew since 2 Sept...

• 23.11.2012 International circus festival ''Golden Karl 2013''

  Every year, the Riga Circus gathers the best of the best. On the competition days, visitors of the Riga Circus can enjoy the original and exciting circus performances of professional circus arti...

• 23.11.2012 ''Diamonds of Circus''

  Exciting circus shows with animals, magnificent costumes, music, dances, and clowns. All for the delight and entertainment of the viewers. The Riga Circus offers an international circus programm...

• 23.11.2012 Wonderful fantasy ''Snow Show Symphony''

  Violins, fiddlesticks, sheet music stands, sheet music… And alongside — red noses, giant telephones, and three metres high balloons for the audience to play with. And it all in one performance, ...

• 23.11.2012 ''Etoile Ballet Gala''

  The exclusive gala concert ''Etoile Ballet Gala'' promises unforgettable moments for true ballet lovers. The most excellent ballet stars from famous theatres like the Grand Opera of Paris, Stutt...

• 23.11.2012 Exhibition ''Animal of the Year''

  The Natural History Museum of Latvia begins each year by announcing the Animal of the Year. The animal of the year is chosen by taking into account its level of protection and incidence. A separ...

• 23.11.2012 Personal Exhibition of Āris Segliņš Porcelain Works

  Āris Segliņš is one of the most amazing contemporary designers, who works with porcelain. The exhibition features his industrial porcelain from the 1980ies. Aim of the personal exhibition is to ...

• 23.11.2012 Ģederts Eliass (1887-1975). Paintings

  It is the 125th anniversary of one of the most outstanding Latvian painters — Ģederts Eliass. The Latvian National Museum of Art celebrates the classic's anniversary by offering a selection of r...

• 23.11.2012 Exhibition ''Cilvēks nāk''

  Keynote of the exhibition is related to the changes in art and life of the1980ies and today's reality that reflects or disproves the future expectations of that time.

• 23.11.2012 Exhibition of Nominees for the Most Prestigious Award in the Latvian Visual Arts

  ''Purvītis Prize'' is the most prestigious art award in Latvia established with the aim to find and appraise the most outstanding achievements of that time in the Latvian art. The Prize is award...

• 23.11.2012 Concert ''La Dolce Vita''

  To create the mood of the St. Valentine's Day, RIGA Professional Symphonic Band in one of the oldest public buildings in the Baltic States — the Great Guild — offers a concert of popular Italian...

• 23.11.2012 Cocktail a la Windstream. Opening Concert of the Spring Festival ''Windstream''

  Opening concert coincides with the spring equinox in Riga. The concert will feature the RIGA Professional Symphonic Band with conductor Raitis Ašmanis. Programme: jazz and popular music in sprin...

• 23.11.2012 Johannes Brahms — ''A German Requiem''

  ''A German Requiem'' by Johannes Brahms is one of the most beautiful vocal and instrumental pieces of the 19th century. Version of the composition for soloists, choir and symphonic band was crea...

• 23.11.2012 Good Friday Concert

  As every year, Good Friday concerts will be held in various places in Riga. The traditional Good Friday concert at the St. John's Church will feature Requiem of the outstanding contemporary Russ...

• 22.11.2012 Jazz Evening ''The Dizzy GillespieTM Afro-Cuban Experience'' (USA)

  Dizzy Gillespie was one of the jazz kings — one of the greatest trumpet players of the XX century and a pioneer of the Latin jazz. But Machito — an outstanding Cuban percussionist. When these tw...

• 22.11.2012 Luge World Cup Stage

  The only bobsleigh and luge track in the Baltic States is within an hour's drive from Riga — in Sigulda. Every year on a December weekend it hosts the Luge World Cup Stage. Everyone, who is read...

• 22.11.2012 Festival Nature/Urban/Future

  For those of you, who wish to enjoy a healthy walk in a beautiful and historical culture environment, there is a perfect place where to do so in December and January — in the Sigulda Castle Gard...

• 22.11.2012 National Academy of Santa Cecilia Orchestra (Rome, Italy)

  National Academy of Santa Cecilia Orchestra is an Italian symphony ensemble of the highest standard that ranks among the top ten of the world's best orchestras. History of the orchestra dates ba...

• 21.11.2012 Easter in Jūrmala

  The sunny spring weather encourages visiting Jūrmala to enjoy the sun, breathe in the air filled with the scent of pine-trees and the sea and to participate in Easter celebration. The celebratio...

• 21.11.2012 Terem-Quartet — Masterpieces of World Cinema

  During 30 years of existence Terem-Quartet has gained considerable international popularity in their creative work combining popular music themes, using folk music instruments, original settings...

• 21.11.2012 Hullabaloo in Latvian Traditions

  Hullabaloo in Latvian traditions is an exciting adventure both for adults and children — cheerful traditional Latvian dancing, horseshoe pitching, jumping in bag, making of snow sculptures, wint...

• 21.11.2012 Chess Tournament ''Vladimir Petrov Memorial 2013''

  The best Latvian chess players and world chess grandmasters will participate in the Vladimir Petrov Memorial. The main event of the festival is participation of the world elite players Vassily I...

• 21.11.2012 Special Christmas Store in shopping centre ''Galleria Riga''

  In one of the most beloved shopping centres in Riga — ''Galleria Riga'', located in just a 10-minute walking distance from the Freedom Monument, a special ''Christmas Store'' will be opened in D...

• 21.11.2012 Special Christmas Store in shopping centre ''Spice''

  If you are going for a shopping tour in December to one of the largest shopping centres in Riga — ''Spice'', you must visit the special ''Christmas Store'' created according to the pop-up concep...

• 21.11.2012 Special Christmas Store in shopping centre ''Mols''

  If you are going for a shopping tour in December to one of the oldest shopping centres in Riga — ''Mols'', you must visit the special ''Christmas Store'' created according to the pop-up concept,...

• 20.11.2012 International Building Industry Exhibition ''MĀJA I 2013''

  ''Māja I'' is the leading building industry exhibition in the Baltic States offering an insight into the recent development tendencies and innovations of the building industry, the latest techno...

• 14.11.2012 Chamber music concert cycle ''Evening Stories''

  The magic of chamber music can be enjoyed in one of the oldest buildings of Riga — the Great Guild — the origins of which in its historical part trace back to the early 14th century. Thanks to i...

• 14.11.2012 Richard Strauss’s tone poem ''A Hero’s Life''

  Title of Richard Strauss’s tone poem ''A Hero’s Life'' characterises the current life and activity of the Latvian National Symphony Orchestra the best. Musicians of the orchestra heroically give...

• 14.11.2012 Concert of string quartet ''3+1''

  The magic of chamber music can be enjoyed in one of the oldest buildings of Riga — the Great Guild — the origins of which in its historical part trace back to the early 14th century. Thanks to i...

• 14.11.2012 Concert ''In the Balkans Mood''

  Fiery temperament, ascetic harshness, and spiritual enlightenment form the unique blend of emotions that will dominate the concert saturated with Balkans mood, featuring music by Nenov, Bartók, ...

• 14.11.2012 Season closing concert of the Latvian National Symphony Orchestra

  Albrecht Mayer currently undoubtedly is considered the best oboist in the world, therefore the Latvian National Symphony Orchestra is proud to invite to the first acquaintance of this world-reno...

• 14.11.2012 Ballet performance ''Around the World in 80 Minutes''

  A new character — LeNeSOns — joins the Latvian National Symphony Orchestra and conductor Andris Vecumnieks this season. It is an inquisitive boy who is very interested in music and who wants to ...

• 14.11.2012 European Premiere of the Ballet Rodin

  The European premiere offers a great opportunity to enjoy Boris Eifman’s new ballet, Rodin, dedicated to the life and creative work of the great sculptor Auguste Rodin and his apprentice, lover ...

• 14.11.2012 Stars Meet in Riga. Symphony Orchestra Concert

  It is a rare occasion that the Latvian music lovers have an opportunity to listen to the brilliant young Latvian musicians who, having already ventured far into the world and won the admiration ...

• 14.11.2012 An Evening with Film and Stage Composer Kārlis Lācis

  Currently one of the most popular and sought-after Latvian stage and film composers Kārlis Lācis with his group of like-minded colleagues invites you to take a look at non-academic music from a ...

• 14.11.2012 ''Dream Team''. Cellos Concert

  Concert features Cellos of the Latvian National Symphony Orchestra and other orchestra musicians.

• 14.11.2012 Šimkus and Chichon, Classical Music Concert

  The successful artistic partnership between two popular musicians of Riga — Vestards Šimkus and Karel Mark Chichon is continued in a new, courageous programme.

• 13.11.2012 New Year’s Eve Fireworks and Celebration at the 11 November Quay

  On 31 December, all inhabitants and guests of Riga are invited to participate and visit various celebrations in the city cafes, hotels, squares and parks, including the New Year’s Eve fireworks ...

• 09.11.2012 Latvian Radio Big Band and jazz singer Roberta Gambarini

  The renewed Latvian Radio Big Band will perform together with the virtuous Italian jazz vocalist — Roberta Gambarini, and Maestro Raimonds Pauls.

• 09.11.2012 New Year’s Eve at Līvu Square in Old Riga

  You can celebrate the 2013 in the very heart of festivity and nightlife — the Old Riga. Every pub and restaurant invites to the New Year’s Eve celebration, but this year a hot party is going to ...

• 06.11.2012 Events of "The Tall Ships Races 2013"

• 02.11.2012 International contemporary art festival SURVIVAL KIT 5

  "Survival Kit" is an international contemporary art festival which takes place in Riga, and organized by the Contemporary Arts Centre; each year it has a new thematic emphasis inviting artists a...

• 02.11.2012 Livonian Festival at Cēsis and Āraiši

  Medieval songs, handicrafts and battle reenactments will once again take place at this year’s Livonian Festival in the romantic and historical city of Cēsis and the nearby village of Āraiši. Per...

• 01.11.2012 International Saxophone Music Festival SAXOPHONIA

  The International Saxophone Music Festival SAXOPHONIA offers exciting concerts that – as the title suggests – are united by the glittering yellow miracle invented in the middle of the 19th centu...

• 01.11.2012 Spring Festival ''Windstream''

  The spring festival WINDSTREAM is held from commencement of the astronomical spring and lasts until the Easter. The concerts offer academic and non-academic Latvian and foreign composers’ compos...

• 01.11.2012 Olympic ice hockey qualification tournament

  "Arena Riga" will be jumping this February, as it hosts a qualification tournament for the 2014 Winter Olympics in the men’s ice hockey. Latvia is in the same qualification group as France, Kaza...

• 01.11.2012 World Women's Curling Championships

  For the first time ever in Latvia and the Baltic region, the 2013 World Women’s Curling Championships will be held at the "Volvo" sports center in Riga. The world’s top 12 women’s curling team w...

• 01.11.2012 Olympic ice hockey qualification tournament

• 31.10.2012 New Year’s Eve Party 2013

  As usual also this year Riga has a wide offer for New Year’s Eve Parties. Most of the restaurants and bars have special offers for the New Years’ Eve. Various event agencies have prepared a wide...

• 30.10.2012 Concert ''Awake in Christmas 2''

  A great possibility to visit one of the brightest concerts appropriate for the holiday time that will take place on Christmas Eve in one of the oldest churches – Riga Dome Cathedral. The concert...

• 25.10.2012 Maija Tabaka Solo Exhibition

  Maija Tabaka is the most popular Latvian painter of all times, who for over 40 years has been enjoying constant love from her admirers. Being provocatively unfamiliar to the Latvian painting in ...

• 25.10.2012 Autumn Exhibition in Gallery ''Daugava''

  Exhibition ''Autumn in Gallery Daugava – 2012'' is annual exhibition in autumn gathering works of renowned and great Latvian artists. The exhibition offers original graphics and small-form sculp...

• 25.10.2012 Riga Fashion Week – Opening of Exhibition

  The exhibition hall “Riga Art Space” will host opening of the legendary German photographer of the second half of the 20th century F.C. Gundlach fashion photography exhibition. F.C. Gundlach is ...

• 25.10.2012 Riga Fashion Week Shows

  A great opportunity to see the latest works of the Latvian designers, as well as 2013 spring/summer collection the Russian designer Maxim Rapoport.

• 25.10.2012 Riga Fashion Week Shows

  A great opportunity to see the 2013 spring/summer collections of the Latvian designers.

• 25.10.2012 Presentation of MAREYNROL’S (Latvia) Collection

  MAREUNROL’S are winners of the prestigious festival of photography and fashion Hyeres 2009, as well as the first Latvian fashion brand to be included in the official program of the Paris Fashion...

• 25.10.2012 Riga Fashion Week Opening

  Opening of the Riga Fashion Week will be held in the trade centre ''Sky & More'' with the latest shows of two Latvian fashion designers – Jānis Šnē and Ingrīda Zābere, as well as Estonian design...

• 17.10.2012 Concert of Belgian singer Milow in “Sapņu fabrika”

  Milow (real name: Jonathan Vandenbroeck) is one of the Europe’s most successful self-made singers and songwriters. Milow is a storyteller who combines acoustic folk with modern pop elements.

• 17.10.2012 Celebrate the New Year in the Skyline Bar

  Skyline Bar is welcoming you to celebrate the amazing New Year party „Mayan Gods” - a night full of energy, exciting moments and surprises.

• 17.10.2012 New Years Eve in restaurant Esplanāde

• 17.10.2012 New Year Celebration in D’vine Bar

  With its modern architecture and central location D’vine Bar is the very special place where to celebrate the New Year’s Eve by enjoying exclusive menu, good wines and beautiful view to the nigh...

• 10.10.2012 French saxophonist François Corneloup Trio

  François Corneloup plays as you might throw yourself into a fist fight. His music plays with tension, not with destruction: it very frankly, very directly thrusts itself against the limits, to f...

• 03.10.2012 "Voice from Elsewhere", Electroacoustic Music Concert

  In the electroacoustic music concert "Voice form Elsewhere" technology-inspired means of expression intertwine with possibilities of voice transformation and fine instrumental sound impressions.

• 03.10.2012 "Shakespeare Dream" – Concert of Renaissance and Contemporary Music

  Music inspired by Shakespeare and music from the time of Shakespeare. During the concert one of the best European professional chamber choirs Latvian Radio Choir and organ player Aigars Reinis w...

• 03.10.2012 Bang on a can All-Stars (the USA)

  The legendary American association Bang on a can All-Stars from an ensemble of composers has become an interest group that promotes the new music, emphasizing concert activity and the wish to su...

• 03.10.2012 Electrocardiogram, solo program of Danish guitarist Mikkel Andersen

  Danish guitarist Mikkel Andersen will perform with his solo program "Electrocardiogram" within the frameworks of the New Music Festival "Arena". Both proven values of guitar repertoire and compl...

• 03.10.2012 Black Pearls of the 20th Century

  Three outsiders – Georg Friedrich HAAS, Conlon NANCARROW, and Iannis XENAKIS meet in the concert program "Black Pearls of the 20th Century" within the frameworks of the New Music Festival "Arena".

• 03.10.2012 John Cage night, performs – Latvian Radio Choir Band

  John Cage is known as a searcher of new timbres and brave experimenter who excitedly organized performances and happenings, admired silence, and fought for the "human rights" of sound. His convi...

• 03.10.2012 Closing concert of the New Music Festival “Arena”, Cage, Ešenvalds, Vasks

  In the closing concert of the New Music Festival “Arena”, three scores will be revealed under the conduction of Atvars Lakstīgala, conductor of Liepāja Symphony Orchestra: one of the late opuses...

• 02.10.2012 Eric Clapton to Perform an Exclusive Concert in Riga

  One of the world's best and most influential guitarists, legendary singer and songwriter Eric Clapton will perform an exclusive concert in Riga. A living legend, who is considered to be one of t...

• 01.10.2012 Latvian Song and Dance Festival

  For a whole week in the summer 2013 Riga will be taken over by the most grandiose festival in Latvia – the "Latvian Song and Dance Festival" gathering tens of thousands of singers and dancers fr...

• 28.09.2012 Sale of Collections by Participants of the Riga Fashion Week

  On the threshold of the coming session of the RIGA FASHION WEEK, fashion lovers are offered an exclusive opportunity to try on and buy autumn/winter collections by the participants of the RIGA F...

• 28.09.2012 KHL Hockey: Dinamo (Riga) vs Slovan (Bratislava)

  This will be the last Dinamo Riga game in the regular season of the KHL championship. The Riga team will host the Slovak club Slovan Bratislava having its debut in the KHL.

• 28.09.2012 KHL Hockey: Dinamo (Riga) vs Torpedo (Nizhny Novgorod)

  Dinamo Riga and Torpedo Nizhny Novgorod will have their second mutual game in this KHL season. Unfortunately Dinamo Riga lost the first game in Nizhny Novgorod 2:3, although it was an equal game...

• 28.09.2012 KHL Hockey: Dinamo (Riga) vs Lokomotiv (Yaroslavl)

  Dinamo Riga will play the second mutual game of this KHL season with the strong and determined Lokomotiv Yaroslavl, where one of the last season’s top Dinamo Riga and KHL forwarders Miķelis Rēdl...

• 28.09.2012 KHL Hockey: Dinamo (Riga) vs. Donbass (Donetsk)

  Dinamo Riga will host the KHL debutant Donbass (Donetsk) that aims at least at getting into the Gagarin Cup play-offs – the newcomers have great ambitions.

• 28.09.2012 KHL Hockey: Dinamo (Riga) vs. CSKA (Moscow)

  In this game Dinamo Riga will meet probably the most famous Russian hockey club – CSKA Moscow, which one of the leaders of Riga of the last season Jānis Sprukts is playing for.

• 28.09.2012 KHL Hockey: Dinamo (Riga) vs. Atlant (Mytishchi)

  Dinamo Riga will play the second game this season with the powerful Moscow Oblast club Atlant Mytishchi. Sharpness to the game will be added by the fact that one of the most valuable NHL defense...

• 28.09.2012 KHL Hockey: Dinamo (Riga) vs. SKA (St. Petersburg)

  Dinamo Riga will play the second game with one of the most powerful and ambitious teams of the league – SKA St. Petersburg. The strong team of the guests during the NHL lockout is afforced by th...

• 28.09.2012 KHL Hockey: Dinamo (Riga) vs. LEV (Praha)

  Dinamo Riga will play another match this season with this year’s debutants LEV Praha, which has had a very promising start of the season defeating several KHL top teams, as well as Dinamo Riga.

• 28.09.2012 Riga Fashion Week

  Riga Fashion Week is Main international fashion event in the Baltic States organised by the Baltic Fashion Federation since 2004 - taking place twice a year, staging fashion shows of the leading...

• 27.09.2012 Vicente Amigo, the Passionate Spanish Flamenco Guitarist

  Guitarist Vicente Amigo is widely recognised by his outstanding talent and ability to evolve the flamenco sounds introducing a number of majestic innovations, combining several styles of music b...

• 27.09.2012 The Tall Ships Races 2013

  After ten years the Tall Ships Races regatta with its innumerable magnificent tall ships will visit Riga providing unique visual pleasure for inhabitants and guests of Riga.

• 27.09.2012 Visiting of Tall Ship ''Mir''

  One of the largest tall ships in the world – Tall Ship ''Mir'' of the St. Petersburg’s State Maritime Academy will berth for three days in Riga and during the short stay will be available for vi...

• 27.09.2012 The symphonic band of the German Navy “Marinemusikkorps Ostsee”

  The symphonic band of the German Navy will visit Riga on the occasion of the German National Holyday and establish this day with a public concert on the evening before. There will be free entran...

• 25.09.2012 Vocal Group SLIXS (Germany)

  Slixs – formerly known as Stouxingers – are a group of six vocal virtuosos from Germany. The vocal group effortlessly imitate a variety of sounds and noises that eclipse the sound of almost ever...

• 21.09.2012 Exposition in the Curiosity Centre ''Zili brīnumi''

  Aim of the Curiosity Centre ''Zili brīnumi'' is to make to look at things from another perspective, showing children and adults that not always everything is as it looks like.

• 20.09.2012 New Year Eve’s Concert by King Charles

  King Charles is one of the most promising British alternative, indie, and folk-pop representatives. His music is dynamic, free, and sincere, which is well seen also in his concerts. The popular ...

• 18.09.2012 KHL hockey: Dinamo Riga — Dinamo Minsk

  This will be the second game between Dinamo Riga and one of the most principal competitors — Dinamo Minsk — this season. Last year this team showed great level of hockey performance and our play...

• 18.09.2012 KHL hockey: Dinamo Riga — Dinamo Minsk

  In the third game of the third round home games Dinamo Riga will play against one of the most principal competitors — Dinamo Minsk. Last year this team showed great level of hockey performance a...

• 18.09.2012 KHL hockey: Dinamo Riga — Avtomobilist Yekaterinburg

  Just a few days after receiving the favourites of the league, Dinamo Riga will meet Avtomobilist Yekaterinburg. Although this is more an average team, Dinamo Riga will have to fight for another ...

• 18.09.2012 KHL hockey: Dinamo Riga — Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk

  In the running home game, Dinamo Riga will play against the Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk team from Tatarstan. This team has always shown sound game, and this match will not be an exception.

• 18.09.2012 KHL hockey: Dinamo Riga — Traktor Chelyabinsk

  Only a day after the game against the powerful KHL team Metallurg Magnitogorsk, Dinamo Riga will play a home game against the ambitious Traktor Chelyabinsk team. Will our players be strong enoug...

• 18.09.2012 KHL hockey: Dinamo Riga — Severstal Cherepovets

  In the second game of the third round home game Dinamo Riga will play against Severstal Cherepovets. This team is well-known for its fighting spirit, therefore Dinamo Riga will have to do their ...

• 18.09.2012 KHL hockey: Dinamo Riga — Metallurg Magnitogorsk

  After a long period of visiting games, Dinamo Riga returns to the home field in Arena Riga. This will be a match against one of the most powerful KHL teams — Metallurg Magnitogorsk. Due to the N...

• 18.09.2012 KHL hockey: Dinamo Riga — Barys Astana

  In this game the opponents of the Dinamo Riga will be Barys Astana club from Kazakhstan. Barys team improves their performance year to year, therefore this will be a hard fight for our guys.

• 18.09.2012 KHL hockey: Dinamo Riga — Yugra Khanty-Mansiysk

  In this game Dinamo Riga will play against the team from the far Russian city Khanty-Mansiysk. Although the team is new, it has successfully proven itself in the previous KHL seasons.

• 18.09.2012 KHL hockey: Dinamo Riga — Avangard Omsk Region

  In this game Dinamo Riga will play against one of the most powerful and ambitious teams of the KHL championship — Avangard Omsk Region, which is also the team of the Latvian hockey player Georgi...

• 18.09.2012 KHL hockey: Dinamo Riga — Vityaz Chekhov

  In the first game of the third round home games Dinamo Riga will play against one of the most scandalous KHL teams — Vityaz Chekhov. This team is also notorious of its aggressive game style and ...

• 18.09.2012 KHL hockey: Dinamo Riga — Ak Bars Kazan

  Dinamo Riga will welcome one of the most powerful teams of the KHL championship — Ak Bars Kazan. In all previous seasons this team has been one of the most perspective candidates of winning the ...

• 18.09.2012 KHL hockey: Dinamo Riga — Dynamo Moscow

  In this game Dinamo Riga will welcome Dynamo Moscow — winner of the Gagarin Cup and KHL championship last year. This is one of the best and most disciplined teams of the KHL championship, known...

• 17.09.2012 KHL hockey: Dinamo Riga — Spartak Moscow

  In the first match of the second round home games Dinamo Riga will play against the powerful Spartak Moscow. Games of these competitors have always been fierce, since the powers are equal and th...

• 17.09.2012 KHL hockey: Dinamo Riga — Salavat Yulaev Ufa

  In the second match of the second round home games Dinamo Riga will play against one of the best KHL clubs — Salavat Yulaev Ufa. This is a very powerful team, who has one the Gagarin cup twice.

• 12.09.2012 Kontinental hockey league

  The Kontinental hockey league or KHL is and international ice-hockey tournament, where sports clubs from seven countries — Latvia, Slovakia, Russia, Ukraine, Belarus, Kazakhstan, the Czech Repub...

• 04.09.2012 Monster X Tour Show

  On 31 October the sports hall “Arena Riga” will be filled with sounds of powerful engines, for it will turn into epicentre of “Monster X Tour Show” competition and motor show.

• 04.09.2012 Smokie returns to Riga with a symphony orchestra

  On 3 December at “Arena Riga” you will hear the legendary British rock music band Smokie performing their songs together with a symphony orchestra.

• 04.09.2012 “Tango Pasión”, Argentine tango dance group

  Six excellent pairs and one soloist, and the attractive band “Opus Tango Orchestra” have united under the name “Tango Pasión” to tell the history of Argentine tango from the very beginnings unti...

• 03.09.2012 Peter Nalitch and friends (Russia)

  Peter Nalitch is the first Russian musician becoming Internet phenomenon. In the spring 2007 an amateur video “Guitar” was uploaded on the YouTube with an unknown handsome guy with a mellow timb...

• 03.09.2012 Concert programme “Extraordinary Exhibition”: Kancheli. Georgia. Latvia.

  The music for films and theatre by the world-famous Goergian composer Giya Kancheli has been revived by the Georgian trio The Shin, which has been already attached listeners in Latvia, in the co...

• 03.09.2012 World music movies

  Within the framework of the world music festival Porta, documentaries on culture, traditions, and music of different nations will be presented.
  This time you will see two documentary movies: “Bl...

• 03.09.2012 Eliza Carthy band (Great Britain) and Kilema (Madagascar)

  Eliza’s irresistible charm is followed by her deep, husky and unique voice, mastery of different music instruments, and ability to tell the story of a song from the very first sound until the ve...

• 03.09.2012 Árstíðir (Iceland) and Moussu T e lei Jovents (France)

  The French band Moussu T e lei Jovents is bright evidence of the fact that Marseilles has always been a melting pot of different cultures. This can be felt also in the music of the uniquely orig...

• 03.09.2012 Hortus Musicus (Estonia) Middle Ages and Christmas

  Artistic director Andres Mustonen (Estonia). Programme: Eastern and Mediterranean music.

• 03.09.2012 Sergejs Jēgers. Christmas programme

  Musicians: Sergejs Jēgers (counter-tenor), Diāna Jaunzeme (organ). Programme Georg Friedrich Handel, Antonio Vivaldi.

• 30.08.2012 Evening of Nacho Duato one-act ballet

  For the first time in Latvia the Rigans and the guests of the capital will have an opportunity to watch the one-act ballet of Nacho Duato performed by the leading soloists of Mikhailovsky Theatr...

• 30.08.2012 Evening of classical operetta

  Delight of two and a half hours — this is the evening of a classical operetta that will be performed at the closing event of the theatre festival Golden Mask by one of the best musical theatres ...

• 28.08.2012 Black hole: poetry slam and multimedial performance at the Totaldobže Art Center during the White Night.

  In the night of 8 September, during the contemporary art festival the White Night, at the Totaldobže Art Center in the premises of the former factory VEF, an urban poetry slam Black Hole will ta...

• 27.08.2012 Masters of jazz and modern rhythm synthesis De Phazz

  De Phazz bases their creative work on light synthesis of jazz and modern rhythms followed by a sensual vocal. This time the masters of lounge music De Phazz will introduce their latest album “Au...

• 27.08.2012 Alternative rock band Garbage

  On 14 November in Palladium concert hall, the Garbage, which is one of the most popular alternative rock bands in the whole world and which returns from a seven-year break with a new album, will...

• 27.08.2012 Guitar virtuoso Steve Vai

  Steve Vai is a composer, guitar player, and winner of three Grammy awards. As a child he learned guitar at Joe Satriani, and when twenty he was invited by the legendary Frank Zappa to join his b...

• 27.08.2012 L' Arpeggiata (France) with program "Los Pajaros Perdidos"

  L'Arpeggiata is a Baroque music ensemble directed by the Austrian-born harpist and lutenist Christina Pluhar. Since its foundation in 2000, l'Arpeggiata has earned an exceptional response from b...

• 27.08.2012 Xavier Diaz - Latorre and Pedro Estevan (Spain)

  Pedro Estevan completed his percussion studies at the Conservatorio Superior de Música de Madrid. In Aix-en-Provence (France) he studied contemporary percussion with Sylvio Gualda and African pe...

• 27.08.2012 Evgeny Sviridov, modern violin & baroque violin

  Evgeny Sviridov regularly plays concerts as a soloist and with chamber ensembles in Russia, Europe, USA and South America.

• 27.08.2012 Anima Eterna (Belgium)

  Anima Eterna Brugge is a collective of loyal, passionate and highly professional musicians who, within the clear boundaries of separate projects, try to find the most interesting interpretation ...

• 24.08.2012 Othello, ballet

  Love. Jealousy. Victories. Betrayal. Humanity. Prejudice. The choreographer Anna Sigalova was inspired by the classical story of the Moor of Venice who kills his beloved wife. At the same time t...

• 24.08.2012 Concert by Warren Mok

  The famous Chinese tenor Warren Mok from Hong-Kong is a frequent guest at opera houses all around the world. He has performed more than 50 roles, including Kalaf in “Turandot”, Cavaradossi in “T...

• 24.08.2012 Piano trio “Opera”, chamber music concert “The Known and Unknown 20. Century”

  The piano trio “Opera” calls itself performers of the golden compositions and unknown, little-known, and forgotten compositions for piano trios.

• 24.08.2012 Solo concert by Inese Galante

  In the whole world, Latvian soprano Inese Galante is known for a great beauty of tone, nuanced pianissimos and sensitive command of dynamics and colour. Her only solo concert will be a wonderful...

• 24.08.2012 Concert performance “The Tsar’s bride”

  The world knows Latvian soprano Inga Kalna as a universal master of style, freely singing music from various centuries. This autumn, she’ll shine on the LNO stage in a single performance — the d...

• 24.08.2012 The Latvian National ballet — 90! Gala Concert

  Anniversary Gala concert is a unique chance to get to know the Latvian National Ballet as a modern, internationally recognized ballet troupe. The most memorable fragments of the LNO ballet shows...

• 24.08.2012 Contemporary music concert (Festival “Skaņu mežs 2012”)

  For the admirers of contemporary music, the concert will remind of John Cage’s centennial. Representing this monumental personality are American experimental composer and the last representative...

• 24.08.2012 Avant-garde, free jazz and pop music concert (“Skaņu mežs 2012”)

  This date has an eclectic program, beginning with free jazz greats Peter Brotzmann, Mats Gustafsson and John Thcicai (a colleague of Albert Ayler and John Coltrane), who perform together under t...

• 24.08.2012 Rhythmic music night (“Skaņu mežs 2012”)

  In the Palladium concert hall during the festival “Skaņu mežs 2012” a rhythmic music night will take place, where international dance and electronic music innovators like house music dissident I...

• 24.08.2012 Festival “Skaņu mežs 2012” gala concert

  “Skaņu Mežs 2012” closes with a concert at the Anglican Church, where the public will be entertained by artists, like, American electronic cosmic dreamer Bee Mask (Chris Madak), who records with...

• 24.08.2012 VOCES8, vocal octet from UK

  Voces8 is internationally awarded a capella octet performing pieces starting from renaissance compositions to modern pop and jazz arrangements showing the scale and possibilities of their amazin...

• 24.08.2012 I Solisti Veneti, chamber orchestra (Italy)

  I Solisti Veneti, conducted by Claudio Scimone, is one of the most prominent Italian chamber orchestras well-known also in other parts of the world. Since its establishment 50 years ago, the orc...

• 24.08.2012 Takács Quartet, string quartet (USA)

  Takács Quartet is one of the most prominent string quartets in the world, and thanks to four different personalities it is able to give dramatic, but at the same time also warm and humorous, per...

• 24.08.2012 Ute Lemper, Germany

  Ute Lemper — a star, a diva, an actress, and a singer! Her artistic capabilities are incredible, making her an outstanding interpreter of Berlin Cabaret songs and well-known for her own composit...

• 23.08.2012 A Christmas Tale in the St. John’s Church of Riga

  Participants: Choir and soloists of the St. John’s Church of Riga, organ players Ilze Reine and Aigars Reinis

• 23.08.2012 1000 km Grand Prix Riga, endurance race

  Already for the third year in a row, the Biķernieki Complex Sports Base will host the endure race 1000 km Grand Prix Riga. As usually, during the race you will be able to see different shows, in...

• 21.08.2012 Exhibition “Latvia during its Struggle for Freedom. 1918-1921”

  The exhibition is dedicated to the period of Struggle for Freedom, when inhabitants of the Republic of Latvia holding guns in their hands defended the independent state that was proclaimed on 18...

• 21.08.2012 Exhibition “Ancient Jewellery”

  The exhibition is made as illustration to book “Archaeological Guide the History of Latvians and Latvia”. The exhibition displays a part of archaeological jewellery, encompassing the period from...

• 21.08.2012 Exhibition “MATĪSS SILIŅŠ” from the National Library of Latvia

  Matīss Siliņš (1861-1942) is unfamiliar yet very important person in the history of Latvia. He was the first Latvian cartographer, who compiled and issued maps in Latvian, drawing attention not ...

• 21.08.2012 Exhibition “Harald Julius von Bosse – 200”

  The Art Museum “Riga Bourse” by an exhibition will celebrate the 200th birthday of the Bourse house architect Harald Julius von Bosse. Author of the Bourse house design Harald Julius von Bosse (...

• 21.08.2012 Exhibition “The Presence of Art. Painting Collection of Rietumu Banka. From the Second Half of 19th Century to the Beginning of

  The exhibition displays landscapes of Charles Daubigny, Camille Corot, Jules Dupré that brightly characterise the French Barbizon School of painting, which started a kind of revolution in the ar...

• 21.08.2012 Latvian Lighthouses 2012

  Lighthouses – it is a special place between the land and the sea. 14 artists express their view on lighthouses in an exhibition: 13 art photographers and one composer, whose works are based on s...

• 21.08.2012 Exhibition of Applied Arts “Ornaments”. “Ornaments!”

  Aim of the exhibition is to show the Latvian craft and traditional culture as basis and inspiration for the contemporary art and design expressions; it allows the visitors to observe how the art...

• 21.08.2012 “Melancholy crystals”, personal exhibition of Arturs Virtmanis

  We experience melancholy as “symptoms” – sadness, obscure longing, wistfulness, and slowdown. One of the theories about the end of the world tells that the Universe will fade very slowly, gradua...

• 16.08.2012 Festival for New Media Culture ART+COMMUNICATION 2012

  Every year Riga hosts the annual Festival for new media culture Art+Communication. Under the title “Art of Resilience” this year’s festival continues the “Techno-Ecologies” theme started during ...

• 16.08.2012 New Music Festival Arena 2012

  ARENA is contemporary music festival and an annual forum, the main aims of which are to play new Latvian music and to attract internationally renowned new music performers and composers.

• 15.08.2012 Gastronomy Festival

  Gastronomy Festival will be held in Riga in the beginning of September, during which more than 40 restaurants, cafes and bars of Riga will present a unique gastronomic offer to inhabitants and g...

• 15.08.2012 Concert “Concert Hall “AVE SOL” – 25”

  The building that was built during the period from 1781 until 1785 as the first Orthodox Church in Riga was looted during the Second World War and used as a warehouse, but in 1980 renovation wor...

• 15.08.2012 Concert “Christmas Spirit”

  Concert hall “AVE SOL” during the Christmas invites inhabitants and guests of Riga to enjoy free Christmas concerts and to have special festive mood by listening to artistically high-quality pro...

• 15.08.2012 International Exhibition of Small Forms Porcelain

  This exhibition every year is the most comprehensive display of porcelain works gathering the most fascinating novelties of ceramics and having gained popularity among Latvian, as well as foreig...

• 15.08.2012 Exhibition “Riga Porcelain. Small Plastic Arts 50s – 90s of the 20th century”

  Small plastic arts fall within the arts, as well as the design field and among those interested in porcelain, museum visitors and collectors the interest in small plastic arts remains stable.

• 15.08.2012 Concert of New York’s scandalous band Scissor Sisters in the concert hall Palladium

  Scissor Sisters combine glam and pop-rock with electronic disco flair and dynamic stage performances. The artists are openly provocative and intoxicating, self confident and clearly determined t...

• 15.08.2012 Riga Christmas Concert

  The beloved “Riga Christmas Concert” with the best Latvian soloists, orchestra “Riga” and the best Latvian choirs. Program includes – compositions of composers from various centuries and popular...

• 15.08.2012 Jazz singer Youn Sun Nah

  A possibility to while away a dark winter’s evening in tender jazz atmosphere at the Splendid Palace. Music critics emphasize the precise singing of Youn Sun Nah and her natural vocal talent. Sh...

• 15.08.2012 Jazz singer Kurt Elling

  Jazz cannot be imagined without improvisation, and what the accomplished musicians are able to achieve by the help of saxophone or keyboard instrument Kurt Elling can do with his sometimes passi...

• 15.08.2012 Gastronomy Festival

  Gastronomy Festival will be held in Riga in the beginning of September, during which more than 30 restaurants, cafes and bars of Riga will present a unique gastronomic offer to inhabitants and g...

• 15.08.2012 Riga – European Capital of Culture 2014

  Riga is already a venue for cultural events on an international scale, but in 2014 it will become the cultural epicentre of Europe. During its year as European Capital of Culture, hundreds of sp...

• 09.08.2012 Forest

  There is no better play about actors in Russian drama than A. Ostrovsky’s “Forest” (Les). An exciting venture in the company of a comedian and a tragedian. Captivating love intrigue that balance...

• 02.08.2012 Reborn from the Ashes. Riga in the 1812 War

  The year of 2012 marks 200 years since Napoleon’s military expedition to Russia. Hostilities affected the territory of Latvia indirectly, yet they have left notable consequences in the history o...

• 02.08.2012 Sailing to Post-History. Solo exhibition of Braco Dimitrijević

  In the White Hall of the Latvian National Museum of Art, solo exhibition of the excellent artist Braco Dimitrijević “Sailing to Post-History” and large-scale photo installation “Casual Passer-By...

• 01.08.2012 Juris Utāns’s solo exhibition

  Works of the artist created in last few years that can be viewed at the exhibition attest that he is still devoted to grotesque interpretation of topicalities, in the new works he aptly emphasiz...

• 01.08.2012 Bruno Strautiņš’s solo exhibition

  Bruno Strautiņš represents the generation of artists that begun the revolution in Latvian and Baltic sculpture in 1970s, expanding the range of themes, highlighting shapes and aesthetic value of...

• 01.08.2012 Miķelis Fišers. Solo exhibition

  Paintings and objects from the latest activity period of the artist that begun in 2004 when he turned more to painting can be viewed in the exhibition.

• 01.08.2012 Voldemārs Johansons. Attractors

  One of currently the most convincing Latvian representatives of contemporary art who has gained international attention. Voldemārs Johansons is a renaissance-type artist who unites interest abou...

• 01.08.2012 Circus show “Stars Salute”

  Riga Circus opens its 124th season with a magnificent international circus program “Stars Salute”. The most outstanding representatives of circus art from further and nearer countries participat...

• 01.08.2012 Circus “Gigantic Elephants”

  Riga Circus invites to international circus show “Gigantic Elephants” that is conducted in the best traditions of traditional circus art.

• 01.08.2012 Christmas Tree

  In Christmas time, musically theatrical circus show will visit Riga Circus. Along the most excellent circus artists, Santa Claus, Snow-White, flying and singing angels, and others will perform.

• 30.07.2012 French Chamber Music

  Program Jean Françaix, Laura Gustovska, Juris Karlsons (new work), Tālivaldis Ķeniņš, Olivier Messiaen, Camille Saint-Saëns

• 30.07.2012 Skride, Nelsons, and City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra

  Program: Johannes Brahms " Violin Concerto" and "Symphony No. 4"

• 30.07.2012 Adams’s Chamber Symphony and Viļums’s new work

• 30.07.2012 Chamber performance “Dūdieviņš”

• 30.07.2012 Mother Teresa Prayer

• 30.07.2012 European Christmas. Mendelssohn’s Symphony and Ravel’s Piano Concerto

• 30.07.2012 European Christmas. Kremerata Baltica. Vivaldi’s “The Seasons”

• 30.07.2012 European Christmas. Bach and Vivaldi

• 30.07.2012 European Christmas. Bach’s “High Mass”

• 30.07.2012 European Christmas. Handel’s “Messiah”

• 30.07.2012 European Christmas. Mendelssohn’s Octet and Tchaikovsky’s “Souvenir de Florence”

• 30.07.2012 European Christmas. Bach’s Magnificat

• 23.07.2012 Qualification game of European Men’s Basketball Championship: Latvia –Netherlands

  Qualification tournament of European Championship will take place in six groups. In group D in which also Latvian team plays teams from Bosnia, Georgia, the Netherlands, and Romania will play.

• 23.07.2012 Qualification game of European Men’s Basketball Championship: Latvia – Romania

  Qualification tournament of European Championship will take place in six groups. In group D in which also Latvian team plays teams from Bosnia, Georgia, the Netherlands, and Romania will play.

• 23.07.2012 Qualification game of European Men’s Basketball Championship: Latvia – Bosnia

  Qualification tournament of European Championship will take place in six groups. In group D in which also Latvian team plays teams from Bosnia, Georgia, the Netherlands, and Romania will play.

• 23.07.2012 Qualification game of European Men’s Basketball Championship: Latvia – Georgia

  Qualification tournament of European Championship will take place in six groups. In group D in which also Latvian team plays teams from Bosnia, Georgia, the Netherlands, and Romania will play.

• 16.07.2012 Sangria month in D’vine Bar

  We invite you to taste our famous summer Sangria selections!
  If youwant to enjoy the real Spanish fiesta spirit, don’t miss our selection!
  Sangria goes great together with our tapas. Come and en...

• 16.07.2012 Folk and Crafts days in the Open Air Leisure Venue “Egle”

  In the Old Town of Riga, between Tirgoņu and Kaļķu Streets, the already traditional Folk and Crafts days take place in the Open Air Leisure Venue “Egle”. It is a great opportunity to learn about...

• 16.07.2012 STRAWBERRIES IN LOBBY BAR

  Lobby Bar offers a wide range of delicious strawberry desserts with wine pairing options.

• 16.07.2012 Summer in Skyline bar

  All Non-alcoholic Fresh Summer Drinks for one price- only Ls 3.20!

• 16.07.2012 Cava cocktails month

  We invite you to taste our Cava cocktails selection.
  These cocktails are perfect for a hot summer afternoon or evening.

• 16.07.2012 TAPAS BUFFET IN D’VINE BAR

  D’vine Bar invites you to enjoy tasty Spanish tapas, a good wine,
  DJ and welcoming atmosphere - all you need for a perfect evening.
  Pay once and eat tapas as much as you want!

• 16.07.2012 OKTOBERFEST MENU IN LOBBY BAR

  Come and enjoy menu from one of the most famous events in Germany!
  All dishes ser ved with traditional Bavarian pretzels.

• 12.07.2012 Beijing modern dance company Beijing Dance/LDTX

  Within the frameworks of their European tour, Beijing modern dance company “Thunder Rumbles Under Heaven” (Beijing Dance/LDTX) will visit the Latvian National Opera with their only performance.

• 11.07.2012 Neon days

  In July, silk-screening and wooden stamp neon days take place in the Museum of Decorative Art and Design. The creative workshop is a great opportunity to have your summer clothes printed with th...

• 04.07.2012 Riga Festival “Cartoon Rally”

  The Riga Festival will again feature the self-made cars festival BALTCOM CATROON RALLY – an event for those, who are funny, creative and attractive! During previous years it has become one of th...

• 03.07.2012 Summer tour closing concert of “BrainStorm” – the most popular Latvian band

  “Prāta Vētra” (“Brainstorm”), one of the most recognized Latvian bands, goes on a tour this summer after releasing its latest album “Vēl viena klusā daba” (“Another Still Life”). The tour will e...

• 03.07.2012 Summer tour closing concert of “Prāta Vētra” – the most popular Latvian band

  “Prāta Vētra” (“Brainstorm”), one of the most recognized Latvian bands, goes on a tour this summer after releasing its latest album “Vēl viena klusā daba” (“Another Still Life”). The tour will e...

• 27.06.2012 Grill party on the summer terrace of the hotel Garden Palace

  Time for the Grill Party on the summer terrace of the hotel Garden Palace and restaurant Gardenia! Great choice of grilled meat and fish, vegetables and salads and free welcome drink! Try as man...

• 27.06.2012 Grill party

  Time for the Grill Party on the summer terrace of the hotel Garden Palace and restaurant Gardenia! Great choice of grilled meat and fish, vegetables and salads and free welcome drink! Try as man...

• 26.06.2012 A research project on the Baltic coastline - INCOMPLETE LANDSCAPE

  Landscape architect Joyce van den Berg /Studio Berg [NL] and photographer/architect Nina Kopp/ Studio Kopp [GE] initiated the project " Incomplete Landscape" from personal interest and curiosity...

• 25.06.2012 Modern Renaissance

  For the first time in Riga a glorious city festival "Modern Renaissance" will take place. This festival is devoted to a new revival and renaissance, linked to our history and faith in the future.

• 20.06.2012 Dinner in the Sky

  Dinner in the Sky is a unique opportunity to enjoy a meal prepared by world renowned chefs in extraordinary environment – in the sky. The dinner guests will be suspended on a special platform at...

• 20.06.2012 Sand Sculpture Park – Magic Sand Riga 2012

  Sand Sculpture Park is the largest sandbox for children and grownups in the very centre of the city. You can look at sand sculptures created by artists, as well as learn to make one yourself. Al...

• 15.06.2012 J. S. Bach “The Goldberg Variations”

  The masterpiece of J.S. Bach “GOLDBERG VARIATIONS” in its original version – an Aria and a set of 30 variations for a harpsichord is one of the highest standard pieces of art in the world music ...

• 15.06.2012 Porcelain Exhibition “Pure White”

  Porcelain traditionally associates with white colour, although it also often is painted. This time the exposition accentuates advantages of the white colour of porcelain.
  

• 15.06.2012 Chicago Master Singers visiting Riga

  The repertoire of Chicago Master Singers’s performances in Riga includes compositions from Baltic States, USA and Russia - Pater Noster by Pēteris Vasks, Amazing Grace rendition by Erik Ešenvald...

• 15.06.2012 Chicago Master Singers visiting Riga

  The repertoire of Chicago Master Singers’s performances in Riga includes compositions from Baltic States, USA and Russia - Pater Noster by Pēteris Vasks, Amazing Grace rendition by Erik Ešenvald...

• 14.06.2012 Personal exhibition “Sweet home” by Sandra Silevica

  The Book House Valters & Rapa at Aspazijas Boulevard 24 hosts exhibition of paintings “Sweet home” by Sandra Silevica. The artist’s paintings are lively; the portraits are attractive and unforge...

• 12.06.2012 MUSE to return to Riga with a new album and an impressive concert

  MUSE is not without a reason called one of the best live bands in the world. MUSE performances are characterised by impressive sound and light show, but status of the best concert band is attest...

• 04.06.2012 Return of the rumba flamenco prince Jesse Cook

  On 26 September Jesse Cook and his band return to Riga. Jesse has received silver award as Best Flamenco Guitarist; and this is a great opportunity to hear the great virtuoso within his European...

• 04.06.2012 Riga Festival 2012

  The Riga Festival is annual musical event gathering world stars of academic music and our own most brilliant artists.

• 29.05.2012 Krzysztof Penderecki’s “Polish Requiem” within the frameworks of the Riga Opera Festival

  On the day when we remember the victims of deportation, commemorative requiems of notable composers are traditionally played in the concert of the Riga Opera Festival. In 2012, it will be the “P...

• 23.05.2012 Exhibition “The Brilliance and Misery of Latvian Spas”

  With the help of a large number of photographs exhibition “The Brilliance and Misery of Latvian Spas” reflects everyday life of the most popular Latvian spas of 1920-30s and depicts the situatio...

• 23.05.2012 Golden Moped

  The biggest meeting of moped drivers in Latvia – Golden Moped – will take place in the Complex Sports Center of Biķernieki on May 19. Both races and demonstrations are included in the program.

• 22.05.2012 Musical Evening of MAESTRO Raimonds Pauls

  Raimonds Pauls – accomplished pianist, jazz musician and composer – for a long time is the symbol and legend of Latvia. He is famous not only as a very gifted composer, who is often compared to ...

• 21.05.2012 Riga COMM and Riga Photo Show 2012

  The International Information and Communication Technology exhibition Riga COMM is oriented towards companies and everyday users – it gathers innovations from office equipment to security system...

• 21.05.2012 Mumiy Troll (Russia) and Run Run Run (USA)

  Mumiy Troll (Russia), Run Run Run (USA) and Losers (Great Britain) will perform on 19 August during the Riga City Festival.

• 17.05.2012 Chamber Music Marathon

  During the festival “Kremerata Baltica” in the Sigulda Concert Hall “Baltais flīģelis” chamber music marathon will be held. Performers: Gidon Kremer, festival guests and Kremerata Baltica solois...

• 17.05.2012 Gala concert of the festival Kremerata Baltica

  Gidon Kremer and Kremerata Baltica will perform in the festival Gala concert in Sigulda.

• 17.05.2012 Riga concert of the festival Kremerata Baltica

  The only concert of the festival Kremerata Baltica in Riga. Performers: Gidon Kremer, Kremerata Baltica and festival guests. Conductor Mario Brunello.

• 17.05.2012 Summer Chamber Music Concerts in Sigulda

  On Sunday mornings in July only at the distance of an hour drive from Riga, in one of the most beautiful castle gardens of Latvia – the New Sigulda Castle garden you have a unique opportunity to...

• 17.05.2012 Concert Hall “Baltais flīģelis” Season Opening Concert

  VESTARDS ŠIMKUS /piano/ Program: F. Schubert, A. Grīnups, P. Glass

• 17.05.2012 World piano players in the “Baltais flīģelis”

  SLAVOMIRS VILKS /Poland/piano/Program: F. Chopin, K. Penderecki, J. Mediņš

• 17.05.2012 Opening concert of the KREMERATA BALTICA festival

  The world renowned violinist Gidon Kremer and chamber orchestra Kremerata Baltica will perform at the opening concert of the KREMERATA BALTICA festival. Conductor – Joana Malvica.

• 17.05.2012 Free Museum night bike tour

• 15.05.2012 The youngest tenor in the world Amaury Vassili Chautard on the stage of Dzintari concert hall

  The youngest professional tenor in the world Amaury Vassili Chautard will perform on the stage of Dzintari concert hall within the frameworks of festival LIVE FEST. The genre that Amaury Vassili...

• 09.05.2012 Mariel Martínez – „Tango Aroma”

  In the show “Tango Aroma”, all forms of this early form of art – song, music, and dance – are offered. The show is full of sensuality and mood of inevitable fatality. It has been enthusiasticall...

• 09.05.2012 Gerard Depardieu in opera-oratorio “Oedipus rex”

  Icon of contemporary French film industry, the legendary Gerard Depardieu will perform on the stage of the concert hall “Dzintari” this year within the frameworks of opening of Music&Film Festiv...

• 09.05.2012 The boisterous music virtuosos IGUDESMAN& JOO

  Thanks to their exciting performances, violinist Aleksey Igudesman and pianist Richard Hyung-ki Joo have become stars of classical music. They combine the serious music with humor, tricks, and j...

• 08.05.2012 Organ music festival „Vox Angelica” at Lutheran Church in Dubulti

  The organ music festival “Vox Angelica” at Lutheran Church in Dubulti has become an annual event in the cultural life of inhabitants of Jūrmala. One of the aims of the festival is to show organ ...

• 08.05.2012 Latvian National Symphony Orchestra and pianist Lauma Skride

  Program: Agris Engelmanis “Drawing in a Sepia Tone”. Sergejs Prokofjevs “The Second Concerto for Piano and Orchestra” in G minor op. 16. Igors Stravinskis “The Rite of Spring”.

• 08.05.2012 Anniversary concert of Philip Glass

  Soloists: Jonathan Haas (timpani), Edgars Saksons (timpani). Conductor Normunds Šnē

• 08.05.2012 Heavy music band “KORN” at Arena Riga

  On August 31, the new-metal band “KORN” will return to Arena Riga with a great show during “The Path of Totality Tour”.

• 07.05.2012 Concert of chamber ensembles at the KREMERATA BALTICA festival

  “Kremerata Baltica” is called not only the herald of culture of the Baltic region, but the bridge builder within context of European integration. Chamber orchestra “Kremerata Baltica” was founde...

• 07.05.2012 Milk, bread and honey festival in Jelgava

  Almost 50 km from Riga, in the Duke Jacob Square in Jelgava, festival dedicated to the inhabitants and guests of the city, as well as all brotherhood of dairy and food producers is being celebra...

• 07.05.2012 International Organ Music Festival at the Holy Trinity Cathedral in Liepāja

  The festival allows to get acquainted with the historical sound of organs of the Holy Trinity Cathedral in Liepāja, which is a national cultural monument. In the family of mechanical instruments...

• 07.05.2012 Festival of popular music and culture – Pestivāls

  On July 28, a new one-day festival of popular music and culture with name “Pestivāls” will take place in Mežaparks Big State for the first time. One big stage, 13 bands and solo artists from the...

• 06.05.2012 Latvian championship in beach volleyball

  Tournaments of beach volleyball are organized as a set of sports and entertainment activities that attracts wide audience with its democratic environment – it is a possibility to have rest in th...

• 06.05.2012 Latvian championship in beach volleyball

• 04.05.2012 Summits of Golden Baroque – closing of the Early Music Festival

  The Early Music Festival will be closed with a due concert in the garden of the Baroque time palace. Music of Johann Sebastian Bach, George Frideric Handel, Henry Purcell, Jean-Philippe Rameau, ...

• 04.05.2012 Trio Dali, Autumn Chamber Music Festival

  Vineta Sareika, violin, Christian - Pierre LaMarca (France), cello, Amandine Savary (France), piano. Program: Ludwig van Beethoven, Pēteris Vasks

• 04.05.2012 Schubertiad, Autumn Chamber Music Festival

  Latvian Radio Choir, Aldis Liepiņš (piano). Conductor Sigvards Kļava. Program: Franz Schubert

• 04.05.2012 Trio Raro, Autumn Chamber Music Festival

  Program: Béla Bartók, Alban Berg, Ludwig van Beethoven, Claude-Achille Debussy, Santa Ratniece (first performance of her new work), Pēteris Vasks.

• 04.05.2012 Solo concert of pianist Vestards Šimkus

  At the piano – Vestards Šimkus. Program: Philip Glass, Artūrs Grīnups, Franz Schubert.

• 04.05.2012 Chamber Music Day at Spīķeri. Pianomania

  On September 29, several events in the mood of the Chamber Music Day with motto “Everything around and about keyboard instruments” will take place throughout the day in Spīķeri concert hall.

• 04.05.2012 Concert of Ēriks Kiršfelds, Autumn Chamber Music Festival

  Ēriks Kiršfelds, cello, Herta Hansena, piano. Program: Edvard Grieg and contemporary music.

• 04.05.2012 Chamber music of Arvo Pärt and Pēteris Vasks

  Gunārs Upatnieks, contrabass, Agnese Egliņa, piano. Director Zane Kreicberga.

• 04.05.2012 Closing concert of the Autumn Chamber Music Festival

  Sinfonietta Rīga lead by conductor Normunds Šnē will perform in the closing concert of the Autumn Chamber Music Festival. Music of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and Pēteris Vasks will be played in the...

• 03.05.2012 Exhibition of large format photos in the center of Riga

  Throughout the summer next to the shopping center ORIGO an open-air photo gallery can be viewed. In the 450 m2 wide open-air gallery exhibitions of large format photos are being exhibited, refle...

• 25.04.2012 Panorama of Riga – a view from the above

  A possibility to look at the panorama of Riga from the balcony of floor 17 of Latvian Academy of Sciences is offered to the inhabitants and visitors of Riga. A wonderful view to the Old Town of ...

• 25.04.2012 Personal exhibition of Aija Zariņa „Father”

  Since the end of 1990s, theme of works of the artist is connected with life of the society, studying of opposition of the individual and the common. Project “Father” is about various angles of v...

• 25.04.2012 Visvaldis Ziediņš, „Movement”, exhibition

  The exhibition provides an overview of creative quests of the artist on the second half of the 20th century. On the basis of study of reality that the author understands as a twine of chemical, ...

• 21.04.2012 Exhibition „Sukubs – an Event in Latvian Paining and Café Life”

  Exhibition “Sukubs – an Event in Latvian Paining and Café Life” is an attempt to remind of this legendary bohemian place with the help of paintings, photography, poetry, and various documentary ...

• 21.04.2012 Solo concert of Marina Rebeka

  On September 28, solo concert of Latvian opera star Marina Rebeka will take place in the Latvian National Opera. The singer has performed in the world’s most remarkable opera houses, among them ...

• 21.04.2012 Concert „With Tomorrow in Mind”

  Dome Square already traditionally is a place where inhabitants of Riga gather to celebrate together. Also this time a special concert “With Tomorrow in Mind” will take place in Dome Square and R...

• 21.04.2012 Celebration of May 4 in Vērmane Garden – We will play music. Learn. Enjoy. Feel. Celebrate!

  Within the frameworks of celebration of Restoration of Independence of the Republic of Latvia an array of events dedicated to the festivity will take place. You will have a possibility to enjoy ...

• 19.04.2012 Latvian folk dance concert „On the Way to the Dance Festival”

  On June 16 at 18:00, Latvian folk costumes and dance patterns created by one of the best and most popular Latvian folk dance ensembles “Teiksma” will shine in all their glory in Ķīpsala Hall in ...

• 19.04.2012 Concert „The Best of Folk Dance in Jūrmala”

  In order to really please viewers, the leading Latvian folk dance groups will join together in dance in concert “The Best of Folk Dance in Jūrmala” on September 2 at 16:00. Traditional Latvian f...

• 19.04.2012 Art Nouveau festival in Riga “100 Years Ago in Alberta Street”

  Once a year time recedes and a miracle happens in Alberta Street. Just like in the beginning of the 20th century, ladies and gentlemen in Art Nouveau styled garments wander along the street, new...

• 19.04.2012 Baltic Youth Festival 2012

  On June 9, Baltic Youth Festival will take place in Arena Riga – it is the largest faith-based music festival in the Baltics. Great music for 7 hours will be played by bands Newsboys, The Parach...

• 19.04.2012 Nature exploration game room in the Natural History Museum of Latvia

  In summer, Natural History Museum of Latvia opens doors for a special nature exploration game room. Visitors can combine nature exploration with having a good time in this room.

• 18.04.2012 Personal exhibition of Līga Purmale „Flashback”

  Līga Purmale can be considered one of the pioneers of photorealism principles in Latvian painting with good reason. Painterly, subtle “portrayals” of landscapes and urban scenes, balanced compos...

• 18.04.2012 Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart – REQUIEM. RIGA Professional Symphonic Band

  Artistic Director of RIGA Professional Symphonic Band Mārtiņš Ozoliņš will interpret one of the most popular music compositions in the world “Requiem” by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart within the frame...

• 18.04.2012 Music for inspiration. RIGA Professional Symphonic Band

  40th Anniversary Concert Series of RIGA Professional Symphonic Band. Participants: RIGA Professional Symphonic Band, soloists, conductor Mārtiņš Ozoliņš.

• 18.04.2012 Riga Jazz 2012. RIGA Professional Symphonic Band

  40th Anniversary Concert Series of RIGA Professional Symphonic Band. Participants: bigband of RIGA Professional Symphonic Band, soloists, conductor Raitis Ašmanis.

• 17.04.2012 Concert of British singer and songwriter Katie Melua

  British singer and songwriter Katie Melua will perform in “Arena Riga” on November 24 within the frameworks of her tour “Secret Symphony”.

• 14.04.2012 Music festival Laba daba 2012

  LABA DABA is an international music festival the philosophy of which lies in the non-standard choice of program and the special atmosphere of the festival. It was named the best organized event ...

• 13.04.2012 Circus festival „World Full of Wonder 2012”

  Continuing to develop good circus traditions, promoting experience exchange of new artists and establishing mutual communication between the emerging circus artists of Latvia, Europe, and other ...

• 12.04.2012 Concert of Polish pop-music and jazz star Justyna Steczkowska

  On May 4, at 19:00, pop-music and jazz star Justyna Steczkowska will visit the Latvian National Opera with the only solo concert in the Baltic States. Traditional Jewish songs in an unusual arra...

• 12.04.2012 Spring ball „Classic” in the Blackheads House

  Continuing the traditions of classical ball, spring ball “Classic” is being organized in the Blackheads House. This spring the ball “Classic” announces itself as the Crystal ball. A great opport...

• 11.04.2012 Performance „Unusual Transport” of French dance company „Beau Geste”

  There will be an opportunity to see performance “Unusual Transport” (Transports Exceptionnels) of French dance company “Beau Geste” in presence within the frameworks of the Baltic Ballet Festiva...

• 11.04.2012 8th World Choir Games

  The biggest choir music festival in the world – World Choir Games – will take place in Riga from July 9 - 19, 2014.

• 10.04.2012 Pop-music superstar Lady Gaga will perform on Mežaparks Song Festival Grounds

  Current pop-music superstar Lady Gaga will perform in Riga on August 23 within the frameworks of her world concert tour “The Born This Way Ball”.

• 05.04.2012 Synthesis of short films and improvisation – a film concert

  Silent / non-dialogue short films from the entire world in synthesis with improvisation of excellent musicians – it is an unseen, unrepeatable work of art that is created right on the spot!

• 05.04.2012 Musical Tuesdays in St. Peter’s Church

  Musical Tuesdays in St. Peter’s Church allow the listeners to enjoy majestic presence of architecture of the church, simultaneously getting acquainted with the concert life of classical music of...

• 05.04.2012 Norwegian choir Scala Brio visiting Riga

  Scala Brio was established in 1987, and the choir is celebrating its 25 year anniversary with a trip to Riga in April. Scala Brio is a mixed choir, counting 50 singers. The choir is based on Sul...

• 05.04.2012 Norwegian choir visiting Riga

  Scala Brio was established in 1987, and the choir is celebrating its 25 year anniversary with a trip to Riga in April. Scala Brio is a mixed choir, counting 50 singers. The choir is based on Sul...

• 04.04.2012 Trade fair „Made in Baltics” 2012

  Trade fair “Made in Latvia” is a great opportunity to get acquainted with, see, and try products of manufacturers of all three Baltic States in one place – from farmer products to design items a...

• 04.04.2012 Trade fair „Made in Latvia” 2012

  Trade fair “Made in Latvia” is a great opportunity to get acquainted with, see, and try products of manufacturers of all three Baltic States in one place – from farmer products to design items a...

• 04.04.2012 Fashion design exhibition “Sea of Talents – Coppice”

  In the Museum of Decorative Arts and Design a fashion design exhibition “Sea of Talents – Coppice” will take place. Works of fashion design students of the Art Academy of Latvia, as well as Latv...

• 02.04.2012 Concert of Bob Geldof at the LIVE FEST

  Musician, singer, actor, social activist and one of the most prominent persons in Great Britain – Bob Geldof on 29 June at 19:30 will offer his only concert in the Dzintari concert hall during t...

• 02.04.2012 Manfred Mann’s Earth Band

  The Manfred Mann’s Earth Band will celebrate its 40th anniversary during the Live Fest 2012. Beginning of the Manfred Mann’s Earth Band dates back to early 70ies. Since then the band experimenti...

• 02.04.2012 On the stage of LIVE FEST – owner of silky baritone Mario Biondi

  Mario Biondi is frequently called the Italian Barry White. Owner of the silky baritone with his charisma on the stage creates an atmosphere that is full of passion, ironical and feathery. The co...

• 02.04.2012 Zigmars Liepins anniversary vocal and symphonic music concert

  Zigmars Liepins is one of the best known composers and keyboardists in Latvia. Having climbed to the top of fame in the early 80’s, the composer created a number of Latvian musical hits, and to ...

• 02.04.2012 Concert of Johann Sebastian Bach’s music on the Good Friday

  In the evening of the Good Friday, on April 6 at 9.00 p.m., baroque orchestra Collegium Musicum Riga and baroque choir Collegium Choro Musici Riga with conductor Māris Kupčs invite to the New St...

• 02.04.2012 British pop singer Alison Moyet on Dzintari Concert Hall stage

  Alison Moyet is a British pop singer with excellent voice just for singing blouse. Her manner of singing and charming personality pleases listeners already from the beginnings of 80’s.

• 27.03.2012 Laris Strunke & Eva Lange “Base of Heart and Home”

  The gallery “Māksla XO” presents the exhibition of Sweden-living Latvian artist Laris Strunke and Swedish sculptor Eva Lange “Base of Heart and Home” with the participation of artists themselves.

• 22.03.2012 Riga with kids in spring

  Wanna enjoy quality time with Your children? Come to Riga and spend the first spring days with Your family at Opera Hotel & Spa in the Riga city centre. Accommodation with breakfast, spa centre visit, discount in hotel restaurant and surprise for the whole family in the room.

• 20.03.2012 LIVE FEST

  Music plays an important role almost in every person’s life. Especially bright memories are of music and musicians whom we have listened to in youth. And quite often they become our idols. Our m...

• 20.03.2012 Canadian singer Bryan Adams

  Come to „Arena Riga” on 2 July to hear the popular Canadian musician Bryan Adams and band performing his best songs!

• 12.03.2012 Riga Fashion Week 2012 from March 21-24

  Spring is the time of high fashion. Therefore Riga Fashion Week will take place in Riga from March 21 – 24 already for the seventh time. It is the biggest fashion event in the Baltic States, whe...

• 05.03.2012 Exhibition „ Beauty Comes from the Inside: Medical Visualisation”

  The exhibition gives an insight into methods of various radiological examinations, diagnosing of illnesses, and their treatment. With the help of rich visual material the exhibition presents pho...

• 05.03.2012 Gala concert – world ballet stars

  Ballet stars from the Netherlands, The Philippines, Russia, South Korea, Portugal, Georgia, USA, Lithuania, Estonia, and Latvia will dance classical and contemporary dance in the most prestigiou...

• 05.03.2012 Boat Carnival 2012

  On May 1, when Labor Day is celebrated in Latvia, recreational park “Rāmkalni” already for the second year invites you to participate in an innovative leisure activity “Boat Carnival” that will ...

• 05.03.2012 The Night of Museums in the Turaida Museum Reserve

  “The Night of Museums” is a tradition uniting thousands of museums in the entire Europe. Along open regular exhibitions various special events will take place in the museum in the late evening h...

• 01.03.2012 The excellent British musician Sting will perform in “Arena Riga” within the frameworks of his summer tour

  Together with Sting his old colleagues guitarist Dominic Miller, drummer Vinnie Colauita, keyboardist David Sancious, violinist Peter Tickell, and vocalist Jo Lawry will perform on the stage.

• 29.02.2012 Season closing concert of professional brass band “Rīga”

  The professional brass band “Rīga” will end the concert season on May 24 in the Great Guild Hall with bandmaster and artistic director Mārtiņš Ozoliņš. Cello trio “Melo-M” will participate in th...

• 29.02.2012 International mezzotint exhibition

• 29.02.2012 Exhibition “The Kingdom of Flora. Dutch and Flemish Still Life Paintings of 17th Century”

  Collection of gallery Modus Vivendi

• 29.02.2012 Exhibition „Roerich and India”

  Art museum begins a cycle of exhibitions dedicated to the excellent Russian painter and philosopher Nicholas Roerich. The first exhibition “Roerich and India” is a small exhibition with artist’s...

• 29.02.2012 Exhibition “Aleksandra Beļcova and French Riviera”

  The exhibition offers a comparatively complete overview of Aleksandra Beļcova’s art, about her accomplishment in each of field of her activity, and illustrates all stages of her creative work. N...

• 29.02.2012 Exhibition “The Magic of Light”

  The task of the exhibition “The Magic of Light: Lamps from the 20th Century till the Present Day” is to show the differences of light perception in our minds and life in the flow of time and rev...

• 29.02.2012 Exhibition “Laimonis Mieriņš (1929—2011). In Memoriam”

  The Latvian National Museum of Art will host a commemorative exhibition in the museum’s White Hall in honour of the late Latvian émigré artist Laimonis Mieriņš. The artist is well-known for his ...

• 24.02.2012 13th International Ballet Festival “Ballet Stars in Jūrmala”

  Every year a unique possibility to enjoy performance of currently the most excellent dancers and to become acquainted with masterpieces of contemporary choreographers in presence on the stage of...

• 22.02.2012 Tommy Emmanuel — virtuous acoustic guitar player

  This is definitely a must-listen — Tommy Emmanuel, one of the best acoustic guitar players in the world, will give his only concert in Baltics at Riga Congress Centre on 24 April at 19:00.

• 22.02.2012 Famous “Cirque de Glace” in Riga

  You have a wonderful opportunity to experience something completely new — a performance that is a combination of professional figure skaters and the popular “Cirque du Soleil” artists. Breath-ta...

• 22.02.2012 Accordionist Richard Galliano’s concert “From Bach to Piazzolla”

  There is a view that it was Richard Galliano who changed the traditions of traditional accordion playing. If you like jazz and tango, please be welcomed to hear the great French accordionist Ric...

• 21.02.2012 Baltic Ballet Festival presents — prominent Spanish ballet

  During the Baltic Ballet Festival, the most distinguished Spanish ballet group Victor Ullate Ballet will perform at the Latvian National Opera House on 14 May.
  The show “El arte de la Danza” wil...

• 21.02.2012 Baltic Ballet Festival presents —American modern dance

  During the Baltic Ballet Festival, the popular American modern dance theatre Ailey II will perform in Riga on 28 May. The theatre is well-known for its impressive performances, which comprise th...

• 21.02.2012 Baltic Ballet Festival presents — life story of legendary Pina Bausch in movie “Pina”

  The cinema “Splendid Palace” will demonstrate the documentary musical “Pina” by Wim Wenders (Germany) telling about the legendary dancer and choreographer Pina Bausch.
  The premiere of the docume...

• 21.02.2012 Goth singer Zola Jesus at concert hall Palladium

  If you admire the incredible vocal timbre and range of the young Russian American goth singer Zola Jesus and her perfectionism in performance, do not miss out on her concert at Palladium.

• 21.02.2012 French multi-instrumental duo The Do at concert hall Palladium

  Dan Levy from The Do says that by playing music they want to reach diversity, richness of sound and surprising details, their performances are combination of classical music and their love to mo...

• 21.02.2012 Concert of little orchestra “Pink Martini” (USA)

  “Symphonic global pop” — this is what “Pink Martini” say about their music. 17 May you have the opportunity to join the prankish and impressive musical adventure at Riga Congress Centre offered ...

• 21.02.2012 Concert of charismatic saxophonist Candy Dulfer

  Candy Dulfer’s concerts are full of positive energy, sparkling sexuality, joy, and, of course, highly qualitative performance and improvisation — true delight for all melomaniacs. 4 May at the c...

• 21.02.2012 Riga Zoo invites to public feeding of animals

  If you want to find out how flamingos have dinner, how much a hippo eats daily, why boars like shower, what lemurs and meerkats like for dinner, how long is a giraffe's tongue, and what games do...

• 20.02.2012 Riga Dom Cathedral Girls’ Choir concert

  A great choral music concert will take place on 28 April, when Riga Dom Cathedral Girls’ Choir will celebrate its 15th anniversary with a concert at the Aula Magna of the University of Latvia. T...

• 17.02.2012 SPICE Rollerblade Marathon in Jūrmala

  The SPICE Rollerblade Marathon is the most important rollerblading event in Latvia, and every year it gathers more than 1000 participants. This is a great way of spending an active weekend in Jū...

• 16.02.2012 Popular Latvian musicians performing Giacomo Puccini “Mesa di Gloria”

  Many popular Latvian musicians will gather at St John’s Church for performing “Mesa di Gloria” by Giacomo Puccini. Among the artists you will see the world-famous tenor Aleksandrs Antoņenko, who...

• 16.02.2012 Concerts at St John’s Church

  St John’s Church will host three concerts where popular representatives of Latvian academic, sacred, and contemporary music will perform. The concert cycle is dedicated to raising funds for reno...

• 16.02.2012 Concert “Ave Maria”

  Women choir “Sapnis” (“Dream”) of the Riga State Gymnasium No. 1 will perform at St John’s Church with a concert “Ave Maria”, which is dedicated to the Mother’s day.
  The programme will include c...

• 16.02.2012 J. S. Bach “St Mark Passion”, concert at St John’s Church

  On the Eve of the Good Friday, you are welcomed to listen to the St Mark Passion of the outstanding composer J. S. Bach at the very heart of the Old Riga — at St John’s Church. The laconic but n...

• 15.02.2012 Organ music concerts at St John’s Church

  St John’s Church is located at the very heart of Old Riga. From May to September every Saturday at 17:00 you are welcomed to enjoy fantastic organ music concerts. This is a wonderful opportunity...

• 15.02.2012 Riga Spring Relay Race 2012

  Every year a relay race takes place in Riga with no restrictions as to the team composition. The aim of the race is to popularise healthy and active lifestyle.

• 14.02.2012 FEI World Cup 2012

  The FEI World Cup round taking place in Kleisti at the end of June is the most important international equestrian sports competition organised in Latvia. Every year several thousand people gathe...

• 14.02.2012 Dance Sport Festival “Baltic Grand Prix 2012”

  “Baltic Grand Prix” is the largest, most popular and prestigious dance sport festival in Baltics. Taking place just before Christmas, it is an unforgettable pleasure full of pleasant surprises b...

• 14.02.2012 Mozart and electric violin

  Programme: Nico Muhly — Concerto for electric violin & orchestra “Seeing is Believing”, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

• 14.02.2012 Riga International Cycling Marathon 2012

  Riga Cycling Marathon is the oldest, biggest, and most popular cycling event in Riga gathering more than 2500 participants every year.

• 14.02.2012 International athletic competition “Riga Cup 2012”

  This is one of the oldest and most welcomed athletic competitions gathering local sports stars and athletes from abroad.

• 14.02.2012 Rowing Competition

  Rowing competition in the very city centre proves that Riga is an open-minded, sports-friendly, and active city.

• 14.02.2012 Beach run “Vecāķi 2012”

  Traditionally, all supporters of active lifestyle gather in the Vecāķi beach to participate in the yearly beach run. The event is special for its beautiful route — the race goes along the beach,...

• 14.02.2012 Spīķeri Jazz. Silvesteri Orkesteri and Cannonball Adderley, concert

  Programme: Walter Booker, Sam Jones, Cannonball Adderley, Joe Zawinul

• 13.02.2012 Season opening concert of Dzintari concert hall 2012

  The summer season of Dzintari concert hall will be opened by “The Nordic Symphony Orchestra” and the charming conductor Anu Tali.

• 10.02.2012 Ballet festival for admirers of dance — 17th International Baltic Ballet Festival

  The International Baltic Ballet Festival will please the admirers of ballet and dance with bright shows, performances of world-known artists, and completely new expressions of dance for the 17th...

• 09.02.2012 Organ music concert at Riga Dome

  Ilona Birģele, organ

• 09.02.2012 Organ music concert at Riga Dome

  Tālivaldis Deksnis, organ, Aleksandrs Antoņenko, tenor

• 09.02.2012 Organ music concert at Riga Dome

  Tina Christiansen /Denmark/, organ

• 09.02.2012 Organ music concert “Voices of Birds in Music”

  Aigars Reinis, organ, Andis Klučnieks, flute

• 09.02.2012 Organ music concert at Riga Dome

  Diāna Jaunzeme, organ

• 09.02.2012 Organ music concert at Riga Dome

• 09.02.2012 Organ music concert at Riga Dome

  Lilita Ozola, organ

• 09.02.2012 Organ music concert at Riga Dome

  Aivars Kalējs, organ, Ilze Kozlovska soprano /Norway/

• 09.02.2012 Organ music concert at Riga Dome

  Martin Rost /Germany/, organ, Petros Paukkunen /Finland/, organ

• 09.02.2012 Organ music concert at Riga Dome

  Performing: Choir of the Munich Academy of Music and organist

• 09.02.2012 “Concerto Piccolo” — enjoy the unique sound of Riga Dome organ for 20 minutes

  “Concerto Piccolo” gives the opportunity to relish one of the most splendid and valuable historical organ in the outstanding acoustics of Riga Dome.

• 08.02.2012 Hansa Festival on Amatu Street

  The Hanseatic League Day is celebrated in all member cities of the contemporary Hanseatic League. Also this year on the day of the festival educational and entertaining events will take place on...

• 08.02.2012 Concert „Tā Kā Taka” of a cappella band „Latvian Voices”

  Music is part of nature. Everyone sees it in different colors, scents and sounds. Concert program “Tā Kā Taka” (“Like a Path”) of the new, promising European a cappella band “Latvian Voices” lea...

• 08.02.2012 Day of Mārtiņi

  Mārtiņi initiates the Latvian carnival period which continues all winter long. Each year on Mārtiņi festivity many people come together in the museum dressed up and wearing masks, singing and da...

• 07.02.2012 Passions of Flamenco (Riga Festival 2012)

  Ramon Jaffé, cello, Arturo El Polaco, guitar (Poland), Miguelete, dancer (Germany) Programme: Flamenco music

• 07.02.2012 Performance “Teleport”

  By changing the traditional way of playing classical music, musicians want to present the overwhelming spiritual and rich heritage to those people who usually don’t listen to this kind of music ...

• 07.02.2012 Deniss Pashkevich trio — Room

• 07.02.2012 Spīķeri Jazz. NordicSounds

  Spīķeri Jazz. NordicSounds NordicSounds (Estonia). Programme: Sceneries of Nordic sounds.

• 07.02.2012 Sacral music “Mūžīgā gaisma” (“Eternal light”)

  Programme: Andris Dzenītis, Maija Einfelde, Max Reger, Steve Reich Performing: Latvian Radio Choir Conductor Kaspars Putniņš
  

• 07.02.2012 Pärt and Mozart’s chamber music

  Chamber music at Spīķeri. Pärt and Mozart’s chamber music, Ints Dālderis, clarinet, Sinfonietta Riga String Quartet

• 07.02.2012 Berio and electric guitar

• 07.02.2012 Aleksandrs Antoņenko and Latvian Radio Choir (Riga festival 2012)

  Programme: Jurijs Faļiks, Valērijs Gavriļins, Arturs Maskats, Georgijs Sviridovs

• 07.02.2012 Sinfonietta Rīga and Steve Reich

  Conductor Normunds Šnē. Programme: Michael Gordon, Steve Reich, Julie Wolf.
  

• 07.02.2012 Gershwin rhapsody

  Harijs Bašs, piano, Liepaja Symphony Amber Sound Orchestra Programme: George Gershwin

• 07.02.2012 Art-i-shock. Night heartbeats

  Programme: Santa Bušs, Jannis Ksenakis, Anita Mieze, Kristaps Pētersons, Kaija Saariaho, Rolf Wallin

• 07.02.2012 New York Jazz (Riga Festival 2012)

  Peter Eldridge, singer (New York Voices, USA), Matt Aronoff, bass (USA), Vocal ensemble Framest Programme: Jazz hits

• 07.02.2012 Japanese saxophone star Nobuya Sugawa

• 07.02.2012 Sinfonietta Rīga and trombone soloist Kristian Lindberg

  Kristian Lindberg, trombone, Sinfonietta Rīga Diriģents Normunds Šnē Programme: Kristian Lindberg

• 07.02.2012 Čaks. Maskats. Hotelis “Atlantīda” (Hotel “Atlantis”)

• 07.02.2012 Swedish and Serbian music

  Programme: Most popular Swedish and Serbian arias and duets

• 07.02.2012 Tchaikovsky Symphony Orchestra and Anton Lyakhovsky (Riga festival)

  Programme: Sergey Rachmaninoff, Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakoff

• 07.02.2012 Verdi’s Requiem (Riga Music Festival 2012)

  Elīna Garanča, mezzo-soprano, Michèle Crider, soprano (USA), Joseph Kahn, tenor (South Korea), State Choir “Latvija”
  Latvian Radio Choir, Latvian National Symphony Orchestra, Conductor Karel Mar...

• 07.02.2012 Ein deutsches requiem by Brahms

  “German Requiem” by Johannes Brahms is one of the most beautiful vocal instrumental works of the 19th century – usually performed by soloists, a choir and a large a symphony orchestra. On Febru...

• 07.02.2012 The 1st Riga Freedom Film Festival

  The 1st Riga Freedom Film Festival presents a selection of award-winning documentaries and feature films about the ongoing global struggle for political freedom.

• 06.02.2012 Broadcasts of Olympic games — come to support!

  This is a very important year for the whole sports community because of the Olympic games, which will take place in London this summer. If you are a real sports fan, you are welcome to join othe...

• 27.01.2012 Latvian national culture experience “from soup till song”

  During the Latvian national culture programme “From soup till song” we will spoil you with Latvian traditional food, music and will show you the authentic Latvian national costumes.

• 26.01.2012 Positivus Festival 2012

  The Positivus music and art festival, the largest of its kind in emerging Baltic states, delivers an eclectic mix of musical genres and an inimitable atmosphere to the 20 000+ festival goers pas...

• 24.01.2012 Rīga Opera Festival 2012

  Since 1998, Rīga Opera Festival has been marking the end of the Latvian National Opera’s performance season with new productions, best moments of the previous year and some large-scale vocal and...

• 19.01.2012 Take part in the first-ever procession of Sherlock Holmes!

  Riga - is the first city in the world that celebrates the birthday of Sherlock Holmes. We would like to invite igreat admirers, fans and lovers of the smartest and great detective on the planet....

• 19.01.2012 Lord, Your Land Is On Fire!

  The LNO choir has received considerable acclaim from both the local audience and foreign critics, who have singled the choir out as a unified and harmonious ensemble. The choir is marked by its ...

• 19.01.2012 Musical performance “Aleksandrs Čaks – 110”

  Latvian Radio Choir, Conductor Sigvards Kļava, Director Viesturs Kairišs
  Programme: Arturs Maskats

• 18.01.2012 Solo Concert by Inga Šļubovska

  Inga Šļubovska, soprano, has been a soloist of the Latvian National Opera since 2008 and her solo programme will consist of Italian chamber music. At the piano: Agnese Egliņa.

• 18.01.2012 Vienna Classics festival opening concert

  Programme: Ludwig van Beethoven

• 18.01.2012 Vilnius String Quartet

  Vilnius String Quartet (Lietuva); Irina Zaharenkova, piano (Estonia).

• 18.01.2012 LAMB

  One of the most interesting British electronic collectives – Lamb - will be performing at the Palladium concert hall.

• 18.01.2012 Masters and Apprentices XII. Cembalissimo

  Perfoming: A. Kalnciema and students and graduates of her harpsichord class
  Programme: J. S. Bach; H. M. Guretsky; A. Tumševica; E. Vecumnieks.
  Münster Hall, Great Guild

• 18.01.2012 Vienna chamber music pearls

  Egīls Šēfers, clarinet; Spīķeri Quartet. Programme: Johannes Brahms, Joseph Haydn, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.

• 18.01.2012 Closing concert. piano concerto no. 2 and symphony no. 7 by Beethoven

  Kristian Bezuidenhout, piano (Netherlands); Sinfonietta Rīga; conductor Normunds Šnē. Programme: Ludwig van Beethoven

• 18.01.2012 Exhibition-festival "EROTS 2012"

  The largest erotica festival in the Baltic region offers a wide range of adult toys and magnificent, erotically toned and diverse entertainment to be enjoyed in a casual atmosphere. New impressi...

• 18.01.2012 Tropical Month at Riga Zoo

  For the tenth year, Tropical Month events will be taking place at Riga Zoo – on Saturdays and Sundays between 12 noon and 4 pm, visitors are invited to the Tropical House to participate in frien...

• 18.01.2012 The Month of Lovers

  A programme dedicated to Valentine’s Day for couples. The chance to try on Art Nouveau hats. Saving the impressions of the moment and other surprises.

• 18.01.2012 Ball at the Small Guild

  Ballroom dancing – these are dances for people who like to and want to dance. Both your partner and the tune could be completely unknown to you.

• 18.01.2012 BEETHOVEN’S MASS

  Programme: Ludwig van Beethoven’s Mass in C Major.

• 18.01.2012 “Circus Circus Circus!” international performance

  Riga Circus always offers miraculous things to its audience – unseen artists, surprising circus performances, hilarious clowns and exotic animals. This programme is no exception!

• 28.12.2011 Kontinental Hockey League (KHL). Dinamo (Riga) vs. SKA (Saint Petersburg)

  KHL clubs Riga "Dinamo" and Saint Petersburg "SKA" clash at Arena Riga.

• 27.12.2011 Elena Vaenga

  Popular Russian singer Elena Vaenga will perform her new programme "I wish you happiness" at Arena Riga.

• 27.12.2011 Leningrad

  Only on March 9, Arena Riga will be filled with unseen and unheard of positive energy. The luckiest men will be able to congratulate their beloved ladies in a particularly extravagant manner. Fo...

• 27.12.2011 Philipp Kirkorov

  Russian pop star Philipp Kirkorov will return to Arena Riga with his wonderful programme “Show number 1″.

• 27.12.2011 Valeriya

  Russian pop star Valeriya will perform her only solo concert in Riga - part of her anniversary programme "Riga - Moscow".

• 27.12.2011 Grigory Leps

  Currently one of the most popular Russian singers - Grigory Leps - will perform a concert at Arena Riga, during which he will be accompanied by a group of six musicians. Leps always sings live.

• 22.12.2011 Chris Norman, Bonnie Tyler and Kaunas Symphony Orchestra

  Chris Norman, the "golden voice" of the rock band "Smokie", and the one and only Bonnie Tyler, accompanied by Kaunas Symphony Orchestra, present an unforgettable New Year's concert.

• 21.12.2011 Gregorian chant Christmas concert Puer natus

  The traditional Gregorian chant concert by vocal ensemble "Schola Cantorum Riga", titled "Puer natus", will take place at the Riga Cathedral, also performing in the concert will be organist Aiga...

• 15.12.2011 Haydns symphony and Coplands Appalachian Spring

  Sinfonietta Rīga" offers its listeners Joseph Haydn's symphony and Aaron Copland's "Appalachian Spring".

• 15.12.2011 Beethovens Piano Concerto No. 2 and Symphony No. 7

  "Sinfonietta Rīga" presents Ludwig van Beethoven's Piano Concerto No. 2 and Symphony No. 7.

• 15.12.2011 Parade of Geniuses. Strauss, Schubert and Holliger

  "Sinfonietta Rīga" offers its listeners a parade of geniuses - Strauss, Schubert and Holliger.

• 15.12.2011 Mozart, Haydn and Gothams new work

  "Sinfonietta Rīga" presents Mozart, Haydn and Gotham's new work.

• 15.12.2011 Sinfonnieta Rīga season closer with Ksenija Sidorova

  "Sinfonnieta Rīga" presents its final concert of the season, starring Ksenija Sidorova.

• 14.12.2011 Christmas Tree Trail 2012

  The festival "Christmas Tree Trail" is a fresh and original artistic activity in an urban environment, which exhibits new, traditional or completely avant-garde visions of the Christmas tree.

• 14.12.2011 European Christmas 2012

  Each year during Advent, Christmas and New Year, audiences have an opportunity to experience the holiday spirit in the joyful masterpieces of Bach, Haydn, Mozart, Vivaldi and other classical and...

• 13.12.2011 Festival of Light Staro Rīga 2012

  The fifth edition of the festival of light "Staro Rīga" will be held this year. The festival has become highly popular and anticipated among Rigans and tourists. "Staro Rīga" is an exhibition of...

• 13.12.2011 Winterfest 2012

  Every year around this time, Herman Braun Foundation organizes the international winter music festival "Winterfest", bringing together legendary maestros, famous young soloists, chamber music an...

• 13.12.2011 Porta World Music Festival 2012

  The Porta World Music Festival is a contemporary traditional music festival which brings together various cultures, experience and eras.

• 12.12.2011 Sound Forest 2012

  The International Experimental Music and Film Festival Sound Forest presents the latest developments in the world of music and provokes interesting musical performance.

• 12.12.2011 International Sculpture Quadrennial

  One of the largest events of its kind in Northern Europe, held every four years.

• 12.12.2011 New Music Festival Arēna 2012

  "Arēna" is a contemporary music festival and a forum featuring performances of the latest Latvian music, internationally recognized new music artists and world famous composers.

• 12.12.2011 Moto Freestyle World Championship Night of the Jump

  The traditional moto freestyle Grand Prix gathers elite motorsports riders from all over the world for a magnificent, breathtaking and unforgettable show.

• 12.12.2011 Theatre Festival Golden Mask 2012

  The annual Russian theatre festival offers the best productions in all genres of theatre arts.

• 12.12.2011 Baltic Collection of Russian Art

  The Art Museum Riga Bourse offers a joint project of Latvian, Estonian and Lithuanian museums - the Baltic states' collection of Russian art.

• 12.12.2011 International Film Festival Arsenāls 2012

  The traditional film forum "Arsenāls" is a film marathon with various programmes, hundreds of screenings and a golden button award from the uniform of Augusts Sukuts.

• 12.12.2011 25th International Organ Music Festival Rīgas Doms

  Every summer, the International Organ Music Festival "Rīgas Doms" offers a spiritual and emotional adventure to all classical music enthusiasts. The festival is held in Dome Cathedral, which is ...

• 12.12.2011 Latvian National Opera - summer performances

  During the summer season, the Latvian National Opera offers a special two-week series of performances.

• 12.12.2011 20th International Sigulda Opera Music Festival

  For the 20th time, the picturesque Sigulda Castle ruins will become a luxurious framework for the traditional Sigulda Opera Music Festival.

• 12.12.2011 Early Music Festival 2012

  The annual Early Music Festival will take place in Rīga and Rundāle - a colourful celebration of Early music for the entire family.

• 12.12.2011 International Folklore Festival Baltica 2012

  The largest, most popular and world-known traditional culture festival in the Baltic States offers insight into the brightest Latvian and foreign folk traditions, emphasizing the significance of...

• 12.12.2011 Ad Lucem 2012

  From July 4 to 8, the Ad Lucem Introvert Music Festival, in its 11th year, invites all those searching for inner harmony and natural spirituality to attend its concerts in Rīga and Vecgulbene.

• 12.12.2011 International Sacred Music Festival 2012

  The State Choir "Latvia”, one of the most internationally demanded professional choirs, invites you to the International Sacred Music Festival.

• 12.12.2011 Riga City Festival 2012

  The Riga City Festival is the main annual event in Rīga. It is a kaleidoscope of musical, artistic, theatrical and dance performances, sports events and attractions. The festival also offers a w...

• 12.12.2011 40th Anniversary Concert Series by Professional Symphonic Band Riga

  Mozart’s "Requiem" at Riga Dome Cathedral on August 9, Orff’s “Carmina Burana” during the Riga City Festival, “Let’s Celebrate Together” in Rīga's Great Guild on September 6, Riga Jazz on Septem...

• 12.12.2011 Summertime 2012

  The International Music Festival Summertime is designed for various tastes in music and offers symphonic and chamber music concerts, as well as inventive inter-genre "cross-over" programmes.

• 12.12.2011 Baltic Pearl 2012

  "Baltic Pearl" is one of the oldest film festivals in the Baltic States, introducing cinema professionals and enthusiasts to the films that have won awards in the most significant international ...

• 12.12.2011 Autumn Chamber Music Festival 2012

  The annual Autumn Chamber Music Festival offers to experience colourful autumn atmosphere in music.

• 12.12.2011 White Night 2012

  "White Night" offers artistic, theatrical, musical, movement performances and other projects.

• 12.12.2011 Miķelis Day Fair 2012

  Miķelis Day is a harvest festival, the autumnal equinox when day and night are of equal length - the start of the astronomical autumn. Miķelis Day fair will offer to taste and buy various rural ...

• 07.12.2011 New Year menu @ restaurant DaAntonio

• 06.12.2011 Roman Christmas. 1619

  Baroque and Renaissance ensemble "Doulce Memoire" from France visits Riga to perform a 17th century Christmas madrigals in a joint concert with the Jāzeps Vītols Latvian Academy of Music mixed c...

• 06.12.2011 Awake on Christmas!

  During the festive season, marimba and percussion virtuoso Rihards Zaļupe and conductor Jānis Ozols will perform a concert titled "Awake on Christmas!" at the Riga Cathedral.

• 06.12.2011 Bluķa vilkšana ritual in Rigas Old Town

  The traditional celebration of winter solstice will take place in Riga's Town Hall Square (Rātslaukums), featuring singsongs by folklore ensembles, dances and games, as well as the rolling of th...

• 06.12.2011 Advent charity concert Conventus

  The audience is invited to meet Latvian and foreign composers’ music that lifts the spirit, is joyful and arouses spiritual contemplation and is performed by well known musicians in Latvia. The ...

• 29.11.2011 Winter Solstice. Yule Log Night 2012

  The winter solstice arrives at the Latvian Ethnographic Open-Air Museum with songs, games, rituals, fortune-telling and well-wishes.

• 29.11.2011 Winter Ball at Ethnographic Open-Air Museum 2012

  After Christmas together with family, the Latvian Ethnographic Open-Air Museum invites all Nordic-minded visitors, their relatives and friends from near and far to the traditional Winter Ball.

• 29.11.2011 Sacred Music Concert Svētīgā

  On Christmas Day, Riga Cathedral will resound with the sacred music concert "Svētīgā".

• 29.11.2011 Its Christmas Eve!

  Riga Chamber Choir "Ave Sol” and City Jazz Big Band invite you to celebrate Christmas Eve at a concert in the House of Blackheads.

• 29.11.2011 Waiting for Christmas

  On Christmas Eve, the concert "Waiting for Christmas" will create Yuletide atmosphere in Rīga's "Ave Sol" Concert Hall.

• 29.11.2011 Let There Be Joy for You and Me!

  On the first day of Christmas, Riga Chamber Choir "Ave Sol” and City Jazz Big Band invite you to a holiday concert in the House of Blackheads.

• 28.11.2011 Winter Solstice Fair at Ethnographic Open-Air Museum

  A week before Christmas, Rīga's residents and visitors have the opportunity to take part in the Latvian Ethnographic Open-Air Museum's Winter Solstice Fair.

• 25.11.2011 Rides in horse-drawn carriages in Rigas Old Town

  See the beauty of Riga's Old Town from a horse-drawn carriage, with hooves clacking and bells jingling!

• 25.11.2011 Ice sculpture park Where Dreams Meet

  Ice sculpture park "Make Ice Art" will be a true dreamland in the centre of Riga this winter, surrounded by sparkling snow and dark trees.

• 25.11.2011 Annual Latvian contemporary art exhibition

  Annual Latvian contemporary art exhibition at the Riga Art Space

• 25.11.2011 Gingerbread Re-Novation

  The Museum of Decorative Arts and Design offers charity exhibition "Gingerbread Re-Novation" (Piparkūku re-novācija), the exhibits of which are gingerbread and ginger biscuits baked by popular L...

• 23.11.2011 Opera

  One of the most talented Latvia's young photographs, Iveta Vaivode presents a range of opera goers' portraits, captured as they watch opera shows.

• 22.11.2011 Chinese State Circus programme Golden Dragon

  Chinese State Circus presents the unique programme "Golden Dragon", which can safely be dubbed "Beyond Human Abilities". The programme features such acrobatic performances and stunts that no one...

• 22.11.2011 Legendary three tenors

  Cinema "Splendid Palace" has a special present for movie goers this Christmas - a musical gift for music and art lovers, a concert by the three legendary tenors.

• 22.11.2011 Don Giovanni

  Cinema "Splendid Palace" has a special present for movie goers this Christmas - a gift for all music and art lovers.

• 21.11.2011 Let’s decorate the Christmas tree in Riga together!

  This year honoring the age old tradition we invite everybody in Riga to decorate the Christmas tree in Town Hall Square - Ratslaukums -, the same as our ancestors did 501 years ago.

• 17.11.2011 Collection of Minox cameras

  The collection of Minox photo cameras is on display in the historical exhibition hall on the second floor of the Latvian Museum of Photography. It is a gift from the Minox factory in Germany and...

• 17.11.2011 Make

  The Museum of Decorative Arts and Design offers the exhibition "Make".

• 14.11.2011 Yarmarka 2011

  Come gather 'round for freshly baked art! The students of the Latvian Academy of Art invite you to their ninth annual exhibition/fair "Yarmarka".

• 14.11.2011 Christmas fair Artistic Chaos

  The Artists' House will host the Christmas project and fair "Artistic Chaos", featuring professional art, crafts, creative workshops and interactive games.

• 14.11.2011 4 Worlds, 4 Elements

  This season the Latvian National Opera is presenting a new ballet production "4 Worlds, 4 Elements" lifting the curtain to the enormous and versatile world of emotions, to bright and real colour...

• 14.11.2011 CARMEN

  Georges Bizet's opera in 4 acts with two intermissions. In French with surtitles in Latvian and English. Summer performances.

• 14.11.2011 Le Corsaire

  The popularity of this ballet has come about thanks to its unique choreography.

• 14.11.2011 Birds Opera

  Children enter the Opera through the main doors; open the door to the large hall; sit down in the velvet chairs; and watch as the lights dim, the glow of the chandelier looking like the starry s...

• 14.11.2011 Amy, Kate, Gaga...

  Riga Gallery offers Ritums Ivanovs' vision of popular showbiz stars - an exhibition of his latest paintings "Amy, Kate, Gaga...".

• 14.11.2011 Solo concert by Ilona Bagele

  Renowned soloist Ilona Bagele will perform a solo concert at the Latvian National Opera.

• 14.11.2011 Elixir of Love

  Gaetano Donizetti's opera in two acts.

• 14.11.2011 La Bohème

  Due to its touching, inspiring story and wonderful melodies, "La Bohème" has become one of the most frequently performed operas all around the world. The popular opera returns to the stage of th...

• 14.11.2011 Mazeppa

  Ivan Mazeppa - the Hetman of the Ukrainian Cossacks, Vasily Kochubey - the extremely wealthy Ukrainian nobleman, and his daughter, Mariya, find themselves amid reckless love, lust for power, pol...

• 14.11.2011 Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs

  "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs" is a fairytale-like rock ballet for parents and children alike. It is a joint project by the Riga Choreography School, the Emils Darzins' Music School and the L...

• 11.11.2011 New Year party Hollywood Stars

  You are being offered a chance to feel like a real Hollywood star! Every guest of the New Year party "Hollywood Stars" will be offered to make a red carpet walk, give interviews and congratulate...

• 09.11.2011 Moped Exhibition

  An exhibition of mopeds manufactured by "Sarkanā zvaigzne" is on display in Kalnciems Quarter (Kalnciema kvartāls) Exhibition House - more than 30 mopeds altogether collected over a period of se...

• 09.11.2011 Born in Riga - Famous Worldwide

  Portrait gallery "Born in Riga - Famous Worldwide" at Cinema Splendid Riga is dedicated to the most outstanding and famous personalities born in Riga and now famous all over the world.

• 09.11.2011 Whats New? Pauls Stradiņš Museums latest acquisitions

  Exhibition "What's New? Museum's Latest Acquisitions" presents 262 most intriguing and valuable acquisitions by the Pauls Stradiņš Museum of the History of Medicine over the past five years.

• 07.11.2011 The Night Prayer

  Latvian Radio Choir concert "The Night Prayer" at the winter music festival Winterfest sets the tone for Advent and Christmas.

• 07.11.2011 St.Petersburg Mariinsky Orchestra Brass Ensemble (Russia)

  St.Petersburg Mariinsky Orchestra Brass Ensemble is slated to perform at the winter music festival Winterfest. Though established only a few years ago, in 2007, the ensemble astounds by its amaz...

• 07.11.2011 Moya Brennan

  Moya Brennan the voice of Clannad and one of the most significant representatives of the Irish music will perform in Riga.

• 07.11.2011 Lisztomania - Gala

  Lisztomania Gala Concert at the Great Guild during the Winterfest festival presents three Grand Prix winners of the International Franz Liszt piano competitions this year.

• 07.11.2011 Sexteto Mayor

  Tango ensemble Sexteto Mayor (Argentinа) in gala concert of the winter music festival Winterfest that also marks the anniversary of the Herman Braun Foundation.

• 07.11.2011 Alexander Melnikov

  The renowned Russian pianist Alexander Melnikov performs in Riga for the first time during the winter music festival Winterfest.

• 07.11.2011 Moscow mens choir Pravoslavniye Pevchiye

  Moscow men's choir Pravoslavniye Pevchiye performs a Russian sacred music concert during the winter music festival Winterfest.

• 03.11.2011 Toy Symphony

  Soloists and chamber orchestra conducted by Arkady Fomin (United States) invite to the traditional charity concert "Toy Symphony", which is held every year as part of the music festival Winterfe...

• 03.11.2011 I Musici di Roma. Festival Winterfest

  The famous Italian chamber orchestra I Musici di Roma concert during the Winterfest music festival will present film music programme I Musici's Oscar's and Antonio Vivaldi's The Four Seasons.

• 03.11.2011 Austra

  The Canadian band Austra, fronted by Latvian-Canadian singer Katie Stelmanis, is one of the most fascinating discoveries in popular music this year.

• 02.11.2011 Christmas Concert

  The Daile Theatre offers the traditional Christmas Concert, which this time though is rather non-traditional - the most beautiful traditional Christmas songs from all 27 European Union member st...

• 02.11.2011 Gunārs Kalniņš and gospel choir GG Choir

  After a two-year break, the public again has an opportunity to welcome singer Gunārs Kalniņš and his gospel choir GG Choir.

• 02.11.2011 Thy Name

  "Thy Name" (Tavs vārds), a concert programme by composer Jānis Lūsēns, presents countertenor Sergejs Jēgers on a journey through the world created by the Latvian poetess Aspazija, discovering it...

• 02.11.2011 New Year Gala 2011

  The New Year Gala concerts at the Latvian National Opera sparkle like Champagne.

• 02.11.2011 Ingus Pētersons. Christmas concert

  Singer Ingus Pētersons invites to his Christmas concert at the Art Museum Riga Bourse.

• 02.11.2011 World in Christmas Colours

  On the second day of Christmas, festive concert "The World in Christmas Colours" (Pasaule Ziemassvētku krāsās) at the New St. Gertrude Church.

• 28.10.2011 Home Alone 3

  "The New Theatre" offers an exciting musical for the whole family - "Home Alone 3". The musical will include performances by famous singers and actors and will be staged in the main hall of the ...

• 27.10.2011 Winter Ballet (in Latvian)

  The Latvian National Symphony Orchestra offers a concert performance for children - "Winter Ballet".

• 27.10.2011 Winter Ballet (in Russian)

  The Latvian National Symphony Orchestra offers a concert performance for children - "Winter Ballet".

• 27.10.2011 Russian Music Pearls

  The season's first concert of "Russian Music Pearls" once again offers a meeting with the vibrant Lithuanian conductor Modestas Pitrėnas, whose performance was enthusiastically received during s...

• 27.10.2011 Romeo and Juliet

  The Bashkir State Opera and Ballet Theatre troupe will be visiting Latvia for the first time, offering Sergei Prokofiev's masterpiece "Romeo and Juliet".

• 27.10.2011 Swan Lake

  The Bashkir State Opera and Ballet Theatre troupe will be visiting Latvia for the first time, offering Pyotr Tchaikovsky's undisputable masterpiece "Swan Lake".

• 27.10.2011 Dancing Everything, or Work Day

  Valery Mikhailovsky's St Petersburg Male Ballet will be visiting the Latvian National Opera with the programme "Dancing Everything, or Work Day".

• 27.10.2011 Rīga Christmas Concert

  Outstanding musicians, wonderful music, favourite songs, popular masterpieces of classical music, as well as new compositions in a special Christmas programme.

• 27.10.2011 The Snow Queen

  The musical fairy tale "The Snow Queen" will be a delight for the whole family, performed during Christmas holidays.

• 27.10.2011 Giuseppe Verdi Othello

  The Latvian National Symphony Orchestra offers "Othello" - a story about delusion, greed, passion and rightousness, combined with Verdi's breathtaking music - a universally recognized masterpiece.

• 27.10.2011 Feathers in the Air (in Russian)

  The Latvian National Symphony Orchestra offers a concert for children "Feathers in the Air".

• 27.10.2011 Feathers in the Air (in Latvian)

  The Latvian National Symphony Orchestra offers a concert for children "Feathers in the Air".

• 27.10.2011 Comedy show The Singing KiViN 2012

  Already for the 17th time, Jūrmala welcomes the funniest people from Russia's "Club of the Happy and Inventive".

• 27.10.2011 New Wave 2012

  Dzintari open air concert hall hosts this international contest for young pop singers. "New Wave" features not only the world's emerging stars, but also popular Russian and well-known internatio...

• 26.10.2011 Intars Busulis - Kaunas Big Band - Frank Sinatra Show

  This is an unusual joint project by two neighbouring states in honour of a very special person in the history of music - Frank Sinatra. The concert will be performed by audience favorite, pop/ja...

• 26.10.2011 Linda Leen. CINEMA. Concert accompanied by motion pictures

  The famous Latvian singer Linda Leen will perform her audiovisual concert "CINEMA. Concert Accompanied by Motion Pictures" at Daile Theatre's Main Hall.

• 26.10.2011 Christmas Seller

  The world's most beautiful Christmas songs and contemplation about the existence of the Christmas miracle in the musical show "Christmas Seller", staged at the Art Museum Rīga Bourse.

• 25.10.2011 Laimonis Mieriņš. Solo exhibition

  Laimonis Mieriņš'art can be characterized as ascetically-formed compositions of geometric elements with spontaneous splashes of colour.

• 25.10.2011 International Music Festival Music & Movies 2012

  The festival's basic idea manifests itself in non-standard acts, foregoing the usual principles of organizing performances. The festival also mixes various forms and genres, using the most progr...

• 25.10.2011 Night of Bats at Ķemeri National Park

  Every enthusiast is invited to participate in the Night of Bats - a wonderful opportunity to spend an evening in nature and find out more about the mysterious world of bats.

• 25.10.2011 Christmas Fair on Līvu Square

  Do you wish to return to the land of childhood? As of the first Sunday of Advent, you are welcome to the Christmas fair on Līvu Square! The joyful sound of children's laughter, small bells of me...

• 25.10.2011 Christmas Fair in Rīgas Old Town

  The scent of gingerbread and mulled wine, decorated log cabins, busy craftsmen, the big Christmas tree, concerts and games in the heart of Rīga's Old Town - on Dome Square, where every Rigan and...

• 25.10.2011 Christmas fair in Esplanāde

  Not only in Rīga's Old Town, but also in the city's historic centre, small bells and the scent of gingerbread will herald Christmas. The Christmas fair on the Esplanāde invites you to enjoy the ...

• 24.10.2011 Harlem Gospel Choir

  The Harlem Gospel Choir will visit Latvia already for the sixth time and perform a concert at Rīga Congress Centre. The choir's gospels are religious songs with elements of blues, jazz, spiritua...

• 24.10.2011 Wine and Music

  An evening of Italian music at Spīķeri Concert Hall.

• 24.10.2011 Wine and Music

  Spīķeri Concert Hall invites you to enjoy good wine and music.

• 21.10.2011 Marina Rebekas recital

  After her debut at the New York Metropolitan Opera as Donna Anna in Mozart’s opera “Don Juan”, as well as interpretations of this role at Deutsche Oper Berlin, the Zurich Opera, the Vienna State...

• 21.10.2011 Midsummer Herbs and Greenery Fair

  Jolly Midsummer festivities including a fair in the heart of Riga's Old Town - on Dome Square.

• 21.10.2011 Līgo, Rīga!

  Līgo festivities - the shortest night of the year, celebrating nature and fertility. Bonefires, beer and cheese, crowns of flowers and songs are also part of Līgo. No need to travel to Latvia's ...

• 21.10.2011 Rogues. Artists - Societys Challengers

  This exhibition features works of art unaffected by censorship, from the second part of the 1980s to nowadays.

• 21.10.2011 Roerich and India

  The Art Museum Riga Bourse launches a series of exhibitions dedicated to the renowned Russian artist and great thinker Nicholas Roerich

• 21.10.2011 Warm-up events for Midsummer holiday in Rīga

  A week before the summer solstice, Rigans and tourists are invited to take part in warm-up events for the Midsummer holiday with ancient rituals in the traditional Jāņi and Līgo mood, bonfires, ...

• 21.10.2011 Rīga Opera Festival

  The Rīga Opera Festival - the first festival of such scale and intent in Northern Europe - has become a valuable tradition, heartily welcomed by local and foreign opera enthusiasts.

• 21.10.2011 Laiks dejot

  The annual International Contemporary Dance Festival "Laiks dejot" ("Time to Dance") is held in the beginning of summer.

• 21.10.2011 Rīga Music Festival

  The Rīga Music Festival presents the capital of Latvia as the city of classical, symphonic and chamber music, inviting famous symphony orchestras and brilliant conductors who are well-known in E...

• 21.10.2011 Sigulda Jazz 2012

  The outdoor music festival season in Latvia starts with the second International Jazz Festival.

• 21.10.2011 Applied Arts Fair at Ethnographic Open Air Museum

  The 42nd traditional Applied Arts Fair at the Latvian Ethnographic Open Air Museum gathers thousands of most skillful craftsmen from all regions of Latvia - blacksmiths, wickerwork masters, weav...

• 20.10.2011 Night of Museums 2012

  Latvian museums in the capital and regions will take part in the Night of Museums, remaining open long after midnight.

• 20.10.2011 Latvian National Symphony Orchestra presents its season closing concert

  The Latvian National Symphony Orchestra, under the guidance of maestro Karel Mark Chichon, will perform one of the most tragic and emotional Russian classical pieces of music – Sergei Prokofiev’...

• 20.10.2011 Kurts Fridrihsons 100th birthday

  Kurts Fridrihsons (1911–1991) was a Latvian artist, free thinker and politically-oppressed individual. His artistic endeavors focused on Latvian folklore, ancient legends and world culture.

• 20.10.2011 La Bayadère

  Ludwig Minkus’s ballet “La Bayadère”, with Marius Petipa’s choreography, will be performed on the stage of the Latvian National Opera for the first time ever.

• 20.10.2011 Traditional landscape painting of Ming and Tsin dynasties

  The Art Museum Riga Bourse offers traditional landscape painting of the Ming and Tsin dynasties from the collection of Zhejiang Provincial Museum (Hangzhou), China 14th-18th century.

• 20.10.2011 Hendrik Valk (the Netherlands)

  The life of the Dutch artist Hendrik Valk is connected with Latvia.

• 20.10.2011 Path of Christmas Trees

  The festival "Path of Christmas Trees" is a fresh and original artistic activity in an urban environment, which exhibits new, traditional or completely avant-garde visions of the Christmas tree.

• 13.10.2011 Kontinental Hockey League (KHL). Dinamo (Riga) vs. Yugra (Khanty-Mansiysk)

  Latvian goalkeeper Edgars Masaļskis plays for the Khanty-Mansiysk hockey club "Yugra" for already the second season.

• 13.10.2011 Kontinental Hockey League (KHL). Dinamo (Riga) vs. Traktor (Chelyabinsk)

  Before the regular season, many experts were predicting that "Traktor" forward Evgeny Kuznetsov, dubbed Russia's "new Kharlamov", could become KHL top scorer this season.

• 13.10.2011 Kontinental Hockey League (KHL) All-Star Game

  A great opportunity for ice hockey fans from not only Latvia and Russia, but also other European countries to see the best KHL players in action.

• 13.10.2011 Kontinental Hockey League (KHL). Dinamo (Riga) vs. Severstal (Cherepovets)

  Ice hockey club "Severstal" is known for having many of the locally-trained players on its roster. Last season, nine representatives of Cherepovets hockey school played for the club.

• 13.10.2011 Kontinental Hockey League (KHL). Dinamo (Riga) - Avangard (Omsk)

  The outstanding Czech forward Jaromir Jagr has left "Avangard".

• 13.10.2011 Kontinental Hockey League (KHL). Dinamo (Riga) vs. Neftekhimik (Nizhnekamsk)

  Nizhnekamsk hockey club "Neftekhimik" has been left by one of the leading players, Dmitri Makarov, but on the other hand, the club has now been joined by the experienced and skilful Finn Ville N...

• 13.10.2011 Kontinental Hockey League (KHL). Dinamo (Riga) vs. Ak Bars (Kazan)

  Latvian star and Riga hockey fans' favourite, Lauris Dārziņš plays for the Kazan ice hockey club this season.

• 13.10.2011 Kontinental Hockey League (KHL). Dinamo (Riga) vs. Salavat Yulaev (Ufa)

  The Ufa ice hockey club "Salavat Yulaev" is the current KHL Gagarin Cup holder.

• 13.10.2011 Kontinental Hockey League (KHL). Dinamo (Riga) vs. Spartak (Moscow)

  The charismatic Czech goalie Dominic Hasek no longer plays for the Moscow ice hockey club "Spartak".

• 13.10.2011 Kontinental Hockey League (KHL). Dinamo (Riga) vs. SKA (Saint Petersburg)

  Saint Petersburg club "SKA" begins the new season with a new coach, Milos Riha, and several famous veteran players have been dropped from the club's roster.

• 13.10.2011 Kontinental Hockey League (KHL). Dinamo (Riga) vs. Amur (Khabarovsk)

  Martin Ruzicka is the biggest star on the Khabarovsk hockey club's roster. Last season Ruzicka had 17 goals and 16 assists in the playoffs of the Czech Extraliga league.

• 13.10.2011 Kontinental Hockey League (KHL). Dinamo (Roga) vs. Metallurg (Novokuznetsk)

  Novokuznetsk "Metallurg" have signed the three-time Stanley Cup winner, 37-year-old forward Sergei Brylin, and the NHL defenceman Brent Sopel.

• 13.10.2011 Kontinental Hockey League (KHL). Dinamo (Riga) vs. Sibir (Novosibirsk)

  Novosibirsk ice hockey fans have much hope for defenseman David Petrasek in the 2011/2012 season.

• 13.10.2011 Kontinental Hockey League (KHL). Dinamo (Riga) vs. Atlant (Moscow Oblast)

  Moscow Oblast hockey club "Atlant" has been beefed up in all possible ways for the new season, whereas the club's new head coach Bengt-Ake Gustafsson is the only coach in the world whose nationa...

• 13.10.2011 Kontinental Hockey League (KHL). Dinamo (Riga) vs. CSKA (Moscow)

  In this game, the Riga club will play against their former teammate Tomas Surovy and former Riga "Dinamo" head coach Julius Supler, who has signed a three-year contract with "CSKA".

• 13.10.2011 Kontinental Hockey League (KHL). Dinamo (Riga) - Torpedo (Nizhny Novgorod)

  Sweeping changes have taken place at the Nizhny Novgorod ice hockey club "Torpedo".

• 13.10.2011 Kontinental Hockey League (KHL). Dinamo (Riga) - UHC Dynamo (Moscow)

  Before the new season, it was rumoured that Moscow hockey club "Dynamo" head coach Oļegs Znaroks could quit the club and become the head coach of Riga "Dinamo", or accept the well-paid job of th...

• 13.10.2011 Kontinental Hockey League (KHL). Dinamo (Riga) vs. Vityaz (Chekhov)

  The Chekhov club is coached by former enforcer Andrei Nazarov who was dubbed Dirty Naz during his stint in the National Hockey League, and has continued to pursue his game principles as a coach.

• 06.10.2011 Wine and Music

  Spīķeri Concert Hall invites you to enjoy good music performed by Latvian musicians.

• 06.10.2011 22nd Nordea Riga Marathon

  The 22nd Nordea Riga Marathon, which has gained wide recognition in Europe, will be held on an internationally certified course, with its start and finish on the 11th November Embankment.

• 06.10.2011 Saint-Étienne - city of creative design for everyone

  In October, Rīga becomes a city of design, since the festival "Design.Future 2011" is held. Within its framework, the Museum of Decorative Arts and Design features Cité du Design (Fran...

• 03.10.2011 Instrumenti

  "Instrumenti" is one of Europe's most exciting electro indie-pop projects and the most promising Baltic band at the moment, which released its debut album "Tru" at the end of August. The band pr...

• 30.09.2011 Nikolay Baskov

  Russian operatic tenor Nikolay Baskov in concert at "Arena Riga".

• 30.09.2011 Sixteenth

  Association of Latvian Textile Art exhibition "Sešpadsmitā" (The Sixteenth) is on display at St. Peter's Church in Riga, dedicated to the 50th anniversary of the Textile Arts Department of the A...

• 30.09.2011 Aleksejs Naumovs. Turquoise

  Landscape painting has not lost any of its appeal in the 21st century, as attested by solo exhibition "Turquoise" of plein air painter, the Art Academy of Latvia Rector Aleksejs Naumovs at the g...

• 30.09.2011 Bachs Suite and Hendels Ode

  Sinfonietta Rīga and Latvian Radio Choir perform Bach's Orchestral Suite No. 1 and Handel' inspirational Ode, dedicated to Saint Cecilia, the patron saint of musicians and Church music.

• 30.09.2011 Winter Jazz. European Christmas

  Each year, during the beautiful period of Advent, Christmas and New Year's Eve celebrations, audiences have an opportunity to experience the holiday spirit at the "European Christmas" festival.

• 30.09.2011 Christmas in Candle Lights. European Christmas

  Each year, during the beautiful period of Advent, Christmas and New Year's Eve celebrations, audiences have an opportunity to experience the holiday spirit at the "European Christmas" festival.

• 30.09.2011 Christmas Story. European Christmas

  Each year, during the beautiful period of Advent, Christmas and New Year's Eve celebrations, audiences have an opportunity to experience the holiday spirit at the "European Christmas" festival.

• 30.09.2011 Voices of Angels. European Christmas

  Each year, during the beautiful period of Advent, Christmas and New Year's Eve celebrations, audiences have an opportunity to experience the holiday spirit at the "European Christmas" festival.

• 30.09.2011 Beethoven and Šimkus. European Christmas

  Each year, during the beautiful period of Advent, Christmas and New Year's Eve celebrations, audiences have an opportunity to experience the holiday spirit at the "European Christmas" festival.

• 30.09.2011 Sergejs Jēgers Ave Maria. European Christmas festivals opening concert

  Each year, during the beautiful period of Advent, Christmas and New Year's Eve celebrations, audiences have an opportunity to experience the holiday spirit at the "European Christmas" festival.

• 30.09.2011 Golden Mean

  Exhibition "Zelta griezums" (Golden Mean) is on display at the exhibition hall "Arsenāls", marking the 50th anniversary of the Textile Arts Department of the Art Academy of Latvia.

• 30.09.2011 Saga: Botox

  Creative Workshop of the Arsenāls Exhibition Hall offers artist Kārlis Vītols' solo exhibition "Saga: Botox".

• 30.09.2011 Design For Each And Everyone. 3rd International Young Designers Biennale in Riga

  The goal of the biennale is to encourage up-and-coming creative industry representatives to think in a broader context, the biennale also offers an opportunity to establish professional contacts...

• 30.09.2011 Painting as Lifestyle

  Latest works by painters Juta Policja un Mareks Gureckis displayed at gallery "Pegazs".

• 30.09.2011 Autumn ball Klasika

  The tradition of ballroom dancing is making a comeback: the House of the Blackheads invites everyone to the autumn ball "Klasika" (Classic). Raitis Ašmanis' Jelgava Big Band will p...

• 30.09.2011 Miedziņš nāk (in Latvian)

  Latvian National Symphony Orchestra's cycle of symphony concerts for children presents the first concert of the new season, "Miedziņš nāk" (title of a popular Latvian lullaby), where the orchest...

• 30.09.2011 Miedziņš nāk (in Russian)

  Latvian National Symphony Orchestra's cycle of symphony concerts for children presents the first concert of the new season, "Miedziņš nāk" (title of a popular Latvian lullaby), where the orchest...

• 27.09.2011 Made in Latvia 2011

  The annual national fair of Latvian producers and service suppliers Made in Latvia 2011 is held at Olympic Skonto Hall.

• 27.09.2011 Bubblelandia

  An exciting journey into the world of soap bubbles, introducing the beautiful fantasy world's inhabitants who possess human as well as aquatic beings' qualities.

• 27.09.2011 Tokyo String Quartet

  Tokyo String Quartet (United States), one of the world's supreme chamber music ensembles, performs at the Great Guild. Programme: Haydn, Beethoven, Hindemith.

• 27.09.2011 Frenchman in America

  Concert "Frenchman in America" at Spīķeri Concert Hall.

• 27.09.2011 Hugh Masakela Opens Music Festival Winterfest

  After a smashing performance at the music festival Summertime 2010 in Jurmala, the Grammy Award-winning jazz musician Hugh Masakela returns to Latvia. His concert at the Latvian National Opera w...

• 26.09.2011 Arvo Pärt and Latvian Radio Choir

  Latvian Radio Choir and other artists perform compositions by the world-famous Estonian composer Arvo Pärt in concert at Riga Cathedral.

• 26.09.2011 Wine and Music

  Argentine guitar virtuoso ensemble in concert at Spīķeri Concert Hall.

• 26.09.2011 Chinese music at Riga Bourse

  China's Forbidden City Chamber Orchestra (FCCO) is an 11-member orchestra that specialises in performing contemporary music on traditional Chinese instruments.

• 26.09.2011 Chamber Music Concert

  The wonderful chamber ensemble Piano Trio Opera celebrates the 10th Anniversary and pays tribute to the eminent and original Latvian composer Artūrs Grīnups (1931 - 1989).

• 26.09.2011 Percussion stars in Spīķeri

  Guntars Freibergs, marimba, and Emmanuel Séjourné, vibrophone (France) in concert "Percussion Stars in Spīķeri".

• 26.09.2011 Presentation of Petrauskis brothers CD

  Brothers Oskars and Raimonds Petrauskis are one of the most-frequently performing duos in Latvia: both musicians have fared very well at international contests and festivals as well as in concer...

• 26.09.2011 Paolo Pandolfo and Travel Notes. International Bach Chamber Music Festival

  Paolo Pandolfo (viola da gamba, Italy) and ensemble "Travel Notes" (Italy) perform at the 11th International Bach Chamber Music Festival.

• 26.09.2011 International Christmas Bazaar 2011

  The Riga City Council will host the International Christmas Bazaar, the annual fundraising event of the International Women's Club of Riga.

• 26.09.2011 Arte dei Suonatori. International Bach Chamber Music Festival

  Polish Baroque orchestra "Arte dei Suonatori" is slated to perform at the 11th International Bach Chamber Music Festival.

• 26.09.2011 Suzi Quatro

  The U.S.-born rock'n'roll lady No. 1 Suzi Quatro in concert at Arena Riga.

• 26.09.2011 Les Ambassadeurs. International Bach Chamber Music Festival

  Ensemble Les Ambassadeurs and Alexis Kossenko are realising a dream of a European orchestra, reconciling the performance on period instruments with a wide repertoire hitherto fragmented by speci...

• 26.09.2011 Conceptual Jewellery

  For the first time, the art gallery Putti is offering the opportunity of familiarising with a trend poorly known in the jewellery art in Latvia – conceptual jewellery. The participants of the e...

• 26.09.2011 Les Voice Messengers

  One of the best vocal jazz bands in Europe, Les Voice Messengers is scheduled to perform at Splendid Palace (cinema Rīga).

• 26.09.2011 Ricercar Consort. International Bach Chamber Music Festival

  Instrumental ensemble Ricercar Consort, under the direction of Philippe Pierlot, explores the Baroque repertoire, from chamber music to opera and oratorio, enthralling music-lovers with performa...

• 23.09.2011 Celebrating Egils Siliņš Anniversary

  The famous Latvian bass baritone Egils Siliņš performs at the leading European and USA opera houses yet he has chosen the Latvian National Opera stage for his 50th birthday concert.

• 21.09.2011 Kaiser Chiefs

  Renowned for their energetic, positive and fun antics, Kaiser Chiefs (UK) will give its first concert in Riga this October.

• 21.09.2011 Emile Parisien Quartet

  The experimental jazz band Emile Parisien Quartet (France) in concert at the Rīgas Ritmi Festival's winter session.

• 21.09.2011 Carrot Festival

  As part of Miķeļi Day Fair, the first Carrot Festival will be held on Town Hall Square in a cheerful celebration of the taste and scent of Latvian made products, as well as a healthy and creativ...

• 19.09.2011 New Music Festival Arēna 2011

  Human voice - singing, shouting, speaking, the one which takes you into the fields of unexplored subconsciousness. Voice - the most expressive musical instrument, is the conceptual epicenter of ...

• 19.09.2011 World Powerlifting Championship

  Riga Olympic Sports Centre is holding the WPC Raw World Championship in powerlifting and bench press with and without equipment for men and women of all age groups.

• 19.09.2011 Design. Future 2011

  The Design Information Centre is holding several Baltic and Nordic design events in the Riga Art Space between October 6 and November 27, as part of the annual festival Design. Future 2011, pres...

• 19.09.2011 Winter Daydreams

  Let's get carried away by daydreams about Russia at the Latvian National Opera concert by the prominent Russian conductor of the new generation - Mikhail Tatarnikov, who has taken the helm for n...

• 16.09.2011 Baltic Grand Prix 2011

  One of the world's largest dancesport festivals "Baltic Grand Prix 2011" will take place at the international exhibition centre Ķīpsala, featuring Youth Dancesport Championships and the 10th Rig...

• 12.09.2011 Toto Cutugno with symphony orchestra

  One of the most recognisable lyrical voices ever, the romantic singer Toto Cutugno will present all of his best songs to the accompaniment of a symphony orchestra in a concert at "Arena Riga".

• 07.09.2011 Riga Film Studio tours

  Ready, steady, action! Riga Film Studio, one of the oldest and largest film studios in Northern Europe, offers an exclusive opportunity to tour the studio and find out how films are made. Partic...

• 05.09.2011 Saltimbanco

  Touring show "Saltimbanco" offers a theatrical performance combining breathtaking acrobatic and athletic acts.

• 02.09.2011 The Bright Stream

  This production by Alexei Ratmansky about idyllic life on a Soviet kolkhoz is a masterwork of refined humour, built with sniper-like directorial precision.

• 02.09.2011 Lady Macbeth of Mtsensk

  Dmitri Shostakovich is one of the greatest composers of the 20th century. Marking the 100th anniversary of Shostakovich, LNO offers a production of "Lady Macbeth of Mtsensk ", one of the most ch...

• 02.09.2011 The Barber of Seville

  Gioachino Rossini's popular opera buff "The Barber of Seville" directed by the young Latvian film director Aik Karapetian is a defiant dark comedy.

• 02.09.2011 The Sleeping Beauty

  Princes and princesses, fairies and other heroes from fairy tales come together at Tchaikovsky's ballet featuring wonderful music and memorable story about love that overcomes all difficulties.

• 01.09.2011 Joe Sample and Randy Crawford

  The owner of a unique velvety voice Randy Crawford and jazz piano virtuoso and composer Joe Sample will perform in Latvian National Opera on October 31.

• 01.09.2011 Faust

  The cinema theatre "Splendid Palace" (cinema "Rīga") is opening the new OPERA LIVE season with a live broadcast of the five-act opera "Faust" by composer Charles-François Gounod from the London ...

• 31.08.2011 Kings of the Dance

  Delight for mind and heart - the internationally acclaimed project "Kings of the Dance" at the Latvian National Opera.

• 31.08.2011 Richard Clayderman

  The world-famous romantic pianist Richard Clayderman returns to Riga for a concert at Congress Centre this October.

• 31.08.2011 Guntis Kuzma. Recital

  The Latvian National Symphony Orchestra's leading clarinetist Guntis Kuzma performs his first recital.

• 29.08.2011 I played, I danced

  Celebrating the 70th birthday of composer Imants Kalniņš, the Latvian National Opera is presenting a concert production "I played, I danced", an ever-popular Latvian story about the eternal batt...

• 29.08.2011 4 Worlds, 4 Elements

  This season the Latvian National Opera is presenting a new ballet production "4 Worlds, 4 Elements" lifting the curtain to the enormous and versatile world of emotions, to bright and real colour...

• 26.08.2011 Winter Nights at Riga Zoo 2011

  In the darkest time of the year, Riga Zoo is holding the annual Winter Nights giving you a chance to visit the area late at night, walk through the lit up paths and view the animal enclosures.

• 26.08.2011 Chamber Music in Spīķeri. Schuberts Music

  Refined chamber music by the romanticist craving for love and genius of allusive melancholy: the interpretation by the quartet and octet of Sinfonietta Rīga.

• 26.08.2011 Exhibitions at Riga Bourse

  Three large basic exhibitions at the new art museum Riga Bourse.

• 26.08.2011 Animal Days 2011

  The traditional Animal Days at Riga Zoo this October, celebrating the park's 99th birthday.

• 26.08.2011 Baltais Flīģelis Season Opening

  The world-renowned violinists Skride sisters (Latvia/ Germany) open the 2011/2012 season of Baltais Flīģelis Concert Hall.

• 25.08.2011 Chamber Music in Spīķeri. New York Counterpoint

  The classics of Reich’s mathematical puns (the dream opus of each and every clarinettist), the delicate and refined dances of night shadows by Penderecki, and some surprises prepared by Fridrihs...

• 25.08.2011 Sinfonnieta Rīga Season Opening Concert

  Beethoven in his ardour of youth, Mendelssohn’s brilliance in the prime of his life, the fascinating constructions by Reich, and a cleverly freakish dedication to Burbank-born Tim Burton by Swed...

• 25.08.2011 Al Di Meola

  On his world tour "Pursuit of Radical Rhapsody" the jazz guitar virtuoso of the highest order Al Di Meola stops over in Riga for a concert at the Latvian National Opera, featuring the World Sinf...

• 25.08.2011 The Story of an Apple

  Light image exhibition "The Story of an Apple" and retrospective exhibition "Paintings" by Imants Lancmanis at the Riga Gallery.

• 25.08.2011 Mozarts Symphony and Bachs Concertos

  World-famous Isabelle Faust has returned to Latvia to present Bach’s concertos both as soloist and teamed with Normunds Šnē, while a reading of Mozart’s majestic and extremely beautiful Symphony...

• 25.08.2011 Chamber Symphony Zoom In III. Kalsons, Prokofiev and Ratniece

  The third concert in a Chamber Symphony concert cycle: an original composition by Sandra Ratniece premièred, the classics by Romualds Kalsons and a Sinfonia concertante by Prokofiev full of dazz...

• 24.08.2011 Festival of Light Staro Rīga 2011

  Beam Riga - tell your story! This year Riga holds this fourth festival of light, along with the celebration of Latvia's Independence Day. One of the most popular festivals among Rigans and visit...

• 24.08.2011 Götterdämmerung

  The Latvian National Opera (LNO) rounds off the ambitious project of staging Richard Wagner's epic tetralogy Der Ring des Nibelungen with the premiere of his Götterdämmerung. The entire cycle wi...

• 19.08.2011 1st World Street Gymastics Championship

  The best street gymnasts from 14 countries will come together at Grīziņkalns Skatepark on August 27 and 28, competing for the street gymnast world title.

• 19.08.2011 Advent Sunday Concert: Riga. Christmas Tree. Christmas

  Popular Christmas songs performed by Riga Professional Symphonic Band and popular singers in Advent Sunday Concert at St. Peter's Church in Riga.

• 19.08.2011 Impressions of Latvian Seasons

  Riga Professional Symphonic Band together with Riga chamber choir "Ave Sol" and soloists Sonora Vaice and Jānis Apeinis present music by Latvian composers Ādolfs Skulte and Ēriks Ešenvalds.

• 18.08.2011 Stockholm Syndrome

  Introducing the contemporary art festival "Survival Kit", which will run in Riga from September 7 to September 18, new avant-garde opera "Stockholm Syndrome" by composer Kaspars Rolšteins and di...

• 18.08.2011 International beer festival Latvia Beer Fest 2011

  The autumn session of the first International Beer Festival Latvia Beer Fest 2011 will take place at the beginning of September near Zviedru vārti (Swedish Gate) in Riga's Old Town, offering a l...

• 18.08.2011 Riga Christmas Gala

  Excellent musicians, wonderful music, previously unheard pieces at Riga Christmas Gala will bring you much joy.

• 18.08.2011 Riga Jazz 2011

  Big Band of the Riga Professional Symphonic Band will perform together with the vocal ensemble "Framest" and soloist Daumants Kalniņš in the "Riga Jazz 2011" concert at Great Guild at the end of...

• 18.08.2011 Riga Professional Symphonic Band seasons opening concert

  Riga Professional Symphonic Band's opening concert for the 2011/2012 season will see the band perform together with pianist Vestards Šimkus, who will play George Gershwin's Rhapsody in Blue.

• 16.08.2011 Cinema Festival at Kalnciema Quarter. Riga City Festival 2011

  During the Riga City Festival, the Kalnciema Quarter is holding a two-day-long Cinema festival featuring the latest Latvian animation films, an animation workshop and a street music festival.

• 16.08.2011 Lenny Kravitz

  Four-time "Grammy" Award winner, musician, actor, multi-instrumentalist and composer Lenny Kravitz will visit Riga for already the third time, and give a gig at "Arena Riga" on November 11 as pa...

• 16.08.2011 Elton John

  Six-time Grammy Award winner, legend and pianist Elton John will perform in Riga on November 3.

• 12.08.2011 Latvians in Venice again

  The exhibition "Latvians in Venice Again" at the Bosse Hall of the Riga Stock Exchange, presenting the way Latvian artists see this city.

• 11.08.2011 1...2...3... go! 123rd season gets under way

  The Riga Circus raises the curtain for its 123rd season with the very best circus artists from all over the world.

• 11.08.2011 Contemporary Crafts Fair at Open-Air Museum

  This summer the Latvian Ethnographic Open-Air Museum is launching a new, alternative tradition - Contemporary Crafts Fair.

• 11.08.2011 Christmas Trees Birthday Celebration

  At Christmastime, the Riga Circus is presenting a musical theatre production.

• 11.08.2011 In the Realm of Lions

  The Riga Circus is presenting a show featuring white lions, trained cows, camels and other exotic animals.

• 11.08.2011 Herz Frank. Man on the Red Line

  On September 12 the Riga Film Museum is opening the exhibition "Man on the Red Line" dedicated to the documentary director Herz Frank.

• 10.08.2011 Okarte Rīga festival night race

  The OKarte Night Race is taking place for the third time this year and has become an inseparable part of the Rīga Festival.

• 10.08.2011 Marina Rebeka and LNSO

  Join the young Latvian opera star Marina Rebeka at a unique homecoming recital with the Latvian National Symphony Orchestra (LNSO) accompanying.

• 10.08.2011 Šimkus and Chichon. LNSO 2011

  On the programme are Viennese classics, with Vestards Šimkus performing Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 4 and Karel Mark Chichon conducting the Second Symphony of Johannes Brahms, whose works the...

• 10.08.2011 Iberia. LNSO 2011

  The Latvian National Symphony Orchestra proudly announces the debut of the gifted young cellist Alexander Buzlov.

• 10.08.2011 Latvian National Symphony Orchestra Season Opening Concert

  The Latvian National Symphony Orchestra opens the 2011 season with the temperament characteristic of the ensemble and its chief conductor Karel Mark Chichon.

• 10.08.2011 Latvian Composers Celebrate Anniversaries. LNSO 2011

  The year 2011 marks significant anniversaries of four Latvian composers.

• 10.08.2011 LNSO New Year Gala

  As the year draws to a close, the Latvian National Symphony Orchestra invites everyone to revel in exuberant dance rhythms.

• 08.08.2011 Homo Novus 2011

  The leading contemporary theatre festival in Latvia and one of the most remarkable festivals in the Baltic region, Homo Novus 2011 International New Theatre Festival is presenting this year a br...

• 08.08.2011 14th International Sacred Music Festival

  One the most sought-after choirs in Europe with a full agenda in the most prominent concert halls worldwide, the State Academic Choir Latvija and its artistic director Māris Sirmais are presenti...

• 05.08.2011 Chamber Show Story of a Woman. Autumn Chamber Music Festival

  Ieva Parša, voice Aldis Liepiņš, piano Staged by Zane Kreicberga.
  

• 05.08.2011 Chamber Music Day in Spīķeri. Autumn Chamber Music Festival

  In honour of International Music Day
  12pm Chamber Tales by Music Dwarf, hosted by Karina Bērziņa
  2pm Three Graces – Guna Āboltiņa, violoncello, Elīna Endzele, percussion, and Agnese Egliņa, pian...

• 05.08.2011 Autumn Chamber Music Festival Opening Concert. Heights of Romanticism

  Quartet Raro: Alexander Sitkovetsky, violin Razvan Popovici, viola Bernhard Naoki Hedenborg, violoncello Diana Ketler, piano.
  

• 05.08.2011 Autumn Chamber Music Festival 2011

  The motto of the Autumn Chamber Music Festival is "tete-a-tete" or "eye to eye", emphasizing the uniquely intimate chamber musicianship atmosphere and the special dialogue between the audience a...

• 05.08.2011 Magic Violoncellos in Spīķeri. Autumn Chamber Music Festival

  Guna Āboltiņa, Kārlis Klotiņš, Ēriks Kiršfelds, Jānis Pauls, Ieva Puriņa, Karina Suhorukova, Dace Zālīte, violoncello Rūdolfs Vanks, piano Ieva Saliete, harpsichord.
  

• 05.08.2011 Waltzes of Love. Autumn Chamber Music Festival

  Every autumn in Riga begins with the Autumn Chamber Music Festival, which offers chamber music concerts and other events in many places around Riga.

• 05.08.2011 Autumn Chamber Music Festival Closing Concert. Symphonies by Haydn and Epiphany by Vasks

  Alexander Janiczek, violin, leader Sinfonietta Rīga.
  

• 05.08.2011 Chamber Music Day in Spīķeri. Autumn Chamber Music Festival

  In honour of the International Music Day
  12pm Chamber Tales by Music Dwarf, hosted by Karina Bērziņa
  2pm Three Graces – Guna Āboltiņa, violoncello, Elīna Endzele, percussion, and Agnese Egliņa, ...

• 05.08.2011 Messiaens Prayer. Autumn Chamber Music Festival

  Every autumn in Riga begins with the Autumn Chamber Music Festival, which offers chamber music concerts and other events in many places around Riga

• 05.08.2011 String Quartets by Haydn, Beethoven and Vasks. Autumn Chamber Music Festival

  Every autumn in Riga begins with the Autumn Chamber Music Festival, which offers chamber music concerts and other events in many places around Riga.

• 05.08.2011 Futurism and Modernism in Spīķeri. Autumn Chamber Music Festival

  Every autumn in Riga begins with the Autumn Chamber Music Festival, which offers chamber music concerts and other events in many places around Riga.

• 03.08.2011 New Riga City key to be forged

  Riga residents and guests of the city are invited to donate unwanted keys that will be used to forge a new Riga City Key on the occasion of the city's 810th anniversary.

• 02.08.2011 The Gronholm Method

  Mikhail Chekhov Riga Russian Theatre will open its 129th season with a premiere of Spanish playwright Jordi Galceran's "The Gronholm Method".

• 02.08.2011 Unnamed Tree ∞ Lost Souvenir

  Creative studio of the exhibition hall Arsenāls offers solo exhibition of German-French artist Angela Murr's installations, titled "Unnamed Tree ∞ Lost Souvenir. Between Mathematical Coolness an...

• 01.08.2011 Glasstress Riga - Works from Berengo Studio

  Celebrating the opening of the Museum of Foreign Art, exhibition "Glasstress Riga - Works from Berengo Studio" is on display at the museum.

• 01.08.2011 Oriental Porcelain and the Netherlands

  Opening a new chapter in its activity, Art Museum Rīgas Birža (Riga Stock Exchange) offers to the devotees of art and to the general public a unique exhibition of porcelain objects.

• 01.08.2011 War Sum Up - New production at LNO

  In collaboration with the Hotel Pro Forma (Denmark) and Latvian Radio Choir, manga opera War Sum Up will premiere at the Latvian National Opera.

• 01.08.2011 Glasstress Riga - Works from Berengo Studio

  Celebrating the opening of the "Riga Stock Exchange" art museum, exhibition "Glasstress Riga - Works from Berengo Studio" is on display at the museum.

• 29.07.2011 Metal, ornaments, amber

  The Latvian Ethnographic Open-Air Museum is presenting the annual traditional applied arts exhibition "Metal, ornaments, amber" featuring hammered work, amber ornaments, archaeological and moder...

• 29.07.2011 FM Belfast

  The best and the liveliest party band from Iceland - FM Belfast, will take to the stage of Palladium Riga, Riga's most recently opened concert hall, on October 6.

• 29.07.2011 Parade of Giant Dolls and Mascots

  Giant rabbits and dancing cookie packs - the Parade of Giant Dolls and Mascots is a funny event to all dolls eager to participate and all who love fun and bright colours.

• 29.07.2011 Hooverphonic

  Hooverphonic from Belgium will give a concert at Riga's newly opened concert hall Palladium Rīga, performing great trip hop mixed with other rhythms.

• 27.07.2011 Historical Film Festival in Cēsis Castle

  The Historical Film Festival in Cēsis Castle is presenting a selection of films in a vivid historical setting, dedicated to women of the Middle Ages. The programme also features film presentatio...

• 22.07.2011 Cocktail Festival 2011

  Tasty cocktails, best bartenders, loads of fun and a brand new special Riga Cocktail - all that and much more at the "Cocktail Festival".

• 21.07.2011 Anatol Pedans collection. Riga Festival 2011

  The exhibition presents Riga collector Anatol Pedan's collection, largely made up of Russian-school artists' works of the 19th and 20th centuries. About 50 exhibits are displayed at the exhibiti...

• 21.07.2011 Sand art workshop. Riga Festival 2011

  Creative sand sculpture park "Magic Sand Riga 2011" will organise the first public sand art workshop "Meistari un Stiķi" for the Riga Festival this year.

• 21.07.2011 Festival Riga Textile Mosaic. Riga Festival 2011

  Festival "Riga Textile Mosaic" presents traditional and textile art products and information about the preservation and development of the unique knitting technology in Latvia.

• 21.07.2011 Exhibition Everyones Own Riga. Riga Festival 2011

  The Museum of Decorative Arts and Design will also be marking the 810th anniversary of Riga, inviting all residents and guests of the city to learn about the many faces of the city as seen in wo...

• 21.07.2011 Ketes mājas creative workshops. Riga Festival 2011

  Three "Ketes mājas" creative workshops will be open on the terrace of St. John Church's courtyard during the Riga Festival, where children and adults will be able to learn new skills at a feltin...

• 20.07.2011 Riga stories from the centuries. Riga Festival 2011

  Rigans and guests of the city of all generations are invited to the Museum of the History of Riga and of Navigation to have a god time, listen, look, dance, inquire and learn about the facts, le...

• 20.07.2011 Gift for Riga. Riga Festival 2011

  Families with children are especially invited to attend the event, as the participants young and old will be able to get involved in at least twenty different sideshows and creative workshops.

• 20.07.2011 Krustdūriens. Riga Festival 2011

  "Krustdūriens" costume and dance musical show will be a unique, splendid costume and dance performance, intended to reveal the originality of ancient Latvians' runic inscriptions, multi-coloured...

• 20.07.2011 Riga Story

  "Riga Story" (Rīgas stāsts), a documentary film about the 810-year history of Riga, is screened in the city's oldest cinema building, the richly decorated "Rīga" cinema all summer. From castles ...

• 20.07.2011 Eternity and Moments in Lace

  Crochet lace, inscribed in the UNESCO's List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, is on display at the House of the Blackheads on Riga's Town Hall Square (Rātslaukums) in an exhibiti...

• 20.07.2011 Night of Ancient Bonfires

  On the night of August 27, bonfires will be lit on Latvia's beaches for the Night of Ancient Bonfires by people who care for the sea, the environment, preservation of natural resources and futur...

• 20.07.2011 Ziemeļblāzma Plein Air. Riga Festival 2011

  National fine arts studio "Ziemeļblāzma" of the culture centre of the same name continues the tradition that was established several years ago. "Ziemeļblāzma Plein Air" this year is dedicated to...

• 18.07.2011 Days of Regions 2011 at EGLE

  Continuing a tradition that was started last year, the Days of Latvian Regions 2011 will commence at the open-air leisure venue EGLE this week. Each Thursday, Friday and Saturday up until mid-Au...

• 18.07.2011 Rīga dimd workshops. Riga Festival 2011

  Participants in the "Rīga dimd" (Riga Resounds) workshops will have a chance to learn the art of creating rhythm and sound under the guidance of professional experts.

• 18.07.2011 Proclamation of the City. Riga Festival 2011

  During the Riga Festival, people will have an opportunity to watch or participate in poetry, dance, mime art, music, sculpture and painting workshops on Teātra Street.

• 18.07.2011 Jacopo Peri - Euridice. Riga Festival 2011

  The world's first opera will be staged for Riga Festival by baroque choir "Collegium Choro Musici Riga" and baroque orchestra "Collegium Musicum Riga", conducted by Māris Kupčs. Baroque singers ...

• 18.07.2011 Rīga Retro 2011. Riga Festival 2011

  The emphasis at the "Rīga Retro 2011" international antique car assembly is on antique and vintage cars, military and unique-design automobiles. A number of vehicles will be brought to Latvia an...

• 18.07.2011 Strazdumuiža Village Festival. Riga Festival 2011

  Strazdumuiža Village on the outskirts of Riga is a special place - blind and visually impaired people live there. During the Riga Festival, everyone is invited to visit Strazdumuiža Park to play...

• 18.07.2011 Eizenšteins Ship of Dreams. Riga Festival 2011

  Any person is welcome to participate in shooting a new film, which will be created in one day. The film will be based on 810 frames showing August 20 events of the Riga Festival and participants...

• 18.07.2011 Day of Street Music. Riga Festival 2011

  The annual Street Music Day is the day when any person passionate about music is welcome to become a street musician - play a musical instrument or sing to fill Riga with a variety of rhythms, v...

• 18.07.2011 Days of Regions 2011 at EGLE

  Continuing a tradition that was started last year, the Days of Latvian Regions 2011 will commence at the open-air leisure venue EGLE this week. Each Thursday, Friday and Saturday up until mid-Au...

• 13.07.2011 Saulkrasti Jazz 2011

  July 18-23, the 14th International Saulkrasti Jazz Festival for one week is presenting a variety improvised jazz music programme and workshops for 100 talented young people.

• 13.07.2011 Magical Closet tells about the ancient harbour. Riga City Festival 2011

  Offered by the best Latvian musicians, the Magical Closet children's project is presenting the concert "The Magical Closet tells about the ancient harbour" featuring dance, song, games and carro...

• 13.07.2011 Čikāgas piecīši - 50. Riga City Festival 2011

  The legendary Latvian vocal & instrumental ensemble "Čikāgas piecīši" (USA) were extremely popular during Soviet times; people listened to them on the sly, public mention of them was forbidden. ...

• 13.07.2011 Imanta, a place with name. Riga City Festival 2011

  Being one of the largest Riga suburban areas, Imanta will celebrate its name day with special events for children and adults during the Riga City Festival.

• 13.07.2011 Riga Dancers Festival. Riga City Festival 2011

  Riga dances! A performance of 2,300 kids and adult dancers from all over Riga. On the programme: traditional choreographies and new works.

• 13.07.2011 Latvian Salsa Marathon. Riga City Festival 2011

  The 2nd Riga Salsa Marathon will be a delight to the eye and a trial of the participants' hardiness and dance passion.

• 13.07.2011 West Side Story. Riga City Festival 2011

  Staged by Latvian artists, the world-renowned musical "West Side Story" (Laurents/Bernstein/Sondheim) is a modernized version of Romeo and Juliet. With songs in English.

• 13.07.2011 Arts Festival Cēsis 11

  Five exhibitions, five concerts, two theatre performances and a long list of classic French films - the fifth Arts Festival Cēsis '11, as every year, is presenting a wide array of contemporary a...

• 13.07.2011 Devil Servants in Spīķeri. Riga City Festival 2011

  As guards of Riga, Devil Servants once bravely fought to protect the city from foreign conquerors. This is a book and one of the most popular Latvian films. The concert "Devil Servants in Spīķer...

• 13.07.2011 Canal Regatta. Riga City Festival 2011

  During the Riga City Festival, 30 Latvian enterprises will compete on water bikes for the "Riga Free Port Cup", transforming the Riga canal into a true carnival.

• 13.07.2011 Choir Latvija. Mary Magdalene Gospel. Riga City Festival 2011

  World premiere of Peter Vähi's Mary Magdalene Gospel by the State Academic Choir Latvija and other musicians, as part of the 14th International Sacred Music Festival.

• 13.07.2011 Wöhrmann Master Garden. Riga City Festival 2011

  During the Riga City Festival days, Wöhrmann Garden Park in the city centre will transform into a craftsmen's area with streets, craftsmen workshops and street musicians. You will have a chance ...

• 13.07.2011 Market Theatre. Riga City Festival 2011

  Riga Central Market is the meeting point of the best local food and delicacies from the South. Today the place is often chosen for various artistic performances. During the Riga City Festival, t...

• 11.07.2011 Nike Riga Run 2011 – run for charity

  Riga is holding Nike Riga Run 2011 on August 28 with the intention of raising funds for the charity organisation Ziedot.lv children's treatment and rehabilitation project For the Little Hearts.

• 08.07.2011 Hybrid Flights. Artist as a Photographer

  Exhibition "Hybrid Flights. Artist as a Photographer. Mid-19th Century to 2010" looks into the relationship between photography and visual arts.

• 08.07.2011 Rasa Šulca. Security/ Apsargs

  The main theme of painter Rasa Šulca's (born 1979) solo exhibition is the separation of the secular from the profane in people's everyday lives.

• 08.07.2011 Rammstein

  Explosive energy and over-the-top stage show is what "Rammstein" is known for. The band will visit Riga during its "Made In Germany 1995 - 2011" tour.

• 08.07.2011 Boriss Bērziņš. Landscape

  The exhibition "Landscape" (Ainava) displays the creative heritage of the outstanding Latvian painter Boriss Bērziņš (1930 - 2002).

• 07.07.2011 Nature Concert Hall at Pusēnu Dune

  "Nature Concert Hall" is a scientific, musical, poetic and multimedia event to turn the spotlight on Latvia's nature. This year, "Nature Concert Hall" is dedicated to bladder wrack or Fucus vesi...

• 07.07.2011 Nature Concert Hall in Mērsrags

  "Nature Concert Hall" is a scientific, musical, poetic and multimedia event to turn the spotlight on Latvia's nature. This year, "Nature Concert Hall" is dedicated to bladder wrack or Fucus vesi...

• 07.07.2011 The Barber of Seville, Latvian National Opera - summer performances

  The famous Gioachino Rossini commedia dell’arte-style opera "The Barber of Seville" is a new production at the Latvian National Opera, directed by young film director Aik Karapetian. Opening nig...

• 07.07.2011 The Lady of the Camellias, Latvian National Opera - summer performances

  Opening night for Liszt's "The Lady of the Camellias" at the Latvian National Opera on March 25. Choreography by Tiit Härm (Estonia); the cast - the Latvian National Opera's leading ballet artis...

• 07.07.2011 Werther, Latvian National Opera - summer performances

  Opera in 4 acts with one intermission by Jules Massenet. In French with surtitles in Latvian and in English. A Riga Opera Festival event.

• 07.07.2011 Eugene Onegin, Latvian National Opera - summer performances

  New production of Pyotr Tchaikovsky's Eugene Onegin at the Latvian National Opera. Directed by Andrejs Žagars, managing director at LNO, set design - Katrīna Neiburga, costume design - Mare Mast...

• 07.07.2011 The Sleeping Beauty, Latvian National Opera - summer performances

  The Sleeping Beauty is the standard of classical ballet. It requires from the dancers an impeccable sense of style and particularly rounded positions of arms and legs. The Sleeping Beauty has a ...

• 07.07.2011 A Midsummer Nights Dream, Latvian National Opera - summer performances

  This autumn, a new production-ballet of William Shakespeare's "A Midsummer Night's Dream" is on the repertory of the Latvian National Opera. The opening night will be October 22nd. The mythical ...

• 07.07.2011 Swan Lake, Latvian National Opera - summer performances

  Swan Lake is the ballet's ballet, and has always been an audience-favorite. This production combines the beautiful music of Tchaikovsky with the ingenious choreography of Marius Petipa and Lev I...

• 07.07.2011 La Traviata, Latvian National Opera - summer performances

  This production of La Traviata takes place in Paris after the 2nd World War. This is the time when people tried to forget the death, blood and losses, to heal the recent wounds and to enjoy life...

• 06.07.2011 From Mini to Maxi. Fashion of the 1960s

  Haute couture from world-famous fashion designers, fashions that have become classic - fashion historian Alexander Vasiliev's Paris collection "From Mini To Maxi. Fashion of the 1960s" tells eve...

• 06.07.2011 Elite Aerobatic Formula competition in Riga

  Marking the 810th anniversary of Riga, the world's best pilots will participate the world's most prestigious aerobatic competition, "Elite Aerobatic Formula", that will continue in Riga from Aug...

• 06.07.2011 Bicycles on Riga streets

  Bicycles of all styles and shapes, cycling gear and various accessories - you can find out everything about the cycling culture in Riga from the 19th century to now at the exhibition "Bicycles O...

• 06.07.2011 Covenant

  More than ten years have passed since the nineties, the heyday of electronic music, but Swedish band "Covenant" is still considered one of the leading electronic music acts of the world.

• 27.06.2011 FIBA U19 World Basketball Championship for Men

  FIBA U19 World Basketball Championship for Men will be played for the 10th time this summer, and it is International Basketball Federation's most important event scheduled for 2011. Players born...

• 27.06.2011 Positivus Festival 2011 warm-up party

  Popular Latvian artists and favourite DJs will take part in a warm-up party for the "Positivus Festival" that will run for thirteen nights at arguably the most beautiful location in Riga, the "O...

• 27.06.2011 Colour. Summer. Roses

  Liepaja painter Ginta Stavrovska's solo exhibition "Colour. Summer. Roses" presents the artist's paintings created over the past four years.

• 27.06.2011 30 Seconds To Mars

  Energy, dynamism, huge fan support and popular songs - the American superstars "30 Seconds To Mars" will give a gig in Riga as part of their "Closer To The Edge" tour promoting the band's latest...

• 22.06.2011 Luxury beach - Havana Club Lounge

  "Havana Club Lounge", located on the beach in Jurmala's Dzintari, is ready for you this summer season, offering an exclusive sunbathing and comfort zone, that also features various special enter...

• 16.06.2011 Floral Motifs in Art Nouveau

  Inspired by Art Nouveau facade and interior decoration, the exhibition "Floral Motifs in Art Nouveau" is presenting a selection of interior objects with flower adornment.

• 16.06.2011 Survival Kit 2011

  How do artists see the future? The International Contemporary Art Festival "Survival Kit" is looking for answers on where geopolitical trends are leading, what impact the new technology generati...

• 15.06.2011 Anna Calvi

  The charming British songwriter, singer and guitarist Anna Calvi is a newcomer on the pop-music scene yet her darkly captivating romantic music has already fascinated many listeners. On October ...

• 15.06.2011 Glenn Miller Orchestra

  Fantastic musical adventure - the jazz music icon Glenn Miller Orchestra (USA) with its concert programme "Evergreens In Swing" in Riga.

• 14.06.2011 James Blunt

  Named the most romantic army officer worldwide, James Blunt (UK) will open a brand new Riga concert venue with a performance this September.

• 14.06.2011 Kremerata Baltica and Riga Dome Boys Choir. Kremerata Baltica 2011

  The 2011 "Kremerata Baltica" Festival ends with a concert by the "Kremerata Baltica" chamber orchestra and the Riga Dome Boys' Choir.

• 14.06.2011 Chamber music marathon. Kremerata Baltica 2011

  The 2011 "Kremerata Baltica" Festival is presenting a chamber music marathon "Piano plus" with several pianists and other musical instrument performers.

• 14.06.2011 Beethoven and Sigulda. Kremerata Baltica 2011

  A 2011 "Kremerata Baltica" Festival concert from the series "Beethoven and Sigulda", with a performance by guest artist Andrei Pushkarev (vibraphone).

• 14.06.2011 Kremerata Baltica and Gidon Kremer. Kremerata Baltica 2011

  Concert at Sigulda concert hall "Baltais Flīģelis" featuring a performance by the "Kremerata Baltica" chamber orchestra, excellent soloists and Gidon Kremer himself.

• 14.06.2011 Euphonia plus. Kremerata Baltica 2011

  Concert "Euphonia plus", as part of the "Kremerata Baltica" Festival featuring the "Kremerata Baltica" string quartet "Euphonia".

• 14.06.2011 Being Gidon Kremer. Kremerata Baltica 2011

  The 2011 "Kremerata Baltica" Festival will raise its curtain with a concert production "Being Gidon Kremer" at Riga Russian Theatre.

• 09.06.2011 Spires and Stars

  A large number of vibrant events will take place in Riga marking the city's 810th anniversary. The conceptually united concert programme "Spires and Stars" at Dome Square will place the emphasis...

• 09.06.2011 100 Years Ago on Alberta Street

  Alberta Street is one of the most beautiful places in Riga with some of the most impressive Art Noveau buildings of the city, which is why, marking the 810th anniversary of Riga, the Art Noveau ...

• 09.06.2011 Midsummer celebration at Open-Air Museum

  June 23 will bring the joyful "Līgo!" night celebration at the Latvian Ethnographic Open-Air Museum with singing, dancing, traditional game-playing and other rituals by Lake Jugla until dawn.

• 08.06.2011 Riga Flower Festival 2011

  The annual gardening event "Riga Flower Festival 2011" at the University of Latvia Botanical garden will be attended by horticulturists, plant breeders and gardening fans.

• 08.06.2011 Jaunie Jāņi 2011

  Ethnic traditions and industrial environment - an innovative attempt to combine traditional culture with urban environments at the Līgo! Midsummer holiday event "Jaunie Jāņi 2011" in Andrejsala.

• 07.06.2011 Kremerata Baltica and Matthew Barley. Ad Lucem 2011

  The acclaimed chamber orchestra "Kremerata Baltica" and British cellist Matthew Barley will perform two world premieres of works by Latvian composers at the Introvert Art Festival "Ad Lucem", as...

• 07.06.2011 Extreme Summer

  Summer heat is on at Riga Circus - the new programme, "Extreme Summer", features motorcycle stunt riding, aerial acts, magic shows and performances by the circus ballet troupe.

• 06.06.2011 Birds-eye view of Rigas Daugava

  Archaeologist and culture historian Juris Urtāns' aerial photography exhibition "Riga's Daugava from Bird's-Eye View" is on display at the Museum of the History of Riga and Navigation, on the ba...

• 06.06.2011 Riga Cathedral 800

  Exhibition "Riga Cathedral 800" at the Museum of the History of Riga and Navigation marks the 800th anniversary of the magnificent architectural monument, Latvian Evangelical Lutheran Church Arc...

• 06.06.2011 Bride Parade 2011

  In order to strengthen the role of family and the institute of marriage in society, Latvia's brides will participate in a parade through Riga's Old Town and in Jomas Street in Jurmala. Elaborate...

• 27.05.2011 Wine Festival 2011

  Newest wines from all over the world, prominent wine experts, excellent chefs and joyful mood - you will find all this and much more at the traditional Wine Festival, which will be held in Riga ...

• 26.05.2011 Elena Obraztsova and Igor Larin. The Beautiful Moments of Love

  Concert "The Beautiful Moments of Love" will offer a selection of Russian romances performed by the legendary Russian opera star Elena Obraztsova and the talented tenor Igor Larin.

• 20.05.2011 Kestutis Vaiginis & Mirage Octet. Rīgas Ritmi 2011

  The 2011 Rīgas Ritmi Festival presents a free summer session concert on the Origo Summer Stage featuring jazz and fusion compositions by Kestutis Vaiginis (saxophone, Lithuania) and Mirage Octet.

• 20.05.2011 Philip Hamilton/Super Jamsession. Rīgas Ritmi 2011

  The 2011 Rīgas Ritmi Festival is presenting a musical adventure in a jam session with Philip Hamilton and other great musicians at the "Artelis" music & theatre club.

• 20.05.2011 Francesco Cafiso/ Olga Abdullina. Rīgas Ritmi 2011

  The 2011 Rīgas Ritmi Festival presents a summer session concert featuring a performance by Francesco Cafiso (saxophone, Italy) and Olga Abdullina (voice, Russia) on the programme.

• 20.05.2011 Beady Belle / Alex Wilson. Rīgas Ritmi 2011

  Alex Wilson (piano, UK) and the jazz project Beady Belle (Norway) in concert at the 2011 Rīgas Ritmi Festival's summer session.

• 20.05.2011 Jazz concerts at Open Air Leisure Park Egle. Rīgas Ritmi 2011

  The 2011 Rīgas Ritmi Festival comes to its listeners with four free summer session concerts at the outdoor leisure park "Egle" featuring world-acclaimed musicians.

• 20.05.2011 Alfredo Rodriguez/Till Brönner. Rīgas Ritmi 2011

  The 2011 Rīgas Ritmi Festival is presenting a summer session concert at Riga Concert Centre featuring Grammy nominee Till Brönner and Quincy Jones' discovery Alfredo Rodriguez.

• 20.05.2011 Eduardo Niebla / Carmen Souza. Rīgas Ritmi 2011

  The 2011 Rīgas Ritmi Festival is presenting an exciting summer session concert featuring Carmen Souza (voice, Cape Verde) and Eduardo Niebla (flamenco guitar, Spain).

• 20.05.2011 Das Kapital/ Toivo Unt Jamsession. Rīgas Ritmi 2011

  The 2011 Rīgas Ritmi Festival is presenting an exciting summer session concert featuring the jazz trios Das Kapital and Toivo Unt Jamsession.

• 20.05.2011 Riga Now and Then

  The historic Riga fortification walls have been gone a long time, yet the foundations of one of the bulwarks - Triangula Bastion - have been preserved. Now the site is presenting the exhibition ...

• 19.05.2011 Cassandra Wilson

  Jazz diva Cassandra Wilson will give only one concert in the Baltic States. The only one Cassandra Wilson’s concert in the Baltics will take place on 21st June 2011 at 20:00 pm in the concert ha...

• 18.05.2011 French music concert

  The Professional Symphonic Orchestra "Rīga" and its conductor Mārtiņš Ozoliņš present a French music concert featuring compositions by C. Debussy, J. Ibert and C. Saint-Saëns.

• 18.05.2011 Vienna Visions

  The Professional Symphonic Orchestra "Rīga" and its conductor Andris Poga present the classical music programme "Vienna Visions" featuring compositions by A. Bruckner, R. Srauss and G. Mahler.

• 18.05.2011 Lido Amusement Park

  The Lido Amusement Park is a great opportunity to engage in creative and recreational activities together with your family, enjoy being together and having fun at various attractions.

• 18.05.2011 Images of a City

  The Professional Symphonic Band "Rīga" presents the music programme "Images of a City" introducing the portrayal of city life in the works by the 20th and 21st century composers F. Cesarini, M....

• 17.05.2011 Soul of Asia. Ad Lucem Festival

  The Ad Lucem Introvert Art Festival presents an oriental music programme "Soul of Asia" featuring Indian ragas and great musicians from Egypt and India.

• 17.05.2011 Grand Concert Maestro. Song. Legend

  A large-scale concert "Maestro. Song. Legend" at the Mežaparks Grand Stage with seven thousand singers, four hundred dancers and brass bands from all over Latvia celebrating Riga's 810th anniver...

• 17.05.2011 Matthew Barley and Anton Lyakhovsky. Ad Lucem Festival

  The Ad Lucem Art Festival's opening concert "Evening Meditation for Cello and Piano" features the world-acclaimed cellist Matthew Barley and Russian piano talent Anton Lyakhovsky.

• 17.05.2011 Ad Lucem Festival

  From July 5 to 10, the Ad Lucem Introvert Art Festival, in its 10th year, invites all those searching for inner harmony and natural spirituality to attend its concerts in Riga and Vecgulbene fea...

• 17.05.2011 Opera music concert. 2011 Riga Festival

  The 2011 Riga Festival celebrates the 100th anniversary of the legendary Swedish tenor Jussi Björling with a concert featuring popular opera arias by tenor Mats Carlsson (Sweden).

• 17.05.2011 St. Petersburg String Quartet. 2011 Riga Festival

  The Riga Festival presents the first Riga concert from the St. Petersburg String Quartet with compositions by Alexander Borodin and Dmitri Shostakovich on the programme.

• 17.05.2011 Warm-up event for Midsummer holiday at Āgenskalns

  Āgenskalns is one of the greenest Riga areas with charming old wooden houses and narrow cobblestone streets. The Āgenskalns warm-up event for the summer solstice festival is sure to be loads of ...

• 16.05.2011 Riga Ethno show

  Welcome to the unforgettable adventure where in an interesting and amusing way you will learn about Latvian culture and various Latvian ethnic traditions still alive today. In historically-recon...

• 16.05.2011 Leon Somov & Jazzu

  A concert at the trendy rooftop concert hall "Terrace Riga" featuring the 2009 MTV Europe Music Awards winners "Leon Somov & Jazzu".

• 13.05.2011 TUR....Three Visual Perspectives on Turkey

  Photo exhibition “Tur....”, a collaborative initiative of three Latvian women photographers Aija Krodere, Kristine Sergejeva and Sintija Zivarte, will be exposed from 20 till 30 May in the new f...

• 11.05.2011 Līgo celebrations in Dzegužkalns 2011

  This year, large-scale Līgo celebrations will take place in Dzegužkalns, one of the most romantic parks in Riga's Pārdaugava. Dancing, singing, fortune-telling and various Līgo rituals are on th...

• 11.05.2011 World Festival Choir 2011

  Ahead of the Līgo Midsummer holiday, an unusual concert will take place in Riga on June 22 - a performance by "World Festival Choir", featuring excerpts from classic opera music and a selection ...

• 10.05.2011 Magic Sand Riga 2011

  Summer is a time when children can make mudpies in sandpits and adults build sandcastles at the beach, but this summer sand will also be in the heart of Riga for the creative sand sculpture park...

• 09.05.2011 R.B.Butāns. A View of Riga

  Exhibition of paintings by Rolands Bruno Butāns, titled "A View of Riga", is on display at hotel "Rīga" lobby up until Riga Festival.

• 06.05.2011 Art Voyage

  Art Voyage is an art travel into new spaces, new sensations and emotions. The international art festival Art Days 2011 will be held in Riga from May 6 to June 5, with large-scale mosaic creation...

• 06.05.2011 Warm-up event for Midsummer holiday at Kalnciema Quarter

  The modern meets time-old traditions - this is the amazing Midsummer Līgo! holiday. A warm-up event for Jāņi Festival at Kalnciems Quarter with the ethnographic ensemble "Suitu Sievas" and Dj Kr...

• 06.05.2011 Warm-up event for Midsummer holiday in Ķengarags Park

  A warm-up event for the annual Jāņi Festival in Riga's southern suburban area Ķengarags, with local folklore ensembles, dancers and other artists on the programme.

• 05.05.2011 Warm-up event for Midsummer holiday in Torņakalns

  Get in the mood for the Midsummer Līgo! holiday with Rigans and the Skandinieki folklore ensemble in Riga's Torņakalns suburb on June 20 at 7pm.

• 05.05.2011 Warm-up event for Midsummer holiday in Čiekurkalns

  No feast without a decent meal! Find all you need for a festive table, home decorations and more at the Čiekurkalns Līgo! fair.

• 05.05.2011 Warm-up event for Midsummer holiday in Bastejkalns

  Just a few days ahead of the Midsummer Līgo! holiday, on June 19, Riga inhabitants and visitors are invited to get in the festive mood in one of the most picturesque and romantic parts of the ci...

• 05.05.2011 Warm-up event for Midsummer holiday in Grīziņkalns

  A warm-up event for the Midsummer Līgo! holiday with the Dandari folklore ensemble on June 19 in one of the most picturesque Riga suburbs - Ģrīziņkalns.

• 05.05.2011 Latvian Regional Cheese Day 2011

  Latvian Regional Cheese Day will see the best Latvian cheese masters gathering at Mežaparks Park to present their outstanding products to customers. The atmosphere will be cheery, with live musi...

• 02.05.2011 Soviet Everyday Design

  The Latvian National History Museum is opening a new exhibition, entitled 'Soviet Everyday Design', offering an opportunity to return to the past to find out about design in the former Soviet Un...

• 02.05.2011 Latvian Salsa and Latino Festival 2011

  Colourful costumes, fiery dances and a new Guinness World record - the Latvian Salsa and Latino Festival 2011 offers various events in Ogre and Riga this July and August.

• 02.05.2011 Gallery Park Hotel Supercars Challenge

  A parade of exclusive and unique sports cars will roar in Riga streets on May 25 and 26. The Gallery Park Hotel Supercars Challenge will kick off in city centre, showcasing many powerful cars to...

• 29.04.2011 Dinner in the Sky

  Dine out at a height of 50 metres from the ground! For just four days, the world-famous aerial restaurant "Dinner in the Sky" will be in Riga, offering a unique experience for the city's gourmets.

• 28.04.2011 Riga Money 800

  In 1211, Bishop Albert ordered Riga Bishopric to start minting coins for Riga. Marking the anniversary, Latvian Museum of National History from May 26 offers an exhibition of the ancient coins o...

• 27.04.2011 Strāvoklis

  Poet and playwright Rainis (1865-1929) was one of the most prominent Latvian writers and also a key social and political figure. A number of talented musicians will join for a concert on May 4, ...

• 27.04.2011 Garbage Pin Project

  Art in urban environment interprets daily use objects in new and unique ways. Within the project "Garbage Pin", ninety artists filled tiny garbage bags with what they deemed appropriate, which w...

• 27.04.2011 Ritums Ivanovs. Izlase/Selection

  Ritums Ivanovs is one of the most popular Latvian painters, whose works have also been sold at "Sotheby's". The exhibition "Selection" continues R.Ivanovs' concept of exploring the theme of star...

• 20.04.2011 Contemporary art exhibition Mutanti

  It is not unusual for the creativity driven by an artist's imagination to produce such fruit that are probably best described as "mutants". An eponymous exhibition of young artists' works is on ...

• 20.04.2011 By the Amber Sea

  The period between 1990 and 2010 is an entire era in European and the world's history, playing a significant role in Latvia's history too. The works by the greatest Latvian artists portraying th...

• 12.04.2011 Good Friday concert at Riga Dome Cathedral

  A concert at Riga Dome Cathedral on April 22 featuring Juris Karlsons' latest composition Adoratio, Arvo Pärt's Adam’s Lament and Giya Kancheli's Psalm 23 performed by the Latvian Radio Choir, t...

• 12.04.2011 Baroque music concert at St.Johns Church

  A concert at Riga's St. John's Church on April 21 featuring the music of Corrette, Mozart and Vivaldi, as performed by Sergejs Jēgers, the Riga Dome Boys’ Choir and the Baroque orchestra 'Colleg...

• 12.04.2011 Mozart, Schumann and Brahms at Rigas Great Guild

  A concert at Riga's Great Guild on April 16 featuring Mozart's Linz Symphony, Brahms' Song of Destiny and Schumann's Song of the Night and Requiem for Mignon by the Latvian Radio Choir and the L...

• 08.04.2011 Ecumenical procession Via Crucis

  On Good Friday, April 22, Christians of several confessions and from a number of Riga parishes will embark on "Via Crucis" ecumenical procession from St.Jacob's Cathedral at 12 noon.

• 06.04.2011 Alexander Vinitsky

  Popular guitarist Alexander Vinitsky is acclaimed for his interpretations of popular melodies on classical guitar. The artist will perform in Riga on April 26 with his own compositions as well a...

• 06.04.2011 Jolanta Ozollapa. The World of Life

  Latvian fashion designer Jolanta Ozollapa's collections are noted for lush embroideries and the imperceptible air of femininity. Her newest haute couture and accessories collection is on display...

• 05.04.2011 Gustavo: City Portal

  Popular Latvian hip hop artist Gustavo will present an eclectic concert programme called "City Portal" in April. Hip hop music performed to the accompaniment of violin quartet, double bass, vibr...

• 05.04.2011 Riga Zoo open for visitors all year round

  The Riga Zoo is open all year round, offering visitors to see remarkable animal collections - tigers, bears and giraffes, kangaroos and coatis, as well as the exhibits in the Tropical House. You...

• 05.04.2011 Programme of International Short Film Festival Oberhausen

  The International Short Film Festival Oberhausen is one of Europe's key short film forums that presents the latest in the genre as well as historical retrospectives. Three events in Riga offer s...

• 04.04.2011 Rachmaninoffs Vespers. Riga Music Festival 2011

  Latvian State Radio Choir will perform Sergei Rachmaninoff's "All-Night Vigil" at the Riga Music Festival 2011, conductor - Sigvards Kļava

• 04.04.2011 Pēteris Vasks birthday concert. Riga Musical Festival 2011

  State Choir "Latvija", Latvian National Symphony Orchestra and world-famous violinist Alina Pogostkina will congratulate the world's most famous Latvian composer Pēteris Vasks on his 65th birthd...

• 04.04.2011 Flowers: Fairy Tales. Riga Music Festival 2011

  Writer Anna Sakse and her "Flowers: Fairy tales" have become an integral part of Latvian literature. Popular Latvian actors and musicians have transformed the book into an on-stage performance t...

• 04.04.2011 Origins. Riga Music Festival 2011

  Young Latvian musicians in concert "Origins", performing works by classical and innovatory music composers.

• 04.04.2011 Vigil. Riga Music Festival 2011

  Works by Latvian composers performed by outstanding musicians in concert titled "Vigil" at Riga Dome Cathedral within the framework of Riga Music Festival.

• 04.04.2011 Taipei Philharmonic Orchestra. Riga Music Festival 2011

  Taipei Philharmonic Orchestra is in Riga for the Riga Music Festival, where it will perform together with Latvian pianist Vestards Šimkus and Lithuanian trumpeter Igor Kramarev at the Great Guild.

• 01.04.2011 Ewert and The Two Dragons

  Estonian indie musicians "Ewert and The Two Dragons", frequent visitors to Latvia, celebrate the release of their second album "Good Man Down" with a concert in Riga. Special guest – Latvian sin...

• 31.03.2011 Rural Landowners of the Ulmanis Era

  The exhibition of paintings "Rural Landowners of the Ulmanis Era" by early 20th century Latvian painters displaying characteristics of agrarian policy through countryside scenes.

• 30.03.2011 European Powerboat Championship 6 Riga Hours

  On June 17 and 18, the European powerboat championship "6 Riga Hours" will be held on the Daugava River. The breathtaking race will be best viewed from the 11th Novembra Embankment and bridges o...

• 30.03.2011 Riga Grand Prix F2

  Speed, water spray, adrenalin and fun will be an integral part of this year's Formula-2 Riga Grand Prix powerboats competition. The best view is from the Embankment and the bridges over the Daug...

• 30.03.2011 European Powerboat Championship 6 Riga Hours

  On June 17 and 18, the European powerboat championship "6 Riga Hours" will be held on the Daugava River. The breathtaking race will be best viewed from the 11th Novembra Embankment and...

• 29.03.2011 Esplanāde Amusement Park

  This April, Riga residents will see Esplanāde transformed into an amusement park where kids and adults will have the chance to ride merry-go-rounds, roller coasters and a Ferris wheel.

• 28.03.2011 Flowers

  This summer will see an exhibition "Flowers" at the Museum of Decorative Arts and Design, with various artworks with floral motifs on display. Come to learn about the flower as an ornament throu...

• 28.03.2011 Exhibition of Flowers

  In summertime, when flowers have reached their peak of blossoming, the Latvian National Museum of Art is presenting its gems in the Exhibition of Flowers. On display: flowers in paintings, drawi...

• 28.03.2011 2011 International Dance Art Exhibition Magic Dance Expo

  International Dance Exhibition “Magic Dance Expo” – the greatest dance event of the year in Latvia, will gather groups, individual performers and teachers representing the widest variety of danc...

• 28.03.2011 Animal Family Month in Riga Zoo

  May has been designated Animal Family Month in the Riga Zoo as animals and birds give birth to their offspring at this time. In addition, you'll again have a chance to view animal feeding.

• 25.03.2011 Tarakany

  Russian punk rockers are coming to Europe - Russia's most famous punk rock band "Tarakany" visits Riga during its "Rockets from Russia over Europe" tour. Latvian sound masters "Sound Religion" w...

• 24.03.2011 Romans Suta. Loving Life

  Exhibition "Loving Life" features artworks from the collection of the Latvian National Museum of Art and a private collection, and offers a chance to get to know the world of celebration conjure...

• 24.03.2011 Andrejs Grants. Photographs 1980-2010

  A retrospective of photographs by Andrejs Grants, one of the greatest Latvian photographers and the teacher for several young and renowned masters, made over the past thirty years.

• 24.03.2011 Childrens Film Festival Berimors 2011

  The IX Riga International Children's Film Festival "Berimors" will run from April 8 to April 14, offering a selection of irresistible, instructive films full of adventure, as well as creative an...

• 24.03.2011 Obituary

  A mandatory concert for the fans of metal music - the legendary death metal band "Obituary" visits Riga for the first time! The band's visit to Riga is part of the "Metal Chainsaw Massacre Tour ...

• 21.03.2011 Circus show Exotic Spring

  Exotic spring has come to Riga Circus - the new show, "Exotic Spring", features inimitable acrobats, exotic animals and brand-new clown performances. Meet bears and chimpanzees, tightrope walker...

• 21.03.2011 Riga Fashion Week 2011

  Riga Fashion Week will be held for the 14th time this spring to present the latest trends for the next autumn/winter season. Latvia's leading fashion designers who shape the Latvian fashion indu...

• 18.03.2011 Hockey boxing championship Icebox 2011

  The "bad boys" of world's major hockey leagues will meet in the boxing ring at Arena Riga on June 2 for the first international ice hockey boxing championship "Icebox 2011". The bouts will be ac...

• 15.03.2011 Ringo Starr and All Starr Band

  The former The Beatles' drummer Ringo Starr and his All Starr Band will perform live in Riga on June 14, with the best of his solo hits and Beatles' classics on the programme.

• 15.03.2011 Bodies Revealed

  The controversial exhibition 'Bodies Revealed' will be on display in Riga until May 20. It features full body human specimens and over 200 organs to tell the story of the miraculous systems at w...

• 10.03.2011 Midsummer Day in Jurmala

  Traditionally for Midsammer Day visitors will have great opportunity to see concerts, take part in Latvian traditional dances in the open, waiting for the sunrise Celebratory procession along th...

• 10.03.2011 International Festival Music and Movie

  This festival is not a string of concerts. The basic idea of the festival is in its non-standard acts and foregoing the usual principles of organising a show. The goal of the producers, director...

• 10.03.2011 International Humour Festival Jurmala 2011

  International humour festival Jūrmala presents best comedians and comedy acts prepared specifically for the festival. A performance by comedian Maxim Galkin, featuring cameos by Alla Pugacheva, ...

• 10.03.2011 Jomas Street festivity

  Just as in previous years, this July Jurmala's Jomas Street, a pedestrian quarter highly popular with locals and visitors alike, will transform into a street filled with cheery dancing and singi...

• 10.03.2011 International skateboard championship World Baltic Sea Cup

  The annual Dzintari International Skateboarding Competition will traditionally be held in Jurmala's Dzintari this year, gathering skateboarders from all over the world who will compete in severa...

• 10.03.2011 Exhibition of ancient cars

  Each year at the end of August, Jurmala hosts a get-together for antique cars and a motorcade through the city. The event also features a car agility contest.

• 10.03.2011 Light Festival on Jomas Street and Christmas market

  You are invited to a festival of "bears of luck", lighting the Christmas Tree, exhibition "Latvian Symbols" and a sing-along with Jurmala folk music bands "Mare" and "Skantce", as well as a come...

• 10.03.2011 12th International festival Ballet stars

  The international ballet festival "Ballet Stars in Jurmala" has become an unforgettable summer tradition. The festival's artistic director Aivars Leimanis has arranged performances of modern Eur...

• 10.03.2011 10.International contest of young pop singers New wave 2011

  The 10th international contest of young pop singers "New Wave 2011" is an annual international song contest, jointly organised by Latvia and Russia, that takes place on Dzintari Concert Hall.

• 10.03.2011 International music festival Summertime. Invites Inese Galante

  Showcasing a versatility of genres is one of the key principles of the festival, which distinguishes it from many other festivals that are dedicated to one specific genre.

• 09.03.2011 The National Philharmonic of Russia

  On 9th of June, at the Concert Hall “Dzintari”, don't miss one of the leading Russian symphony orchestras - the National Philharmonic of Russia, headed by Vladimir Spivakov, musician of the high...

• 09.03.2011 Yurlov Russian State Academic Choir

  A famous choir was founded in 1919, it is one of the oldest and the most recognized musical entites of the highest artistic standard, that brought Russian choral music to the world stage. The co...

• 08.03.2011 Artemandoline. International Bach Chamber Music Festival

  Period mandolin ensemble "Artemandoline" from Luxembourg will give a concert at the Small Guild during the International Bach Chamber Music Festival on April 10 at 7 p.m. to perform works by Ant...

• 08.03.2011 Spring festival Windstream

  Riga Professional Symphonic Band invites you to the Spring Festival "Windstream" that will continue from March 20 to March 25 in various Riga concert halls with the motto "Rise an...

• 02.03.2011 11-14052011[MOMENT]week

  The [MOMENT] Fshion and Arts Week features vivid emotions, uncommon elegance, exquisite simplicity, contrasting colours/lights and interaction between art and music. On the bill: fashion shows, ...

• 28.02.2011 Concerto Köln. Opening Concert of the International Bach Chamber Music Festival

  Riga's Great Guild is featuring an opening concert of the International Bach Chamber Music Festival. On the bill: J.S. Bach and Italian music of the 18th century performed by the Baroque ensembl...

• 28.02.2011 Kristians Brekte. Trophies

  The Riga Art Space exhibition program of 2011, with five exhibitions in the Large Hall and ten in the Intro Hall, is united under the title "Unknown and Known". The program consists of contempor...

• 28.02.2011 Motocross season opening in Zelta Zirgs and in Latvia

  On 10th of April with „Baltic sea Challenge Cup” 2. stage in motocentre „Zelta Zirgs” Kegums will start the motocross season of 2011 in Latvia.

• 28.02.2011 Alexei Lubimov. The International Bach Chamber Music Festival

  The Jāzeps Vītols Latvian Academy of Music presents a concert by pianist Alexei Lubimov on April 1 at 7 p.m. Programme: C. Debussy, F. Chopin, F. Schubert and a presentation of the piano ERARD f...

• 28.02.2011 145th anniversary celebration of Rigas Small Guild

  On May 15 this year, Riga's Small Guild will celebrate its 145th anniversary, along with the Amatu Street Festival.

• 28.02.2011 MX1 Grand Prix back in Latvia

  MX1 is the most prestige class in solo motocross class in the world. Although the event is called MX1 GP, fundamentally it is wider as includes also World Championship events in MX2 and also acc...

• 28.02.2011 Stefano Bagliano and Andrea Coen. The International Bach Chamber Music Festival

  A concert at the Museum of Riga History and Navigation on April 7 at 7pm featuring the music of J.S.Bach and 18th century Italian composers by Stefano Bagliano (recorder) and Andrea Coen (harpsi...

• 28.02.2011 Jazz in Old Town Riga

  The culture centre Small Guild is presenting jazz concerts this summer every Thursday at 5 pm. Come and enjoy first-class musicians playing world-famous compositions, surrounded by nighttime Rig...

• 28.02.2011 Latvian national hockey teams friendly games before 2011 world championship

  Eight friendly games this spring for the Latvian national hockey team as it tunes up for the IIHF World Championship in Slovakia April 29-May 15. Four will be played at home in "Arena Riga".

• 28.02.2011 Decorative Applied Art in Latvia 1960-1990

  The Riga Art Space exhibition program of 2011, with five exhibitions in the Large Hall and ten in the Intro Hall, is united under the title "Unknown and Known". The program consists of contempor...

• 28.02.2011 Imants Gross. Life is Elsewhere

  The Riga Art Space exhibition program of 2011, with five exhibitions in the Large hall and ten exhibitions in the Intro hall, is united under the title "Unknown and Known". The program consists ...

• 28.02.2011 Liena Bondare. KUNST>EVERYDAY NOTHING

  The Riga Art Space exhibition program of 2011, with five exhibitions in the Large Hall and ten in the Intro Hall, are united under the title "Unknown and Known". The program consists of contempo...

• 23.02.2011 Omārs Puente and Hamleto Stamato. Rīgas Ritmi 2011

  The spring session of the International Music Festival 'Rīgas Ritmi 2011' will feature Omar Puente (Cuba) and Hamleto Stamato (Brazil).

• 23.02.2011 European Jazz Orchestra. Rīgas Ritmi 2011

  The spring session of the International Music Festival 'Rīgas Ritmi 2011' will include the European Jazz Orchestra in concert.

• 17.02.2011 Don Giovanni - Riga Opera Festival

  The insatiable bon vivant Don Giovanni, for whom only a woman's beauty is sacred, loves merciless games. He'll abandon a lady without qualms, seduce a bride away from her own wedding, even kill ...

• 17.02.2011 IL TRITTICO: Il Tabarro, Suor Angelica, Gianni Schicchi - Riga Opera Festival

  Opera in 3 acts by Giacomo Puccini. In Italian with surtitles in Latvian and English. Summer performances.

• 17.02.2011 Eugene Onegin - Riga Opera Festival

  New production of Pyotr Tchaikovsky's Eugene Onegin at the Latvian National Opera. Directed by Andrejs Žagars, managing director at LNO, set design - Katrīna Neiburga, costume design - Mare Mast...

• 17.02.2011 Gioachino Rossinis opera The Barber of Seville - Riga Opera Festival

  The famous Gioachino Rossini commedia dell’arte-style opera "The Barber of Seville" is a new production at the Latvian National Opera, directed by young film director Aik Karapetian. Conductor -...

• 17.02.2011 The Heiress of Vilkači - Riga Opera Festival

  Debut of Latvian composer Bruno Skulte's opera "The Heiress of Vilkači" at the Latvian National Opera is a unique happening in Latvian culture. The fate of the opera was harsh - it was composed ...

• 17.02.2011 Der fliegende Holländer - Riga Opera Festival

  Der fliegende Holländer, one of Wagner's most popular works, is closely connected with Riga where the composer worked as Music Director from 1837 to 1839.

• 17.02.2011 Madama Butterfly - Riga Opera Festival

  This revival of Madama Butterfly offers the unique opportunity to enjoy the beauty of the LNO's original 1925 production: the original set and costume design, as well as the basic structure of t...

• 17.02.2011 Turandot - Riga Opera Festival

  Where is the brave soul who will guess the three riddles of the beautiful but icy Chinese princess Turandot? Will he ever appear, though he stands the risk of losing everything if he answers inc...

• 17.02.2011 Cambio de Tercio at the 16th International Baltic Ballet Festival

  This April, a challenging programme of dynamic ballet and contemporary dance will be presented at the 16th International Baltic Ballet Festival, with talents performing from all over the world, ...

• 17.02.2011 Painting exhibition by Ēriks Dzenis at the 16th International Baltic Ballet Festival

  This April, a challenging programme of dynamic ballet and contemporary dance will be presented at the 16th International Baltic Ballet Festival, with talents performing from all over the world, ...

• 17.02.2011 Riga Dance Marathon at the 16th International Baltic Ballet Festival

  This April, a challenging programme of dynamic ballet and contemporary dance will be presented at the 16th International Baltic Ballet Festival, with talents performing from all over the world, ...

• 17.02.2011 ESTONIA Ballet Theatre at the 16th International Baltic Ballet Festival

  This April, a challenging programme of dynamic ballet and contemporary dance will be presented at the 16th International Baltic Ballet Festival, with talents performing from all over the world, ...

• 17.02.2011 Gallim Dance - 16th International Baltic Ballet Festival

  This April, a challenging programme of dynamic ballet and contemporary dance will be presented at the 16th International Baltic Ballet Festival, with talents performing from all over the world, ...

• 17.02.2011 Opening concert of the 16th International Baltic Ballet Festival

  This April, a challenging programme of dynamic ballet and contemporary dance will be presented at the 16th International Baltic Ballet Festival, with talents performing from all over the world, ...

• 17.02.2011 Gala Concert for the 16th International Baltic Ballet Festival

  This April, a challenging programme of dynamic ballet and contemporary dance will be presented at the 16th International Baltic Ballet Festival, with ballet talents performing from all over the ...

• 17.02.2011 Geometry of Movement by Elizabete Melbārzde at the 16th International Baltic Ballet Festival

  This April, a challenging programme of dynamic ballet and contemporary dance will be presented at the 16th International Baltic Ballet Festival, with talents performing from all over the world, ...

• 16.02.2011 Aida - Riga Opera Festival

  One of the masterpieces of opera history. For more than one hundred and twenty years, the love story of an Ethiopian princess and an Egyptian military commander has been reborn, time and again, ...

• 10.02.2011 Windstream. Brahms A German Requiem

  The Spring Festival "Windstream" presented by the Professional Symphonic Band "Riga" will run in Riga from March 20 to April 25. Performing will be outstanding Latvian soloists and wind-instrume...

• 10.02.2011 Windstream. Chamber Music Concert

  The Spring Festival "Windstream" presented by the Professional Symphonic Band "Riga" will run in Riga from March 20 to April 25. Performing will be outstanding Latvian soloists and wind-instrume...

• 10.02.2011 Windstream. Rock’n’Opera

  The Spring Festival "Windstream" presented by the Professional Symphonic Band "Riga" will run in Riga from March 20 to April 25. Performing will be outstanding Latvian soloists and wind-instrume...

• 10.02.2011 Windstream. Closing concert

  The Spring Festival "Windstream" presented by the Professional Symphonic Band "Riga" will run in Riga from March 20 to April 25. Performing will be outstanding Latvian soloists and wind-instrume...

• 09.02.2011 Tropical month at Riga Zoo

  The Riga Zoo is presenting the Tropical month (sponsored by O!Karte) from February 7 to March 6 this year with the aim of introducing tropical animals and their life. You will also have a chance...

• 08.02.2011 Fair at Kalnciems District

  Each holiday, the restored wooden Kalnciema Street District holds a fair which is a new feature for old Pārdaugava. Fairs are great fun and pride to local folk, a place to meet neighbours.

• 07.02.2011 Sigulda Region Festival 2011

  The traditional Sigulda Region Festival with non-traditional cultural events will take place on May 28 and 29.

• 07.02.2011 Old Time Trade Day 2011

  Craftsmen from all over Latvia come together at the Latvian Ethnographic Open Air Museum every autumn to publicly showcase their trade. Come and enjoy how various items are produced according to...

• 07.02.2011 Jacobs and Annas. Zemgale Day 2011

  The event is to highlight the traditions of the Zemgale province of Latvia. Performances by dance groups and folklore ensembles, and an exhibition of the region's arts, crafts and traditions at ...

• 07.02.2011 Dance Day 2011

  Come and learn Latvian traditional dances with the Riga Dance Club.

• 07.02.2011 Māra Day. Vidzeme Day, Wedding Day 2011

  The event is aimed at displaying the traditions of the Vidzeme province of Latvia. Performances by dance groups and folklore ensembles, and an exhibition of the region's arts, crafts and traditi...

• 07.02.2011 Blacksmith Day 2011

  Meeting of Latvian and foreign blacksmiths, concert featuring folklore ensembles.

• 07.02.2011 Autumn Solstice - Miķeļi Day 2011

  Concerts of local foklore ensembles and an exhibition of products from the bountiful harvest.

• 07.02.2011 Potato Festival 2011

  On display: various patoto and pumpkin dishes. Come and learn how to better cultivate, harvest and store these vegetables and how to prepare stocks for winter.

• 07.02.2011 Mārtiņš Day 2011

  On this day, the museum sees people dressed up in various masks to symbolically bring luck, wealth, fertility and harmony. The participants play folk games, dance, and sing to ward off evil spir...

• 07.02.2011 Winter Solstice. Yule Log Night 2011

  Winter Solstice is celebrated with loud singing, traditional dances, games, chants and well-wishes. The merry-makers drag a log from one homestead to another, gathering all negative occurences a...

• 07.02.2011 Winter Ball 2011

  A Winter Tale: White, glittering snow in evening lamplight.

• 04.02.2011 2011 Summer Seasons opening at Latvian Ethnographic Open Air Museum

  Latvian Ethnographic Open Air Museum will present the traditional craft fair in early May, where you can learn about Latvian regional traditions, taste traditional sweets and buy local handicraft.

• 04.02.2011 Easter celebration at Latvian Ethnographic Open Air Museum 2011

  Over two days (April 24 and 25), Latvian Ethnographic Open Air Museum will present traditional celebration of Latvian Easter, with swings, colouring eggs, concerts and other events being held al...

• 03.02.2011 Elīna Garanča and Karel Mark Chichon in Spanish music concert

  Latvian opera star Elīna Garanča is to give a concert at Riga's Great Guild on February 28. Performing will also be Latvian National Symphony Orchestra and its artistic director Karel Mark Chich...

• 19.01.2011 Choir Mūza in concert on Valentines Day

  The "Mūza" Youth Choir will perform intimate concert on the all lovers' patron St. Valentine's Day. The concert in Riga's Small Guild will also feature guest performers.

• 19.01.2011 Linda Leen and LNSO

  One of the most popular Latvian pop singers Linda Leen will perform her greatest hits in a concert at Arēna Rīga. Featured will be the Latvian National Symphony Orchestra and other well-known La...

• 19.01.2011 Flamenco master Ottmar Liebert

  A European tour concert in Riga featuring flamenco music by Luna Negra and Ottmar Liebert. Flamenco music that's romantic and menacing!

• 19.01.2011 Valentines Day Concert: You hold My Heart

  A concert at Riga's Great Guild on February 14 featuring romantic music from operas and operettas performed by the "Riga" Professional Symphonic Band (conductor Mārtiņš Ozoliņš) and solists Inga...

• 19.01.2011 International Film Festival of Film Actors Baltic Pearl

  The 'Baltic Pearl' is one of the two biggest film festivals in Riga, along with the biennial 'Arsenāls' Festival. It can be called 'the Festival of Festivals' since it introduces the best from E...

• 18.01.2011 Riga Salsa Festival 2011

  Get ready for the VII Riga Salsa Festival! Hot dances, salsa classes by well-known teachers and the very best salsa performances. The festival will take place from June 10 to 12. Whether you are...

• 13.01.2011 We Have Band

  Don't miss the only Baltic concert by We Have Band from London! The new representatives of the indie-electro wave leave powerful impression at the audience with their great vocal, guitar and ele...

• 13.01.2011 Terem Quartet and Melo-M

  A concert at the Latvian National Opera featuring the very best of Terem Quartet (Russia) and cello trio Melo-M (Latvia) on February 14.

• 13.01.2011 Jan Garbarek and The Hilliard Ensemble

  One of the world's best early and contemporary music interpreters, British Quartet "The Hilliard Ensemble" and outstanding saxophone player Jan Garbarek will give a sacred music concert "Officum...

• 12.01.2011 Nile and Melechesh

  A unique concert in Riga featuring death metal legend Nile (USA), Melechesh (Israel) and several Scandinavian bands on February 25. It's going to be hot and heavy!

• 12.01.2011 Combichrist and Mortiis

  On 22 February, Club "Melnā piektdiena" (Black Friday) will present the only Baltic concert by Combichrist (USA) and Mortiis (Norway).

• 11.01.2011 Arsenāls 2011

  The Biennial Film Forum "Arsenāls" has been held in Riga since 1986. On the bill: the most interesting developments in world's film industry, latest and best Baltic films and special film progra...

• 11.01.2011 Roxette

  A world tour concert by Roxette (Sweden) at Arēna Rīga on March 16. On the programme: well-known and latest compositions. This year the band will release a new album.

• 10.01.2011 14th International Exhibition of Books and Publishers - Baltijas grāmatu svētki 2011

  From 3 to 6th March the International Exhibition Centre in Kipsala will turn into an inspiring city of books where writers, translators, publishers and readers will meet. Kipsala will host the 1...

• 10.01.2011 The Barricades - 20

  This January marks 20 years since the barricades were set up in Latvia (mainly in Riga) by the Latvian Popular Front, gathering together people from all regions. This month Riga will hold variou...

• 10.01.2011 Here Comes Kitty!

  From January 22 to February 27, the Latvian National Museum of Art (10a K.Valdemāra Street, Riga) is presenting the exhibition "Here Comes Kitty" (Minka nāk!) with art work depicting cats.

• 05.01.2011 Ziemupe Santa Claus office

  Until January 8, Bergs Bazaar will feature Ziemupe (Winter River) Santa Claus' office (right next to the Christmas tree) where kids and their parents can participate in various workshops and fin...

• 04.01.2011 Yarmarka

  Freshly baked art. From December 16 to December 30, the Latvian Academy of Art is holding the eighth student art fair Yarmarka. The annual exhibition/fair/charity event presents more than 10,000...

• 04.01.2011 Great Concert of Latvian Symphonic Music

  A great opportunity to hear Latvian-made symphonic music at Riga's Great Guild on January 29. On the bill: the most popular pieces by Latvian composers and several debuts. Performing will be the...

• 04.01.2011 Saxophonia - Saxophone Quartet and State Choir Latvia

  The 7th international saxophone music festival Saxophonia will take place in Latvia in February 2011. On the programme: classical and contemporary compositions performed by the best local musici...

• 04.01.2011 Saxophonias Opening Night

  The 7th international saxophone music festival Saxophonia will take place in Latvia in February 2011. On the programme: classic and contemporary compositions performed by the best local musician...

• 04.01.2011 Saxophonias Final Concert

  The 7th international saxophone music festival Saxophonia will take place in Latvia in February 2011. On the programme: classical and contemporary compositions performed by the best local and fo...

• 04.01.2011 Saxophonia. Deniss Paškevičs Trio

  The 7th international saxophone music festival Saxophonia will take place in Latvia in February 2011. On the programme: classical and contemporary compositions performed by the best local and fo...

• 04.01.2011 Saxophonia - Rolf Erik Nystrom Trio

  The 7th international saxophone music festival Saxophonia will take place in Latvia in February, 2011. On the programme: classical and contemporary compositions performed by the best local and f...

• 04.01.2011 4 May - Declaration of Independence of the Republic of Latvia

  Every year on May 4 Latvia celebrates the day when in 1990 the Supreme Soviet of the Latvian SSR adopted the Declaration on the Restoration of Independence of the Republic of Latvia and Soviet L...

• 03.01.2011 Sacred Choral Music by Georgy Sviridov

  On January 8 at 4 pm, St. Peter's Church is presenting sacred choral music by Russian composer Georgy Sviridov - "Неизреченное чудо" (Unuttered Miracle), "Три стихиры (монастырские)" (Three (mon...

• 03.01.2011 LNSO Chamber Days

  In January 2011, the Latvian National Symphony Orchestra presents a new project - LNSO Chamber Days. Three nights will see the LNSO musicians giving more intimate musical performances at the Mun...

• 03.01.2011 Balet music recital for children

  Pyotr Tchaikovsky's The Seasons and a peformance from Tālis Sils' ballet studio for children. Also, a presentation of wooden wind instruments.

• 03.01.2011 Exhibition: Feel the Sea

  The Museum of Natural History presents a new exhibition "Feel the Sea", focusing on the many aspects of the Baltic Sea - on what we can find in the water, on the shore and what is also hardly vi...

• 03.01.2011 St. Valentines Day Concert

  St. Valentine's Day concert at Riga's Great Guild.

• 03.01.2011 Talks at Museum: Andrejs Grants. Photos. 1980-2010

  Meeting with Latvian photographer Andrejs Grants and the curator of his exhibition, Irēna Bužinska, in the White Hall of the Latvian National Museum of Art.

• 03.01.2011 Final Concert of LNSO Season

  The concert will feature Gustav Mahler's Symphony No. 1 to mark the 100th anniversary since the death of the outstanding composer, as well as Beethoven's First Piano Concerto, with soloist Vesta...

• 03.01.2011 Concert: Rising Stars

  For the first time, the Latvian National Symphony Orchestra introduces a bold new programme featuring young talent: Jana Ozoliņa (violin) from the Kremerata Baltica Chamber Orchestra, internatio...

• 03.01.2011 2ANNAS International Short Film Festival

  2ANNAS International Short Film Festival offers a range of short film collections – features, animation, music videos, and documentaries – in its original competition and special programs, which...

• 28.12.2010 Circus Show: Madrid - Berlin - Riga - Moscow

  An new programme - "Madrid-Berlin-Riga-Moscow" - with performances by jugglers, tightrope walkers, aerial gymnasts, animal acts, clowns, magic shows and huge African elephants - will be held in ...

• 28.12.2010 Acoustic Alchemy

  The English contemporary instrumental and jazz band Acoustic Alchemy has been on top of jazz music charts for twenty-four years; they have received a Grammy nomination and perform all around the...

• 27.12.2010 Bobby McFerrin and VOCAbuLarieS

  Who hasn't heard Bobby McFerrin’s 1988 hit Don’t Worry Be Happy? MacFerrin, one of the world's best-known vocal improvisers, and other talents from the project VOCAbuLarieS will perform at Riga ...

• 06.12.2010 Baltic Beauty 2011

  The joint Baltic beauty industry project "Baltic Beauty World 2011" at Ķīpsala International Exhibition Centre.

• 06.12.2010 8th International Flower and Garden Fair - Summer Garden Festival 2011

  To give delight to all floriculturists and gardening enthusiasts from 3 to 5 June Kipsala International
  Exhibition Centre presents Summer Garden Festival 2011 with a splendid display of flowers,...

• 06.12.2010 International Exhibition of Goods and Services for Children - Baby World 2011

  Kids’ laugh and prattle, parents, their offspring, grandmas and grandpas, nannies hustle bustling at the fourth exhibition of goods and services for children Baby World 2011 are going to fill up...

• 08.11.2010 6th International Exhibition and Conference for Transport, Transit and Logistics - Transport and Logistics 2011

  From 28 april to 1st May, the 6th International Exhibition for Transport, Transit and Logistics "Transport and
  Logistics 2011".

• 08.11.2010 Riga International Motorshow: Auto Exotica 2011, Auto Sale 2011, Auto Exclusive 2011

  From 28 April to 1st May Kipsala International Exhibition Centre presents Latvia’s major automotive event - the
  "12th Riga International Motor Show", offering a spectacular car show and varied e...

• 08.11.2010 6th Specialised Exhibition for Automotive Repair Tools, Service Equipment, Automotive Parts, Care and Accessories - Automechanic

  From 28 April to 1 May 2011, Kipsala International Exhibition Centre, Riga, Latvia, presents the 6th specialised exhibition for automotive repair tools, service equipment, automotive parts, main...

• 08.11.2010 Fluffy Days in Ķīpsala

  The Easter Season comes with the pet and zoo industry show "Easter in Kipsala 2011" to be held at the International Exhibition Centre on 23 and 24 April.

• 08.11.2010 9th International Exhibition for Agricultural Production and Rural Infrastructure - Riga Agro 2011

  The International Exhibition Centre offers you RIGA AGRO 2011 - International Agricultural Production and Rural Infrastructure Exhibition, for both professionals and a wider audience.

• 08.11.2010 11th International Forest Management and Wood Production Exhibition - Forest and Wood 2011

  Already for the eleventh time, the exhibition-forum of forestry and wood processing products FOREST & WOOD 2011 will be held in the International Exhibition Centre at Ķīpsala.

• 08.11.2010 7th International Exhibition for Hunting, Game Management and Hunters’ Gear - Hunting 2011

  The International Exhibition Company BT 1, in cooperation with the Latvian Safari Club and Latvian Hunters' Association, invites everyone to visit "Hunting 2011", that will take place at the Int...

• 08.11.2010 15th International Garden and Floristry Exhibition - Garden. Flora 2011

  The exhibition "Dārzs. Flora 2011" (Garden. Flora 2011) will take place from 14 to 17 April at Kipsala International Exhibition Centre and will offer a large assortment of flower and vegetable ...

• 08.11.2010 11th Competition for Young Fashion Designers - Habitus Baltija 2011

  The competition for young fashion designers - "Habitus Baltija 2011", is one of the most significant fashion events in the Baltic States and will take place on 9 April 2011.

• 08.11.2010 16th International Exhibition of Textiles, Clothing, Leather Goods and Production Equipment - Intertextil Balticum 2011

  From 8 to 10 April 8-10 at Kipsala International Exhibition Centre, don't miss the 16th international exhibition for textiles, clothing, leather goods and production equipment "Intertextil Balti...

• 08.11.2010 Exhibition for Event Supplies - Fiesta Expo 2011

  "Fiesta Expo 2011" will take place three days (08.-10.04.2011) at Kipsala International Exhibition Centre and will
  introduce variety of ideas, opportunities and solutions for different events – ...

• 08.11.2010 12th International Exhibition of Motorcycles and Biking Accessories - Motocikls 2011

  With the long-awaited coming of spring, every biker and biking enthusiast starts thinking about the new season. To get ready for it, all biking fans are welcome to "Motorcycle 2011" taking place...

• 25.10.2010 17th International Exhibition for Education Skola 2011

  The 17th International Exhibition For Education “School 2011” will offer thorough information on studies opportunities and the ways to pursue all aspirations.

• 25.10.2010 25th Construction Industry Trade Fair House I

  The 25th international construction industry trade fair "House I 2011" takes place 17-20 March 2011.

• 25.10.2010 13th International Erotica Festival Erots 2011

  February 18-19, 2011, Kipsala Hall, Riga, Latvia, is the venue for the Baltics' biggest adult industry event - the 13th Erotica Festival “Erots 2011”.

• 08.09.2010 Riga Festival 2011

  At end-August, Riga will turn into a major location for festivities, where visitors to the city will be offered numerous exciting events for kids, young people and adults in the city's stree...