Riga’s birthday kategorija - Rīgas vasara 2025 https://rigasvasara.lv/en/pasakumu-kategorijas/rigas-birthday/ Fri, 10 Jul 2026 12:48:39 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://rigasvasara.lv/wp-content/uploads/cropped-riga_symbol-black-32x32.png Riga’s birthday kategorija - Rīgas vasara 2025 https://rigasvasara.lv/en/pasakumu-kategorijas/rigas-birthday/ 32 32 Riga’s 825th Birthday celebration restaurant “Open a Window to Riga” https://rigasvasara.lv/en/events/rigas-825th-birthday-celebration-restaurant-open-a-window-to-riga-2/ Tue, 30 Jun 2026 16:16:30 +0000 https://rigasvasara.lv/pasakumi/rigas-825th-birthday-celebration-restaurant-open-a-window-to-riga-2/ Riga’s 825th Birthday celebration restaurant “Open a Window to Riga”  Riga’s 825th Birthday celebration restaurant “Open a Window to Riga” invites visitors to experience one of the central gastronomic events of Riga’s 825th anniversary year. For two days, the area around the Opera Square will be transformed into an elegant open-air restaurant, where Riga’s restaurants, […]

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 Riga’s 825th Birthday celebration restaurant “Open a Window to Riga” invites visitors to experience one of the central gastronomic events of Riga’s 825th anniversary year. For two days, the area around the Opera Square will be transformed into an elegant open-air restaurant, where Riga’s restaurants, bars, live music, and the iconic “Vecrīga” cake meet to create a vibrant summer celebration. The event’s leitmotif, “Open a Window to Riga!“, encourages visitors to discover the city through its flavours, music, architecture, and the joy of being together.

On August 15, guests can enjoy a selection of Riga’s restaurants and bars, a diverse musical programme, creative interpretations of the beloved “Vecrīga” cake, activities and special surprises from the Latvian National Opera and Ballet throughout the day. As evening falls and the festive lights illuminate Opera Square, the venue will transform into a lively summer birthday celebration, where conversations, music, and the city’s historic architecture in the background create an unforgettable atmosphere.

The day’s musical programme features performances by Vadims Dmitrijevs & Jānis Pastars Jazz Duo, DJ Jazzy Marky, and Toms Rudzinskis Jazz Trio, followed by a performance from the band “Jaunība” from 10:00 PM. Restaurants such as “Osta”, wine bar “Garāža”, “B bārs”, “Ferma”, “Trīs pavāru restorāns”, “Entresol”, and others will treat visitors to special offers on both days. The event program will be hosted by actor Igors Šelegovskis.

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]]> Riga’s 825th Birthday celebration restaurant “Open a Window to Riga” https://rigasvasara.lv/en/events/rigas-825th-birthday-celebration-restaurant-open-a-window-to-riga/ Tue, 30 Jun 2026 16:11:01 +0000 https://rigasvasara.lv/pasakumi/rigas-825th-birthday-celebration-restaurant-open-a-window-to-riga/ Riga’s 825th Birthday celebration restaurant “Open a Window to Riga” Riga’s 825th Birthday celebration restaurant “Open a Window to Riga” invites visitors to experience one of the central gastronomic events of Riga’s 825th anniversary year. For two days, the area around the Opera Square will be transformed into an elegant open-air restaurant, where Riga’s restaurants, […]

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Riga’s 825th Birthday celebration restaurant “Open a Window to Riga”

Riga’s 825th Birthday celebration restaurant “Open a Window to Riga” invites visitors to experience one of the central gastronomic events of Riga’s 825th anniversary year. For two days, the area around the Opera Square will be transformed into an elegant open-air restaurant, where Riga’s restaurants, bars, live music, and the iconic “Vecrīga” cake meet to create a vibrant summer celebration. The event’s leitmotif, “Open a Window to Riga!“, encourages visitors to discover the city through its flavours, music, architecture, and the joy of being together.

On August 14, from 12:00 to 23:00, the Riga Restaurant and Bar Zone will be open, inviting visitors to enjoy a special gastronomic offer created exclusively for the holiday. From 17:00 to 23:00, the festive atmosphere will be enhanced by a diverse musical program featuring DJ Monsta and Ieva Šablovska, the string quartet “Sponte”, the electronic music duo ELPO, and DJ Rolling Dynamite, while from 22:00 to 23:00 guests will be captivated by Rihards Zaļupe’s musical journey

On August 15, guests can enjoy a selection of Riga’s restaurants and bars, a diverse musical programme, creative interpretations of the beloved “Vecrīga” cake, activities and special surprises from the Latvian National Opera and Ballet throughout the day. As evening falls and the festive lights illuminate Opera Square, the venue will transform into a lively summer birthday celebration, where conversations, music, and the city’s historic architecture in the background create an unforgettable atmosphere.

The day’s musical programme features performances by Vadims Dmitrijevs & Jānis Pastars Jazz Duo, DJ Jazzy Marky, and Toms Rudzinskis Jazz Trio, followed by a performance from the band “Jaunība” from 10:00 PM. Restaurants such as “Osta”, wine bar “Garāža”, “B bārs”, “Ferma”, “Trīs pavāru restorāns”, “Entresol”, and others will treat visitors to special offers on both days. The event program will be hosted by actor Igors Šelegovskis.

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]]> Red Bull Showrun https://rigasvasara.lv/en/events/red-bull-showrun/ Tue, 30 Jun 2026 12:46:45 +0000 https://rigasvasara.lv/pasakumi/red-bull-showrun/ As part of Riga’s birthday celebrations, the city will host the Red Bull Showrun for the very first time — a unique motorsport event featuring the Red Bull Racing Team alongside an exciting lineup of Red Bull athletes. The highlight of the show will be a rare opportunity to see a Red Bull Formula 1 […]

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As part of Riga’s birthday celebrations, the city will host the Red Bull Showrun for the very first time — a unique motorsport event featuring the Red Bull Racing Team alongside an exciting lineup of Red Bull athletes.

The highlight of the show will be a rare opportunity to see a Red Bull Formula 1 car in action. The programme will also include breathtaking drifts, rally, MotoGP, and other high-energy show demonstrations. The event will also feature Latvia’s rally star, Mārtiņš Sesks.

The Red Bull Showrun is one of the world’s most popular motorsport spectacles, giving fans the chance to see and hear some of the most impressive racing vehicles in action on the street of the cities. Having thrilled thousands of spectators in San Francisco, Washington, Tokyo, and Lisbon, the Red Bull Showrun is now coming to Latvia for the first time.

 

The iconic Red Bull RB8 Formula 1 car will be driven by long-time Red Bull ambassador Patrick Friesacher (Austria). Joining him are Lithuanian stunt rider Arūnas Gibieža and Elias Hountondji (Germany), one half of the renowned Red Bull Driftbrothers, who will deliver spectacular drift performances guaranteed to thrill the crowds.

The event will also welcome Spanish MotoGP legend Dani Pedrosa and Latvia’s own Red Bull athlete and rally star, Mārtiņš Sesks.

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]]> Opening Concert: “City Frequency” https://rigasvasara.lv/en/events/opening-concert-city-frequency/ Tue, 30 Jun 2026 07:01:25 +0000 https://rigasvasara.lv/pasakumi/opening-concert-city-frequency/ The opening event celebrating Riga’s 825th birthday will transform Town Hall Square into a contemporary urban stage, where electronic music, light, technology and people merge into a single immersive experience. Inspired by the concept of the Riga summer cultural program “OPEN RIGA! CODE: 825!”, the event interprets the city as a living organism, where every […]

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The opening event celebrating Riga’s 825th birthday will transform Town Hall Square into a contemporary urban stage, where electronic music, light, technology and people merge into a single immersive experience.

Inspired by the concept of the Riga summer cultural program “OPEN RIGA! CODE: 825!”, the event interprets the city as a living organism, where every person, sound, pulse of light and encounter contributes to Riga’s unique frequency. Throughout the evening, the musical and visual narrative gradually evolves from an atmospheric opening to an energetic climax, culminating in a monumental light installation and an electronic music programme that transforms Town Hall Square into a dynamic audiovisual environment.

The evening opens with Maarja Nuut & Nicolas Stocker (EE/CH), an international duo whose performances blend Maarja Nuut’s atmospheric electronics, voice and violin with Nicolas Stocker’s polyrhythmic, experimental sound to create a hypnotic contemporary audiovisual experience. They will be followed by Evija Vēbere (LV), one of Latvia’s most distinctive alternative music artists, whose signature style fuses electronic music, jazz, hip-hop esthetics and experimental pop. The international dimension will be complemented by Solo Ansamblis (LT), a Lithuanian ensemble that combines electronics, live instruments and emotionally charged texts, creating a hypnotic audiovisual performance. The evening will culminate with Oil X Gas (LV), an industrial rock and electronic music duo, who will close the event with a powerful live performance, synthesizer soundscapes and techno energy whose powerful live performance, driving synthesizer soundscapes and techno-inspired energy will fully activate the monumental light installation. The concert is free of charge and open to all, offering Riga residents and visitors alike a high-quality contemporary cultural experience.

The concert is free of charge and intended for a wide audience, offering a high-quality contemporary cultural experience to Riga residents and guests of the city.

Programme

21:00–21:40   Maarja Nuut & Nicolas Stocker (EE/CH)
22:00–22:40  Evija Vēbere (LV)
23:00–23:50   Solo Ansamblis (LT)
00:10–01:00   Oil X Gas (LV)

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]]> Exhibition “800th Anniversary of Riga City Council” https://rigasvasara.lv/en/events/exhibition-800th-anniversary-of-riga-city-council/ Sun, 28 Jun 2026 13:33:17 +0000 https://rigasvasara.lv/pasakumi/exhibition-800th-anniversary-of-riga-city-council/ To mark the 825th anniversary of the city of Riga and the 800th anniversary of the city’s self-government, the Town Hall Square will host an open-air exhibition “Riga Stories. Riga City Council 800”, created by the National Archives of Latvia in cooperation with the Riga City Council Department of Education, Culture and Sports. Visitors are […]

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To mark the 825th anniversary of the city of Riga and the 800th anniversary of the city’s self-government, the Town Hall Square will host an open-air exhibition “Riga Stories. Riga City Council 800”, created by the National Archives of Latvia in cooperation with the Riga City Council Department of Education, Culture and Sports. Visitors are invited to explore the history of Riga and its self-government through a remarkable historical source – the Riga City Council Minutes.

This unique collection of documents, covering the period from 1603 to 1890, has been included in the Latvian National Register of the UNESCO Memory of the World Programme and reflects more than three centuries of Riga’s political, economic and social life.

However, the protocols are much more than administrative records—they reveal stories of everyday life, conflicts, achievements, and celebrations. In this exhibition, the map becomes a stage, while quotations from the protocols give voice to the people of the past, inviting visitors to discover Riga and its inhabitants from a fresh perspective.

QR codes placed throughout the exhibition allow visitors to listen to extended audio stories in both Latvian and English. The exhibition also features 18th-century drawings of Riga by Johan Andreas Ēzens (1762–1804), secretary of the Vidzeme Governorate Chancellery, which depict the city’s landscapes, historic buildings, and the people who lived there.

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]]> Riga Football Festival https://rigasvasara.lv/en/events/riga-football-festival-2/ Tue, 23 Jun 2026 16:15:59 +0000 https://rigasvasara.lv/pasakumi/riga-football-festival-2/ Riga Football Festival is one of the largest amateur and youth football events in Latvia. For the second consecutive year, the festival will bring together players of all ages, families, neighborhood teams from across Riga, well-known social media influencers, and football enthusiasts alike. The festival program features tournaments for children, youth, and adults, alongside a […]

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Riga Football Festival is one of the largest amateur and youth football events in Latvia. For the second consecutive year, the festival will bring together players of all ages, families, neighborhood teams from across Riga, well-known social media influencers, and football enthusiasts alike. The festival program features tournaments for children, youth, and adults, alongside a variety of entertainment activities designed for the whole family

Event Programme

August 16 | 10:00–19:00

  • Riga Neighbourhood Championship finals
  • Decisive Star Cup matches
  • Award ceremonies
  • Spectator competitions, artist performances, and the festival closing concert

Entertainment and Family Activities – Both Days, 12:00–18:00

  • Football Darts inflatable attraction
    • Panna football pitch and freestyle football competitions
    • Football skills and relay challenge zone
    • TEQBALL tables and a large-format games area
    • Inflatable attractions for children
    • Open family relay races
    • Street food zone
    • Activities for children, young people, seniors, and individuals with special needs

The festival will create a vibrant and inclusive environment where sporting activities blend with entertainment, community engagement, and a family-friendly atmosphere. By bringing together participants of all ages and abilities, the event will promote an active lifestyle and contribute to the growing popularity of football in Riga.

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]]> Riga Football Festival https://rigasvasara.lv/en/events/riga-football-festival/ Tue, 23 Jun 2026 16:03:42 +0000 https://rigasvasara.lv/pasakumi/riga-football-festival/ Riga Football Festival is one of the largest amateur and youth football events in Latvia. For the second consecutive year, the festival will bring together players of all ages, families, neighborhood teams from across Riga, well-known social media influencers, and football enthusiasts alike. The festival program features tournaments for children, youth, and adults, alongside a […]

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Riga Football Festival is one of the largest amateur and youth football events in Latvia. For the second consecutive year, the festival will bring together players of all ages, families, neighborhood teams from across Riga, well-known social media influencers, and football enthusiasts alike. The festival program features tournaments for children, youth, and adults, alongside a variety of entertainment activities designed for the whole family

Event Programme

August 15 | 10:00–22:00

  • Festival opening and opening ceremony
  • Children’s and youth football tournament
  • Amateur football championship for adults
  • Riga Neighbourhood Championship matches
  • Star Cup tournament featuring well-known public figures
  • Spectator competitions, cheerleading and dance performances, live music, and DJ sets throughout the day

August 16 | 10:00–19:00

  • Riga Neighbourhood Championship finals
  • Decisive Star Cup matches
  • Award ceremonies
  • Spectator competitions, artist performances, and the festival closing concert

Entertainment and Family Activities – Both Days, 12:00–18:00

  • Football Darts inflatable attraction
    • Panna football pitch and freestyle football competitions
    • Football skills and relay challenge zone
    • TEQBALL tables and a large-format games area
    • Inflatable attractions for children
    • Open family relay races
    • Street food zone
    • Activities for children, young people, seniors, and individuals with special needs

 

The festival will create a vibrant and inclusive environment where sporting activities blend with entertainment, community engagement, and a family-friendly atmosphere. By bringing together participants of all ages and abilities, the event will promote an active lifestyle and contribute to the growing popularity of football in Riga.

 

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]]> Street Music and Mime Festival https://rigasvasara.lv/en/events/street-music-and-mime-festival/ Mon, 22 Jun 2026 16:42:04 +0000 https://rigasvasara.lv/pasakumi/street-music-and-mime-festival/ On August 15, Old Riga will transform into a vibrant European cultural space where two ancient European traditions — street music and mime — will meet. Such a cultural symbiosis is a rare phenomenon in contemporary Europe, while Riga, as a historic Hanseatic city, provides a particularly fitting setting for preserving and developing these traditions. […]

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On August 15, Old Riga will transform into a vibrant European cultural space where two ancient European traditions — street music and mime — will meet. Such a cultural symbiosis is a rare phenomenon in contemporary Europe, while Riga, as a historic Hanseatic city, provides a particularly fitting setting for preserving and developing these traditions.

From 2:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., the squares and streets of Old Riga will resonate with jazz, Dixieland, classical music and percussion performances, while pantomime, clowning and Butō movement theatre will animate the urban environment.

The event will culminate in a dynamic flashmob-style performance in Town Hall Square, where music, dance and performance art will merge into a single energetic spectacle.

 You will be able to meet street musicians and mimes:

  • in Dome Square
  • in Town Hall Square
  • in Līvu Square
  • at the Bremen Musicians sculpture
  • at the Gallery of the Mikhail Chekhov Riga Russian Theatre
  • at the intersection of Kaļķu and Vaļņu streets
  • at the Gunpowder Tower
  • by the building at Torņa Street 4 (1C)
  • in the front yard of Jauniela 24

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]]> Event “Discover the Miracle!” https://rigasvasara.lv/en/events/event-discover-the-miracle/ Mon, 22 Jun 2026 15:53:05 +0000 https://rigasvasara.lv/pasakumi/event-discover-the-miracle/ The “Discover the Miracle!” festival invites visitors to enjoy a day of spectacular street performances in Uzvaras Park. The day begins with entertainment for children, including a puppet show, games, and a disco. From 3:00 p.m. until midnight, the park will come alive with performances by acclaimed street artists and circus companies from Great Britain, […]

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The “Discover the Miracle!” festival invites visitors to enjoy a day of spectacular street performances in Uzvaras Park.

The day begins with entertainment for children, including a puppet show, games, and a disco. From 3:00 p.m. until midnight, the park will come alive with performances by acclaimed street artists and circus companies from Great Britain, Sweden, Belgium, Spain, France, Estonia, and Hungary.

Programme

12:00 Puppet Theatre RIKKO presents I Am a Great Artist (children’s performance)
13:00 Children’s games and disco with Ēriks Balodis
15:00 MURMUYO (Spain) presents Fisura
15:45 Below Zero (Sweden) presents RAAF
15:45 Sylvain Oulala (France/Estonia) presents Oh-La-La
16:30 NoFit State (Great Britain) presents Bamboo
17:20 MURMUYO (Spain) presents Fisura
18:10 Below Zero (Sweden) presents RAAF
18:10 Sylvain Oulala (France/Estonia) presents Oh-La-La
19:00 Sitting Duck (Belgium) presents Chiringuito Paradise
20:00 NoFit State (Great Britain) presents Bamboo
20:50 MURMUYO (Spain) presents Fisura
21:00 Sitting Duck (Belgium) presents Chiringuito Paradise
21:50 Sylvain Oulala (France/Estonia) presents Oh-La-La
22:00 Firebirds (Hungary) fire show

Performances will take place throughout the day at various locations across Uzvaras Park.

Throughout the festival, visitors can also explore the interactive installation L’Animalada by the Spanish street art group Katakrak, along with a variety of other surprises and activities.

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]]> Riga Welcomes Friends https://rigasvasara.lv/en/events/riga-welcomes-friends/ Sat, 20 Jun 2026 16:34:28 +0000 https://rigasvasara.lv/pasakumi/riga-welcomes-friends/ On Riga’s Birthday, Vērmanes Garden will transform into an international meeting place where traditions, cultural diversity, and the joy of being together create a truly festive atmosphere. From 12:00 to 18:00, representatives of foreign embassies and Riga’s twin cities will share their stories and cultural heritage. The participation of Latvian cities and regions will add […]

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On Riga’s Birthday, Vērmanes Garden will transform into an international meeting place where traditions, cultural diversity, and the joy of being together create a truly festive atmosphere.

From 12:00 to 18:00, representatives of foreign embassies and Riga’s twin cities will share their stories and cultural heritage. The participation of Latvian cities and regions will add a special dimension to the event, creating a celebration of friendship, cooperation, and mutual understanding.

Throughout the day:

  • Musical performances on the main stage featuring concert programmes by international guests
  • Book fair with new publications and activities for children
  • Information tents of foreign embassies, presentations by twin cities,  regions of Latvia
  • A unique Sailing Ship Carousel designed by Ivars Mailītis for the little ones
  • Activities by the International Contemporary Circus and Street Art Festival RE RĪGA

Meanwhile, from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM, the stage at Vērmanes Garden will be filled with a summery, romantic, and cheerful atmosphere. The evening concert programme will feature beloved Latvian and international popular melodies, inviting everyone to sing along and enjoy a shared evening of dancing in the festive spirit of Riga.

Evening Concert Programme:

  • 6:00 PM – Le Petit Paris and Diāna Pīrāgs
  • 6:45 PM – Roberto Meloni with friends and accompanying band
  • 8:30 PM – Big Al & The Jokers

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