1. art and entertainment
2. shows and events
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Events
in Riga
April / May / June 2015
EVENTS
IN RIGA
APRIL / MAY / JUNE 2015
CONTENTS
2
April Events
21
May Events
37
June Events
48
List of venue addresses
RIGA TOURIST INFORMATION CENTRES
At the Riga Tourist Information Centre (Rātslaukums 6), you can receive more
information, as well as tickets to most of the events mentioned.
Rātslaukums 6. Phone: +371 67037900
Kaļķu iela 16. Phone: +371 67227444
Riga International Coach Terminal
Prāgas iela 1. Phone: +371 67220555
Working hours:
April: 10:00–18:00
May, June : 9:00–19:00
info@rigatic.lv
www.LiveRiga.com
in cooperation with:
This information has been prepared on 25.02.2015. The Riga Tourism Development Bureau is not responsible for
any changes made by event organisers.
On national holidays (03.-06.04., 01.-04.05., 22.-24.06.2015), certain locations may be closed or have shortened
working hours.
E VENT C ALENDAR
Date
Time
Event
Venue
01.04.31.12.
9:00-19:00
Egle's Crafts Fair
Egle's Crafts Fair
8
Two Centuries of Italian
Portrait Painting. 1580-1780:
An Exhibition
Art Museum Riga
Bourse
8
10:0001.-19.04. 18:00
(II-VII)
Pg.
01.-11.04.
10:00Jewellery artist Emmanuel
18:00 (I-V),
Lacoste`s exhibition: "The
11:00-17:00
Seven Deadly Sins"
(VI)
Art gallery Putti
8
04.03.24.05.
10:0018:00
(II-VII)
Riga Art Nouveau
Museum
8
01.04.16.05.
11:00-17:00 Exhibition "Anatomist: The
(II-VI)
Factory of the Human Body"
The Pauls Stradins
museum of
the history of
medicine
8
01.-30.04.
Exhibition "Anton Buchholtz
11:00-17:00
(1848–1901): Numismatist and
(III-VII)
Collector"
Museum of the
History of Riga
and Navigation
9
01.-30.04.
Museum of the
11:00-17:00 Exhibition "The Dom Museum History of Riga
(III-VII)
Temple for Science and Art"
and Navigation
9
01.-30.04.
Exhibition "Riga as Part of
11:00-17:00
Russia. 1710 – Middle of the
(III-VII)
19th Century"
Museum of the
History of Riga
and Navigation
9
01.-30.04.
Exhibition of the Museum
11:00-17:00 of the History of Riga and
(III-VII)
Navigation "The Object of the
Month"
Museum of the
History of Riga
and Navigation
01.-30.04.
11:00-17:00
"Little Rigans" Exhibition
(III-VII)
Museum of the
History of Riga
and Navigation
9
01.04.30.12.
"Cinema Cabinet'' — Digital
11:00-17:00
Exposition at the Riga Film
(II-VI)
Museum
Riga Film Museum
10
01.-05.04.
11:00-17:00 Exhibition "Deeper into the
(III-VII)
Forest"
Natural History
Museum of Latvia
10
01.04.30.12.
11:00-17:00 Exhibition "Amber through the
(III-VII)
Ages"
Natural History
Museum of Latvia
10
01.04.08.08.
11:00-18:00 Exhibition "The White and the
(II-VI)
Black - the Story of a Painting"
Romans Suta
and Aleksandra
Beļcova Museum
11
19.03.19.04.
11:00-18:00 Exhibition "Maris Argalis. Milky
Riga Art Space
(II-VII)
Way"
2
Exhibition "Gem of Art
Nouveau: Riga Synagogue"
11
APRIL 2015
Date
Time
27.03.17.05.
Venue
Pg.
Ceramics exhibition by
11:00-18:00 Lithuanian artists Dalia
(II-VII)
Jakimaviciene and Rytas
Jakimavicius
Riga Porcelain
Museum
11
01.-12.04.
Exhibition of Nominees for
12:00-17:00
the Most Prestigious Award in
(II-VII)
Latvian Visual Arts
National Museum
of Art exhibition
space "Arsenāls"
11
27.03.03.05.
Art exhibition "One Spectator's
12:00-17:00
Visit" by Krista and Reinis
(II-VII)
Dzudzilo
National Museum
of Art exhibition
space "Arsenāls"
12
01.04.
12:00
Riga Dome
Cathedral
12
Riga
12
Riga Dome
Cathedral
12
Easter events all over Latvia
Riga
14
Concert on Good Friday
St.John's Church
in Riga
14
"Concerto Piccolo" — enjoy the
unique sound of Riga Dome
organ for 20 minutes
Ballet festival for dance
devotees - 20th International
Baltic Ballet Festival
30.03.30.04.
03.04.
Event
19:00
03.-06.04.
"Passions". Arvo Part and Eriks
Esenvalds
03.04.
19:00
04.04.
10:00-16:00 Easter at Kalnciema Quarter
Kalnciema District
14
04.04.
12:00
Riga Dome
Cathedral
12
04.04.
19:30
Cabaret revival at "Jūrmala"
Restaurant
Hotel Jūrmala SPA
& Health Centre
14
05.04.
10:00-16:00
Latvian
Easter celebrations at Latvian
Ethnographic
Ethnographic Open Air Museum
Open-air Museum
14
05.04.
13:00-16:00 Easter in Jūrmala
Jurmala Open-air
Museum
15
05.04.
14:00-16:00 Easter at "Ziemeļblāzma"
"Ziemeļblāzma"
Community Centre
15
05.04.
19:00
Organ music concert at Riga
Dome
Riga Dome
Cathedral
15
06.04.
10:00-16:00
Latvian
Easter celebrations at Latvian
Ethnographic
Ethnographic Open Air Museum
Open-air Museum
14
06.04.
19:30
Robbie Williams
Arena Riga
15
08.04.
12:00
"Concerto Piccolo"
Riga Dome
Cathedral
12
08.04.
19:00
Ballet "Messiah"
Latvian National
Opera
Riga Jazz Stage 2015
Splendid Palace
09.-11.04. 19:00
"Concerto Piccolo"
15
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E VENT C ALENDAR
Date
Time
Event
Venue
09.04.
19:00
Opera "The Love for Three
Oranges"
Latvian National
Opera
10.04.
10:00-19:00
International Automotive
Industry Trade Fair "Auto 2015"
Ķīpsala
International
Exposition Centre
16
10.04.
19:00
Spiritual music concerts at
Riga Dome
Riga Dome
Cathedral
16
10.04.
19:00
Ballet "Raymonda"
Latvian National
Opera
16
11.04.
10:00-16:00 Kalnciema Quarter Fair
Kalnciema Street
Quarter
16
11.04.
10:00-19:00
Ķīpsala
International
Exposition Centre
16
11.04.
12:00
Riga Dome
Cathedral
12
11.04.
19:00
Ball in the Small Guild
Small Guild
17
International Automotive
Industry Trade Fair "Auto 2015"
"Concerto Piccolo"
11.04.
19:00
Opera "The Trubadour"
Latvian National
Opera
11.04.
19:00
Haydn's Symphony and
Panufnik's Violin Concerto
Great Guild
11.04.
20:00
Electronic music from Example Palladium Rīga
12.04.
10:00-17:00
International Automotive
Industry Trade Fair "Auto 2015"
Ķīpsala
International
Exposition Centre
12.04.
12:00
Ballet Performance "Karlsson
is Flying…"
Latvian National
Opera
12.04.
18:00
Ballet Performance "Karlsson
is Flying…"
Latvian National
Opera
15.04.
12:00
15.04.
19:00
15.04.
19:00
16.04.
10:00-18:00
16.04.09.05.
17.04.
4
"Concerto Piccolo"
Opera "Tosca"
Closing concert for
"Windstream" Festival
Riga Dome
Cathedral
Pg.
17
17
16
12
Latvian National
Opera
Great Guild
17
Ķīpsala
International
Exposition Centre
17
11:00-17:00
Exhibit "My Bird"
(III-VII)
Natural History
Museum of Latvia
18
International Exhibition
10:00-18:00 of Goods and Services for
Children - Baby World 2015
Ķīpsala
International
Exposition Centre
Baltic Fashion & Textile Riga
2015
APRIL 2015
Date
Time
Event
Venue
Pg.
17.04.
10:00-18:00
Baltic Fashion & Textile Riga
2015
Ķīpsala
International
Exposition Centre
17
17.04.
Competition for Young Fashion
11:00-18:00 Designers - Habitus Baltija
2015
Ķīpsala
International
Exposition Centre
18
17.04.
19:00
Organ music concert at Riga
Dome
Riga Dome
Cathedral
15
17.04.
19:00
Opera "Manon Lescaut"
Latvian National
Opera
18.04.
10:00-16:00 Kalnciema Quarter Fair
18.04.
10:00-16:00
18.04.
International Exhibition
10:00-18:00 of Goods and Services for
Children - Baby World 2015
Ķīpsala
International
Exposition Centre
18.04.
12:00
Riga Dome
Cathedral
12
18.04.
12:00-16:00 Reptile Days at Riga Zoo
Baltic Fashion & Textile RIGA
2015
"Concerto Piccolo"
Kalnciema Street
Quarter
16
Ķīpsala
International
Exposition Centre
17
Riga Zoo
18
St.John's Church
in Riga
18
19
18.04.
18:00
Organ music concerts at St
John’s Church
18.04.
18:00
Summer for the Sauer Organ
Old St. Gertrude's
Church
18.04.
19:00
Ballet "The Fountain of
Bakhchisaray"
Latvian National
Opera
18.04.
19:30
Cabaret Revival at "Jūrmala"
Restaurant
Hotel Jūrmala SPA
& Health Centre
19.04.
International Exhibition
10:00-17:00 of Goods and Services for
Children - Baby World 2015
10:0018:00
19.-30.04. (II-VI),
12:0018:00 (VII)
Photo exhibition "Riga
Monuments"
14
Ķīpsala
International
Exposition Centre
St. Peter's Church
19
12:00-16:00 Reptile Days at Riga Zoo
Riga Zoo
18
19.04.
19:00
Latvian National
Opera
22.04.
12:00
22.04.
19:00
19.04.
Opera "Madama Butterfly"
"Concerto Piccolo"
Ballet "Swan Lake"
Riga Dome
Cathedral
12
Latvian National
Opera
5
E VENT C ALENDAR
Date
Time
Event
Venue
23.04.
19:00
Opera "Valentina"
Latvian National
Opera
24.04.10.06.
The 5th Riga International
12:00-17:00
Textile and Fiber Art Triennial.
(II-VII)
Exhibition "Diversity & Unity"
National Museum
of Art exhibition
space "Arsenāls"
19
24.04.
International Agriculture,
Ķīpsala
12:00-18:00 Horticulture, and Forestry Fair- International
"Nature Expo" 2015
Exposition Centre
19
24.04.
19:00
Ballet "Giselle"
Latvian National
Opera
24.04.
19:00
Spiritual music concerts at
Riga Dome
Riga Dome
Cathedral
16
25.04.
10:00-16:00 Kalnciema Quarter Fair
Kalnciema Street
Quarter
16
25.04.
International Agriculture,
Ķīpsala
10:00-18:00 Horticulture, and Forestry Fair- International
"Nature Expo" 2015
Exposition Centre
19
25.04.
12:00
"Concerto Piccolo"
25.04.
19:00
Opera "Nabucco"
25.04.
19:00
"Graces & Voices" live in
concert: "In manibus tuis
tempora mea/My Time is in
Your Hands"
St.John's Church
in Riga
20
25.04.
20:00
Hollywood star – actor and
singer Robert Davi
Splendid Palace
20
26.04.
International Agriculture,
Ķīpsala
10:00-17:00 Horticulture, and Forestry Fair- International
"Nature Expo" 2015
Exposition Centre
26.04.
19:00
Organ music concert at Riga
Dome
Riga Dome
Cathedral
15
26.04.
19:00
Ballet "Raymonda"
Latvian National
Opera
16
29.04.
12:00
Riga Dome
Cathedral
12
6
"Concerto Piccolo"
Riga Dome
Cathedral
Pg.
12
Latvian National
Opera
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Emmanuel Lacoste. Intemperance. 2008
Exhibition "Gem of Art Nouveau: Riga
Synagogue"
EGLE’S CRAFTS FAIR
01.04.-31.12., 9:00-19:00
Come, see and buy works designed by Latvian craftsmen at the openair Egle’s Crafts Fair! This is the place to find the best products made
by local craftsmen. Socks, mittens, caps and scarves made not only
to keep you warm but are striking too; linen tablecloth and napkins for
your sit-down dinner parties; jewellery for ladies of all ages; wooden
products for the household and wooden toys for children — just some
of the items you can purchase at Egle’s Crafts Fair.
Egle’s Crafts Fair
TWO CENTURIES OF ITALIAN PORTRAIT PAINTING. 1580-1780:
AN EXHIBITION
01.-19.04., 10:00-18:00 (II-IV, VI-VII), 10:00-20:00 (V)
This exhibition showcases the special and innovative nature of the
Bologna art tradition of portrait painting as seen in artworks from
Pinacoteca Nazionale di Bologna, as well as other museums of the
Italian city.
Art Museum Riga Bourse
JEWELLERY ARTIST EMMANUEL LACOSTE`S EXHIBITION: "THE
SEVEN DEADLY SINS"
01.-11.04., 10:00-18:00 (I-V), 11:00-17:00 (VI)
This exhibition of pieces by French conceptual jewellery artist Emmanuel Lacoste presents a humorous view on the seven deadly sins
defined by Thomas Aquinas in the 13th century, characterized as the
passions that lead people into temptation. These sins stem from desire. What better way to express desire than jewellery?
Art Gallery Putti
EXHIBITION "GEM OF ART NOUVEAU: RIGA SYNAGOGUE"
04.03.-24.05., 10:00-18:00 (II-VII)
Located on Peitava Street, the Riga Synagogue is celebrating its 110th
anniversary this year. An exhibition dedicated to this event will feature
information about the history of the synagogue, its construction and
Jewish cultural heritage overall.
Riga Art Nouveau Museum
EXHIBITION "ANATOMIST: THE FACTORY OF THE HUMAN
BODY"
01.04.-16.05., 11:00-17:00 (II-III,V-VI), 11:00-19:00 (IV)
The exhibition consists of two closely linked parts. The first reviews
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Museum of the History of Riga and Navigation
the interpretation of the "factory of the human body" among modern
artists, while the second focuses on the same interpretation by Andreas Vesalius.
The Pauls Stradins Museum of the History of Medicine
EXHIBITION "ANTON BUCHHOLTZ (1848–1901): NUMISMATIST
AND COLLECTOR"
01.-30.04., 11:00-17:00 (III-VII); 01.05.-30.09., 10:00-17:00
(I-VII)
The exhibition is dedicated to Riga’s history of coin minting and A.
Buchholtz as the founder of Livonian numismatics.
Museum of the History of Riga and Navigation
EXHIBITION "THE DOME MUSEUM - TEMPLE FOR SCIENCE
AND ART"
01.-30.04., 11:00-17:00 (III-VII); 01.05.-30.09., 10:00-17:00
(I-VII)
The exhibition is dedicated to the Museum of the History of Riga and
Navigation. The origins of the museum date back to 1773; however, the
exhibition focuses on the period of the Dome Museum (1890―1936),
with particular emphasis on the Baltic German contribution to the
preservation of Latvia’s cultural values and the fate of cultural treasures during World War II.
Museum of the History of Riga and Navigation
EXHIBITION "RIGA AS PART OF RUSSIA. 1710 – MIDDLE OF
THE 19TH CENTURY"
01.-30.04., 11:00-17:00 (III-VII); 01.05.-30.09., 10:00-17:00
(I-VII)
The exhibition presents the history Riga and its inhabitants in the 18th
and first half of the 19th century. It provides clearer understanding of
the development of Riga within the context of Russian and European
history. The exhibition covers a period of about 150 years in the life of
Riga and its inhabitants after the Great Northern War, when in 1710
Riga became part of the Russian Empire.
Museum of the History of Riga and Navigation
"LITTLE RIGANS" EXHIBITION
01.-30.04., 11:00-17:00 (III-VII); 01.05.-30.09., 10:00-17:00
(I-VII)
The exhibition encourages visitors to return to their childhood and that
of previous generations. It presents childhood stories both happy and
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Aleksandra Beļcova. Black and White.
1925. Canvas, oil. 100 x 120 cm
sad, as well as such cherished things as favourite dolls, teddy bears,
soft toy dogs and cats, small cars, games, and much, much more.
Museum of the History of Riga and Navigation
"CINEMA CABINET’’ – DIGITAL EXPOSITION AT THE RIGA FILM
MUSEUM
01.04.-30.12., 11:00-18:00 (II,III,V), 11:00-20:00 (IV) 11:0017:00 (VI)
The exposition ‘’Cinema Cabinet’’ provides comprehensive/concise
information about Latvian film history against the backdrop of world
cinematic events. The idea of the ‘’Cinema Cabinet’’ conforms to the
Cabinet of Folksongs (Dainas) as a depository storing not only a monumental collection of folksongs, but also the wisdom of life experience.
Riga Film Museum
EXHIBITION "DEEPER INTO THE FOREST"
01.-05.04., 10:00-17:00 (III,V), 10:00-19:00 (IV), 11:0017:00 (VI-VII)
Forests are among Latvia’s most well-known natural resources. The
Latvian people are wise and enthusiastic about the natural world, i.e.,
they love communing with nature. Something not practiced in many
countries, the traditions of hunting, and berry and mushroom picking are still popular here. Forests (certainly in Latvia) are abundant in
natural riches that most modern societies fail to notice. This exhibition presents four protected forest habitats of European significance
that are found in Latvia, as well as the plant and animal species that
inhabit them.
Natural History Museum of Latvia
EXHIBITION "AMBER THROUGH THE AGES"
01.04.-30.12., 10:00-17:00 (III,V), 10:00-19:00 (IV), 11:0017:00 (VI-VII)
The exhibition recounts the history of the most unique natural resource that can be found in Latvia: amber. It covers topics such as
formation, its characteristic forms and wide range of colours; amber
inclusions, fossilised tree resins throughout the world and their deposits; as well as threads made of this material.
Natural History Museum of Latvia
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Exhibition
"Deeper into the Forest"
Māris Ārgalis. No name.
1973. Paper, plywood, pencil, oil. 70 x 80 cm
EXHIBITION "THE WHITE AND THE BLACK - THE STORY OF A
PAINTING"
01.04.-08.08., 11:00-18:00 (III-VI), 11:00-19:00 (II)
The double portrait The White and the Black (1925) is an outstanding
example of Latvian Modernism of the 1920s and holds a special place
among the works of Aleksandra Beļcova. However, this work arouses
interest not only among art historians. It contains an intriguing and dramatic story about the fate of the model portrayed in the painting, Biruta
Ozoliņa, who was the sister of a close friend of Aleksandra Beļcova.
Romans Suta and Aleksandra Beļcova Museum
EXHIBITION "MARIS ARGALIS. MILKY WAY"
19.03.-19.04., 11:00-18:00 (II-VII)
The exhibition is dedicated to the works of Latvian graphic artist, the
brilliant hyper-realist Maris Argalis (1954-2008). The exhibition features works from his personal collection, arts institutions, and museum collections. Also to be shown - a reconstruction of the 1978
installation "Milky Way".
Riga Art Space
CERAMICS EXHIBITION BY LITHUANIAN ARTISTS DALIA
JAKIMAVICIENE AND RYTAS JAKIMAVICIUS
27.03.-17.05., 11:00-18:00 (II-VII)
Dalia Jakimaviciene and Rytas Jakimavicius are a ceramist duo (wife
and husband), who are among the leading artists in Lithuania. Each
has earned recognition with their own unique style; they play an important role in European ceramic art. Methods are often connected
by parallels – porcelain china is made usually using ceramic decals or
by painting them by hand. The content involves a witty theme, with
artists open to innovative experimentation..
Riga Porcelain Museum
EXHIBITION OF NOMINEES FOR THE MOST PRESTIGIOUS
AWARD IN LATVIAN VISUAL ARTS
01.-12.04., 12.00-18.00 (II, III, V), 12.00-20.00 (IV), 12.0017.00 (VI, VII)
The "Purvītis Prize’’ is the most prestigious art award in Latvia, established with the objective to find and acknowledge the most outstanding achievements. The Prize is presented every two years and is
named after Vilhelms Purvītis, one of the masters and forefathers of
Latvian painting, dean and instructor at the Academy for many years.
National Museum of Art exhibition space "Arsenāls"
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Arvo Part
20th International Baltic Ballet Festival
ART EXHIBITION "ONE SPECTATOR’S VISIT" BY KRISTA AND
REINIS DZUDZILO
27.03.-03.05., 12.00-18.00 (II, III, V), 12.00-20.00 (IV),
12.00-17.00 (VI, VII)
Produced in tandem by the duo Dzudzilo, the focus of the exhibition is
common man. Because the couple’s work has been related to theater
[set design] – a time of visual emotional experiences – Krista and Reinis Dzudzilo have arranged this exhibition "dramatically." In Arsenals
Exhibition Hall, the visitor is invited on a journey of personal nature, at
the same time, collective.
National Museum of Art exhibition space "Arsenāls"
"CONCERTO PICCOLO" — ENJOY THE UNIQUE SOUND OF RIGA
DOME ORGAN FOR 20 MINUTES
01.04., 04.04., 08.04., 11.04., 15.04., 18.04., 22.04., 25.04.,
29.04., 01.05.-30.09., 12:00
The Concerto Piccolo presents an opportunity to bask in the sounds
of the most splendid and valuable historic organs in the exemplary
acoustics of the Riga Dome Cathedral. The Riga Dome Cathedral pipe
piorgan is one of the greatest achievements in organ manufacture
from the late Romanticism period and is an excellent monument to
the history of music.
Riga Dome Cathedral
BALLET FESTIVAL FOR DANCE DEVOTEES - 20TH
INTERNATIONAL BALTIC BALLET FESTIVAL
30.03.-30.04.
The International Baltic Ballet Festival will please devotees of ballet
and dance with brilliant productions, performances by renowned principal dancers, and completely new expressions of movement - for the
20th year in a row. During these years, the festival has become a true
festival of ballet and dance, an international cultural event and forum
for distinguished artists and masters of all dance forms.
Riga, www.ballet-festival.lv
"PASSIONS". ARVO PART AND ERIKS ESENVALDS
03.04., 19:00
Latvian Radio Choir, Sinfonietta Riga with soloists, conducted by Sigvards Klava, present live in concert: Arvo Part’s "Passion of St.John",
Eriks Esenvalds’ "Luke’s Passion" and Peteris Vasks’ "The Fruit of
Silence".
Riga Dome Cathedral
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Easter in Jūrmala
Easter at Kalnciema Quarter
EASTER EVENTS ALL OVER LATVIA
03.-06.04.
Almost all celebrations involve both Christian and pagan traditions.
Easter is not only a Christian celebration of Lord Jesus Christ’s resurrection but also spring solstice celebrated with a variety of rituals for
the sun and renewal of the earth, pushing for its fertility and asking
for its blessing.
Riga
CONCERT ON GOOD FRIDAY
03.04., 19:00
As part of "Windstream" Festival, the Professional Symphonic Band
"Rīga", "Ave Sol" Chamber Choir, and conductor Andris Veismanis present a concert marking Good Friday.
St.John’s Church in Riga
EASTER AT KALNCIEMA QUARTER
04.04., 10:00-16:00
This event features a folk group with songs, rhymes and rituals associated with Easter customs and revelry of the ancient Letts. Farmers
and craftsmen from all parts of the country will offer their goods and
products, also, a special creative workshop for children.
Kalnciema District
CABARET REVIVAL AT "JŪRMALA" RESTAURANT
04.04., 18.04., 19:30
In the early 1980s, "Jūrmala" Restaurant and its cabaret troupe were
famous throughout Latvia and abroad. People would make reservations months in advance just to be able to see the renowned show.
This time the success of the 1980s will be revived by "Love or Money",
a variety show in two acts featuring professional entertainers in elegant and aesthetic dance step with colourful costumes and excellent
singing, accompanied by live musicians.
Hotel Jūrmala SPA & Health Centre
EASTER CELEBRATIONS AT LATVIAN ETHNOGRAPHIC OPENAIR MUSEUM
05.-06.04., 10:00-16:00
Over two days, the Ethnographic Open-Air Museum will celebrate
Easter with swinging on the huge swing, egg battles, songs and folk
dances.
Latvian Ethnographic Open-Air Museum
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Robbie Williams
EASTER IN JŪRMALA
05.04., 13:00-16:00
The sunny spring weather entices one to travel to Jūrmala to enjoy
the sun, the pine-scented air, the waves coming to shore sea, and the
Easter festivities that will feature ‘’Bunny Factory’’, a contest for the
most beautifully coloured egg, egg rolling, swinging on swings and an
Easter Bunny workshop.
Jurmala Open-air Museum
EASTER AT "ZIEMEĻBLĀZMA"
05.04., 14:00-16:00
Folklore, ethnic traditions, songs, dances and rhymes, featuring performances by folk dance collectives, as well as various Easter rituals –
the making of puzuri (traditional Latvian decoration, a mobile usually
made of reeds and straw), colouring Easter eggs, etc.
"Ziemeļblāzma" Community Centre
ORGAN MUSIC CONCERT AT RIGA DOME
05.04.,17.04., 26.04., 01.05., 06.05., 08.05., 13.05., 15.05.,
22.05., 27.05., 29.05., 03.06., 05.06., 07.06., 10.06., 12.06.,
14.06., 17.06., 19.06., 21.06., 26.06., 28.06. 19:00
Experienced Latvian organists, as well as guests from other countries
will be performing - an opportunity to enjoy one of the most splendid
and valuable historic organs in the acoustically-perfect Riga Dome
Cathedral.
Riga Dome Cathedral
ROBBIE WILLIAMS
06.04., 19:30
UK pop superstar Robbie Williams, one of the greatest entertainers
in show business, will give it his all in "Arena Riga". A leg of his new
tour, concert-goers in Riga can expect a selection of Robbie`s greatest
hits, from the already classic "Let Me Entertain You" to the incredible
"Angels".
Arena Riga
RIGA JAZZ STAGE 2015
09.-11.04., 19:00
Riga Jazz Stage is an international jazz artists’ competition where jazz
singers, and this year, trumpeters, from various countries arrive in
Riga in order to battle for the chance to gain international popularity.
Splendid Palace, www.rigajazz.lv
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International Automotive Industry Trade Fair "Auto 2015"
INTERNATIONAL AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY TRADE FAIR "AUTO
2015"
10.-11.04., 10:00-19:00, 12.04., 10:00-17:00
Here is an opportunity to look at an amazing variety of motor vehicles,
features and accessories of various brands and makes – brand new
passenger cars, exclusive and tuned cars, and garage equipment and
tools.
Ķīpsala International Exposition Centre
SPIRITUAL MUSIC CONCERTS AT RIGA DOME
10.04., 24.04., 20.05., 24.05., 19:00
The Riga Dome is sure to please with its fantastic organ, acoustics,
and atmosphere. This is a breath-taking opportunity to indulge in the
ancient sacral architecture and refreshing sounds of spiritual music.
Riga Dome Cathedral
BALLET "RAYMONDA"
10.04., 26.04., 17.05., 19:00
This work by genius Marius Petipa represents his rebirth in the twilight of his years. The Master created "Raymonda" at the age of 80 as
the quintessence of his rewarding life. The plot is about a knight who
embarks on a crusade and his bride. Dances by Raymonda and her
friends appear as an accolade to female beauty and the multicoloured
gamut of her feelings, while the entrance of sheikh Abdu-Rakhman
and his suite brings Oriental inebriation and passion to the ballet,
briefly stirring up the admirable harmony of Raymonda’s world. The
LNO production transports the audience into the wondrous atmosphere of the Middle Ages.
Latvian National Opera
KALNCIEMA QUARTER FAIR
11.04., 18.04., 25.04., 02.05., 09.05., 16.05., 23.05., 30.05.,
06.06., 13.06., 27.06., 10:00-16:00
The Kalnciema Street Quarter in Riga is part of a unique European
architectural heritage. To add colour and suburban flavour to your stay
in Riga, visit these renovated wooden buildings from the end of the
19th century. The district now hosts a series of cultural and business
events. Seasonal markets held on Saturdays will give you a taste of
local food and crafts. Almost every fair has a special theme celebrating
Latvian traditions and seasonal holidays.
Kalnciema Street Quarter
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APRIL 2015
Reinis Zariņš. Photo Andris Sproģis
Example
BALL IN THE SMALL GUILD
11.04., 09.05., 12.06., 19:00
The Small Guild hosts themed balls, accompanied by a dance orchestra and special guest performer, for ballroom dancers of all proficiency levels. Even if you don’t know your partner or the tune, the joy
of ballroom dancing remains: a world of movement, art and freedom.
Most importantly, it is a beautiful and cultured pastime.
Small Guild
HAYDN’S SYMPHONY AND PANUFNIK’S VIOLIN CONCERTO
11.04., 19:00
On the 100th birthday of the Polish composer Andrzej Panufnik, his
works will be performed by the Moscow-born violinist Alexander Sitkovetsky, featuring the Sinfonietta Rīga Chamber Orchestra, conducted
by Normunds Sne. The programme also includes music by J. Haydn,
J. Brahms, and O. Herliņš.
Great Guild
ELECTRONIC MUSIC FROM EXAMPLE
11.04., 20:00
One of the brightest stars of contemporary electronic music – Example – will perform at the Palladium concert hall on April 11. Guest
performer will be his long-time partner DJ Wire.
Palladium Rīga
CLOSING CONCERT FOR "WINDSTREAM" FESTIVAL
15.04., 19:00
A duo of two brilliant performers – conductor Andris Poga and pianist
Reinis Zarins – together with the Professional Symphonic Band "Riga",
will perform compositions by Stravinsky, Francaix, and Barnes.
Great Guild
BALTIC FASHION & TEXTILE RIGA 2015
16.-17.04., 10:00-18:00, 18.04., 10:00-16:00
Baltic Fashion & Textile Riga 2015 – a place to meet fashion and textile
industry professionals, show seasonal collections, introduce the latest
technology and materials, broker business deals and negotiate new
partnerships, get necessary information about business management
and development, learn the latest fashion trends, establish valuable
business contacts and negotiate contracts.
Ķīpsala International Exposition Centre
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Exhibit: "My Bird"
St. John's Church in Riga
EXHIBIT: "MY BIRD"
16.04.-09.05., 10:00-17:00 (III,V), 10:00-19:00 (IV), 11:0017:00 (VI-VII)
The Natural History Museum of Latvia presents an exhibition from the
photography contest called "My Bird".
Natural History Museum of Latvia
COMPETITION FOR YOUNG FASHION DESIGNERS "HABITUS BALTIJA" 2015
17.04., 11:00-18:00
The competition "Habitus Baltija" annually gathers about 40 young
fashion designers from Latvia, Lithuania, Estonia, Poland, Russia,
Great Britain, Germany and other European countries, offering interesting and inspiring fashion shows.
Ķīpsala International Exposition Centre
REPTILE DAYS AT RIGA ZOO
18.-19.04., 12:00-16:00
As nature wakes up, so do reptiles. Riga Zoo therefore invites everyone to its special Reptile Days. Everyone will have a chance to hear the
facts about Latvia’s reptiles, as well as learn to live with them. There
will be exciting games to play, tasks to solve and many secrets from
the lives of reptiles to discover.
Riga Zoo
ORGAN MUSIC CONCERTS AT ST JOHN’S CHURCH
18.04., 02.05., 09.05., 30.05., 31.05., 06.06., 12.06., 13.06.,
20.06., 27.06., 17.05., 18:00
The St. John`s Church of Riga takes great pride in its four-manual
organ that has over 60 registers and is one of the largest musical
instruments in Riga. You are welcome to attend superb concerts, a
wonderful opportunity to combine listening to sacred music with admiring the church’s magnificent architecture.
Admission by donation.
St. John’s Church in Riga
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Summer for the Sauer Organ. Organists Ilze Reine and Aigars Reinis
SUMMER FOR THE SAUER ORGAN
18.04., 09.05., 16.05., 23.05., 06.06., 27.06., 18:00; 16.05.,
19:00, 20:00, 21:00
The original St. Gertrude’s Church, called the "old church", is home
to the largest Sauer Organ in Latvia. It was built by Sauer in 1906.
Before the Riga Dome Cathedral became a concert hall in 1962, St.
Gertrude’s Church was the main organ concert venue in Riga.
St. Gertrude’s (Old) Church
PHOTO EXHIBITION "RIGA MONUMENTS"
19.-30.04., 10:00-18:00 (II-VI), 12:00-18:00 (VII); 01.-10.05.,
10:00-19:00 (II-VI), 12:00-19:00 (VII)
Riga can be proud of its wide spectrum of commemorative emblems,
memorials, and monuments of public importance. Commemorative
emblems, using architectural and sculptural means throughout history, have acquired symbolic significance. The Riga Municipal Agency
"Rīgas pieminekļu aģentūra", responsible for maintenance and restoration of monuments, has prepared an informative photo exhibition,
that reflects sculpting in Riga throughout the centuries (1682 – 2012).
St. Peter’s Church
THE 5TH RIGA INTERNATIONAL TEXTILE AND FIBER ART
TRIENNIAL. EXHIBITION "DIVERSITY & UNITY"
24.04.-10.06., 12.00-18.00 (II, III, V), 12.00-20.00 (IV),
12.00-17.00 (VI, VII)
This prominent European-level textile and fiber art forum was launched
in 2001. The international jury has picked 85 pieces, rby artists representing 28 countries.
National Museum of Art’s exhibition space "Arsenāls"
INTERNATIONAL AGRICULTURE, HORTICULTURE, AND
FORESTRY FAIR-"NATURE EXPO" 2015
24.04., 12:00-18:00; 25.04., 10:00-18:00; 26.04.,
10:00-17:00
The Kipsala International Center will host "Nature Expo" 2015, created
for industry professionals and the general public. This project encompasses three sections: "Garden. Flora", "Forest and Wood", and "Riga
Agro".
Ķīpsala International Exposition Centre
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Actor and singer Robert Davi
Graces & Voices
"GRACES & VOICES" LIVE IN CONCERT: "IN MANIBUS TUIS
TEMPORA MEA/MY TIME IS IN YOUR HANDS"
25.04., 19:00
The programme features Gregorian chants and contemporary music,
as performed by the marvelous female vocalists who are "Graces &
Voices"; a chance to distance one’s self from the modern (stressful)
pace of life, giving rise to thoughts on spending the passage of time
in faith, as offered by God.
St.John’s Church in Riga
HOLLYWOOD STAR – ACTOR AND SINGER ROBERT DAVI
25.04., 20:00
Robert Davi strikes you as Hollywood’s bad guy; however, thanks to
his unusual voice, he has now earned recognition as a singer. On
April 25, Davi will take the stage at Splendid Palace to perform Frank
Sinatra’s jazzy side, marking the 100th birthday of the legendary
entertainer.
Splendid Palace
Spring Riga
Restaurant Week
11–17 May
20
MAY 2015
Date
Time
Event
Venue
01.04.31.12.
9:00-19:00
Egle's Crafts Fair
Egle's Crafts Fair
8
04.03.24.05.
10:0018:00
(II-VII)
Exhibition "Gem of Art
Nouveau: Riga Synagogue"
Riga Art Nouveau
Museum
8
01.04.16.05.
11:00-17:00 Exhibition "Anatomist: The
(II-VI)
Factory of the Human Body"
The Pauls Stradins
museum of
the history of
medicine
8
01.04.30.12.
"Cinema Cabinet'' — Digital
11:00-17:00
Exposition at the Riga Film
(II-VI)
Museum
Riga Film Museum
10
01.04.30.12.
11:00-17:00 Exhibition "Amber through the
(III-VII)
Ages"
Natural History
Museum of Latvia
10
01.04.08.08.
11:00-18:00 Exhibition "The White and the
(II-VI)
Black - the Story of a Painting"
Romans Suta
and Aleksandra
Beļcova Museum
11
27.03.17.05.
Ceramics exhibition by
11:00-18:00 Lithuanian artists Dalia
(II-VII)
Jakimaviciene and Rytas
Jakimavicius
Riga Porcelain
Museum
11
27.03.03.05.
Art exhibition "One Spectator's
12:00-17:00
Visit" by Krista and Reinis
(II-VII)
Dzudzilo
National Museum
of Art exhibition
space "Arsenāls"
12
16.04.09.05.
11:00-17:00
Exhibit "My Bird"
(III-VII)
Natural History
Museum of Latvia
18
24.04.10.06.
The 5th Riga International
12:00-17:00
Textile and Fiber Art Triennial.
(II-VII)
Exhibition "Diversity & Unity"
National Museum
of Art exhibition
space "Arsenāls"
19
01.05.
9:00-18:00
Plant Parade 2015
Sigulda
28
Photo exhibition "Riga
Monuments"
St. Peter's Church
19
10:0019:00
01.-10.05. (II-VI),
12:0019:00 (VII)
Pg.
01.05.30.09.
10:00-17:00 Exhibition "The Dom Museum (I-VII)
Temple for Science and Art"
Museum of the
History of Riga
and Navigation
9
01.05.30.09.
Exhibition "Anton Buchholtz
10:00-17:00
(1848–1901): numismatist and
(I-VII)
collector"
Museum of the
History of Riga
and Navigation
9
01.05.30.09.
Exhibition "Riga as a Part of
10:00-17:00
Russia. 1710 – Middle of the
(I-VII)
19th Century"
Museum of the
History of Riga
and Navigation
9
21
E VENT C ALENDAR
Date
Time
01.05.30.09.
Exhibition of the Museum
10:00-17:00 of the History of Riga and
(I-VII)
Navigation "The Object of the
Month"
Museum of the
History of Riga
and Navigation
01.05.30.09.
10:00-17:00
"Little Rigans" Exhibition
(I-VII)
Museum of the
History of Riga
and Navigation
9
01.05.30.09.
12:00 (I-VI)
"Concerto Piccolo" — enjoy the
unique sound of Riga Dome
organ for 20 minutes
Riga Dome
Cathedral
12
01.05.
19:00
Organ music concert at Riga
Dome
Riga Dome
Cathedral
15
02.05.
9:00-18:00
Plant Parade 2015
Sigulda
28
02.05.
10:00-16:00 Kalnciema Quarter Fair
Kalnciema Street
Quarter
16
02.05.
18:00
Organ music concerts at St
John’s Church
St.John's Church
in Riga
18
May 4 — Restoration of
Independence of the Republic
of Latvia
Freedom
Monument
28
04.05.
Event
Venue
Independence Restoration Day Culture centre
concert at "Ziemeļblāzma"
"Ziemeļblāzma"
Pg.
04.05.
18:00
06.05.13.09.
10:00-17:00
Exhibition "Riga Castle 500"
(II-VII)
06.05.
19:00
08.05.14.06.
11:00-18:00
Exhibition "R&A"
(II-VII)
08.05.
19:00
Organ music concert at Riga
Dome
08.05.
19:00
Carl Jenkins' ''The Armed Man. St.John's Church
A Mass for Peace''
in Riga
30
08.05.
19:00
Opera "Le Villi. Gianni Schicchi"
Latvian National
Opera
30
09.05.
10:00-16:00 Kalnciema Quarter Fair
Kalnciema Street
Quarter
16
09.05.
12:00-16:00 Animal Family Days in Riga Zoo Riga Zoo
09.05.
18:00
Organ music concerts at St
John’s Church
St.John's Church
in Riga
18
09.05.
18:00
Summer for the Sauer Organ
Old St. Gertrude's
Church
19
09.05.
18:00
Brothers Petrauskis and Ieva
Parsa in "Ie-žūž-o"
Baltais flīģelis
30
09.05.
19:00
Ball in the Small Guild
Small Guild
17
22
Organ music concert at Riga
Dome
28
Latvian National
History Museum
28
Riga Dome
Cathedral
15
Riga Art Space
28
Riga Dome
Cathedral
15
30
MAY 2015
Date
Time
Event
Venue
Pg.
09.05.
19:00
Opera "Le Villi. Gianni Schicchi"
Latvian National
Opera
30
10.05.
12:00-16:00 Animal Family Days in Riga Zoo Riga Zoo
11.-17.05.
Riga Restaurant Week
30
Riga
31
31
13.-16.05.
10:00-17:00
(III-V),
Summer flower shows at the
11:00-17:00 Natural Museum
(VI,VII)
Natural History
Museum of Latvia
13.05.
19:00
Opera "La Traviata"
Latvian National
Opera
13.05.
19:00
Organ music concert at Riga
Dome
Riga Dome
Cathedral
14.05.
19:00
Ballet "Don Quixote"
Latvian National
Opera
14.05.
19:00
Sinfonietta Rīga season finale
Great Guild
31
15.05.
19:00
Organ music concert at Riga
Dome
Riga Dome
Cathedral
15
15.05.
19:00
Opera "Rigoletto"
Latvian National
Opera
16.05.
10:00-16:00 Kalnciema Quarter Fair
Kalnciema Street
Quarter
16
16.05.
18:00
Concert: DeCoro Choir
St.John's Church
in Riga
31
16.05.
18:00,
19:00,
20:00,
21:00
Summer for the Sauer Organ
Old St. Gertrude's
Church
19
Night of Museums 2015
Riga
31
16.05.
15
16.05.
18:00-22:00 Night of History at the Zoo
Riga Zoo
32
16.05.
Nighttime shopping spree in
18:00-23:00
Rīgā
Vērmanes Garden
Park
32
16.05.
19:00
Ballet "Romeo and Juliet"
Latvian National
Opera
32
17.05.
08:30
25th Lattelecom Riga Marathon
11th November
Embankment
32
17.05.
18:00
Organ music concerts at St
John’s Church
St.John's Church
in Riga
18
17.05.
19:00
Ballet "Raymonda"
Latvian National
Opera
16
20.-24.05.
10:00-17:00
(III-V),
Summer flower shows at the
11:00-17:00 Natural Museum
(VI,VII)
Natural History
Museum of Latvia
31
23
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Date
Time
20.-24.05.
Event
Venue
Pg.
CEV Beach Volleyball
Championship "Jūrmala
Masters"
Majori, Jurmala
32
20.05.
19:00
Ballet "Coppélia"
Latvian National
Opera
20.05.
19:00
Spiritual music concerts at
Riga Dome
Riga Dome
Cathedral
16
Opening week - Small Hall of
Dzintari Concert Hall
Dzintari Concert
Hall
33
Riga Porcelain
Museum
33
33
20.-31.05. 20:00
21.05.05.07.
11:00-18:00 Exhibition of a porcelain set
(II-VII)
collection
21.05.
19:00-23:00
Open-air concerts at
Kalnciema Quarter
Kalnciema Street
Quarter
22.05.
19:00
Ballet "Le Corsaire"
Latvian National
Opera
22.05.
19:00
Organ music concert at Riga
Dome
Riga Dome
Cathedral
15
23.05.
10:00-16:00 Kalnciema Quarter Fair
Kalnciema Street
Quarter
16
Opening of the summer resort
season in Jūrmala
Majori, Jurmala
33
Summer for the Sauer Organ
Old St. Gertrude's
Church
19
St.John's Church
in Riga
33
23.05.
23.05.
18:00
23.05.
18:00
23.05.
19:00
Opera "The Marriage of Figaro"
Latvian National
Opera
24.05.
19:00
Spiritual music concerts at
Riga Dome
Riga Dome
Cathedral
16
26.05.
19:00
"Ave Maria" concert performed
by Olga Pjatigorska
St.John's Church
in Riga
34
26.05.
19:00
Infinita starring the German
theater troupe Familie Flöz
Latvian National
Opera
34
27.05.
19:00
Organ music concert at Riga
Dome
Riga Dome
Cathedral
15
28.05.13.09.
10:0018:00
(II-VII)
Exhibition "Retrospection"
Riga Art Nouveau
Museum
34
International Beer Festival
"Latviabeerfest 2015"
Vērmanes Garden
Park
34
28.-31.05.
"Spring Motifs" for flute and
organ
28.05.
19:00
Opera "The Barber of Seville"
Latvian National
Opera
36
28.05.
19:00-23:00
Open-air concerts at
Kalnciema Quarter
Kalnciema Street
Quarter
33
26
MAY 2015
Date
Time
Event
29.05.19.06.
10:0018:00 (I-V),
11:00-17:00
(VI)
29.05.
19:00
Ballet "Giselle"
Latvian National
Opera
29.05.
19:00
Organ music concert at Riga
Dome
Riga Dome
Cathedral
15
30.05.
10:00-16:00 Kalnciema Quarter Fair
Kalnciema Street
Quarter
16
30.05.
18:00
Organ music concerts at St
John’s Church
St.John's Church
in Riga
18
30.05.
19:00
Opera "The Trubadour"
Latvian National
Opera
30.05.20.06.
20:00
Riga Festival
Riga
42
31.05.
Especially for the kids
11:00-16:00 at "Ziemeļblāzma" – "Dippy
Dauka's Journey"
"Ziemeļblāzma"
Community Centre
36
31.05.
18:00
Organ music concerts at St
John’s Church
St.John's Church
in Riga
18
31.05.
19:00
Ballet "Swan Lake"
Latvian National
Opera
"Ladies` Delight": Personal
exhibition of Latvian
contemporary jewelry artist
Guntis Lauders
Venue
Pg.
Art gallery Putti
36
27
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Riga Castle, 1878
PLANT PARADE 2015
01.-02.05., 9:00-18:00
The Latvian Plant Parade 2015 in Sigulda. Participants: practically all
plant breeders from Latvia (more than 100 nurseries).
Sigulda
MAY 4 — RESTORATION OF INDEPENDENCE OF THE REPUBLIC
OF LATVIA
04.05.
Every year on May 4, Latvia celebrates the historic day in 1990 when
the Supreme Council of the Latvian SSR adopted the Declaration "On
the Restoration of Independence of the Republic of Latvia". Latvia became a sovereign state, free from Soviet rule. On this day, numerous
events are held in every city.
Freedom Monument
INDEPENDENCE RESTORATION DAY CONCERT AT
"ZIEMEĻBLĀZMA"
04.05., 18:00
Ahead of the Independence Restoration of Independence Day of the
Republic of Latvia, "Ziemeļblāzma" Community Center offers what will
certainly be a splendid concert in the Grand Hall marking this day
together with local inhabitants and visitors in theVecmilgravis suburb.
"Ziemeļblāzma" C.C.
EXHIBITION: "RIGA CASTLE 500"
06.05.-13.09., 10:00-17:00 (II-VII)
The exhibition depicts five centuries in the existence of Riga Castle.
The castle’s layout, blueprints, drawings and various items will help
track the changes that its exterior has undergone through the centuries, and what purpose the premises served.
Latvian National History Museum
EXHIBITION: "R&A"
08.05.-14.06., 11:00-18:00 (II-VII)
Dedicated to the 150th anniversary of Rainis and Aspazija, the exhibition "R&A" is an attractive and interactive project about the artistic
aspects of the renowned literary figures [the married couple, poets/
playwrights both] Rainis and Aspazija, using terse but graphic modern
lingo, and design as an instrument.
Riga Art Space
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Riga Restaurant Week
CARL JENKINS’ ‘’THE ARMED MAN. A MASS FOR PEACE’’
08.05., 19:00
May 8, the Professional Symphonic Band ‘’ Rīga" (Martins Ozolins,
musical director) closes its 43rd concert season, together with the
State Choir ‘’ Latvija’’, by offering for the first time music by Carl Jenkins /UK/.
St.John’s Church in Riga
OPERA: "LE VILLI. GIANNI SCHICCHI"
08.05., 09.05., 11.06., 18.06., 19:00
The first opera by Giacomo Puccini - Le Villi, is a dance-laden tale of
broken spirit and broken hearts. Anna and Roberto were bonded by
their pending marriage - until Roberto is ravished by a siren. Anna
dies in sorrow. Revenge devised by the spirits of abandoned women –
the villi – is ruthless… This production is the first staging of Le Villi in
Riga, whereas, Puccini’s Gianni Schicchi, superbly directed by Viesturs
Kairišs, has already been hailed by Riga audiences and critics alike.
Initially conceived from The Divine Comedy by Dante, it reveals human greed and avarice with an ironic touch. Against the background
of family dissension and intrigue is a plot of deception with the family
fortune the goal. A pair of lovebirds stumbles into their sweet share
of happiness.
Latvian National Opera
ANIMAL FAMILY DAYS AT RIGA ZOO
09.-10.05., 12:00-16:00
In mid May, many animals will have already had new arrivals, and their
young are playfully running around the sunlit enclosures, while most
birds are still sitting on their eggs. At Family Days, the zoo welcomes
visitors to take part in various activities from 12:00 to 16:00: solving
puzzles, playing games, observing the animal families and, of course,
quality leisure time with family and friends.
Riga Zoo
BROTHERS PETRAUSKIS AND IEVA PARSA IN "IE-ŽŪŽ-O"
09.05., 18:00
Brothers Raimonds Petrauskis (keyboards) and Oskars Petrauskis
(saxophone, duduk), together with Ieva Parša (mezzo-soprano), will
perform lullabies and Latvian folk songs for saxophone and voice.
Concert directed by Uģis Brikmanis.
Baltais flīģelis Concert Hall, Sigulda
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Summer flower shows at the Natural Museum
Mark Bushkov
RIGA RESTAURANT WEEK
11.-17.05.
During this special week, Riga’s restaurants open their doors to all
gourmands ready to treat themselves to an array of delicious food for
an affordable price: 15–20 euros for a three-course meal.
Riga, www.LiveRiga.com/RRN
SUMMER FLOWER SHOWS AT THE NATURAL MUSEUM
13.-16.05., 20.-24.05., 11.-14.06., 10:00-17:00 (III-V), 11:0017:00 (VI,VII)
Working in and looking after a home garden has been a Latvian tradition for many generations, and it is still alive today. People love tending the soil and flowers, and the craft of plant breeding has evolved in
kind. Showing off new varieties has always been part of the game, and
the splendid shows at the Natural Museum for many years now are
a celebration for breeders, selectors, and everyone who loves Latvian
gardens.
Natural History Museum of Latvia
SINFONIETTA RĪGA SEASON FINALE
14.05., 19:00
The closing of the concert season will be marked by the state chamber orchestra Sinfonietta Rīga, conducted by Normunds Sne, featuring the brilliant violinist Mark Bushkov. Critics acclaim his passionate
expressiveness which suits Peteris Vasks’ music strikingly well. His
devotees applaud his addressing life, and the composition at hand,
head on.
Great Guild
CONCERT: DECORO CHOIR
16.05., 18:00
Joseph Haydn, W.A. Mozart and G.Fauré performed by the University
of Latvia’s choir named DeCoro, and conducted by Peteris and Kristiana Vaickovskis. Organist - Ilze Reine.
St.John’s Church in Riga
NIGHT OF MUSEUMS 2015
16.05.
Latvian museums in the capital and regions will take part in the Night
of Museums, remaining open long after midnight.
Riga, www.muzeju-nakts.lv
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Beach Volleyball
Open-air concerts at Kalnciema Street Quarter
NIGHT OF HISTORY AT THE ZOO
16.05., 18:00-22:00
Within the scope of Museum Night, the Riga Zoo welcomes one and all
on a breathtaking tour during evening hours, listening to interesting
stories on the life at the Zoo in former days. Over hundred years at
the coast of Lake Ķīšezers, destinies of many enthusiastic people and
legendary animals are closely entwined in one story. The enclosures
and their inhabitants have changed, but the extraordinary atmosphere
is still present.
Riga Zoo
NIGHTTIME SHOPPING SPREE IN RĪGĀ
16.05., 18:00-23:00
"Shopping Night" is designed to turn shopping into a festivity and exciting adventure, combining it with interesting challenges and a competition for awards. Not only gainfully shop, but also to see the wide
choice of Latvian home-made merchandise, and the new establishments that have launched operations in Riga.
Vērmanes Garden Park
BALLET "ROMEO AND JULIET" BALLET
16.05., 19:00
This ballet by Sergey Prokofiev, born from the themes of the immortal
tragedy by William Shakespeare, is, undoubtedly one of the most popular examples of its genre in the 20th century.
Latvian National Opera
25TH LATTELECOM RIGA MARATHON
17.05., 8:30
The 25th Lattelecom 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.
11th November Embankment
CEV BEACH VOLLEYBALL CHAMPIONSHIP "JŪRMALA
MASTERS"
20.-24.05.
The tournament participants include 40 of the best beach volleyball
duos from Latvia and other European countries.
Majori, Jurmala
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MAY 2015
Exhibition of a porcelain set collection. Romans Suta
25th Lattelecom Riga Marathon
OPENING WEEK FOR SMALL HALL OF DZINTARI CONCERT HALL
20.-31.05., 20:00
After the renovations end in May 2015, the public will have access to
the charming Neo-eclectic concert hall straight out of the 1930s – the
Small Hall of Dzintari Concert Hall. In order to mark this event, nine
diverse concerts will take place for one week.
Dzintari Concert Hall
EXHIBITION OF A PORCELAIN SET COLLECTION
21.05.-05.07., 11:00-18:00 (II-VII)
Artistic Riga porcelain (1925-1940) from the collection of Peteris Avens
is one of the largest and most important private collections in Latvia. It
contains six unique and important sets, painted by the renowned R. Suta,
T. Rozensilda-Paulina (Kacalova) and N. Boiko. They reflect style trends
and the vivid imagination of 1920-1930s porcelain artists.
Riga Porcelain Museum
OPEN-AIR CONCERTS AT KALNCIEMA STREET QUARTER
21.05., 28.05., 04.06., 11.06., 18.06., 25.06.,19:00-23:00
Free open-air concerts take place every Thursday in the Kalnciema
Quarter courtyard - a great platform for young emerging musicians
from Latvia. Local indie and alternative rock bands, jazz, classical and
folk artists as well as musicians from abroad headline these concerts.
Kalnciema Street Quarter
OPENING OF THE SUMMER RESORT SEASON IN JŪRMALA
23.05.
Jūrmala is a city next to the Gulf of Riga, with the beach the main
attraction. By celebrating the opening of the summer resort season
a major event is organised every year. A festive pageant is held along
Jomas iela, the main pedestrian street in Jūrmala. Children have their
own attractions, but everyone can attend the evening concert of popular Latvian music.
Majori, Jurmala
"SPRING MOTIFS" FOR FLUTE AND ORGAN
23.05., 18:00
Let the sound of music envelope the hustle and bustle of the city, to
venture together on a virtual stroll - from a dawning morn in Norway
to a vibrant Italian spring, through the meadows and gardens of Latvia
in the serenity of summer. And birds chirping everywhere!
St.John’s Church in Riga
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"Spring Motifs". Ieva Pudāne, Ilze Reine
Exhibition: "Retrospection"
"AVE MARIA" CONCERT PERFORMED BY OLGA PJATIGORSKA
26.05., 19:00
Program – J.S. Bach, G.F. Handel, G. Caccini, A. Vivaldi. Performers:
Olga Pyatigorskaya, soprano; Yevgenia Lissitsina, organ.
St.John’s Church in Riga
INFINITA STARRING THE GERMAN THEATER TROUPE FAMILIE
FLÖZ
26.05., 19:00
Not only are Familie Flöz performances marked by talented acting,
mask theater, dancing, clown acts, acrobatics, illusionist arts, and
improv traditions, all of which are refined through the centuries, but
they are also complemented by an unusual poetic tone via a subtle
choice of musical accompaniment, and skillful interpretation of inner
emotions.
Latvian National Opera
EXHIBITION: "RETROSPECTION"
28.05.-13.09., 10:00-18:00 (II-VII)
The exhibition reveals brilliant pieces of craft, industry, and art from
the Art Nouveau period, representing development trends of regional
art within the European context. Here are the most valuable items
from the museum’s "Riga Art Nouveau Center" collection.
Riga Art Nouveau Museum
INTERNATIONAL BEER FESTIVAL "LATVIABEERFEST 2015"
28.-31.05.
Latvians are known for their brewing traditions. "Latviabeerfest 2015"
will take place in the very heart of Riga, Vermanes Garden Park, for
four days – May 29-31. The festival offers the opportunity to savor
new and traditional beer trends, delicacies from local chefs, as well as
purchase a wide variety of handicrafts.
Vērmanes Garden Park, www.latviabeerfest.lv
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"Ladies` Delight": Personal exhibition of Latvian contemporary jewelry artist Guntis Lauders
OPERA "THE BARBER OF SEVILLE"
28.05., 19:00
Il Barbiere di Siviglia is not only one of the most brilliant comic operas
ever composed, but also one of the most popular ones. Count Almaviva enlists the help of the witty barber Figaro to come up with an ingenious plan to meet Rosina, the girl he loves. Doctor Bartolo, Rosina’s
ward, keeps her confined in his house, and many obstacles have to be
overcome until the Count wins his beloved.
Latvian National Opera
"LADIES` DELIGHT": PERSONAL EXHIBITION OF LATVIAN
CONTEMPORARY JEWELRY ARTIST GUNTIS LAUDERS
29.05.-19.06., 10:00-18:00 (I-V), 11:00-17:00 (VI)
Guntis Lauders is one of the brightest artists of Latvian jewelry design. His "handwriting" is instantly recognizable due to its detail, shap,
as well as the used materials. With true aplomb, Lauders combines
classic jewelry technique - incrustation, etching of ivory and ebony,
complicated soldering, casting, and forging.
Art gallery Putti
ESPECIALLY FOR THE KIDS AT "ZIEMEĻBLĀZMA" – "DIPPY
DAUKA’S JOURNEY"
31.05., 11:00-16:00
The festivities will take place in the park of the "Ziemeļblāzma" Community Center. Here parents and children can spend time together,
learning new things and putting current knowledge to the test, while
also taking part in physical activities. Anyone interested will be taken
on an excursion through the Ziemeļblāzma complex.
Culture centre "Ziemeļblāzma"
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JUNE 2015
Date
Time
Event
Venue
Pg.
01.04.31.12.
9:00-19:00
Egle's Crafts Fair
Egle's Crafts Fair
8
01.04.30.12.
Cabinet'' — Digital
11:00-17:00 "Cinema
Exposition at the Riga Film
(II-VI)
Museum
Riga Film Museum
10
01.04.30.12.
11:00-17:00
(III-VII)
Exhibition "Amber through the
Ages"
Natural History
Museum of Latvia
10
01.04.08.08.
11:00-18:00
(II-VI)
Exhibition "The White and the
Black - the Story of a Painting"
Romans Suta and
Aleksandra Beļcova
Museum
11
24.04.10.06.
5th Riga International Textile National Museum
12:00-17:00 The
and Fiber Art Triennial. Exhibition of Art exhibition
(II-VII)
"Diversity & Unity"
space "Arsenāls"
01.05.30.09.
10:00-17:00 Exhibition "The Dom Museum (I-VII)
Temple for Science and Art"
01.05.30.09.
10:00-17:00
(I-VII)
Exhibition "Anton Buchholtz
(1848–1901): numismatist and
collector"
01.05.30.09.
10:00-17:00
(I-VII)
01.05.30.09.
of the Museum of the
10:00-17:00 Exhibition
History of Riga and Navigation
(I-VII)
"The Object of the Month"
Museum of the
History of Riga and
Navigation
01.05.30.09.
10:00-17:00 "Little Rigans" Exhibition
(I-VII)
Museum of the
History of Riga and
Navigation
9
01.05.30.09.
12:00 (I-VI)
Riga Dome
Cathedral
12
06.05.13.09.
10:00-17:00
(II-VII)
Exhibition "Riga Castle 500"
Latvian National
History Museum
28
08.05.14.06.
11:00-18:00
(II-VII)
Exhibition "R&A"
Riga Art Space
28
21.05.05.07.
11:00-18:00
(II-VII)
Exhibition of a porcelain set
collection
Riga Porcelain
Museum
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28.05.13.09.
10:00-18:00
(II-VII)
Exhibition "Retrospection"
Riga Art Nouveau
Museum
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29.05.19.06.
10:00-18:00
(I-V), 11:0017:00 (VI)
"Ladies` Delight": Personal
exhibition of Latvian
contemporary jewelry artist
Guntis Lauders
Art gallery Putti
34
01.06.31.08.
11:30-14:15
Riga Zoo hosts public feeding of
animals
Riga Zoo
41
01.-20.06.
20:00
Riga Festival
Riga
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19
Museum of the
History of Riga and
Navigation
9
Museum of the
History of Riga and
Navigation
9
Exhibition "Riga as a Part of
Museum of the
Russia. 1710 – Middle of the 19th History of Riga and
Century"
Navigation
9
"Concerto Piccolo" — enjoy the
unique sound of Riga Dome
organ for 20 minutes
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Date
Time
Venue
Pg.
02.-07.06.
10:00-00:20 Dinner in the Sky
Riflemen's Square/
Strēlnieku laukums
41
03.06.
19:00
Organ music concert at Riga
Dome
Riga Dome
Cathedral
15
03.06.
19:00
Summer concerts in Bergs
Bazaar
Bergs' Bazaar
(Berga bazārs)
41
04.06.
17:00
Jazz in Old Town Riga
Small Guild
41
04.06.
Open-air concerts at Kalnciema
19:00-23:00 Quarter
Kalnciema Street
Quarter
33
05.06.
19:00
Opera "La Bohème"
Latvian National
Opera
05.06.
19:00
Organ music concert at Riga
Dome
Riga Dome
Cathedral
15
05.06.
19:00
Cantate Domini choral concert
St.John's Church
in Riga
41
06.06.
9:00-17:00
Applied Arts Fair at Ethnographic Latvian
Ethnographic OpenOpen Air Museum
Air Museum
06.06.
10:00-16:00
Kalnciema Quarter Fair
Kalnciema Street
Quarter
16
06.06.
18:00
Organ music concerts at St
John’s Church
St.John's Church
in Riga
18
06.06.
18:00
Summer for the Sauer Organ
Old St. Gertrude's
Church
19
07.06.
9:00-17:00
Applied Arts Fair at Ethnographic Latvian
Ethnographic OpenOpen Air Museum
Air Museum
41
07.06.
19:00
Organ music concert at Riga
Dome
Riga Dome
Cathedral
15
10.06.
19:00
Organ music concert at Riga
Dome
Riga Dome
Cathedral
15
10.06.
19:00
Opera "Tosca"
Latvian National
Opera
10.06.
19:00
Summer concerts in Bergs
Bazaar
Bergs' Bazaar
(Berga bazārs)
41
11.-14.06.
10:00-17:00
(III-V),
11:00-17:00
(VI,VII)
Summer flower shows at the
Natural Museum
Natural History
Museum of Latvia
31
11.06.
17:00
Jazz in Old Town Riga
Small Guild
41
11.06.
19:00
Opera "Le Villi. Gianni Schicchi"
Latvian National
Opera
30
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Event
41
JUNE 2015
Date
Time
Venue
Pg.
11.06.
Open-air concerts at Kalnciema
19:00-23:00 Quarter
Kalnciema Street
Quarter
33
12.06.
18:00
Organ music concerts at St
John’s Church
St.John's Church
in Riga
18
12.06.
19:00
Opera "La Bohème"
Latvian National
Opera
12.06.
19:00
Ball in the Small Guild
Small Guild
17
12.06.
19:00
Organ music concert at Riga
Dome
Riga Dome
Cathedral
15
13.06.
10:00-16:00
Kalnciema Quarter Fair
Kalnciema Street
Quarter
16
13.06.
12:00-16:00
Bumblebee Days at the Zoo
Riga Zoo
44
13.06.
18:00
Organ music concerts at St
John’s Church
St.John's Church
in Riga
18
13.06.
19:00
Opera "Madama Butterfly"
Latvian National
Opera
14.06.
12:00-16:00
Bumblebee Days at the Zoo
Riga Zoo
44
14.06.
17:00
''Lacrimosa'': Concert paying
homage to the multitude of
victims of Communist genocide
St. Peter's Church
44
14.06.
19:00
Organ music concert at Riga
Dome
Riga Dome
Cathedral
15
Euro Pride 2015
Kaņepes Culture
Centre
44
15.-21.06.
Event
16.06.
19:00
Opera "Tosca"
Latvian National
Opera
17.06.
19:00
Opera "Madama Butterfly"
Latvian National
Opera
17.06.
19:00
Organ music concert at Riga
Dome
Riga Dome
Cathedral
15
17.06.
19:00
Summer concerts in Bergs
Bazaar
Bergs' Bazaar
(Berga bazārs)
41
18.06.
17:00
Jazz in Old Town Riga
Small Guild
41
18.06.
19:00
Opera "Le Villi. Gianni Schicchi"
Latvian National
Opera
30
18.06.
Open-air concerts at Kalnciema
19:00-23:00 Quarter
Kalnciema Street
Quarter
33
19.06.
"Liigo!'' Fair on Old Town Riga's
09:00-19:00 Dome Square
Dome Square
44
19.06.
19:00
Riga Dome
Cathedral
15
Organ music concert at Riga
Dome
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Date
Time
Event
Venue
Pg.
19.06.
19:00
Pre-Līgo! celebration at
Ziemeļblāzma: "Welcoming the "Ziemeļblāzma"
Summer Solstice with Song and Community Centre
Dance"
20.06.
10:00-16:00
Kalnciema Quarter Fair
Kalnciema Street
Quarter
18
20.06.
18:00
Organ music concerts at St
John’s Church
St.John's Church
in Riga
18
21.06.
19:00
Organ music concert at Riga
Dome
Riga Dome
Cathedral
15
21.06.
19:00-03:00 Summer Solstice at Turaida
Turaida Museum
Reserve
45
45
23.06.
Ligo and Summer Solstice
Festival
All over Latvia
23.06.
The 2015 Solstice Festival Līgo
on the Embankment
11th November
Embankment
45
25.-28.06.
VIII Nordic-Baltic Choral Festival
All over Latvia
45
25.06.28.08.
11:00-18:00
(II-VII)
Exhibition "Latvian Soul Patterns" Riga Art Space
45
25.06.
17:00
Jazz in Old Town Riga
Small Guild
41
25.06.
Open-air concerts at Kalnciema
19:00-23:00 Quarter
Kalnciema Street
Quarter
33
26.06.
19:00
Organ music concert at Riga
Dome
Riga Dome
Cathedral
15
27.06.
10:00-16:00
Kalnciema Quarter Fair
Kalnciema Street
Quarter
16
27.06.
10:00-19:00
Latvian Winner 2015:
International Dog Show
Ķīpsala
International
Exposition Centre
46
27.06.06.09.
12:00-17:00
(II-VII)
Exhibition "Edward Steichen.
Photography"
National Museum
of Art exhibition
space "Arsenāls"
46
27.06.
18:00
Organ music concerts at St
John’s Church
St.John's Church
in Riga
18
27.06.
18:00
Summer for the Sauer Organ
Old St. Gertrude's
Church
19
28.06.
10:00-18:00
Latvian Winner 2015:
International Dog Show
Ķīpsala
International
Exposition Centre
46
28.06.
17:00
Grand Finale for VIII NordicBaltic Choral Festival
Grand Stage at
Mežaparks
46
28.06.
19:00
Organ music concert at Riga
Dome
Riga Dome
Cathedral
15
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Riga Zoo hosts public feeding of animals
RIGA ZOO HOSTS PUBLIC FEEDING OF ANIMALS
01.06.-31.08., 11:30-14:15
If you want to find out how flamingos have meals, how much a hippo
eats daily, why boars like to shower, what lemurs and meerkats prefer
for dinner, how long is a giraffe’s tongue, and what games seals play,
you simply have to visit Riga Zoo, where public feeding of animals is
staged every day from 11:30 a.m. to 2:15 p.m.
Riga Zoo
DINNER IN THE SKY
02.-07.06., 10:00-00:20
Dinner in the Sky® is a unique chance to feast in highly unusual conditions – 22 guests and one brilliant chef will come together in an unforgettable gastronomical adventure high above Riga. Guaranteed: an
exciting view over the city, delicious delicacies and fancy cocktails.
Riflemen’s Square/Strēlnieku laukums
SUMMER CONCERTS IN BERGS’ BAZAAR
03.06., 10.06., 17.06., 19:00
Every Wednesday evening under a blossoming chestnut tree in the
courtyard of the Hotel Bergs, professional musicians perform easy-listening jazz & blues music.
Bergs’ Bazaar (Berga bazārs)
JAZZ IN OLD TOWN RIGA
04.06., 11.06., 18.06., 25.06., 17:00
The culture centre known as the Small Guild is presenting outdoor jazz
concerts this summer every Thursday at 5 pm. Come and enjoy firstclass musicians playing pop standards and more, surrounded by nighttime Riga.
Small Guild
CANTATE DOMINI CHORAL CONCERT
05.06., 19:00
Starring the St,John’s Church Choir, with Ilze Reine at the pipe organ.
The program features psalms in song, compositions by Crueger, Faure,
Dubra, others.
St.John’s Church in Riga
APPLIED ARTS FAIR AT ETHNOGRAPHIC OPEN-AIR MUSEUM
06.-07.06., 9:00-17:00
The 44nd traditional Applied Arts Fair at the Latvian Ethnographic
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Applied Arts Fair at Ethnographic Open-Air Museum
Open-Air Museum gathers thousands of most skillful craftsmen from all
regions of Latvia - blacksmiths, wickerwork masters, weavers, potters,
tailors, wood carvers, leather craftsmen, lapidaries and knitters.
Latvian Ethnographic Open-Air Museum
BUMBLEBEE DAYS AT THE ZOO
13.-14.06., 12:00-16:00
The Riga Zoo presents a special exhibition of bumblebees. Every visitor
can take his/her time observing the hustle of the tireless colony. In the
transparent "house" you can see them building new honeycombs, raising the next generation, and processing the pollen and nectar gathered
from flowers. During the Bumblebee Days, you will be able to learn
more about the life of these incredibly sociable insects, through participation in games and tasks.
Riga Zoo
"LACRIMOSA": CONCERT PAYING HOMAGE TO THE MULTITUDE
OF VICTIMS OF COMMUNIST GENOCIDE
14.06., 17:00
Four compositions, all called "Lacrimosa", but with differing textual interpretation and mood setting, performed by the Professional Symphonic
Band "Rīga". The renowned composers are Brahms, Verdi, Franck and
Mozart. The program includes music by Latvian talent: Vilnis Šmidbergs,
Emils Dārziņš and Bruno Skulte.
St. Peter’s Church
EURO PRIDE 2015
15.-21.06.
EuroPride is one of the main LGBT events in Europe, and this year it will
take place in Riga, in tandem with the Latvian Presidency of the Council
of the European Union.
Kaņepes Culture Centre, www.europride2015.eu
"LIIGO!" FAIR ON OLD TOWN RIGA’S DOME SQUARE
19.06., 09:00-19:00
A special "Liigo!" Midsummer Fair will be held on Dome Square to properly prepare for the year’s biggest holiday. Impressive flower bunches
and garlands, delicious smoked meat and fish, home made cheese from
all Latvian regions - all that along with cheerful singing, strolling and
shopping all day long at the Fair!
Dome Square
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Summer Solstice at Turaida
PRE-LĪGO! CELEBRATION AT ZIEMEĻBLĀZMA: "WELCOMING
THE SUMMER SOLSTICE WITH SONG AND DANCE"
19.06., 19:00
The event will feature the Latvian etho-folk band "Iļģi" and "Rīgas Deju
klubs" ("Riga Dance Club"). Attendees will be able to learn and participate in energetic and fun dances in order to demonstrate them to
others.
"Ziemeļblāzma" Community Centre
SUMMER SOLSTICE AT TURAIDA
21.06., 19:00-03:00
Summer Solstice — the shortest night of the year and day full of mystery and tradition — is widely celebrated on the 21st of June. This year
Jāņi (name of Latvian Summer Solstice) will be celebrated in Turaida
with performances of folklore ensembles from various regions of Latvia.
Turaida Museum Reserve
THE 2015 SOLSTICE FESTIVAL LĪGO ON THE EMBANKMENT
23.06.
Nowadays, you do not have to go to the countryside to greet the sunrise
the following day - Jāņi Day. A large-scale celebration will take place in
the Old Riga, by the Daugava River, on June 23. Here you will see the
very best of the Liigo! traditions -tasty food, masters of Latvian traditional folk song, and the pleasant (later-boisterous) crowd, who want
to take in the magic of this special night. The festivities go on till dawn.
11th November Embankment
VIII NORDIC-BALTIC CHORAL FESTIVAL
25.-28.06.
The tradition of the festival began in 1995 with the aim to gather amateur choirs from Nordic and Baltic countries, cultivating the traditional
community sing-alongs. The festival will bring together about 10,000
singers from all Baltic and Scandinavian countries.
All over Latvia, www.nordicbalticchoir.lv
EXHIBITION: "LATVIAN SOUL PATTERNS"
25.06.-28.08., 11:00-18:00 (II-VII)
The exhibition reveals the development of the traditions of the Latvian
Song and Dance Festival, as well as the Latvian national costume as
a form of expression of self-confidence. Visitors will have the opportunity to experience sing-alongs, relive the various times of the festival, get caught up in the swirling dance. Explore the meaning in the
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Grand Finale for VIII Nordic-Baltic Choral Festival
choreography behind Latvian patterns, symbols and ornaments that
interconnect space and time.
Riga Art Space
LATVIAN WINNER 2015: INTERNATIONAL DOG SHOW
27.06., 10:00-19:00; 28.06., 10:00-18:00
The International Dog Show brings together the best of different breeds
of dogs from Latvia and abroad. Canines from all 10 groups of the International Federation of Cynological Sports. The exhibition will showcase
demonstrations.
Ķīpsala International Exposition Centre
"EDWARD STEICHEN. PHOTOGRAPHY"
27.06.-06.09., 12.00-18.00 (II, III, V), 12.00-20.00 (IV), 12.0017.00 (VI, VII)
The Latvian National Museum of Art, in collaboration with the National
Museum of History and Art of Luxembourg, is displaying the Riga exhibition of the brilliant photographer Edward Steichen, 1879-1973. The
artist was born in Luxembourg and later left his home country to live in
the United States. He is recognized in the history of photography as one
of the brightest and most influential photo artists of his time.
National Museum of Art exhibition space "Arsenāls"
GRAND FINALE FOR VIII NORDIC-BALTIC CHORAL FESTIVAL
28.06., 17:00
The festival’s closing concert will take place on June 28 and will feature
compositions from previous years, as well as new songs offered by the
festival’s member states. The joint Nordic-Baltic choir will perform Carl
Orff’s cantata Carmina Burana - promised to be a magnificent rendition
of this great work.
Grand Stage at Mežaparks
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LIST OF VENUE ADDRESSES
"Ziemeļblāzma" Community Centre
Ziemeļblāzmas iela 36
Arena Riga
Skanstes iela 21
Art gallery Putti
Mārstaļu iela 16
Art Museum Riga Bourse
Doma laukums 6
Baltais flīģelis
Šveices iela 19, Sigulda
Bergs' Bazaar (Berga bazārs)
Elizabetes ielā 83/85
Dzintari Concert Hall
Turaidas iela 1, Jūrmala
Egle's Crafts Fair
Kaļķu iela 1a, Vecrīga
Grand Stage at Mežaparks
Ziemeļu rajons, Rīga
Great Guild
Amatu iela 6
Hotel Jūrmala SPA & Health Centre
Jomas iela 47/49, Jūrmala
Jurmala Open-air Museum
Tīklu iela 1a, Jūrmala
Kalnciema Street Quarter
Kalnciema iela 35
Kaņepes Culture Centre
Skolas iela 15
Ķīpsala International Exposition Centre
Ķīpsalas iela 8
Latvian Ethnographic Open-Air Museum
Brīvības gatve 440
Latvian National History Museum
Brīvības bulvāris 32
Latvian National Opera
Aspazijas bulvāris 3
Museum of the History of Riga and Navigation
National Museum of Art exhibition space
"Arsenāls"
Natural History Museum of Latvia
Palasta iela 4
Old St. Gertrude's Church
Ģertrūdes iela 8
Palladium Rīga
Marijas iela 21
Riga Art Nouveau Museum
Alberta iela 12
Riga Art Space
Kungu iela 3
Riga Dome Cathedral
Doma laukums 1
Peitavas iela 10
(entrance from Alksnāja iela)
Kalēju iela 9/11
Riga Film Museum
Riga Porcelain Museum
Riga Zoo
Torņa iela 1
Krišjāņa Barona iela 4
Small Guild
Meža prospekts 1
Elizabetes iela 57a, ap. 26
(entrance through the courtyard,
5th floor)
Amatu iela 3/5
Splendid Palace
Elizabetes iela 61
St. Peter's Church
Skārņu iela 19
St.John's Church in Riga
The Pauls Stradins museum of the history of
medicine
Turaida Museum Reserve
Jāņa iela 7
Romans Suta and Aleksandra Beļcova Museum
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Antonijas iela 1
Turaidas iela 10, Sigulda
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