What’s On in Riga · 2026
Events Calendar
Festivals, music, culture, markets — every major event in Riga throughout 2026.
Culture
New Year's Day Celebration
11. novembra krastmala · Fireworks & music
Seasonal
Orthodox Christmas Markets
Esplanāde Park · Various dates
Culture
Meteņi (Shrovetide)
Latvian Ethnographic Open-Air Museum
Food
Spring Riga Restaurant Week
Various city restaurants · 3-course menus
Market
Easter Market
Līvu laukums, Old Town
Music
Baltic Music Days 2026
Various venues · 9–17 Apr
Music
Black Country, New Road
Palladium Riga · Various
Music
Kreator + Carcass + Exodus
Riga · Thrash metal legends
Art
Riga Photography Biennial
Riga Art Space · Various
Culture
Restoration of Independence Day
Freedom Monument · Ceremonies & concerts
Culture
Museum Night
Citywide · Free late-night museum access
Sport
Rimi Riga Marathon
11. novembra krastmala · Gold Label certified
Music
André Rieu — Xiaomi Arēna
Xiaomi Arēna · 19:00 · Waltz King returns to Riga
Music
Riga Opera Festival
Latvian National Opera · 4–20 Jun
Music
Oxxxymiron Tour 2026
Xiaomi Arēna · Venue change note
Comedy
Jimmy Carr — Laughs Funny
Riga · 19:00
Festival
Holi Music Festival
Wondersala · 13:00
Culture
Līgo & Jāņi (Midsummer)
City parks & Doma laukums · Overnight
Music
The Prodigy — Wondersala
Wondersala · 19:00 · Exclusive Baltic show
Music
The Prodigy — Palladium
Palladium Riga · 20:00
Sport
Latvia vs Georgia — Football Friendly
Xiaomi Arēna · Kick-off TBC
Music
Riga Ritmi Jazz Festival
Various venues · Multi-day
Sport
Latvia vs Austria — FIBA Basketball WC Qual.
Xiaomi Arēna · TBC
Music
La-Di-Da-Di Festival
Mežaparka Zaļais teātris · 7–8 Jul
Music
Koncerts MANAI DZIMTENEI
Mežaparka Lielā Estrāde · 20:00
Music
Positivus Festival
Lucavsala Park · Multi-day pop & rock
Sport
3×3 Hype Hockey: 8 Nations Cup
Xiaomi Arēna · 18–19 Jul
Sport
Drift Masters Riga 2026
Biker nieki Race Track · 24–25 Jul, 11:00
Music
Laima Rendezvous — Jūrmala
Dzintaru Koncertzāle · 24–26 Jul
Music
Pitbull & Lil Jon
Mežaparka Lielā estrāde · 17:00
Music
Summer Sound Festival
Liepājas pludmale · 30 Jul–2 Aug
Music
UKR FEST
Xiaomi Arēna · Ukrainian music festival
Music
Palladium Riga — Concert
Palladium Riga · 20:00
Music
Calvin Harris — Mežaparks
Mežaparka Lielā estrāde · 17:00 · Baltic exclusive
Culture
Riga City Festival
Citywide · Riga's birthday celebrations
Music
MESA & GACHO — Mežaparks
Mežaparka Lielā Estrāde · 18:00
Festival
Ežīşfests 2026
Tallinas ielas kvārtāls · 29–30 Aug
Art
Baltā nakts (White Night)
Spīķeri Quarter & various venues
Literary
Poetry Days
Esplanāde Park · Readings & performances
Music
A$AP Rocky — Don't Be Dumb World Tour
Xiaomi Arēna · 19:30
Music
Bryan Adams — Roll With The Punches
Xiaomi Arēna · TBC
Sport
KOK' 130 World Series
Xiaomi Arēna · Kickboxing
Fest
Pārnu Light Theatre Festival
Pārnu Eliisabeti Church · 1–3 Oct
Music
Lords of the Sound
Xiaomi Arēna · Morricone & Einaudi classics
Music
MUSIQQ — Xiaomi Arēna
Xiaomi Arēna · TBC
Music
Placebo — 30th Anniversary Tour
Xiaomi Arēna · TBC
Sport
KOK' 130 World Series (Day 2)
Xiaomi Arēna · Kickboxing
Film
Riga International Film Festival
Various cinemas · Multi-day
Music
Thomas Anders (Modern Talking)
Xiaomi Arēna · TBC
Culture
Independence Day Celebrations
Freedom Monument & citywide · Military parade & concerts
Music
K-Pop Forever!
Xiaomi Arēna · TBC
Music
Grand Disco Show 2026
Xiaomi Arēna · Haddaway, Dr. Alban, Mr. President, Snap!
Music
Gio Pika & Symphony Orchestra
Xiaomi Arēna · TBC
Festival
Staro Rīga Light Festival
Old Town & bridges · Nightly free illuminations
Market
Riga Christmas Market
Doma laukums, Old Town · Daily through Jan
Music
Ozols — "Cieņa un mīlestība"
Xiaomi Arēna · TBC
Music
Dagamba — Mozartallica
Xiaomi Arēna · Classical meets metal
Culture
New Year's Eve Celebrations
11. novembra krastmala · Fireworks & live music
ⓘ Some dates are confirmed closer to the event. Check official websites before attending.