Programme of the "New Wave" contest:
July 25
11.20 a.m. to 11.50 a.m. Impressive show by Latvia's only aerobatic group "Baltic Bees Jet Team" flying five "L-39 Albatros" jet aircraft over Dzintari beach to mark the tenth anniversary of "New Wave".
July 26
2 p.m. "T-killah" and Samanta Tīna in concert on "Origo Summer Stage" at Stacijas laukums 2 in Riga. Admission - free of charge.
4 p.m. Red carpet rolled out along Jūras iela from hotel "Eiropa" to Dzintari Concert Hall to be walked by the "New Wave" stars.
5 p.m. Opening ceremony for the "New Wave" Walk of Fame at Dzintari Concert Hall. Contest jury co-chairmen Raimonds Pauls and Igor Krutoy will also participate in the ceremony.
7 p.m. Opening concert of the "New Wave" contest featuring performances by all 16 contestants from 14 countries on the Dzintari Concert Hall stage. The concert will also include appearances by popular stars who will establish the sequence of performances for the third day of the contest. Goran Bregovic and Seal will also perform at the concert, which will be hosted by Sergey Lazarev, Lera Kudriavtseva, Julia Kovalchuk, Timur Rodrigez, Ivan Dorn and Ksenia Sobchak.
10.30 p.m. Opening party for the "New Wave" contest at the "Studio 69" club at 73 Tērbatas iela in Riga, featuring performances by popular artists and participants in the past "New Wave" contests: Irina Dubtsova, Jasmin, Mila Nitic, Vanya Breusov, Hila Ben David and others.
July 27
2 p.m. Concert by Ivan Berezovskiy, Kairat, Tatiana Shirko, Diadia Vanya and Vanya Breusov at "Origo Summer Stage". Admission - free of charge.
7 p.m. On the first day of the contest, world hits by contest participants and visiting stars in a concert at Dzintari Concert Hall. World star of the evening - Babyface. Concert hosts: Vladimir Zelenskiy, Vera Brezhneva, Julia Kovalchuk and Timur Rodrigez.
10.30 p.m. Dominic Joker, bands "Jukebox" and "PeR", Tatiana Shirko, Ivan Berezovskiy, Iris and others in concert at club "Studio 69".
July 28
2 p.m. Eddie Butler, Iris, Vladi and band "T-Killah" in concert at "Origo Summer Stage". Admission - free of charge.
7 p.m. Contestants perform hits from their home countries in the second round of the contest, following a concert titled "Jury Day", unveiling unexpected surprises and surprising star combos. Concert hosts: Gennady Khazanov, Sergey Lazarev and Lera Kudryavtseva.
10.30 p.m. Creole party at "Radisson Blu Hotel Latvija", 55 Elizabetes iela. Performances by popular musicians and Miss Sexy 2010 Gabriella; vote for this year's Miss & Mister Sexy.
July 29
12 noon. Traditional beach football tournament "New Wave Cup" at Dzintari beach with the participation of teams of showbiz stars and "New Wave" contestants. Some of the most popular players to participate in the tournament are Igor Krutoy, Raimonds Pauls, Valeriya, Iosif Prigozhin, Gennady Khazanov, Vladimir Vinokur, band "A-Studio" and many more.
2 p.m. Makpala, Gabriella and "New Wave Junior 2008" winner Karina Khvoinitskaya in concert at "Origo Summer Stage". Admission - free of charge.
7 p.m. Concert dedicated to Alexander Zatsepin, featuring the composer's songs in original modern-day interpretations by popular artists. Participating in the concert will be Igor Krutov, Philipp Kirkorov, Kristina Orbakaite, Alsou, Joseph Kobzon, Sergey Lazarev and many more. Concert hosts: Alla Pugacheva and Alexander Zatsepin.
10.30 p.m. Party featuring performance by Timati at nightclub "Godvil" at 214b Brīvības gatve.
July 30
12 noon to 4 p.m. "New Wave" stars and professional tennis players participate in a tournament at the "Concept" sports centre, 36 Vienības prospekts in Lielupe. Some of the participants in the tournament are Leonid Agutin, Igor Nikolayev, Alexander Zhulin, and many others.
1 p.m. The Kolya Serga, Brandon Stone and "The King Boys" from "New Wave Junior 2010" in concert at "Origo Summer Stage".
7 p.m. An evening with Raimonds Pauls - concert at Dzintari Concert Hall. Later in the evening, contestants present songs written especially for "New Wave 2011". Concert hosts: Maxim Galkin, Anna Ardova, Ivan Dorn and Ksenia Sobchak.
10.30 p.m. "Fan Zone Muz TV" party at nightclub "Godvil". On the programme: performances by Anita Tsoi, "Diskotjeka avariya", Vladimir Presnyakov, Alexey Chumakov, Julia Kovalchuk, Timur Rodrigez, Dima Bilan, Kristina Orbakaite, "A-studio" and others.
July 31
12 noon to 4 p.m. Continuation of the tennis tournament.
1 p.m. Mher, "Velvet" and "New Wave Junior 2009" winner Inese Dumpe perform at "Origo Summer Stage". Admission - free of charge.
7 p.m. Festival's gala concert and the award ceremony at Dzintari Concert Hall, followed by an evening with Igor Krutoy. World stars - Sumi Jo, Dmitri Hvorostovsky and Lara Fabian - performing songs written by Igor Krutoy. Concert hosts: Sergey Lazarev, Lera Kudriavtseva, Julia Kovalchuk, Timur Rodrigrez, Ivan Dorn and Ksenia Sobchak.
"New Wave" outro party at "Studio 69".
August 1
2 p.m. Concert dedicated to conclusion of "New Wave 2011" at "Origo Summer Stage". A lavish show for Rigans and guests of the city. Admission - free of charge.