Latvian craft fair at the open-air leisure park "Egle", the largest open-air recreational venue in Riga's Old Town, offers the best from local craftsmen.

A story about love, hope and faith - in a small house near the railway the destiny of four persons is played out ...

Light comedy with farce elements. Two families live in extreme poverty, in a Neapolitan ‘basso". Felice and Pasquale receive the young Prince Favetti, who wants to marry Gemma, the daughter of a rich man, a former cook. Not having the blessing of his family, as the girl has no noble title and is a dancer, the Prince asks the two men to act as his noble family. Meanwhile Gemma’s brother falls in love with Pasquale’s daughter. The young man, understanding the poverty of the family, sends a sumptuous feast with servants and cooks to them. So the story of pretense and disguise begins.

The events unfold in a small town full of brides of marriageable age – and around the eternal theme of a successful marriage. In this quiet place, a prince appears; he is very rich and very old. From the standpoint of Maria Alexandrovna Moskaleva, "the first lady" of the town, this is a suitable match for her daughter, Zina. But Zina is a girl of "hard romanticism" and "severe nobility," and she objects. But Maria Alexandrovna does not give up, and the prince is enchanted by this bride, and the prospects drawn to Zina appear most tempting, but then the mothers of other brides enter the “battlefield”, as well as the prince’s distant relative by name of Pavel Alexandrovich Mozglakov…

The productions is based on the work by a famous British writer Jacqueline Wilson.

This merry romantic tale is considered the most carefree and mischievous of Shakespeare’s comedies. Despite the fact that the main intrigue is revealed to spectators right away, the adventures of charming Viola, disguised in male attire and a servant to the handsome duke Orsino, do not become any less fascinating. And although the ending is predictable, on the way to the denouement there will be a lot of comical scenes, unexpected twists and bright moments, traditional for a ply by William Shakespeare.

A subtle, wise and touching story about a family and intimacy, a search for a way-out of the labyrinth of solitude. The plot is based on an intricate intrigue, aimed at marrying someone who absolutely does not want to marry again. But his daughter and her husband know better what daddy needs, right?..

Bicycles of all styles and shapes, cycling gear and various accessories - you can find out everything about the cycling culture in Riga from the 19th century to now at the exhibition "Bicycles On Riga Streets".

Eight centuries in 30 minutes - the short yet memorable documentary film "Riga Story", screened at cinema "Splendid Palace" every day, offers guests of the city an excellent opportunity to learn more about the 810-year history of Riga.

Ready, steady, action! Riga Film Studio, one of the oldest and largest film studios in Northern Europe, offers an exclusive opportunity to tour the studio and find out how films are made. Participants in the tours are informed about the history of the film studio, and during the tour they can learn about various fun facts about the film industry and the filmmaking process.

Archaeologist and culture historian Juris Urtāns' aerial photography exhibition "Riga's Daugava from Bird's-Eye View" is on display at the Museum of the History of Riga and Navigation, on the balcony of the Column Hall.

On September 12 the Riga Film Museum is opening the exhibition "Man on the Red Line" dedicated to the documentary director Herz Frank.

Mikhail Chekhov Riga Russian Theatre will open its 129th season with a premiere of Spanish playwright Jordi Galceran's "The Gronholm Method".

The main building of the Latvian National Museum of Art offers two exhibitions marking the 100th anniversary of Kārlis Padegs (1911–1940): "Trauslais izaicinājums" (Fragile Challenge) in the White Hall and "Padegs un pilsoniskā madāma" (Padegs and Society Madam) in the Small Hall.

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

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

The Museum of Decorative Arts and Design presents Latvian decorative arts and design exhibition "Re-novācija" (Re-Novation).

The Museum of the History of Riga and Navigation offers film studio "Rija" exhibition "How Animation Is Made" (Tā top animācija), which informs visitors how animated films are created.

Winterfest is Herman Braun Foundation's annual international winter music festival. The first festival took place in 1999.

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

Ivan Mazeppa - the Hetman of the Ukrainian Cossacks, Vasily Kochubey - the extremely wealthy Ukrainian nobleman, and his daughter, Mariya, find themselves amid reckless love, lust for power, political intrigue, bloody crime and cruel punishment.

The setting of the ballet is Riga in the late nineteenth century. The atmosphere of the day is conjured up by the city's ancient streets, Art Nouveau interiors, plant motifs, and effective contrasts: it's winter outside, but inside, flowers are blooming. Christmas-tree decorations and toys come to life, and Maria's dreams begin to come true. Everything happens exactly as befits Christmas Eve, though the tone is set by the rules and forms of classical ballet.

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

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

Swan Lake is the ballet's ballet, and has always been an audience-favorite. This production combines the beautiful music of Tchaikovsky with the ingenious choreography of Marius Petipa and Lev Ivanov. The enchantment of Swan Lake attracts Prince Siegfried, a dreamer, like a magnet. Odile, looking exactly like the beautiful swan princess Odette, lusts for the young prince. A struggle; the injury of beloved Odette; the victory over evil, which is only an illusion... This interpretation of Swan Lake by the LNO ballet troupe has fascinated audiences with its meticulous re-creation of every detail of the classic ballet - the choreography of the dances, the language of movement, the relationships between characters, and the decorations and costumes.

Russian composer and leading 20th-century musicologist Boris Asafiev’s ballet The Fountain of the Bakhchisaray is a poetic story of love’s various "faces": passion, jealousy, cruelty, and tenderness. Maria, the daughter of a Polish magnate, inflames the heart of the Crimean Khan Girei, who kidnaps Maria and takes her back to his harem. Here, Maria is thrown into the midst of a psychological war; in a fit of rage and jealousy, Girei’s wife, Zarem, attacks and kills the Polish girl. Khan Girei tries to soothe his pain by gazing into the Fountain of Tears, whose bubbling water brings him back to his past, and his feelings once again come to life…

This international modern jazz and world music festival has become one of the most significant jazz festivals in Europe.

Gioachino Rossini's popular opera buff "The Barber of Seville" directed by the young Latvian film director Aik Karapetian is a defiant dark comedy.

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

For the tenth year, Tropical Month events will be taking place at Riga Zoo – on Saturdays and Sundays between 12 noon and 4 pm, visitors are invited to the Tropical House to participate in friendly discussions on tropical plants and animals, watch animals being fed and hear interesting stories, solve challenges and examine the animals, as well as feel the magic of some of the animals by holding them in their hands.

Explosive energy and over-the-top stage show is what "Rammstein" is known for. The band will visit Riga during its "Made In Germany 1995 - 2011" tour.

Festival "Vienna Classics" is held to popularise the music of Vienna Classics or the Viennese School composers: Mozart, Haydn and Beethoven, which is performed by celebrated musicians and ensembles in concert halls of Riga and other Latvian cities.

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

Programme: Ludwig van Beethoven

This revival of Madama Butterfly offers the unique opportunity to enjoy the beauty of the LNO's original 1925 production: the original set and costume design, as well as the basic structure of the direction, have been preserved. The production's historical aspect is unique on a global scale: the performance is one of the oldest preserved opera productions in the world. The opera tells the story of a Japanese girl's impossible love for an American navy lieutenant. Her love is as tragic and beautiful as the flight of a butterfly at dusk, when the light warms, dazzles, and burns.

Giselle is one of the first large ballets of the romantic period, and one of the few works of that era to have survived to the present day. An idyllic country village is the setting for a naïve girl's first love and her eventual betrayal, which is followed by madness and death. After she dies, Giselle enters a painfully beautiful world populated by lovely wilis, the souls of dead virgins who, at night, make men dance to their deaths. But in the end, the power of love overcomes even death.

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

Though cold and often unpleasant, winter is the only time to enjoy sculptures created from ... ice. The 14th International Ice Sculpture Festival displaying perfectly made artwork from ice blocks will be held for a week in Jelgava. From February 10 to 12, around 30 Latvian and foreign artists will create pieces under the theme "My Religion".

One of the masterpieces of opera history. For more than one hundred and twenty years, the love story of an Ethiopian princess and an Egyptian military commander has been reborn, time and again, in opera theatres all over the world. The LNO production, designed by the outstanding Latvian artist Ilmārs Blumbergs, resembles a giant abstract painting, the colors and shapes of which evoke the majesty of Ancient Egypt.

19th international tourism fair "Balttour".

Nine nominations, three winners in each category.

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

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

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

Opera in 3 acts by Giuseppe Verdi. In Italian with surtitles in Latvian and in English. Summer Performances

The Latvian Ethnographic Open Air Museum invites you to celebrate the traditional Meteņi Day, when it is still cold outside and snow covers the ground, but spring is already in the air. It is a turning point in nature and farmers' daily routine.

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

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

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

Spīķeri Concert Hall invites you to enjoy good wine and music.