All events
2011-12-09 - 2012-02-13
In Riga and the surrounding area
Winterfest
Winterfest is Herman Braun Foundation's annual international winter music festival. The first festival took place in 1999.
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2012-02-03 - 2012-07-08
Riga
Rīgas Ritmi 2012
This international modern jazz and world music festival has become one of the most significant jazz festivals in Europe.
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2012-02-07 - 2012-02-17
Great Guild
Vienna Classics
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.
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2012-02-10 - 2012-02-12
Jelgava, Victory Park
14th International Ice Sculpture Festival in Jelgava
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".
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2012-02-17; 2012-02-18
Ķīpsala International Exposition Centre
Exhibition-festival "EROTS 2012"
The largest erotica festival in the Baltic region offers a wide range of adult toys and magnificent, erotically toned and diverse entertainment to be enjoyed in a casual atmosphere. New impressions brimming with sexuality guaranteed!
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2012-02-20 - 2012-03-04
Sigulda
Sigulda Winter Festival
The motto of the Winter Festival is: "More Sports, More Leisure, More Art, More Entertainment!"
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2012-03-10 - 2012-03-23
In Riga and the surrounding area
Latvian New Music Days
The festival focuses on new music by Latvian composers in different genres, as well as on the continuity of traditions.
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2012-03-20 - 2012-04-09
In Riga and the surrounding area
Windstream
The spring festival "Windstream" is held for already the third time.
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2012-03-20
Small Guild
Concert City in Spring (spring festival Windstream 2012)
The annual spring music festival "Windstream" will be held in various Riga concert halls; the motto of the festival is: "Awake and Remember, Listen and Enjoy!"
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2012-03-25
Riga Dome Cathedral
Communist Genocide Remembrance Day Concert (spring festival Windstream 2012)
The annual spring music festival "Windstream" will be held in various Riga concert halls; the motto of the festival is: "Awake and Remember, Listen and Enjoy!"
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2012-04-01
Great Guild
April Fools Day Concert (spring festival Windstream 2012)
The annual spring music festival "Windstream" will be held in various Riga concert halls; the motto of the festival is: "Awake and Remember, Listen and Enjoy!"
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2012-04-01
Līvu Square
Event Draw a Joke! (spring festival Windstream 2012)
The annual spring music festival "Windstream" will be held in various Riga concert halls; the motto of the festival is: "Awake and Remember, Listen and Enjoy!"
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2012-04-06 - 2012-04-09
Throughout Latvia
Easter 2012
Families with children are particularly invited to participate in Easter celebrations. For several days, Easter revelers will be able to take part in creative or traditional Easter activities, sing songs and play games.
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2012-04-06
St.John's Church in Riga
Good Friday Concert Requiem (spring festival Winterfest 2012)
The annual spring music festival "Windstream" will be held in various Riga concert halls; the motto of the festival is: "Awake and Remember, Listen and Enjoy!"
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2012-04-09
St.Peter's Church
Spring festival Windstream 2012 gala concert
The annual spring music festival "Windstream" will be held in various Riga concert halls; the motto of the festival is: "Awake and Remember, Listen and Enjoy!"
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2012-04-27 - 2012-05-28
In Riga and the surrounding area
Baltic Ballet Festival 2012
The traditional and annual Baltic Ballet Festival offers diverse, entertaining ballet and dance programs, gathering stars from all around the world for dance enthusiasts to enjoy world-class performances from classical to avant-garde.
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2012-05-04
Throughout Latvia
4 May - Declaration of Independence of the Republic of Latvia
Every year on May 4 Latvia celebrates the day when in 1990 the Supreme Soviet of the Latvian SSR adopted the Declaration on the Restoration of Independence of the Republic of Latvia and Soviet Latvia once again became a free and independent state. On this day, numerous events take place all over the country.
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2012-05-19
In Riga and the surrounding area
Night of Museums 2012
Latvian museums in the capital and regions will take part in the Night of Museums, remaining open long after midnight.
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2012-06-05 - 2012-06-17
Latvian National Opera
Rīga Opera Festival 2012
The Rīga Opera Festival - the first festival of such scale and intent in Northern Europe - has become a valuable tradition, heartily welcomed by local and foreign opera enthusiasts.
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2012-06-15 - 2012-06-18
In Riga and the surrounding area
Laiks dejot
The annual International Contemporary Dance Festival "Laiks dejot" ("Time to Dance") is held in the beginning of summer.
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2012-07-01
Jurmala
Jomas Street festivity
Just as in previous years, this July Jurmala's Jomas Street, a pedestrian quarter highly popular with locals and visitors alike, will transform into a street filled with cheery dancing and singing.
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2012-07-01 - 2012-07-29
Riga Dome Cathedral
25th International Organ Music Festival Rīgas Doms
Every summer, the International Organ Music Festival "Rīgas Doms" offers a spiritual and emotional adventure to all classical music enthusiasts. The festival is held in Dome Cathedral, which is among the oldest churches in Rīga. This year, it will once again present early and contemporary music interpreted by the best organ players from all over the world.
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2012-07-04 - 2012-07-08
Riga
Ad Lucem 2012
From July 4 to 8, the Ad Lucem Introvert Music Festival, in its 11th year, invites all those searching for inner harmony and natural spirituality to attend its concerts in Rīga and Vecgulbene.
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2012-07-05 - 2012-07-09
Baltais flīģelis
IX Kremerata Baltica Festival
The concert will be performed by Gidon Kremer's orchestra and soloists.
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2012-07-05 - 2012-07-09
Riga
International Folklore Festival Baltica 2012
The largest, most popular and world-known traditional culture festival in the Baltic States offers insight into the brightest Latvian and foreign folk traditions, emphasizing the significance of traditional culture within the current cultural context.
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2012-07-09 - 2012-07-15
International Music Festival Music & Movies 2012
The festival's basic idea manifests itself in non-standard acts, foregoing the usual principles of organizing performances. The festival also mixes various forms and genres, using the most progresive elements of contemporary art.
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2012-07-11 - 2012-07-14
Riga
Early Music Festival 2012
The annual Early Music Festival will take place in Rīga and Rundāle - a colourful celebration of Early music for the entire family.
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2012-07-13 - 2012-07-14
Bauska Castle Mound Park open-air stage
Country Music Festival in Bauska 2012
The origin of the Country Music Festival dates back to 1999, and the Bauska festival is one of the four regular international festivals of this kind in Europe, along with the Silkeborg (Denmark), Gestade (Switzerland) and Visagino (Lithuania ) festivals. The title "Country Bauska" has now become a well-known brand in Latvia and beyond.
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2012-07-20 - 2012-07-21
Salacgrīva
Positivus Festival 2012
The Positivus music and art festival, the largest of its kind in emerging Baltic states, delivers an eclectic mix of musical genres and an inimitable atmosphere to the 20 000+ festival goers passing through its gates each day.
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2012-07-27 - 2012-07-28
Sigulda Castle ruins
Blues in Sigulda 2012
Blues means emotions, energy, values and lifestyle. On July 27 this year, the Latvian town of Sigulda will present the biggest Baltic Blues Festival with local and foreign musicians on the stage.
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2012-08-03 - 2012-08-05
Sigulda
20th International Sigulda Opera Music Festival
For the 20th time, the picturesque Sigulda Castle ruins will become a luxurious framework for the traditional Sigulda Opera Music Festival.
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2012-08-10 - 2012-08-12
Fontaine Palace
Liepajas Fontaine Festival 2012
Featuring foreign and local music groups who have previously appeared at the "Fontaine Palace" club and earned acclaim both from the audience and club owner Louie Fontaine, as well as groups appearing on stage in Liepāja for the first time.
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2012-08-12 - 2012-08-17
Dzintari Concert Hall
Summertime 2012
The International Music Festival Summertime is designed for various tastes in music and offers symphonic and chamber music concerts, as well as inventive inter-genre "cross-over" programmes.
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2012-08-17 - 2012-08-19
Riga
Riga City Festival 2012
The Riga City Festival is the main annual event in Rīga. It is a kaleidoscope of musical, artistic, theatrical and dance performances, sports events and attractions. The festival also offers a wonderful opportunity to have a good time and gain new, unforgettable impressions.
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2012-08-28 - 2012-09-08
Riga
International Sacred Music Festival 2012
The State Choir "Latvia”, one of the most internationally demanded professional choirs, invites you to the International Sacred Music Festival.
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2012-08-30 - 2012-09-02
Riga
Experimental Theatre Festival Homo Alibi/Recycled
The festival will focus on the recycling theme in theatre and offer a programme of performance, discussion and creative workshops, dominated by not only recycled materials, but also ideas, skills, words, movements and stories, bringing together Latvian and foreign artists.
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2012-09-01 - 2012-10-31
Riga
International Sculpture Quadrennial
One of the largest events of its kind in Northern Europe, held every four years.
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2012-09-08 - 2012-09-09
Riga
White Night 2012
"White Night" offers artistic, theatrical, musical, movement performances and other projects.
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2012-09-13 - 2012-09-23
Riga
Baltic Pearl 2012
"Baltic Pearl" is one of the oldest film festivals in the Baltic States, introducing cinema professionals and enthusiasts to the films that have won awards in the most significant international film festivals, revealing the names of young talents and demonstrating the masterpieces of classical films in a special programme.
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2012-09-15 - 2012-10-08
Riga
Autumn Chamber Music Festival 2012
The annual Autumn Chamber Music Festival offers to experience colourful autumn atmosphere in music.
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2012-10-05 - 2012-10-13
Riga
Sound Forest 2012
The International Experimental Music and Film Festival Sound Forest presents the latest developments in the world of music and provokes interesting musical performance.
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2012-10-15 - 2012-10-21
Riga
New Music Festival Arēna 2012
"Arēna" is a contemporary music festival and a forum featuring performances of the latest Latvian music, internationally recognized new music artists and world famous composers.
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2012-11-07 - 2012-11-11
Riga
Porta World Music Festival 2012
The Porta World Music Festival is a contemporary traditional music festival which brings together various cultures, experience and eras.
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2012-11-11
Throughout Latvia
11th of November - Lāčplēsis Day
On November 11 every year, Latvia lights up numerous candles to commemorate the Latvian army's victory over the West Russian Volunteer Army led by general Pavel Bermont-Avalov on November 11, 1919. On this day Latvia honours Latvian Freedom Fighters.
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2012-11-15 - 2012-11-18
Riga
Festival of Light Staro Rīga 2012
The fifth edition of the festival of light "Staro Rīga" will be held this year. The festival has become highly popular and anticipated among Rigans and tourists. "Staro Rīga" is an exhibition of outdoor installations, used to transform Riga's panorama using modern light and video technology.
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2012-11-18
Throughout Latvia
November 18 - Day of Proclamation of Latvias Independence
On 18 November 1918, Independent Republic of Latvia was proclaimed in the Latvian National Theatre. Now this is a public holiday, public institutions and many private companies are closed, and there are multiple events all day long.
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2012-11-21 - 2013-02-13
Riga
Winterfest 2012
Every year around this time, Herman Braun Foundation organizes the international winter music festival "Winterfest", bringing together legendary maestros, famous young soloists, chamber music and crossover ensembles, choirs, Early music ensembles and jazz bands.
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2012-12-07 - 2013-01-13
Riga
Christmas Tree Trail 2012
The festival "Christmas Tree Trail" is a fresh and original artistic activity in an urban environment, which exhibits new, traditional or completely avant-garde visions of the Christmas tree.
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2012-12-10 - 2012-12-31
Riga
European Christmas 2012
Each year during Advent, Christmas and New Year, audiences have an opportunity to experience the holiday spirit in the joyful masterpieces of Bach, Haydn, Mozart, Vivaldi and other classical and contemporary composers, as well as lively jazz rhythms.
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