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Markets in Riga

Āgenskalns Market

Open since 1898, Āgenskalns Market is the largest and oldest market on the left bank of the city and has the status of a national cultural monument. From 2018 to 2022 the historical pavilion of the market was renovated, and it reopened in May 2022. It now offers a vibrant mix of local produce, foreign delicacies and street food - perfect if you're exploring unique things to do in Riga beyond the usual tourist trail.

Top sightseeing & tourist attractions in Riga

Riga Central Market

The leading market squares were once demolished or rebuilt in many cities worldwide. Guides showing different European metropolises say: "There used to be a market here!" But that is not the story of Riga. Right here, in the middle of the city, next to the Daugava, lies the impressive Riga Central Market - one of the most unique and interesting places to visit in Riga.

Things to do in Riga this autumn

The goodies of nature

Weekend city break in Riga

Saturday. Day 2.

Markets in Riga

Kalnciema Quarter Market

Every Saturday is celebrated in the Kalnciema wooden architecture quarter with a traditional market – a nice highlight for Pārdaugava residents.

Dome Square

Midsummer market in Old Town

Celebration of the Latvian pagan holiday Līgo!, the year's shortest night, is the most Latvian tradition, and its key features are beer, caraway cheese, dances and Līgo! songs by the bonfire until dawn. A special Midsummer Fair will be held on Dome Square to properly prepare for the year's greatest celebration. 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!

Riga Luther Church

European Christmas festival. J.S.Bach Christmas Oratorio

The Bach oratorio meant for the coming of the child of Christ, just like his "passions" at Easter, has become a mandatory part of the holiday season, filling up concert halls and places of worship all over Europe. Despite the fact that the legend remains the same and the oratorio readily familiar, Bach's monumental opus is a sublime source of peace and joy.

St. John's Church in Riga

Christmas concert Ave Maria

The concert will feature popular classical music and traditional Christmas melodies.

Ave Maria – Christmas Concert

Under the Neo-Gothic vaults of St. Paul’s Church in Riga, some of the most famous musical settings of the prayer Ave Maria – the Angelic Salutation to the Blessed Virgin Mary – will fill the space with their timeless beauty.

The Old Town

Latvian Christmas. Log Night in Old Riga

As every year, celebration of the Winter Solstice will take place in the Town Hall Square in Old Riga - log dragging and burning, singing, dancing and Latvian traditional games.