Riga Earth Day Celebration
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📍 Riga Botanical Garden
An eco-friendly event at the Riga Botanical Garden with workshops, plant sales, and live music. Admission is free.
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April 2026 🟢 HAPPENING NOW
Riga Food & Wine Festival
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📍 Riga Exhibition Centre
Over 40 local and international restaurants showcase dishes at the Riga Exhibition Centre. Tickets are 25 EUR.
Riga Easter Market
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📍 Riga Central Market
A traditional Easter market at the Riga Central Market offering painted eggs, pastries, and family-friendly activities. Admission is free.
January 2026
Riga International Film Festival
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📍 Riga Black Balsam Cinema
The film festival showcases over 100 international and Latvian films at the Riga Black Balsam Cinema. Tickets range from 5 EUR to 15 EUR.
Riga Winter Market
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📍 Riga Central Market
A festive open-air market at Riga Central Market offering handmade crafts, spices, and mulled wine. Admission is free, with prices starting at 2 EUR for trinkets.
Riga Jazz Festival Opening Night
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📍 Riga Concert Hall
The annual jazz festival kicks off at the Riga Concert Hall with a performance by the Riga Jazz Orchestra. General admission is 20 EUR.
February 2026
Riga International Book Fair
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📍 Riga Exhibition Centre
Over 150 publishers and authors gather at the Riga Exhibition Centre to promote books and literature. Admission is 3 EUR, with free entry for children under 12.
Riga Valentine's Market
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📍 Alberts Square
A romantic-themed market at the Alberts Square featuring flower stalls, chocolates, and handmade gifts. Admission is free.
Riga Winter Lights Festival
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📍 Riga Old Town
The city's most magical winter event lights up the Old Town with over 1.5 million LED lights. Free entry with a suggested donation of 5 EUR.
March 2026
Riga International Art Fair
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📍 Art Yard Gallery
Contemporary art from Latvia and abroad is featured at the Art Yard Gallery. Admission is 8 EUR, with free entry on Wednesdays.
Riga St. George Day Festival
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📍 Riga Castle
A traditional folk festival in the Riga Castle courtyard with dancers, food stalls, and craft workshops. Free entry with food prices starting at 5 EUR.
Riga Jazz Festival Finale
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📍 Riga Grand Hotel
The final night of the festival features guest artists at the Riga Grand Hotel. Tickets are 30 EUR.
May 2026
Riga International Flower Festival
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📍 Riga Botanical Garden
Over 100 flower vendors and garden designers exhibit at the Riga Botanical Garden. Admission is 10 EUR.
Riga Jazz Festival
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📍 Various Old Town Venues
The full festival returns with over 50 jazz artists performing at venues across the Old Town. Tickets start at 15 EUR.
Riga Night of Museums
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📍 Multiple Venues
Museums and galleries in Riga open until midnight for a night of guided tours and performances. Admission is 10 EUR.
June 2026
Riga Pride Parade
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📍 National Theatre to Alberts Square
The annual LGBTQ+ pride parade starts at the National Theatre and ends at Alberts Square. Free entry and open to all.
Riga International Food Festival
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📍 Riga Exhibition Centre
A festival of global cuisines at the Riga Exhibition Centre, featuring over 60 food stalls. Tickets are 20 EUR.
Riga Open-Air Jazz Festival
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📍 Riga Central Park
A free summer jazz event at the Riga Central Park with performances from local and international artists. Free entry.
July 2026
Riga International Fireworks Festival
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📍 Daugava River
Fireworks displays over the Daugava River from the Riga City Council building. Free to watch from the riverbanks.
Riga International Street Art Festival
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📍 Ādaži Park
Murals and graffiti art transform the streets of Ādaži Park. Free to view, with artist talks at 10 EUR.
Riga Summer Market
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📍 Riga Central Market
A weekly open-air market at the Riga Central Market with fresh produce and street food. Admission is free.