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Riga City Festival (Rīgas svētki)
When
August 15–2026 (day: 16)
Where
11. novembra krastmala and Old Riga
Price
Free — municipal events are free of charge
About
Riga's big annual birthday celebration in mid-August, with free concerts on the Daugava riverfront, artisan markets in the Old Town, sports events and neighbourhood festivities. 2026 marks the city's 825th anniversary.
Highlights
- Free riverfront concerts with top Latvian artists
- Artisan markets and street performances in Old Riga
- Sports events including a 24h basketball tournament
- 2026 celebrates Riga's 825th birthday
Practical tips
- All municipally organised events are free
- Riga is roughly 4 hours by bus from Vilnius — ideal weekend trip
- Old Town hotels fill fast over the festival weekend
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