Special Events
Gadatirgus, popular annual festival of arts and craft, Jun, various venues
Folklore Festival, early Jun, Open-air Ethnographic Museum
Latvian Singing and Dancing Festival, over 30,000 singers and 15,000 dancers all dressed in national costume descend upon the city, Jun-Aug, various venues
Riga Opera Festival, Jun-Aug, Opera House
Ligo Diena (Grass Day), Jani grasses are strewn about the home in preparation for the Jani, late Jun, throughout Riga
Jani (Midsummer Festival), traditional Pagan celebration of summer solstice, late Jun, throughout Riga
Riga Summer Festival, festival of chamber and symphony music, Jul, various venues
International Folk Dance Festival, Jul, various venues
Riga Christmas Festival, mid-late Dec, Riga Exhibition Centre
New Year in Riga, street party, 31 Dec, Old Town’s main squares
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