Event Guide for Summer Festivals in Latvia 2025

Event Guide for Summer Festivals in Latvia 2025

Music Festivals to Look Forward to in Latvia This Summer

Get ready for a summer filled with music and entertainment as Latvia prepares to host a variety of festivals across the country. From international operettas to alternative music, there's something for everyone. Here's a rundown of the music festivals taking place in Latvia from June to August 2025.

June

1. Jāņi – Midsummer Festival (June 23–24, Nationwide)
2. A traditional midsummer festival celebrating the longest day of the year with singing, dancing, and bonfires.
3. Riga Salsa Festival (June TBA, Riga)
4. An annual event for salsa enthusiasts with workshops, performances, and social dances.
5. Saulkrasti Jazz Festival (July TBA, Saulkrasti)
6. A week-long jazz festival featuring concerts and camps for young musicians.
7. Holi color festival (June 13, Wondersala, Rīga)
8. A vibrant festival filled with colour, music, and dance.
9. Lampa conversation and discussion festival (June 20-21, Cēsis)
10. A festival focused on conversations and discussions about various topics.
11. Skaņu Mežs Festival (Multiple dates in June, Riga)
12. An important experimental music festival in the Baltics with a varied program and innovative music.
13. Saldus Schlager Marathon (June 7, Saldus Kalnsētas Park)
14. A music festival featuring Schlager music.

July

1. Valmiera Summer Theatre Festival (August 1-3, Valmiera)
2. A festival showcasing premieres and performances in various city squares and outside the city.
3. Zibens pa dibenu festival (August 15, Ogre Open-air Stage)
4. A festival marking 40 years since the legendary band Pērkons performed there.
5. Baltica international folklore festival (June 26-29, Rīga, Sigulda, and Daugavpils)
6. A festival celebrating folklore from various countries.
7. Bauska Country Festival (July 5-6, Bauska hillfort)
8. A country music festival featuring local and international artists.
9. ZOMBÏFESTS metal festival (July 5, Vaive, Cēsis municipality)
10. A metal music festival featuring hardcore, metal, punk, and industrial music.
11. Valmiermuiža Ethno festival (July 5, Valmiera)
12. A festival celebrating traditional Latvian music and culture.
13. Škiuņa džezs festival (August 20-23, Lūznava Manor)
14. A jazz festival gathering jazz musicians from Latvia, Lithuania, and the USA.

August

1. Positivus festival (August 8-10, Lucavsala, Rīga)
2. A popular music festival featuring headliners Rag N'Bone Man, Milky Chance, Mura Masa, Two Feet, Elderbrook, and many others.
3. Ezīšfests 2025 (August 22, Tallinas creative quarter)
4. A festival marking the end of the summer with a variety of music and entertainment.
5. Zobens un Lemess heavy music and history festival (June 6-8, Bauska Hillfort)
6. A heavy metal festival with a focus on history.
7. Fāze 25 music festival (July 18-19, Zentene Castle, Tukums municipality)
8. A music festival featuring Latvian bands and artists such as Keitija Bārbale, Vēstulēs, Pirmais kurss, Kaligo, Atkala, and others.
9. Ezera skaņas festival (July 26-27, Kāla lake, Madona municipality, Vestiena parish)
10. A festival taking place on boats and ashore at the Kāla lake.
11. Sigulda Opera Music Festival (July 25-27 and August 2-3)
12. A festival featuring performances such as The Magic Flute by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and Giuseppe Verdi's La Traviata, as well as solo concerts and a Gala concert.

For more information and updates, be sure to check the festival's official websites and ticket platforms close to your planned visit. Enjoy the music, and have a fantastic summer!

1. The EU is one of the many regions that will be celebrating the Lsm (Lapa Conversation and Discussion Festival) in June, offering a platform for youth to discuss various topics.
2. With the Lampa festival focusing on conversations, Latvia's tourism industry will also be showcasing its vibrant lifestyle and entertainment scene.
3. For music lovers, the Skaņu Mežs Festival in June offers experimental music, making it a unique addition to Latvia's tourism offerings.
4. As the summer progresses, entertainment lovers can look forward to the EU expansion encompassing events like the ZOMBÏFESTS metal festival in July, offering a diverse lineup of hardcore, metal, punk, and industrial music.

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