Lāčplēsis Day will be celebrated with the traditional torchlight procession, candle lighting, several events and concerts not only in the centre of Riga, but also in its neighbourhoods. The…
A wide programme of festivities will celebrate the National Day not only in the centre of Riga, but also in its neighbourhoods. More than 30 events are planned to take place in the capital in…
In the 2024 construction season, the Riga Local Government plans to start the construction of the memorial dedicated to the Zolitūde tragedy, but in order to prepare and vacate the necessary…
A new dog walking park was opened in Lucavsala on Friday, 13 October. It is the largest one in Riga so far and is the result of the project “Urban dog park” (Pilsētsuņu laukums), submitted by the…
The World Athletics Road Running Championships took place in Riga over the weekend, with two world records set in the mile distance. The women's world record was set by Ethiopian Diribe Welteji,…
Until 31 October Riga residents are invited to vote on one of 30 different neighbourhood development ideas. Riga will implement the ones that get the most votes. Until the end of October you can…
From 30 September to 1 October, the capital city of Latvia will host the World Athletics Road Running Championships Riga 23, the most important event for each and everybody. Along with the world’s…
Starting on 25 August, the municipal government of Riga will set up a fan zone broadcasting the Basketball World Cup Latvian national team’s matches in the Esplanāde park. The broadcasts will include…
As an expression of its tireless support for Ukraine, Riga will celebrate the Independence Day of Ukraine on 24 August with various artistic performances, a flash-mob event, and special lighting for…
To commemorate the city's 822nd anniversary, Riga will be hosting a dazzling celebration, opened by the largest drone show in the Baltics on the evening of 18 August at Lucavsala. On 19 August,…
