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Riga Burger Festival 2026: Saturday
August 1 @ 11:00 - 23:00
Riga Burger Festival returns to Esplanāde for a weekend of burgers, BBQ and street food from restaurants and food vendors across Latvia. The opening day combines food competitions, a grilling masterclass and live entertainment.
Saturday’s programme includes the New York Burger Challenge, two burger-eating semifinals, a performance by the duet Karakums and an evening DJ set. Food and drinks are purchased separately.
Saturday programme
- 11:00 – Festival opens
- 11:30 – Official opening
- 12:00 – Mežpils Beer Quiz
- 13:00 – New York Burger Challenge
- 15:00 – Burger-eating contest, semifinal 1
- 15:30 – Burger-eating contest, semifinal 2
- 16:00 – Karakums performance
- 17:00 – Grilling masterclass
- 19:00 – DJ set
- 23:00 – Festival closes
🎟 Admission: Free
📅 August 1, 2026 / 11:00 to 23:00, 📍 Venue: Esplanāde, Krišjāņa Valdemāra iela 10B, Riga