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SUMMARY:AUGam Summer Festival: Plant-Based Food and Mushrooms
DESCRIPTION:AUGam Summer Festival brings together plant-based food vendors for a full day at Radošā rūpnīca Veldze. Mushrooms are the festival’s special theme for 2026\, with food ranging from hearty main dishes and ice cream to mushroom cacao and speciality drinks. \nThe programme also includes a quiz\, a lecture by experts from the Latvian Mycological Society\, mushroom consultations\, a workshop on making paper from polypores\, activities for children and music created using a mushroom. Dogs are welcome at the event. \nFor international residents\, it is an easy opportunity to explore Latvia’s growing plant-based food scene in one place. The festival is suitable both for vegans and for anyone simply interested in new food\, mushrooms or sustainable cooking. \n🎟 Admission: Free \n\n📅 August 1\, 2026 / 11:00 to 19:00\, 📍 Venue: Radošā rūpnīca Veldze\, Matīsa iela 8 / Bruņinieku iela 25
URL:https://expatslatvia.com/event/augam-summer-festival-plant-based-food-and-mushrooms/
LOCATION:Radošā rūpnīca Veldze – Katla māja\, Matīsa iela 8\, Rīga
CATEGORIES:Community & Social
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Riga:20260801T110000
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SUMMARY:Riga Burger Festival 2026: Saturday
DESCRIPTION: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. \nSaturday’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. \nSaturday programme\n\n11:00 – Festival opens\n11:30 – Official opening\n12:00 – Mežpils Beer Quiz\n13:00 – New York Burger Challenge\n15:00 – Burger-eating contest\, semifinal 1\n15:30 – Burger-eating contest\, semifinal 2\n16:00 – Karakums performance\n17:00 – Grilling masterclass\n19:00 – DJ set\n23:00 – Festival closes\n\n🎟 Admission: Free \n\n📅 August 1\, 2026 / 11:00 to 23:00\, 📍 Venue: Esplanāde\, Krišjāņa Valdemāra iela 10B\, Riga
URL:https://expatslatvia.com/event/riga-burger-festival-2026-saturday/
LOCATION:Esplanāde\, Krišjāņa Valdemāra iela 10B\, Rīga
CATEGORIES:Community & Social
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Riga:20260801T120000
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SUMMARY:Kreisā krasta svētki: Music\, Sport and Community in Uzvaras Park
DESCRIPTION:Kreisā krasta svētki opens Riga’s 825th anniversary month with a full day of music\, performances\, sport and community activities in Uzvaras Park. The programme brings together local neighbourhood organisations\, young Latvian musicians\, creative workshops\, science shows\, street culture and food from the Latvian round of the European Street Food Awards. \nVisitors can explore the festival using a special “Riga Passport”\, join activities organised by local communities\, watch contemporary performances or try BMX\, skateboarding\, rollerblading and scooter workshops with equipment provided. For international residents\, the event offers an easy way to discover the city beyond its tourist centre and see how Riga’s local cultural and community life comes together in a shared public space. \nThe evening programme features Aija Andrejeva with her band at 19:30\, followed at 21:30 by a joint concert from Latvian hip-hop artist GUSTAVO and Orchestra RIGA. The festival area is wheelchair accessible\, and sign-language interpretation will be provided during the evening concerts. \n🎟 Admission: Free \n\n📅 August 1\, 2026 / 12:00 to 23:00\,📍 Venue: Uzvaras Park\, Uzvaras bulvāris 15
URL:https://expatslatvia.com/event/kreisa-krasta-svetki-music-sport-and-community-in-uzvaras-park/
LOCATION:Uzvaras Park\, Uzvaras Park\, Riga
CATEGORIES:Community & Social
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ORGANIZER;CN="P%C4%81rdaugavas kult%C5%ABras apvien%C4%ABba":MAILTO:pardaugavaka@riga.lv
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Riga:20260802T110000
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SUMMARY:Riga Burger Festival 2026: Sunday
DESCRIPTION:The second day of Riga Burger Festival continues with burgers\, BBQ and street food from restaurants and food vendors across Latvia. Sunday focuses on the competition finals\, the selection of the festival’s best burger and the closing awards ceremony. \nThe programme includes the burger-eating final\, a Mežpils Beer Quiz and a concert by Mārtiņš Baložs following the awards. Food and drinks are purchased separately. \nSunday programme\n\n11:00 – Festival opens\n13:00 – Mežpils Beer Quiz\n14:00 – Burger-eating contest final\n15:00 – Jury presentation of the festival’s best burger\n18:00 – Awards ceremony and Best Burger award\n18:15 – Concert by Mārtiņš Baložs\n21:00 – Festival closes\n\n🎟 Admission: Free \n\n📅 August 2\, 2026 / 11:00 to 21:00\,📍 Venue: Esplanāde\, Krišjāņa Valdemāra iela 10B\, Riga
URL:https://expatslatvia.com/event/riga-burger-festival-2026-sunday/
LOCATION:Esplanāde\, Krišjāņa Valdemāra iela 10B\, Rīga
CATEGORIES:Community & Social
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Riga:20260802T123000
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SUMMARY:Open-Air Ecstatic Dance at Shamanistan
DESCRIPTION:An open-air Ecstatic Dance session will take place by the sea at Shamanistan\, between Gauja and Lilaste railway stations. The format is free movement without choreography\, talking\, alcohol or other substances. No dance experience is required. \nYou can travel from Riga by train to Gauja or Lilaste\, walk towards the sea and then follow the exact Google Maps location. \n🎟 Tickets: €10 online until August 1\, or €15 on site\n🎟 Buy online\n🌐 Exact Google Maps location \n\n📅 August 2\, 2026 / Starts at 12:30\n📍 Venue: Shamanistan\, seashore between Gauja and Lilaste railway stations\, Latvia
URL:https://expatslatvia.com/event/open-air-ecstatic-dance-at-shamanistan/
LOCATION:Shamanistan\, Seashore between Gauja and Lilaste railway stations
CATEGORIES:Community & Social
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ecstatic Dance Riga":MAILTO:contact@ecstaticdance.lv
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Riga:20260808T080000
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SUMMARY:Riga Flea Market at Spīķeri
DESCRIPTION:Riga Flea Market brings private sellers\, collectors and vintage traders to the main square at Spīķeri. The selection changes each time\, but you may find old porcelain\, glassware\, badges\, books\, photographs\, audio equipment\, vinyl records\, clothing and small pieces of furniture. \nFor newcomers to Latvia\, the market is also a chance to see everyday objects from different periods of local history\, including Soviet-era design that rarely appears at flea markets elsewhere in Europe. \n🎟 Admission: Free \n\n📅 August 8\, 2026 / 10:00 to 16:00\n📍 Venue: Spīķeri Main Square\, Lastādijas iela 8\, Riga
URL:https://expatslatvia.com/event/riga-flea-market-spikeri-august-8-2026/
LOCATION:Spīķeri Main Square\, Lastādijas iela 8\, Rīga
CATEGORIES:Community & Social
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ORGANIZER;CN="Biedr%C4%ABba %E2%80%9CR%C4%ABgas Sp%C4%AB%C4%B7eri%E2%80%9D":MAILTO:spikeri@spikeri.lv
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Riga:20260808T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Riga:20260808T150000
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SUMMARY:Corgi Fest Riga 2026
DESCRIPTION:Corgi Fest is coming to Riga with an afternoon of short legs\, elaborate costumes and competitive fetching. Corgi owners can enter their dogs in the costume contest and fetch race\, while everyone else is welcome to watch\, take photos and explore the corgi-themed market. \nNo dog is required to attend. Registration for both competitions will take place at the venue. \nProgramme\n\n12:00 Corgi-themed market opens\n12:30 Group photo with all attending corgis\n13:00 Costume contest\n14:00 Fetch competition\n15:00 Festival ends\n\n🎟 Admission: Free \n\n📅 August 8\, 2026 / 12:00 to 15:00\,📍 Venue: Radošā rūpnīca Veldze\, Matīsa iela 8
URL:https://expatslatvia.com/event/corgi-fest-riga-2026/
LOCATION:Radošā rūpnīca Veldze – Katla māja\, Matīsa iela 8\, Rīga
CATEGORIES:Community & Social
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Riga:20260814T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Riga:20260814T220000
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SUMMARY:Balfolk Placis: Lauma Bērza & Tinto
DESCRIPTION:Balfolk Placis returns to the greenhouse at Āgenskalns Market on August 14\, this time with live music from Lauma Bērza and Tinto. The evening centres on participatory folk dancing\, including waltzes\, mazurkas\, polkas\, bourrées and circle dances. \nVisitors can come without a partner or previous dance experience. Dances are introduced throughout the evening\, making it easy for newcomers to join. \n🎟 Admission: Donation based \n\n📅 August 14\, 2026 / 19:00 to 22:00\n📍 Venue: Āgenskalns Market Greenhouse\, Nometņu iela 64
URL:https://expatslatvia.com/event/balfolk-placis-lauma-berza-tinto/
LOCATION:Agenskalna tirgus\, Nometņu iela 64\, Rīga
CATEGORIES:Community & Social
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Riga:20260822T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Riga:20260822T160000
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SUMMARY:Riga Flea Market at Spīķeri: 22 August Edition
DESCRIPTION:The August edition of Riga Flea Market returns to Spīķeri Main Square with antiques\, second-hand finds and objects from different periods of everyday life in Latvia. \nDepending on the sellers\, you may find porcelain\, glassware\, old photographs\, books\, badges\, vinyl records\, audio equipment\, vintage clothing and small pieces of furniture. Soviet-era design appears alongside older antiques and contemporary items\, making the market interesting even if you are not searching for anything specific. \n🎟 Admission: Free \n\n📅 August 22\, 2026 / 10:00 to 16:00\n📍 Venue: Spīķeri Main Square\, Lastādijas iela 8
URL:https://expatslatvia.com/event/riga-flea-market-spikeri-august-22-2026/
LOCATION:Spīķeri Main Square\, Lastādijas iela 8\, Rīga
CATEGORIES:Community & Social
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ORGANIZER;CN="Biedr%C4%ABba %E2%80%9CR%C4%ABgas Sp%C4%AB%C4%B7eri%E2%80%9D":MAILTO:spikeri@spikeri.lv
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