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SUMMARY:Riga Language Exchange Meetup
DESCRIPTION:Riga Language Exchange is a weekly meetup for expats\, travellers\, locals and anyone interested in languages and meeting new people. Practice a language\, have a conversation and meet people over beer\, tea or coffee. \nThe main shared language is English\, while opportunities to practise Latvian\, Russian and other languages depend on who joins that evening. All language levels are welcome. \n\n📅 September 2\, 2026 / 19:00\n📍 FOB bar\, Aldaru iela 9\, Riga\nAdmission: Free
URL:https://expatslatvia.com/event/riga-language-exchange-meetup-5/
LOCATION:FOB Bar\, Aldaru iela 9\, Rīga
CATEGORIES:Community & Social
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Riga:20260905T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Riga:20260905T220000
DTSTAMP:20260902T160750Z
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SUMMARY:Antonijas Street Festival
DESCRIPTION:Antonijas Street Festival turns part of Antonijas iela into a pedestrian meeting place with music\, food\, art activities\, guided tours and stories about the neighbourhood. A long communal table will be set up for visitors\, while the music programme includes a chamber ensemble from the Latvian National Symphony Orchestra\, jazz improvisation\, DJs and Chris Noah. \nThe festival is part of White Night 2026 in Riga. \n🎟 Admission: Free \n\n📅 September 5\, 2026 / 12:00 to 22:00\n📍 Venue: Antonijas Street\, between Elizabetes iela and Nikolaja Rēriha iela\, Riga
URL:https://expatslatvia.com/event/antonijas-street-festival-2026/
LOCATION:Antonijas Street\, Antonijas iela\, Rīga\, Latvia
CATEGORIES:Community & Social
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Riga:20260905T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Riga:20260905T235900
DTSTAMP:20260902T160339Z
CREATED:20260902T160339Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T160339Z
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SUMMARY:Diamond Bikes: Celebrating Accessibility in the City
DESCRIPTION:Diamond Bikes is a participatory urban event created with wheelchair users\, skateboarders\, roller skaters and the international Diamond Bikes collective. The programme combines music\, movement\, karaoke and performances at the skate park behind the Latvian National Museum of Art. \nVisitors are welcome to arrive on wheels in the broadest sense. The alcohol-free event is part of White Night 2026 in Riga. \n🎟 Admission: Free \n\n📅 September 5\, 2026 / 19:00 to 00:00\n📍 Venue: Skate Park behind the Latvian National Museum of Art\, Jaņa Rozentāla laukums 1\, Riga
URL:https://expatslatvia.com/event/diamond-bikes-accessibility-riga/
LOCATION:Skate Park behind the Latvian National Museum of Art\, Jaņa Rozentāla laukums 1\, Rīga\, Latvia
CATEGORIES:Community & Social
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Riga:20260908T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Riga:20260908T210000
DTSTAMP:20260902T064552Z
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SUMMARY:MEET&DRAW meetup for creatives @KKC
DESCRIPTION:MEET&DRAW is a relaxed creative meetup at KKC for sketching\, working on personal art projects and spending time with other creatives. The session is held in Latvian and English. \n🎟 Tickets \n\n📅 September 8\, 2026 / 18:00 to 21:00\n📍 Kaņepes Kultūras centrs\, Skolas iela 15\, Riga\nAdmission: Free
URL:https://expatslatvia.com/event/meetdraw-creatives-kkc-riga/
LOCATION:Kaņepes Kultūras centrs\, Skolas iela 15\, Rīga\, LV-1010\, Latvia
CATEGORIES:Community & Social
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kristina Virse":MAILTO:idealmistakeshub@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Riga:20260908T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Riga:20260908T210000
DTSTAMP:20260830T151356Z
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SUMMARY:Practice Latvian with Locals
DESCRIPTION:Practice Latvian in a relaxed conversation club focused on speaking naturally\, building vocabulary and getting more comfortable using the language with other people. \nHow it works\n\nIce-breaker: A short activity to get everyone talking.\nTopic of the day: Guided discussions\, with participants welcome to suggest topics.\nOpen conversation: Questions\, opinions and free-flowing discussion together.\n\nGoing off-topic is welcome. The focus is on natural conversation rather than a formal language lesson. The meetup is best suited for participants from around A2-B1 level. \n\n📅 September 8\, 2026 / 19:00 to 21:00\n📍 FOB bar\, Aldaru iela 9\, Riga\nAdmission: Free
URL:https://expatslatvia.com/event/practice-latvian-with-locals/
LOCATION:FOB Bar\, Aldaru iela 9\, Rīga
CATEGORIES:Community & Social
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://expatslatvia.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/practice-latvian-with-locals-fob-bar.jpeg
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Riga:20260919T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Riga:20260919T160000
DTSTAMP:20260914T192609Z
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SUMMARY:Regional Harvest Festival 2026
DESCRIPTION:Regional Harvest Festival 2026 brings more than 50 local food producers and caterers from across Latvia to Hanzas Perons. Visitors can explore regional products and culinary traditions\, join practical local food workshops\, and hear live music from Dārdaru muzikanti. The day ends with the Novada Garša 2026 awards\, recognising products selected for gold\, silver and bronze honours. \nAdmission: Free \n\nDate and time: September 19\, 2026 / 10:00 to 16:00\nVenue: Hanzas Perons\nAddress: Hanzas iela 16A\, Riga
URL:https://expatslatvia.com/event/regional-harvest-festival-2026/
LOCATION:Hanzas Perons\, Hanzas iela 16A\, Rīga
CATEGORIES:Community & Social
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Riga:20260919T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Riga:20260919T230000
DTSTAMP:20260722T125538Z
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SUMMARY:Vecrīga Festival: Atvasara 2026
DESCRIPTION:Vecrīga Festival returns to Doma Square for its autumn edition\, Atvasara\, with a full day of free activities across the square and nearby Old Riga streets. \nThe festival will include a market with local producers and craftspeople\, street food\, creative workshops for children\, family activities and live music\, followed by a large evening concert. Aldaru Street Festival will take place nearby on the same day\, extending the programme beyond Doma Square. \nThe detailed schedule and performers have not yet been announced. This page will be updated when the full programme is published. \n\n📅 September 19\, 2026 / 11:00 to 23:00\, 📍 Doma Square and nearby streets\, Old Riga\nAdmission: Free
URL:https://expatslatvia.com/event/vecriga-festival-atvasara-2026/
LOCATION:Doma Square / Doma laukums\, Doma laukums\, Rīga
CATEGORIES:Community & Social
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ORGANIZER;CN="Vecr%C4%ABgas Festiv%C4%81ls":MAILTO:festivalsvecrigas@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Riga:20260919T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Riga:20260919T230000
DTSTAMP:20260918T201800Z
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SUMMARY:Aldaru Street Festival 2026
DESCRIPTION:Aldaru Street Festival takes over one of Old Riga’s most atmospheric streets on September 19 with a free programme of live music\, food\, a local market and activities running through the day. The main stage by the Swedish Gate will host a changing line-up of local performers\, while nearby courtyards and side streets become part of the festival area. \nAlongside the concerts\, visitors can browse stalls from local producers and craftspeople\, take part in activities and competitions\, and stop at outdoor bars operated by businesses from the neighbourhood. A separate Silent Disco turns one of the side streets into an open-air dance floor\, adding a late-day party element to the street programme. \nThe festival is part of the wider Vecrīga Festival day in Old Riga\, but Aldaru Street has its own programme and atmosphere. Admission is free. \n\n📅 September 19\, 2026 / 11:00 to 23:00\n📍 Aldaru iela\, Old Riga\nAdmission: Free
URL:https://expatslatvia.com/event/aldaru-street-festival-2026/
LOCATION:Aldaru iela\, Aldaru iela\, Riga\, Latvia
CATEGORIES:Community & Social
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://expatslatvia.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/aldaru-street-festival-2026.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Riga:20260919T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Riga:20260919T160000
DTSTAMP:20260918T203735Z
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SUMMARY:Rudzu Rīga: Rye Riga 2026
DESCRIPTION:Rudzu Rīga brings a two-hour pop-up devoted to rye bread\, autumn produce and Latvian food culture to Old Riga on September 19. The free event is part of the Vecrīga Festival “Atvasara” programme and centres on one of Latvia’s most familiar foods\, approached through tastings\, desserts\, workshops and a deliberately playful dose of dark humour. \nVisitors can taste and vote in a chefs’ garlic-toast mini championship\, try rye-based sweets and see different interpretations of rye bread from local chefs and bakers. The food programme includes Ēriks Dreibants\, Artūrs Arnicāns\, Kristaps Reimanis\, Svetlana Riškova and pastry chef Ina Poļiščenko. Emīls Gatis Liepiņš and Ralfs Eilands provide the humour\, while a creative workshop lets visitors put an autumn-themed design onto textiles. \nEverything in the programme is free. The event takes place on Torņa iela\, close to the intersection with Aldaru and Smilšu streets. \n\n📅 September 19\, 2026 / 14:00 to 16:00\n📍 Torņa iela 4/II B\, Old Riga\nAdmission: Free
URL:https://expatslatvia.com/event/rudzu-riga-rye-riga-2026/
LOCATION:Torņa iela 4/II B\, Torņa iela 4/II B\, Riga\, Latvia
CATEGORIES:Community & Social
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Riga:20260919T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Riga:20260919T220000
DTSTAMP:20260917T142836Z
CREATED:20260917T142836Z
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SUMMARY:Rīga Pours Craft Beer Festival 2026
DESCRIPTION:Rīga Pours brings 30 regional and international craft breweries to RISEBA Aisteres zāle on September 19. The six-hour festival is built around tasting and meeting the people behind the beer\, giving visitors a chance to compare different breweries in one place rather than moving between separate bars or taprooms. \nAdmission includes a festival glass and unlimited beer tasting from 16:00 to 22:00. The event is for adults aged 18 and over. With both regional and international producers on the programme\, the focus is on exploring a broad selection of craft beer and talking directly with brewers and brewery representatives. \n🎟 Admission: €74.95\n🌐 Tickets \n\n📅 September 19\, 2026 / 16:00 to 22:00\n📍 RISEBA Aisteres zāle\, Aisteres iela 2\, Riga
URL:https://expatslatvia.com/event/riga-pours-craft-beer-festival-2026/
LOCATION:RISEBA Aisteres zāle\, Aisteres iela 2\, Riga\, Latvia
CATEGORIES:Community & Social
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Riga:20260923T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Riga:20260923T220000
DTSTAMP:20260919T190315Z
CREATED:20260919T190304Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260919T190315Z
UID:2034-1790190000-1790200800@expatslatvia.com
SUMMARY:Riga Language Exchange Meetup
DESCRIPTION:Riga Language Exchange is a weekly meetup for expats\, travellers\, locals and anyone interested in languages and meeting new people. The main shared language is English\, with opportunities to practise Latvian\, Russian and other languages depending on who joins that evening. \nAll language levels are welcome\, and language practice is optional. You can also come simply to meet people over a drink. \n\n📅 September 23\, 2026 / 19:00 to 22:00\n📍 Venue: FOB Bar\, Aldaru iela 9\, Riga
URL:https://expatslatvia.com/event/riga-language-exchange-meetup-september-23-2026/
LOCATION:FOB Bar\, Aldaru iela 9\, Rīga
CATEGORIES:Community & Social
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://expatslatvia.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/riga-language-exchange-meetup-fob-bar02.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Riga:20260927T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Riga:20260927T150000
DTSTAMP:20260920T175638Z
CREATED:20260920T175638Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260920T175638Z
UID:2043-1790499600-1790521200@expatslatvia.com
SUMMARY:Riga Antique Market at Vidzemes Market
DESCRIPTION:Riga Antique Market returns to Vidzemes Market for a Sunday of browsing and collecting. Stalls will offer tableware\, jewellery\, books\, coins\, badges\, vinyl records and interior pieces\, with the selection changing from seller to seller. \nThe market is a straightforward place to look for older objects\, browse unusual household finds or add something new to a collection. Allow some time to compare stalls\, as individual sellers set their own selection and the most interesting pieces may not stay available for long. \n\nDate and time: September 27\, 2026\, 09:00 to 15:00\nVenue: Vidzemes Market\, Brīvības iela 90\, Riga
URL:https://expatslatvia.com/event/riga-antique-market-at-vidzemes-market/
LOCATION:Vidzemes tirgus\, Brīvības iela 90\, Riga\, Latvia
CATEGORIES:Community & Social
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Riga:20260927T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Riga:20260927T170000
DTSTAMP:20260920T180437Z
CREATED:20260920T180437Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260920T180437Z
UID:2046-1790503200-1790528400@expatslatvia.com
SUMMARY:TURBO Vintage at Āgenskalna Market
DESCRIPTION:The September edition of TURBO Vintage brings clothing\, accessories and other second-hand finds to Āgenskalna Market. This regular market takes place on the final Sunday of the month and gives visitors a full day to browse independent sellers in one of Riga’s best-known neighbourhood markets. \nThe main stalls are located on the pavilion’s second floor. During the warmer season\, sellers may also use the courtyard\, so it is worth checking both areas before leaving. The mix varies between editions\, with the focus on vintage pieces\, practical wardrobe finds and distinctive accessories. \n\nDate and time: September 27\, 2026\, 10:00 to 17:00\nVenue: Āgenskalna Market\, Nometņu iela 64\, Riga
URL:https://expatslatvia.com/event/turbo-vintage-at-agenskalna-market/
LOCATION:Agenskalna tirgus\, Nometņu iela 64\, Rīga
CATEGORIES:Community & Social
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://expatslatvia.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/turbo-vintage-agenskalna-market-2026-09-27.jpg
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