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SUMMARY:RIGA IFF 2026
DESCRIPTION:RIGA IFF returns for its 13th edition with nearly 100 films spanning contemporary auteur cinema\, Nordic and German-language selections\, Latvian premieres\, short-film competitions\, Baltic music videos and family screenings. \nSplendid Palace is the festival’s main venue\, with additional Riga screenings at Forum Cinemas and the National Library of Latvia. Individual screenings have their own times\, language information and accessibility details\, so use the official calendar when planning your visit. \nSelected RIGA IFF events on Expats Latvia: Lewerentz Divine Darkness + Q&A\, Short Film National Competition\, Baltic Music Video Competition\, and RIGA IFF Awards 2026. \n🎟 Regular screenings: €8 to €9; discounted tickets: €7 to €8; KIDS’ REEL: €6; family ticket: €20; four-ticket pack: €30; Festival Pass: €120\n🌐 Official programme and screening calendar\n🎟 Tickets and passes \n\n📅 October 15 to 25\, 2026\n📍 Main venue: Kino Splendid Palace\, Elizabetes iela 61\, Riga; additional screenings at other Riga venues
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LOCATION:Kino Splendid Palace\, Elizabetes iela 61\, Rīga\, LV-1050\, Latvia
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SUMMARY:Bill Plympton in Conversation with Signe Baumane
DESCRIPTION:Independent animation filmmakers Bill Plympton and Signe Baumane meet for an English-language conversation about building a career outside the studio system. The discussion will cover the creative choices\, working methods and practical realities behind their distinctive animated films. \nThe event is part of the RIGA IFF Baltic Animation Meet-Up and admission is free. \n🌐 Official event page \n\n📅 24 October 2026\, 11:00 to 13:00\n📍 Splendid Palace\, Flow Hall\, Elizabetes iela 61\, Rīga\, Latvia
URL:https://expatslatvia.com/event/bill-plympton-signe-baumane-riga/
LOCATION:Kino Splendid Palace\, Elizabetes iela 61\, Rīga\, LV-1050\, Latvia
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SUMMARY:TAXOPHONE by EMIL ZENKO
DESCRIPTION:TAXOPHONE is a travelling performance project by Emil Zenko built around an analogue telephone booth transformed into a small stage and visual world. Original music\, performance and surreal imagery turn an everyday object into a space for unexpected dialogue. \nThe Riga event is hosted by Aliaxei Budzko. Doors open at 19:00 and the performance begins at 20:00. \n🌐 Official event page \n\n📅 24 October 2026\, 19:00 to 22:00\n📍 Laska V21\, Vagonu iela 21\, Rīga\, Latvia
URL:https://expatslatvia.com/event/taxophone-emil-zenko-laska/
LOCATION:Laska V21\, Vagonu iela 21\, Rīga\, LV-1009\, Latvia
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SUMMARY:RIGA IFF Awards 2026
DESCRIPTION:RIGA IFF Awards is the festival’s public awards ceremony\, bringing together filmmakers and local and international juries. A total of 78 works are competing across seven categories in the 2026 festival. \nThe ceremony is directed by actor and director Gerds Lapoška. Doors open at 20:00 and the ceremony begins at 20:30. \nThe ceremony is part of RIGA IFF 2026. Other selected festival events include Lewerentz Divine Darkness + Q&A\, the Short Film National Competition and the Baltic Music Video Competition. \n🎟 Tickets required\n🎟 Tickets for RIGA IFF Awards \n\n📅 October 24\, 2026 / 20:30\n📍 Venue: Kino Splendid Palace\, Elizabetes iela 61\, Riga
URL:https://expatslatvia.com/event/riga-iff-awards-2026/
LOCATION:Kino Splendid Palace\, Elizabetes iela 61\, Rīga\, LV-1050\, Latvia
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