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SUMMARY:International Organ Music Festival - Riga Cathedral
DESCRIPTION:One of Riga’s signature summer music festivals returns to Riga Cathedral\, home to one of Europe’s most celebrated historic organs. Over a month of concerts\, internationally acclaimed organists and guest musicians will perform classical masterpieces alongside contemporary works in the cathedral’s remarkable acoustics. \nWhether you’re a classical music enthusiast or simply looking for a unique cultural experience in Riga\, the festival offers an opportunity to hear one of the city’s most iconic instruments in an unforgettable setting. Concerts take place on selected evenings throughout the festival. \n🎟 Tickets: €15–25\n🌐 Full programme and tickets: doms.lv/en/events \n\n📅 July 8 – August 9\, 2026 / Most concerts at 19:00\, 📍 Venue: Riga Dome Cathedral\, Doma laukums 1
URL:https://expatslatvia.com/event/international-organ-music-festival-riga-cathedral/
LOCATION:Riga Dome Cathedral\, Doma laukums 1\, Rīga
CATEGORIES:Culture & Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Riga:20260728T190000
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SUMMARY:Resonance Residence: Mosquito Farm and Gareth Byrne
DESCRIPTION:What happens when computer fans\, bellows and singing biscuit tins become musical instruments? UK duo Mosquito Farm create noisy\, physical performances using handmade instruments and repurposed mechanical\, electronic and acoustic devices. Their work is energetic\, deliberately unstable and often seems close to falling apart. \nDuring their July residency in Riga\, artists Maddie Banwell and Grace Black have been building new mechanically powered and breath-driven instruments\, including reed instruments\, bellows and novelty singing biscuit tins. They have also been developing new performance ideas that bring movement\, dance and the human body into their unpredictable sound experiments. \nThe evening will also feature analogue film loops created by Irish moving-image artist Gareth Byrne. Working with optical printing\, darkroom processes and found materials\, Byrne explores rhythm\, repetition and the physical qualities of analogue film. The material developed in Riga will later contribute to a live performance with long-term musical collaborator Sour Blood. \nThis event presents work created during the artists’ residency at Baltic Analog Lab. Expect an intimate experimental art evening combining sound\, machines\, movement and analogue film\, rather than a conventional concert or film screening. The event is organised by Baltic Analog Lab and festival Skaņu mežs and will be held in English. \n\n📅 July 28\, 2026 / 19:00\, 📍 Baltic Analog Lab\, second-floor residency rooms\, Lienes iela 19a\, Riga\nAdmission: Free\nDrinks: Available for donations
URL:https://expatslatvia.com/event/resonance-residence-mosquito-farm-and-gareth-byrne/
LOCATION:Baltic Analog Lab\, Lienes iela 19a\, Rīga
CATEGORIES:Culture & Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Riga:20260729T173000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Riga:20260729T213000
DTSTAMP:20260713T192717Z
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SUMMARY:HOROS Festival - Dance Masterclasses at Hanzas Perons
DESCRIPTION:Three dance masterclasses open to professionals and anyone interested in movement\, with no previous experience required. All sessions will be held in English as part of the HOROS contemporary dance festival. \nTools for Tinkering – Erik Eriksson (SE) / 17:30–18:30\nStructured improvisation based on developmental movement patterns\, exploring different levels of intensity\, range and complexity. \nVērpete Workshop – Erik Eriksson and Krišjānis Sants (SE/LV) / 18:40–19:40\nMovement material from the performance Vērpete\, adapted to participants’ abilities and focusing on spinning\, balance in pairs\, mutual attention and trust. \nLindy Hop – Salka Ardal Rosengren (SE) / 20:00–21:30\nAn introduction to lindy hop from a contemporary dance perspective\, with rotating partners and exercises in leading\, following\, listening and playful response. \nBring comfortable clothes and dance shoes with soles that do not stick to the floor. \nParticipation: Free with a ticket to any HOROS performance on July 30 or 31. Otherwise\, €10 covering all three masterclasses\, payable in cash at the venue. \nRegistration required by July 24 or until all places are filled. \n🔗 Registration form \n\n📅 July 29\, 2026 / 17:30 – 21:30\,📍 Hanzas Perons\, Hanzas iela 16A\, Riga
URL:https://expatslatvia.com/event/horos-festival-dance-masterclasses-at-hanzas-perons/
LOCATION:Hanzas Perons\, Hanzas iela 16A\, Rīga
CATEGORIES:Education & Workshops
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SUMMARY:International Trombone Festival: Liepāja Symphony Orchestra
DESCRIPTION:The Liepāja Symphony Orchestra opens the International Trombone Festival with Swedish trombonist and conductor Christian Lindberg. Trombonists Line Johannesen and Sophie Bright appear as soloists. \nThis concert is part of International Trombone Festival 2026\, a four-day programme of performances and professional events taking place in Riga. \n🌐 Festival concert programme\n🎟 Tickets on Biļešu Paradīze \n\n📅 July 29\, 2026 / 20:00\n📍 Riga Latvian Society House\, Merķeļa iela 13\, Riga\nAdmission: From €20 \nOther festival concerts\n\nTrombone and Organ at Riga Cathedral\nLatvian National Guard Orchestra\nOrchestra RIGA\nLatvian Radio Big Band with Marshall Gilkes
URL:https://expatslatvia.com/event/international-trombone-festival-liepaja-symphony-orchestra/
LOCATION:Riga Latvian Society House\, Merķeļa iela 13\, Rīga
CATEGORIES:Culture & Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Riga:20260730T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Riga:20260730T220000
DTSTAMP:20260722T203016Z
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SUMMARY:Riga Last Thursdays: Gallery Evening on July 30
DESCRIPTION:Riga Last Thursdays turns an ordinary Thursday evening into a self-guided walk through the city’s contemporary art scene. Galleries\, museums and independent art spaces across Riga will remain open from 18:00 to 22:00\, giving visitors time to explore current exhibitions and meet some of the artists and curators behind them. \nThere is no single starting point or fixed route. Choose a few spaces that interest you\, build your own walk and join at any time during the evening. It is a practical way to discover smaller galleries and project spaces that can be easy to miss\, especially if you are new to Riga. \nThe July edition includes established institutions\, artist-run spaces\, photography and media art galleries\, pop-up projects and the RSU Anatomy Museum. Programmes vary between locations and may include exhibition openings\, curator-led tours\, conversations\, performances and other special events. \nParticipating art spaces\n\n427\nTUR\nASNI\nISSP Gallery\nDOM\nKim?\nDUUJA\nSMILGA\nRIXC\nGallery Jēkabs\nPart Time Gallery\nGrataJJ / MuseumLV\nRSU Anatomy Museum\nRiga Contemporary Art Space\nLatvian Centre for Contemporary Art (LCCA)\nVeldze Pop-up Gallery “Lielās noliktavas”\nM/Gallery\n\nYou do not need to visit every location. Check the current programme before leaving and select a route that fits your interests and available time. \n🌐 Current programme and route updates \n\n📅 July 30\, 2026 / 18:00 to 22:00\, 📍 Various art spaces across Riga\nAdmission: Free
URL:https://expatslatvia.com/event/riga-last-thursdays-gallery-evening-july-30-2026/
LOCATION:Various art spaces across Riga\, Riga
CATEGORIES:Culture & Arts
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SUMMARY:International Trombone Festival: Trombone and Organ at Riga Cathedral
DESCRIPTION:Italian trombonist Peter Steiner and Austrian organist and pianist Constanze Hochwartner perform a programme for trombone and organ at Riga Cathedral. \nThe concert is part of International Trombone Festival 2026 and the 39th International Organ Music Festival RĪGAS DOMS 2026. \n🌐 Festival concert programme\n🎟 Tickets on Biļešu Paradīze \n\n📅 July 30\, 2026 / 20:00\n📍 Riga Cathedral\, Herdera laukums 6\, Riga\nAdmission: From €15 \nOther festival concerts\n\nLiepāja Symphony Orchestra\nLatvian National Guard Orchestra\nOrchestra RIGA\nLatvian Radio Big Band with Marshall Gilkes
URL:https://expatslatvia.com/event/international-trombone-festival-trombone-and-organ-at-riga-cathedral/
LOCATION:Riga Dome Cathedral\, Doma laukums 1\, Rīga
CATEGORIES:Culture & Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Riga:20260731T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Riga:20260802T170000
DTSTAMP:20260625T123730Z
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SUMMARY:Ezera Skaņas 2026
DESCRIPTION:Looking for a summer weekend beyond Riga? Ezera Skaņas is a three-day outdoor cultural event by Lake Kāla that brings together live and electronic music\, sound art\, architecture and nature in one of Latvia’s most unique settings. Across the weekend\, visitors can explore art installations\, enjoy performances\, camp by the lake and experience the festival’s signature sunrise performance on a floating stage. \nA perfect opportunity to discover a different side of Latvia beyond the city. \n🎟 Tickets and full programme \n\n📅 July 31 – August 2\, 2026 / from 16:00\, 📍 Lake Kāla\, Vestiena Parish\, Madona Municipality (approx. 150 km from Riga)
URL:https://expatslatvia.com/event/ezera-skanas-2026/
LOCATION:Ezera Skaņas\, Lake Kāla\, Vestiena Parish\, Madona Municipality
CATEGORIES:Culture & Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Riga:20260731T200000
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SUMMARY:International Trombone Festival: Latvian National Guard Orchestra
DESCRIPTION:The Latvian National Guard Orchestra performs music by composer\, conductor and trombonist Johan de Meij. Swedish trombonist Håkan Björkman appears as soloist\, with Major Andis Karelis conducting. \nThis free public concert is part of International Trombone Festival 2026. No ticket or registration is required. \n🌐 Festival concert programme \n\n📅 July 31\, 2026 / 20:00\n📍 Riga Latvian Society House\, Merķeļa iela 13\, Riga\nAdmission: Free / No registration required \nOther festival concerts\n\nLiepāja Symphony Orchestra\nTrombone and Organ at Riga Cathedral\nOrchestra RIGA\nLatvian Radio Big Band with Marshall Gilkes
URL:https://expatslatvia.com/event/international-trombone-festival-latvian-national-guard-orchestra/
LOCATION:Riga Latvian Society House\, Merķeļa iela 13\, Rīga
CATEGORIES:Culture & Arts
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