Nordea Riga Marathon
May
Riga’s marathon attracts over 20,000 runners each year, who make their way past some of the city’s most iconic sights. The course starts and finishes on the banks of the Daugava River, and for those looking to participate there is a choice between completing a full- or half-marathon, 5km or 10km distance.
Riga Opera Festival
June
The Riga Opera Festival signals the end of the Latvian National Opera’s season, with new and classic operas put on to mark the celebration.
Ligo!
June
Music, dancing, markets and other events help Riga celebrate the summer solstice. The Old Town’s Dome Square holds a midsummer market on 21 June, and celebrations continue over the following days with concerts along the Daugava River.
Riga City Festival
August
This festival is Riga’s main cultural event, lasting for three days and involving everything from music and dance to fairs and lots of fireworks.
Festival of Light Staro Riga
November
Celebrate all things luminary at the Festival of Light as colourful outdoor installations and projections that showcase latest technologies enlighten the evening skies.