Information about hotels and transport connections is available at the Riga Tourism Coordination and Information Centre home page: www.rigatourism.com

 
 
 
 
Riga
International Baltic Ballet Festival
The main objective of the Festival is to popularize the ballet by bringing together classic and modern ballet ensembles, dancers and choreographers from all of the Baltic Sea states.
CONTACT:
Management of Baltic Ballet Festival
Lita Beiris, phone: +371 67336123
lita.beiris@apollo.lv,
www.ballet-festival.lv		  
17- 24 April
Nordea Riga International Marathon
In 2009 there were 8,593 participants from 35 countries registered for marathon, half-marathon, marathon relay and fun run (5K) races. The course lies in the very center of Riga and runners can enjoy the charm of the old Town.
CONTACT:
phone: +371 67504931
marathon@necom.lv,
www.nordearigasmaratons.lv		  
23 May
Market of Latvian Folk Art
Annual fair of national art and craftsmanship in Latvian Ethnographic Open-Air Museum. Souvenirs made of wood, leather, clay, straw and amber. Try yourself in any of the ancient crafts!
CONTACT:
Latvian EthnographicalOpen-air Museum Brigita Cikste,
phone: + 371 67994106
info@brivdabas-muzejs.lv,
www.brivdabasmuzejs.lv		  
5 - 6 June
XIII Riga Opera Festival
Overview of the best moments of the previous year, offering fans a chance to relive their favorite scenes or see what they've missed.
CONTACT:
www.opera.lv/en/riga-opera-festival/
boxoffice@opera.rv		  
June
Riga Rhythms (Rigas Ritmi)
One of the most popular festivals in the Baltic countries showcasing famous foreign and Latvian artists.The festival has featured such jazz legends as Freddy Cole, Abraham Laboriel, Take 6, Dianne Reeves, Patti Austin, YellowJackets, and many others.
CONTACT:
Maris Briezkalns, Artistic director
info@rigasritmi.lv,
www.rigasritmi.lv		  
June / July
X Latvian School Youth Song and Dance Celebration
A masterpiece of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, as proclaimed by UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization. During the X Latvian School Youth Song and Dance Celebration there will be possibility to attend different concerts and activities.
CONTACT:
Agra Berzina, Deputy Head of the State Centre for Content of Education,
agra.berzina@visc.gov.lv, www.visc.gov.lv
  
6 - 11 July
Riga City Festival
Concerts, workshops, street fairs, theatre plays, arts performances, gourmet festival every street can become a surprise.
CONTACT:
Culture Department of Riga City Council Diana Civle, kpp@riga.lv, www.rdkd.lv, www.rigassvetki.lv		  
20 - 22 August
Contemporary Culture Forum White Night 2010
Art, theatre, music, motion and survival projects for everyone to enjoy. Entry to all events is free of charge.
CONTACT:
Culture Department of Riga City Council Diana Civle, kpp@riga.lv, www.rdkd.lv, www.rigassvetki.lv		  
4 September
International food competition Riga Food 2010
International Trade Fair for Food, Beverages, Food Processing, Technology, Packaging, Catering and Equipment and Services for Groceries.
CONTACT:
International Exhibition Company BT 1 Rolandsi Nezborts, rolands.nezborts@bt1.lv, www.bt1.lv		  
8 - 12 September
Light Festival "Staro Riga"
The largest festival of light in the Northern Europe. It is time when houses, parks, monuments and bridges become the playground of light.
CONTACT:
Diana Čivle
kpp@riga.lv
www.rdkd.lv www.staroriga.lv		  
18 - 21 November

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