Best Events, Concerts and Festivals in Riga - November 2025
November 2025, Riga – The City That Breathes Light and Music
This autumn, Riga will become Europe’s capital of light, music, and culture, as the city fills with the brightest events of the season.
From the torchlight procession on Lāčplēsis Day to the grand Staro Rīga 2025 festival, November will be a time when the streets, squares, and concert halls come alive with emotion, pride, and inspiration.
Light installations, world-class concerts, international exhibitions, and festive markets will turn every day of November into a unique adventure.
This year, Riga will offer everything — rock music, theatre, architecture, technology, and the magic of light.
Every local and visitor will feel how the city breathes celebration, where tradition and innovation merge into one luminous experience.
Evenings will feel warmer as thousands of lamps, candles, and smiles illuminate the streets.
Doma Square will transform into a Christmas fairy tale, while Arena Riga becomes the epicenter of sound and light.
From the first to the last day of November, Riga will live through a rhythm that unites history, culture, and the spirit of the future.
This is a month where everyone can find something special — romance under the glow of installations, the energy of festivals, or inspiration in museums and theatres.
On Lāčplēsis Day, the city will light up with the glow of torches, while Staro Rīga 2025 will turn the nights into moving artworks.
Those seeking sound and energy can enjoy concerts by Sudden Lights and Zara Larsson, attracting thousands of fans.
For lovers of technology — Tech Industry 2025, one of the biggest industrial exhibitions in Europe.
For families with children — the fun and educational ZooExpo 2025.
And when the air fills with the scent of cinnamon and mulled wine, the Riga Christmas Market will remind everyone that the festive season is near.
November in Riga is not just a month — it’s an experience to remember.
Here, history lights up, music becomes a common language, and the streets transform into a living stage.
Once again, Riga will prove that cold weather is no obstacle when your heart is filled with light.
So take your friends or family, grab a warm drink, and head out to experience the city that truly shines!
Events in Riga – November 2025
Lāčplēsis Day (Commemorative Events)
Date: November 11, 2025
Time: Around 16:00 — torchlight procession from the Brothers’ Cemetery to the Freedom Monument; around 18:00 — memorial ceremony.
Location: Riga, Pārdaugava → Freedom Square → Akmens Bridge embankment.
Description: A traditional torch procession and commemorative events honoring Latvia’s freedom fighters.
Riga Music Week 2025
Date: November 5–6, 2025
Time: November 5 — 18:00–23:59; November 6 — until late evening.
Location: Tallinas Street Quarter, Riga.
Description: A music and industry conference-festival featuring Latvian and international artists, six stages, and multiple genres.
International Theatre Conference “Stage for Truth. Which Truth?”
Date: November 5–9, 2025
Time: Sessions and performances throughout the week.
Location: Dailes Theatre, Riga.
Description: An international theatre conference exploring the role of art and truth in modern society, including lectures, panels, and performances.
Staro Rīga 2025
Date: November 15–18, 2025
Time: Every evening approximately 17:00–23:00.
Location: Various outdoor locations in central Riga — from the National Library to Miera Street.
Description: A spectacular light-art festival featuring over 40 installations, projections, and interactive works that transform the city into a glowing gallery.
Sudden Lights Concert 2025
Date: November 15, 2025
Time: Doors 18:00, start 20:00, ends around 23:00.
Location: Arena Riga.
Description: One of Latvia’s most popular bands performing songs from their new album with an impressive light show — a highlight of the month’s music scene.
ZooExpo 2025
Date: November 15–16, 2025
Time: Open all day both days.
Location: Ķīpsala Exhibition Centre, Riga.
Description: An international pet-industry exhibition featuring competitions, workshops, and the latest pet products.
Concert “Rock and Organ by Candlelight”
Date: November 18, 2025
Time: 18:00
Location: St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, Deglava Street 1, Riga.
Description: A unique concert combining rock hits (Queen, Metallica) and organ music performed by candlelight — a magical fusion of modern and classical sound.
Latvian Independence Day Celebrations 2025
Date: November 18, 2025
Time: All-day events — official ceremonies, military parade, evening concerts, and fireworks.
Location: Riga City Centre — Freedom Square, 11 November Embankment, Doma Square.
Description: Latvia’s national holiday celebration combining culture, tradition, and unity across the city.
Exhibition “Courage and Care. Architecture and Design: The Roche Vision”
Date: October 4, 2025 – January 18, 2026
Time: Open daily during museum hours.
Location: Latvian National Museum of Art (LNMM), Riga.
Description: An international exhibition showcasing innovation, design, and human-centered architecture — part of Riga’s autumn cultural program.
Riga Christmas Market 2025
Date: From late November to January 2026
Time: Open daily.
Location: Doma Square, Old Riga.
Description: The traditional Christmas market with crafts, festive food, and warm atmosphere in the heart of the Old Town.
Tech Industry 2025
Date: November 27–29, 2025
Time: All day.
Location: Ķīpsalas Street 8, Riga.
Description: A major international B2B exhibition for technology and industry — automation, robotics, metalworking, and cutting-edge engineering.
November 2025 in Riga will unite everything — light, music, culture, innovation, and human warmth.
It’s a time when the city becomes a living artwork — and everyone can become part of its shining story.