Salaspils Municipality Festival 2026 - Salaspils Municipality, June 7-13, 2026

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Salaspils Municipality Festival 2026 - Salaspils Municipality, June 7-13, 2026

The Salaspils Municipality Festival 2026 will take place in Salaspils from June 7 to 13, marking Salaspils' 840th anniversary. The festival week is planned as a broad series of events with concerts, performances, sports activities, hikes, and a light show. On June 7, the city will open the anniversary celebrations with performances by cultural center groups in various places around Salaspils and the joint creation of an “840” sign at the stadium. Evening concerts will feature Labvēlīgais tips, Aija Andrejeva, Singapūras satīns, Very cool people, Sestā jūdze, Dziļi violets, and Bermudu divstūris. On June 10, Salaspils Beach will host both a concert and creative activities, followed later by a light show on the water. On June 11 and 12, hikes to Salaspils Zeltiņu Bog are planned, with a theater performance and a concert in the evenings at the Rīgava Art and Music Garden. On June 13, an especially rich day is planned at the National Botanical Garden and the “Botania” Environmental Education Center, with family-friendly activities, guided tours, and concerts. The festival is a good opportunity to experience Salaspils in one week both as an active place for sports and recreation and as a city of concerts and co-creation.

Festival Program and Times

Sunday, June 7, 2026

11:00 - Performances by cultural center groups, by Salaspils Sports House. Free.
14:30 - Performances by cultural center groups, in the Salaspils Municipality Council parking lot. Free.
15:30 - Performances by cultural center groups, by Salaspils Library. Free.
17:00 - Performances by cultural center groups, by Salaspils Concert Hall. Free.
18:00 - Together we will create the “840” sign, at the Salaspils Sports House stadium. Free.
20:00 - Concert by the band Labvēlīgais tips, by Salaspils Sports House. Free.

Monday, June 8, 2026

19:00 - Concert by singer Aija Andrejeva, in the Salaspils Municipality Council parking lot. Free.

Tuesday, June 9, 2026

14:00 - Salaspils 3x3 basketball, stage 1, by Salaspils Sports House. Free.
16:00 - Youth activities - Youth Day, by Salaspils Sports House. Free.
19:00 - Concert by the band Singapūras satīns, by Salaspils Sports House. Free.

Wednesday, June 10, 2026

19:00 - Contemporary dance performance, by the ruins of St. George's Church. Free.
19:00 - Boat rides, at Salaspils Beach. Free.
19:00 - Painting accompanied by harp music, at Salaspils Beach. Free.
19:00 - Concert by the band Very cool people, at Salaspils Beach. Free.
23:00 - Light show on the water, at Salaspils Beach. Free.

Thursday, June 11, 2026

18:30 - Hike to Salaspils Zeltiņu Bog, in Salaspils Zeltiņu Bog. Free.
19:00 - Theater performance “Svešā nauda”, at the Rīgava Art and Music Garden. Free.

Friday, June 12, 2026

18:30 - Hike to Salaspils Zeltiņu Bog, in Salaspils Zeltiņu Bog. Free.
19:00 - Concert by the band Sestā jūdze, at the Rīgava Art and Music Garden. Free.

Saturday, June 13, 2026

09:30-10:45 - Registration for family float fishing competitions and fishing masterclasses, at the Salaspils large pond by Nometņu Street. Free.
10:55-11:00 - Going to the sector and preparing equipment, at the Salaspils large pond by Nometņu Street. Free.
11:00 - Fishing start of the float fishing competition, at the Salaspils large pond by Nometņu Street. Free.
13:00 - Fishing finish of the float fishing competition, at the Salaspils large pond by Nometņu Street. Free.
13:00-13:40 - Submitting catches and compiling results, at the Salaspils large pond by Nometņu Street. Free.
14:00 - Awards ceremony for the float fishing competition, at the Salaspils large pond by Nometņu Street. Free.
10:00 - 12th “Ezerkauliņi” Salaspils City Half Marathon 2026, at Salaspils Sports House. Free.
12:00 - Botania environmental discovery “Nature in the Garden”, at the “Botania” Environmental Education Center. Free.
12:00 - Music workshop, at the “Botania” Environmental Education Center. Free.
12:00 - Photo orienteering, at the “Botania” Environmental Education Center. Free.
12:00 - Shadow theater and co-creation, at the “Botania” Environmental Education Center. Free.
12:00 - Snack break and small prizes, at the “Botania” Environmental Education Center. Free.
12:00 - Children's attractions, at the National Botanical Garden. Free.
12:00 - Kukū Market, at the National Botanical Garden. Free.
12:00 - Garden restaurant, at the National Botanical Garden. Free.
12:00 - Activities by Salaspils Municipality institutions, at the National Botanical Garden. Free.
12:00 - Guided omnibus and walking tours of the National Botanical Garden, at the National Botanical Garden. Free.
12:00 - Environmental discovery and art “Brush in Nature”, at the “Botania” Environmental Education Center. Free.
12:00 - Workshop on ecolabels and greenwashing, at the “Botania” Environmental Education Center. Free.
14:00 - Performance by Oļģerts Dreimanis Drum Studio, at the National Botanical Garden. Free.
15:00 - Dance performance “Salas stīgas”, at Salaspils Sports House. Paid. Tickets at “Biļešu paradīze” box offices.
15:00 - Salaspils Theater performance “Šneiderienes”, at the National Botanical Garden. Free.
17:30 - Performance by Oļģerts Dreimanis Drum Studio, at the National Botanical Garden. Free.
18:00 - Dance performance “Salas stīgas”, at Salaspils Sports House. Paid. Tickets at “Biļešu paradīze” box offices.
19:30 - Concert by the band Dziļi violets, at the National Botanical Garden. Free.
22:00 - Concert by the band Bermudu divstūris, at the National Botanical Garden. Free.

Concerts and Artists

The festival concert program includes both large evening concerts and performances by local groups. On June 7, Labvēlīgais tips will take the stage by Salaspils Sports House, while on June 8 Aija Andrejeva's concert is planned in the Salaspils Municipality Council parking lot. On June 9, Singapūras satīns will continue the evening, while on June 10 a Very cool people concert will take place at Salaspils Beach, complemented by creative activities and ending the evening with a light show on the water. On June 12, a Sestā jūdze concert is planned at the Rīgava Art and Music Garden. On the festival's culmination day, June 13, performances by Oļģerts Dreimanis Drum Studio will take place at the National Botanical Garden, while the evening concerts will feature Dziļi violets and Bermudu divstūris. The dance performance “Salas stīgas” is also highlighted separately; it is planned at Salaspils Sports House, with tickets available at “Biļešu paradīze” box offices.

Venues and Practical Information

The festival will take place in several locations in Salaspils, including by Salaspils Sports House, in the Salaspils Municipality Council parking lot, by Salaspils Library, and by Salaspils Concert Hall. On June 10, the main festival venue is Salaspils Beach, where several events and the evening light show on the water are planned in one place. The hikes on June 11 and 12 are planned in Salaspils Zeltiņu Bog, while on June 11 the performance “Svešā nauda” will take place at the Rīgava Art and Music Garden. On June 13, activities will be concentrated at the National Botanical Garden, the “Botania” Environmental Education Center, Salaspils Sports House, and the Salaspils large pond by Nometņu Street. During the festival, admission to events is planned to be free, except for those events where ticket sales are indicated.

Why It Is Worth Visiting

Salaspils Municipality Festival 2026 is an opportunity to feel the anniversary atmosphere over the course of one week at concerts, co-creation events, and active recreation activities. Alongside well-known musicians, the program also includes performances by local groups in various places around the city, allowing visitors to feel the strength of the Salaspils community. The beach evening with a concert, creative activities, and a light show on the water is a good reason to come even for those who visit Salaspils less often. The June 13 program is especially suitable for families, with activities at the National Botanical Garden and the “Botania” Environmental Education Center, as well as competitions and a sporty atmosphere. Hikes to Zeltiņu Bog and the theater performance add calmer, educational moments to the festival week. This festival brings together different audiences and allows visitors to discover Salaspils in a multifaceted way, celebrating its 840th anniversary together with local residents and guests.

Salaspils Municipality Festival 2026 - Salaspils Municipality, June 7-13, 2026