Nīca Festival - Nīca Parish, South Kurzeme Municipality, June 13, 2026
Nīca Festival - Nīca Parish, South Kurzeme Municipality, June 13, 2026
In Nīca Parish, South Kurzeme Municipality, on Saturday, June 13, 2026, the Nīca Festival will take place, this year carrying the thematic mood of “Iron Rhythms in Nīca”. The festival day is designed as a gathering for the whole family, combining sports and creative activities with concerts, a parade and a dance party. The morning will begin with the “Nīcas Karalis” volleyball tournament, and soon afterward visitors will be welcomed by the festival market. In the afternoon, creative “DarbNĪCAS” workshops, children’s activities and Safety Day events will take place in the urban environment and near various institutions. A ride by the “West Coast Liners” motorcycle club is also planned through the streets of Nīca, adding special movement and energy to the celebration. Families will be able to enjoy inflatable attractions, children’s workshops and a living sculpture show. Near the Tourist Information Centre, a concert by children’s ensembles and dancers is planned, along with a ride in a horse-drawn carriage and the chance to meet ponies. In the evening, the festival parade and a concert by collectives will bring the celebration together, while at 20:00 an evening concert with the band “Dzelzs Vilks” is scheduled. The festival day will conclude with a dance party featuring the band “Pa ceļam”, planned to continue until 03:00.
Festival Programme and Times
Saturday, 13.06.2026
- 10:00 - “Nīcas Karalis” volleyball tournament, stage 1, Nīca. Free admission.
- 11:30 - Festival market, Nīca. Free admission.
- 13:00 - “West Coast Liners” motorcycle club ride, streets of Nīca. Free admission.
- 13:00 - Creative “DarbNĪCAS” workshops, near various institutions. Free admission.
- 14:00 - Inflatable attractions, Nīca. Free admission.
- 14:00 - Safety Day activities, Nīca. Free admission.
- 14:00 - Living sculpture show, Nīca. Free admission.
- 14:00 - Children’s workshops, Nīca. Free admission.
- 15:00 - Horse-drawn carriage ride and meeting ponies, near the Tourist Information Centre. Free admission.
- 15:00 - Concert by children’s ensembles and dancers, near the Tourist Information Centre. Free admission.
- 17:15 - Festival parade, Nīca. Free admission.
- 18:00 - Concert by collectives, Nīca. Free admission.
- 20:00 - Concert, Nīca. Free admission.
- 22:00 - Dance party, Nīca. Free admission.
Concerts and Artists
The festival evening concert programme includes a concert by collectives, bringing together local participants and guest groups and creating the sense of togetherness characteristic of the celebration. At 20:00, an evening concert with the band “Dzelzs Vilks” is planned, one of the most anticipated events of the day. At 22:00, a dance party with the band “Pa ceļam” will begin, with the festivities planned to continue until 03:00. During the day, the “West Coast Liners” motorcycle club ride will also take place through the streets of Nīca, adding a special parade and movement to the festival atmosphere.
Venues and Practical Information
The festival events are planned in Nīca and Nīca Parish, South Kurzeme Municipality, using several locations at the same time. The market, attractions, Safety Day activities and children’s workshops are planned in Nīca, while the creative “DarbNĪCAS” workshops will take place near various institutions. The motorcycle club ride will take place through the streets of Nīca, while the family-friendly activities at 15:00 will be centred near the Tourist Information Centre. The festival parade at 17:15 will connect the daytime events with the evening concert programme. The events listed in the programme are free of charge.
Why Visit
The Nīca Festival combines sporting excitement, community gathering and an evening musical highlight in a single day. The programme is designed to be interesting for both children and adults, with creative workshops, attractions and various entertainment happening at the same time. The festival parade offers a chance to feel a sense of belonging to Nīca and its traditions, while the concert by collectives colours the evening with local energy. The concert by the band “Dzelzs Vilks” offers a powerful sound and a mood suited to the festival theme. The dance party with the band “Pa ceļam” closes the day with dancing and the true atmosphere of a parish festival. If you want a celebration that brings together a market, activities and concerts all in one day, Nīca is the right place to be on June 13.