Daugava Festival in Dignāja, Jēkabpils Municipality, on May 30, 2026

Daugava Festival in Dignāja, Jēkabpils Municipality, on May 30, 2026

The Daugava Festival in Dignāja will take place on May 30, 2026, offering a family-friendly festive day by the Daugava with creative activities, sports entertainment, and evening concerts. The main venue is the Dignāja open-air stage, while some activities are also planned at Dignāja School Beach and the sports fields. The festival program begins in the afternoon with children’s creative workshops and the sound of folklore, then continues with a wide range of free activities for the whole family. Throughout the day, sports activities, entertainment, and various activities for children are planned, making the festival suitable for both the youngest visitors and adults. In the evening, the festive atmosphere will be shaped by a concert program featuring local amateur groups, choirs, and musical ensembles. A special highlight of the program is the Dailes Theatre actors’ ensemble “ILGA” with Gundars Siliņš and Aldis Siliņš. At the same time, an evening market with home producers and craftspeople will take place, along with “Dignāja Stories” and meetings with local people. The concert section is free of charge, while the evening dance party has an admission fee. If you are looking for a festival with a clear daily schedule, diverse activities, and a chance to meet your own people, the Daugava Festival in Dignāja is a good reason for a trip.

Festival Program and Times

Saturday, 30.05.2026

• 15:00 - Children’s creative workshops, Dignāja Beach (Dignāja School Beach). Free.
• 15:00 - Song group “Rati”, Dignāja Beach (Dignāja School Beach). Free.
• 16:00 - Activities for the whole family and sports entertainment, Dignāja open-air stage. Free.
• 16:00 - Horse riding and sports car and motorcycle exhibition, Dignāja open-air stage. Free.
• 16:00 - Concerts, dances, and musical performances, Dignāja open-air stage. Free.
• 16:00 - Beach volleyball and football, Dignāja sports field. Free.
• 16:00 - Archery, Dignāja sports field. Free.
• 16:00 - Face painting, glitter tattoos, Dignāja School sports field. Free.
• 16:00 - Sports car and motorcycle exhibition, Dignāja School sports field. Free.
• 16:00 - Performances by amateur groups, choirs, musical ensembles, and special guests, Dignāja open-air stage. Free.
• 16:00 - Evening market with home producers and craftspeople, Dignāja open-air stage. Free.
• 16:00 - Dignāja Stories and meetings with local people, Dignāja open-air stage. Free.
• 19:30 - Concert (evening concert), Dignāja open-air stage. Free.
• 20:00 - Dailes Theatre actors’ ensemble “ILGA” (evening concert), Dignāja open-air stage. Free.
• 22:00 - Evening dance party (open-air dance), Dignāja open-air stage. Paid: 10 EUR.

Concerts and Artists

The evening concert section is expected to feature various local groups and musical performances on stage. The program mentions Dignāja amateur theatre “Madagurči”, the Jersika People’s House senior mixed choir “Jersika”, Dignāja chapel band “Dignā”, and the creative association “Zeltenes”. At 20:00, the special guests will be the Dailes Theatre actors’ ensemble “ILGA”, featuring Gundars Siliņš and Aldis Siliņš. At the evening dance party at 22:00, music will be performed by the band “Kodols” and the band “Ilūzija”.

Venues and Practical Information

The festival takes place in Dignāja (Jēkabpils Municipality), and the main venue is the Dignāja open-air stage. Activities are also planned at Dignāja School Beach, Dignāja sports field, and Dignāja School sports field. The daytime activities and concert program are free of charge, but the evening dance party at 22:00 has an admission fee (10 EUR). Families can plan the day conveniently, as sports activities, children’s entertainment, the market, and concerts are all available at the same time.

Why Visit

The Daugava Festival is an opportunity to experience, in one day, both a calm afternoon with creative workshops and the sound of folklore, as well as active recreation and evening concerts at the open-air stage. The program is designed so that everyone can find a suitable pace: children will have activities and face painting, while adults can enjoy sports activities, the market, and the concert atmosphere. The strength of the local community will be especially noticeable at the festival, as the program includes meetings with local people and “Dignāja Stories”. If you want a meaningful trip with clear times and a varied offering, Dignāja on May 30 is a good choice.