Weekend events: Riga, Latvia - 2026-09-11 to 2026-09-13

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Latvia has a notably varied cultural calendar for the weekend of 11 to 13 September 2026. Riga, Latvia’s capital city, provides the biggest concentration of choices, from a major food-industry fair to a public dog walk and a mental-health festival. The programme also rewards travellers who look beyond the capital. Jūrmala offers an important classical-music evening by the sea, while Cēsis brings young cellists and local food culture into focus. Daugavpils adds visual art, poetry and a lively late-night street celebration in Latvia’s east. These events make it easy to build a weekend around more than one city. Plan around the published start times, especially where Friday evening programmes overlap. September is also an excellent time to combine cultural stops with walks through Latvia’s historic centres, parks and coastal areas. Check final organiser updates before setting out, as programmes can change.

Riga: food, community and wellbeing

Riga Food 2026 — Riga, Latvia — 11–12 September 2026

Date/time: Friday, 11 September, 10:00–18:00; Saturday, 12 September, 10:00–17:00.
Venue/city: International Exhibition Centre Ķīpsala, Riga, Latvia.
Why go: Explore the Baltic food industry’s flagship fair, with producers, new products, professional competitions and food-focused presentations.
Tickets/entry: Adult admission is €10; students, pupils and people with disabilities pay €8. A Friday-and-Saturday family ticket for two adults and two children aged 7–18 is €25, and children under seven accompanied by an adult enter free.

Royal Corgi Walk — Riga, Latvia — 11 September 2026

Date/time: Friday, 11 September, gathering from 17:45; ceremonial count and photo at 18:00; tea picnic from 19:00.
Venue/city: Bastejkalns Park to Kronvalds Park, Riga, Latvia.
Why go: Watch a cheerful tribute to Queen Elizabeth II’s love of corgis, with an organised walk through central Riga and a concluding British tea picnic.
Tickets/entry: Free entry.

OGLE 2026 — Riga, Latvia — 11–12 September 2026

Date/time: Friday, 11 September, 17:00–23:00; Saturday, 12 September, programme continues until 23:00.
Venue/city: Tallinas Street Quarter, Riga, Latvia.
Why go: This mental-health and music festival brings together conversations, expert perspectives, workshops and community experiences in an open setting.
Tickets/entry: Free entry.

Jūrmala: classical music by the coast

XXIII Kremerata Baltica Festival: Gidons Kremer and Kremerata Baltica — Jūrmala, Latvia — 11 September 2026

Date/time: Friday, 11 September, 19:00.
Venue/city: Dzintari Concert Hall, Jūrmala, Latvia.
Why go: Hear Gidon Kremer, Kremerata Baltica, conductor Jurģis Cābulis, pianist Reinis Zariņš and violinist Laura Zariņa in a programme including Latvian composers and new works.

Turkish Night Charm at Amber View — Jūrmala, Latvia — 11 September 2026

Date/time: Friday, 11 September, 19:00.
Venue/city: Amber View, Baltic Beach Hotel & SPA, Jūrmala, Latvia.
Why go: Make an evening of a four-course Mediterranean- and Turkish-inspired dinner with DJ sets, dance performances and a fire show.
Tickets/entry: €65 per person.

Cēsis and the Vidzeme region: cello and regional flavours

II International Cello Competition Čello Cēsis — Cēsis, Latvia — 11 September 2026

Date/time: Friday, 11 September, 09:00.
Venue/city: Cēsis Concert Hall, Cēsis, Latvia.
Why go: Follow emerging cello virtuosos from Latvia, Estonia and Germany as they perform in the competition’s final day.

Cēsis Region Flavours Festival — Cēsis, Latvia — 12 September 2026

Date/time: Saturday, 12 September, 09:00–15:00.
Venue/city: Cēsis Market, Cēsis, Latvia.
Why go: Set aside a daytime stop for a regional food festival at the city market.

Daugavpils and Latgale: art, poetry and a street festival

Rotko Museum Autumn Exhibition Season Opening — Daugavpils, Latvia — 11 September 2026

Date/time: Friday, 11 September, 16:00.
Venue/city: Rotko Museum, Daugavpils, Latvia.
Why go: Be among the first to see the museum’s autumn season, bringing together artists from Latvia, France and Italy across painting, sculpture, ceramics, graphics, textile art and installation.

Rīgas ielas svētki “Vīna īla, daudz stuostu” — Daugavpils, Latvia — 12 September 2026

Date/time: Saturday, 12 September, 20:00–24:00.
Venue/city: Rīgas Street, Daugavpils, Latvia.
Why go: Experience four hours of music, visual art, creative activity and stories from Latgale as Rīgas Street becomes an open cultural space.

Practical planning tips for Latvia

Book accommodation early if you plan to combine Riga with Jūrmala, Cēsis or Daugavpils, particularly for Friday night. Use intercity trains and buses for the main city connections, but allow extra time for regional journeys and late-evening returns. September weather can shift quickly, so bring layers and a waterproof outer layer for outdoor events. Arrive before programme start times, and reserve restaurant tables or paid tickets in advance where an organiser requires it. A flexible route that pairs Riga on Friday with a Saturday or Sunday regional stop will make the most of this Latvia weekend.