Skaņu mežs SNACK – Riga, Various Venues, November 6, 2026

Skaņu mežs SNACK – Riga, Various Venues, November 6, 2026

“Skaņu mežs SNACK” is a showcase of young experimental musicians and sound artists from the Baltic and Nordic countries in Riga. The event will take place on November 6 and 7, 2026, at various independent cultural venues across the city. On November 6, 2026, admission to the event will begin at 4:00 PM. The first day's programme will start at 5:00 PM in the “Narnia” hall of the “BAMS” billiard club. The showcase will bring together artists from Latvia, Lithuania, Estonia, Finland, Norway and Denmark. Audiences can expect ambient, electroacoustic and experimental electronic music performances. The programme will also include noise, dark electronics and unconventional dance music. “Skaņu mežs SNACK” is a showcase-style event that allows visitors to discover several new artists in a single evening. The first evening will feature “Tinto Collective”, Irene Bianco and “grisha223”. Elia Lombardini, “saulė nori” and Natas Kunas will perform at “Laska” bar. At “1983” bar, the first day will conclude with Helena Pulkkinen, Viktor Toikkanen and MIU. On the second day, the “DOM” gallery will host Emila Kellera Skūsena’s performance and the opening of a sound installation. Concerts will then also take place at “Aleponija”, “Bolderāja”, “BAMS” and “1983” bar. The showcase’s closing programme includes Agita Reķe, SISE, Allosci and “Music For Your Plants”. The event offers an opportunity to hear contemporary Baltic and Nordic sound art outside the traditional concert format. It is a chance to discover new musicians and Riga’s alternative cultural scene at the same time. There is no age restriction for the event. Admission is free for children up to 7 years old. Performances and information will be available in Latvian and English. “Skaņu mežs SNACK” is particularly suitable for listeners looking for an unpredictable and diverse live music experience.

What to Expect at the Event

The two-evening showcase combines live acoustic performances, percussion, electronic experiments, piano music, sound installations and multimedia performances. On November 6, the programme will take place at “BAMS”, “Laska” and “1983” bar, while on November 7 it will also include the “DOM” gallery, “Aleponija” and “Bolderāja”. The event format encourages visitors to move between venues and discover different sound aesthetics.

Venue and Time

The programme on November 6, 2026, will begin at 5:00 PM in the “Narnia” hall at “BAMS”, Cēsu Street 18, Riga. The first day’s events will continue at “Laska V21” and “1983” bar, Vagonu Street 21. The showcase will also take place at “Aleponija”, Ernesta Birznieka-Upīša Street 22, “Bolderāja”, Avotu Street 29, and the “DOM” gallery, Ernesta Birznieka-Upīša Street 15–5, Riga.

Tickets

Admission is free for children up to 7 years old.

Important Information for Visitors

• Admission to the event begins at 4:00 PM.
• Each day’s programme lasts approximately eight hours.
• The event can be attended without age restrictions.
• The event languages are Latvian and English.
• Space is provided for visitors using wheelchairs at the venues.

Why Attend

“Skaņu mežs SNACK” offers a concentrated insight into new experimental music from the Baltic and Nordic countries. It is a rare opportunity to hear both untamed acoustic sounds and bold electronic music and sound art in one programme, while exploring several of Riga’s independent cultural venues.