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OCTOBER | NOVEMBER | DECEMBER 2015

EVENTSIN RIGA

RIGA TOURIST INFORMATION CENTRESAt the Riga Tourist Information Centre (Rātslaukums 6), you can receive more information, as well as tickets to most of the events mentioned.

Rātslaukums 6. Phone: +371 67037900 Kaļķu iela 16. Phone: +371 67227444 Riga International Coach TerminalPrāgas iela 1. Phone: +371 67220555

Working hours:10:00—18:[email protected]

This information has been prepared on 28.08.2015. The Riga Tourism Development Bureau is not responsiblefor any changes made by event organisers.

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Date Time Event Venue Pg.

02.01.-30.12. 11:00-17:00 (III-VII)

Exhibition "Anton Buchholtz (1848–1901): numismatist and collector"

Museum of the History of Riga and Navigation

05.01.-30.12. 11:00-17:00 (III-VII)

Exhibition: "Riga as a Part of Russia. 1710 – Middle of the 19th Century"


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05.01.-30.12. 11:00-17:00 (III-VII) Exhibition: "The Object of the Month"


05.01.-30.12. 11:00-17:00 (III-VII)

Exhibition "The Dome Museum ― Temple for Science and Art"


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05.01.-30.12. 11:00-17:00 (III-VII)

Museum of the History of Riga and Navigation: Recent acquisitions


06.01.-30.12.

11:00-18:00 (III,V) 13:00-20:00 (IV) 11:00-16:00 (VI)

''Cinema Cabinet'' — Digital Exposition at the Riga Film Museum

Riga Film Museum 6

15.01.-31.12.

10:00-17:00 (III,V), 10:00-19:00 (IV), 11:00-17:00 (VI-VII)

Exhibition: "Amber Through the Ages"

Natural History Museum of Latvia 6

23.01.-30.10. 11:00-17:00 (III-VII) Exibition “Little Rigans”


01.07.-25.10. 10:00-17:00 (II-VII)

Photo exhibition "Latviešu strēlnieku bataljoniem – 100" (100th anniversary of Latvian Riflemen Battalions)

Latvian National History Museum 8

16.07.-25.10.11:00-17:00 (II,IV-VII) 11:00-19:00 (III)

Exhibition "Invitation to the Centenary Ball. 1915–2015"

Riga Museum of Decorative Arts and Design

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14.08.-04.10. 11:00-18:00 (II-VII)

Inese Brants' solo exhibit "Love for Life. Hand-painted Porcelain"

Riga Porcelain Museum 8

11.09.-25.10.10:00-18:00 (II-IV, VI,VII) 10:00-20:00 (V)

Exhibition "Walking in seven-league boots. Stop – Denmark:

"Masonite and More""Art Museum Riga Bourse 8

18.09.-16.10. Autumn Chamber Music Festival 2015 Riga

18.09.-29.11. 10:00-18:00 (II-VII)

Exhibition "The Spirit of Art Nouveau"

Riga Art Nouveau Museum 9

25.09.-20.12.

12:00-18:00 (II,III,V) 12:00-20:0 (IV); 12:00-17:00 (VI, VII)

Exhibition "Watercolor in Latvia (17th – 21st centuries)"

National Museum of Art exhibition space

"Arsenāls"9

01.-11.10. 10:00-18:00 Winter-wear on parade in Riga Zoo Riga Zoo 10

01.10. 19:00 Opera "La Traviata" Latvian National Opera and Ballet

01.10. 19:30Autumn Chamber Music Festival. Solo Concert by Antonina Suhanova, Piano Music from France and Russia

Dzintari Concert Hall 9

01.10.-25.10.

10:00-17:00 (III,V), 10:00-19:00 (IV), 11:00-17:00 (VI-VII)

Environmental Month promotes an eco-friendly lifestyle

Natural History Museum of Latvia

02.10. 19:00 Ballet "Raymonda" Latvian National Opera and Ballet

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02.10. 19:00 "Framest" vocal ensemble in concert Spikeri Concert Hall 10

02.10. 19:00 Organ music concert at Riga Dome Riga Dome Cathedral

02.-04.10. Baltic Furniture Ķīpsala International Exposition Centre

02.-04.10. International design exhibition “Design Isle 2015”

Ķīpsala International Exposition Centre

02.10. Festival "Skaņu Mežs’2015" (Sound Forest 2015) Riga 10

03.-04.10. 10:00-18:00 Animal Days 2015 Riga Zoo

03.10. 10:00-16:00 Fair at Kalnciems Quarter Kalnciems Quarter 10

03.10. 12:00 Concerto Piccolo — Riga Dome organ music concert Riga Dome Cathedral 11

03.10. 14:00 Tours at the Latvian National Opera and Ballet

Latvian National Opera and Ballet 11

03.10. 16:00 Circus Show: "Gigantic Fountains" Riga Circus 9

03.10. 19:00Autumn Chamber Music Festival. An Evening of Sonatas by Mozart and Brahms

Spikeri Concert Hall 10

03.10. 19:00 Opera "The Marriage of Figaro" Latvian National Opera and Ballet

03.10. Autumn at the Bazaar in Majori Jūrmala

04.10. 15:00 Ballet "Coppélia" Latvian National Opera and Ballet



07.10. 19:00 Autumn Chamber Music Festival. Meditation in Sound: John Cage

Art Museum Riga Bourse 11

07.10. 19:00 Ballet "Romeo and Juliet" Latvian National Opera and Ballet

08.10. 19:00 Autumn Chamber Music Festival. Sinfonietta Rīga and Iveta Apkalna

St.John's Church in Riga 12

08.10. 19:00 LNSO concert masters. Oboe and tuba Great Guild 11

08.10. 19:00 Opera "The Heiress of Vilkači" Latvian National Opera and Ballet 12


09.10. 19:00 Autumn Chamber Music Festival. Mahler, Vasks and Brahms Small Guild 12

09.10. 19:00 Ballet "La Bayadère" Latvian National Opera and Ballet



10.10. 10:00 5th Sigulda Half-Marathon Sigulda




10.10. 19:00 Ball at the Small Guild Small Guild 12



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11.10. 15:00 Opera "Madame Butterfly" Latvian National Opera and Ballet

11.10. MTB Marathon in Jurmala Jūrmala

12.10.-30.12. 10:00-16:00 Winter-wear on parade in Riga Zoo Riga Zoo 10


15.10. 19:30 Autumn Chamber Music Festival. Beethoven, Schumann and Vasks Dzintari Concert Hall 14

15.-18.10. Environment and Energy 2015 Ķīpsala International Exposition Centre

15.-18.10. House. Apartment 2015 Ķīpsala International Exposition Centre


16.10. 19:00 Autumn Chamber Music Festival. Closing Concert. Bach and Latvians

St.John's Church in Riga 14

16.10. 19:00 LNSO. Brahms. Haydn. Vasks. Great Guild 14





17.10.-07.11. New Music Festival Arena 2015 Riga 14



21.10. 19:00 Concert "Jan Garbarek Group feat. Trilok Gurtu" Riga Congress Centre 14

22.10. 19:00 Ballet "Bolero" Latvian National Opera and Ballet



23.10. 19:00 "Big Al & The Jokers" concert “Daile” music hall 15


23.10. 19:30 Simply Red Arena Riga 15

23.10. Riga COMM 2015 Ķīpsala International Exposition Centre

23.-25.10. Riga Photo Show 2015 Ķīpsala International Exposition Centre



24.10. 12:00 "The Birds' Opera" Latvian National Opera and Ballet 15





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25.10. 15:00 Opera "The Trubadour" Latvian National Opera and Ballet

27.10.-07.11. Porta World Music Festival 2015 Riga 15



28.10. 19:00 Opera "Manon Lescaut" Latvian National Opera and Ballet

28.10.-01.11.

10:00-17:00 (III,V), 10:00-19:00 (IV), 11:00-17:00 (VI-VII)

Exibition "Pumpkin Show" Natural History Museum of Latvia 15

29.10. 17:30 Show for gourmands "The Criminal Dinner"

Contemporary arts centre Sapņu fabrika (Dream Factory)

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29.10. 19:00 Ballet "The Fountain of Bakhchisaray"

Latvian National Opera and Ballet

29.10. 19:00 MAESTRO – PIANO – RIGA Great Guild 16



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29.10.-31.12. 10:00-17:00 (II-VII)

Exhibition "Artist Jānis Krēsliņš at 150"


29.10.-31.12. 10:00-17:00 (II-VII)

Exhibition "En route to the Latvian people"




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30.10. 19:00 Opera "Le Villi. Gianni Schicchi" Latvian National Opera and Ballet




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30.10. LNSO. France. Percussion. Great Guild 16


31.10. 12:00 Ballet: "Karlsson Flies Again" Latvian National Opera and Ballet






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31.10. 19:00Sinfonietta Rīga. Mendelssohn’s Symphony and Schnittke’s Concerto For Piano Four Hands

Great Guild 16

12.-18.10. Autumn Riga Restaurant Week Riga 12

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"EGLE’S" ARTS&CRAFTS FAIR 01.01.-31.12 10:00-18:00 Latvian crafts fair at "Egle", the largest open-air entertainment venue in Riga’s Old Town, also offering the best from local craftsmen.Craftsmen fair at the open-air venue Egle

"CINEMA CABINET" - DIGITAL EXPOSITION AT RIGA FILM MUSEUM 06.01.-30.12. 11:00-18:00 (III,V) 13:00-20:00 (IV) 11:00-16:00 (VI) Here we have concise information about Latvian film history with a backdrop of world cinema and its evolution. The idea for ‘’Cinema Cabinet’’ can be compared to the legendary Cabinet of Folk-songs (Dainas) as a depository storing not only the finest collection of folk-songs, but also wisdom of life. Riga Film Museum

EXHIBITION: AMBER THROUGH THE AGES15.01.-31.12. 10:00-17:00 (III,V), 10:00-19:00 (IV), 11:00-17:00 (VI-VII) This exhibition, on permanent display at the Natural History Museum of Latvia, is all about the most unique natural resource found in Latvia

- amber. The exhibition covers all aspects - formation, its characteristic forms and wide range of colors, amber inclusions, fossilized tree resin throughout the world and their deposits, as well as thread made from amber.Natural History Museum of Latvia

EXHIBITION: RIGA AS A PART OF RUSSIA. 1710-MID-19TH CENTURY05.01.-30.12. 11:00-17:00 (III-VII) The exhibition is about Riga and its inhabitants in the 18th and the first half of the 19th century. Its objective is clearer understanding of the de-velopment of Riga within the context of Russian and European history. A look at the period of about 150 years and inhabitants after the Great Northern War when in 1710 Riga became part of the Russian Empire.Museum of the History of Riga and Navigation

EXHIBITION: DOME MUSEUM - TEMPLE OF SCIENCE AND ART05.01.-30.12. 11:00-17:00 (III-VII) The exhibition is dedicated to the Museum of the History of Riga and Navigation. The origins of the museum go back to 1773; however, focus here is on the period of the Dome Museum (1890-1936), with particular emphasis on the contribution from the so-called Baltic Ger-mans in the preservation of Latvia’s cultural treasures, and their fate during the Second World War.Museum of the History of Riga and Navigation

Exhibition: Amber through the ages

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PHOTOGRAPHY: 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF LATVIAN RIFLEMEN BATTALIONS01.07.-25.10. To commemorate the foundation of Riflemen battalions in the summer of 1915, and to honor their role in the history of Latvia, the National History Museum of Latvia is offering a new exhibition featuring the most striking photographs from the museum’s collection depicting the formation, the most important battles and daily life of a rifleman.Latvian National History Museum

EXHIBITION: INVITATION TO THE CENTENARY BALL. 1915–201516.07.-25.10. 11:00-17:00 (II,IV-VII) 11:00-19:00 (III) The exhibition presents the most glamorous evening gowns from the private collection of the outstanding fashion historian Alexandre Vassiliev (Paris).Riga Museum of Decorative Arts and Design

ORGAN MUSIC CONCERT AT RIGA DOME02.,09.,16.,23.,30.10.; 06.,13.,20.,27.11.; 04.,11.,18.,25.,27.,30.12. 19:00 Experienced Latvian organ players, as well as guests from many other countries are a part of concerts in Riga of pipe organ music. This of-fers an opportunity to enjoy one of the most splendid and historic or-gans in the superb acoustics of the Riga Dome Cathedral. One of the highest achievements of organ construction of the late Romanticism period. A monument to the history of music.Riga Dome Cathedral

INESE BRANTS’ SOLO EXHIBIT "LOVE FOR LIFE. HAND-PAINTED PORCELAIN"14.08.-04.10. 11:00-18:00 (II-VII) Inese Brants is one of the most brilliant Latvian ceramists, especial-ly with regard to hand-painted porcelain. She is a rare breed as an academician, delving into her field scientifically and theoretically. The exhibition serves as emotional testimony and illustrative foundation for the research paper: "Porcelain Overcoat - Glaze Technique From Painting on Dishware to Oil Painting on Canvas".Riga Porcelain Museum

EXHIBITION: WALKING IN SEVEN-LEAGUE BOOTS. STOP – DENMARK: "MASONITE AND MORE".11.09.-25.10. 10:00-18:00 (II-IV, VI,VII) 10:00-20:00 (V) From the collection of the Art Museum in Tønder (Denmark), show-cased in Riga will be works by such globally-acclaimed artists as Per

Invitation to the Centenary Ball. 1915–2015

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Kirkeby (Denmark), Georg Baselitz (Germany), Ian McKeever (Great Britain), Troels Wörsel (Denmark), Kain Tapper (Finland), Ola Billgren (Sweden), and others.

"Riga Bourse" Art Museum

EXHIBITION: THE SPIRIT OF ART NOUVEAU18.09.-29.11. 10:00-18:00 (II-VII) Personal collection by artist Dace Blūma. On display are porcelain objects and hand-painted porcelain. The collection is a unified entity through a single source of inspiration – Art Nouveau. Porcelain’s neat form and white surface for painting, as well as material shape, are expressive avenues to the essence of Art Nouveau.Riga Art Nouveau Museum

EXHIBITION: WATERCOLOR IN LATVIA (19TH – 21ST CENTURIES)25.09.-20.12. An exhibition dedicated to large-scale, thematic, and stylistically di-verse watercolor technique, incorporating three centuries. It marks the varied use of Latvian watercolor technique in historical, mytho-logical, and genre paintings, portraits, nudes, landscapes, and still life compositions, as well as in book illustrations and theater cos-tume sketches.National Museum of Art exhibition space "Arsenāls"

CIRCUS SHOW: "GIGANTIC FOUNTAINS"01.10.-16.12. see show times in the event calendarAudiences will have the opportunity to witness magnificent water-works and a laser show in a circus arena. The show will feature trapeze artists, equilibrists, jugglers, and, of course, clowns. Children will be entertained by docile, tamed bears, chimps, dogs, and cats.Riga Circus

AUTUMN CHAMBER MUSIC FESTIVAL. SOLO CONCERT BY ANTONINA SUHANOVA, PIANO MUSIC FROM FRANCE AND RUSSIA01.10. 19:30This recital by Antonina Suhanova is the prize she won at the 6th International Jāzeps Vītols Piano Competition, where she was named the best interpreter of the composer’s music. The program will feature opuses by Sergey Rachmaninov, César Franck, Maurice Ravel and, of course, Vītols.Dzintari Concert Hall

Autumn Chamber Music Festival. Solo Concert by Antonina Suhanova, Piano Music from France and Russia

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WINTER-WEAR ON PARADE IN RIGA ZOO01.-11.10. 10:00-18:00; 12.10.-30.12. 10:00-16:00 Animals are already preparing warm fur coats for winter. For many species they differ from summer attire, which is why autumn is a special time at Riga Zoo – like a magic trick, new inhabitants have appeared. In the summer, the brown lynx family has now become gray, while camels, raccoon, and many other animals are taking pride in their thick furs, and thus, are now much larger. Meanwhile, deer families have other worries – the rutting period.Riga Zoo

SKAŅU MEŽS 2015 (SOUND FOREST 2015)02.,09.,10.10. Riga’s “Skaņu Mežs” Festival, self-described as "adventurous and re-lated arts", is holding its lucky 13th edition. After announcing such acts as Squarepusher, James Holden and Paal Nilssen-Love, the fes-tival is now announcing its full three-day-long schedule of concerts and workshops.Palladium Rīga, "Daile" Music Hall, www.skanumezs.lv

"FRAMEST" VOCAL ENSEMBLE IN CONCERT 02.10. 19:00The "sing-along" principle serves as the basis for a concert, reflecting the way of life of our ancestors. A concert’s program or playlist is the result of musical invention, with the traditional melody in fresh form, rhythm and harmony, serving classical and the popular genres.Spikeri Concert Hall

FAIR AT KALNCIEMS QUARTER03.,10.,17.,24.,31.10., 07.,14.,21.11. 10:00-16:00 Every Saturday, Latvian farmers offer their fresh goods at Kalnciems Quarter Fair, and artisans come to sell unique pieces of handiwork. Children can participate in workshops free of charge, and ride a color-ful merry-go-round. The theme of the fair changes to reflect seasonal festivals, during which there are concerts, exhibitions, outdoor plays, and other activities.Kalnciems Quarter

AUTUMN CHAMBER MUSIC FESTIVAL. AN EVENING OF SONATAS BY MOZART AND BRAHMS03.10. 19:00The Estonian siblings Mikhel and Mari Poll each have chosen their own instrument and, after studies in London, their own country of

"Framest" vocal ensemble in concert

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residence. Pianist Mikhel has returned to Estonia, while violinist Mari has gone to Norway. Their common platform is chamber music – sen-sual and sometimes intangibly fragile teamwork, in the spirit of Vienna. This with gratitude to Johannes Brahms and Wolfgang Amadeus Mo-zart, and the sounds of Paris – George Enescu’s Sonata and Sergei Prokofiev’s compositions.Spikeri Concert Hall

TOURS AT THE LATVIAN NATIONAL OPERA AND BALLET03.10., 14.11., 12.12. 14:00 14:00LNO offers tours of the opera building – a unique architectural mas-terpiece of the 19th century. Our tour guides will take you inside with much to see, and in turn recount the life and times of the opera company.Latvian National Opera and Ballet

CONCERTO PICCOLO - ENJOY THE UNIQUE SOUND OF RIGA DOME ORGAN FOR 20 MINUTES03.,07.,10.,14.,17.,21.,24.,28.,31.10.; 04.,07.,11.,14.,18.,21.,25.,28.11.; 02.,05.,09.,12.,16.,19.,23.,26.,30.12. 12:00-12:20 Concerto Piccolo is a chance to relish one of the most splendid and historic pipe organs in the outstanding acoustics of Riga Dome.Riga Dome Cathedral

AUTUMN CHAMBER MUSIC FESTIVAL. MEDITATION IN SOUND: JOHN CAGE07.10. 19:00Juris Žvikovs has studied and performed music by the American com-poser, free thinker and conceptualist John Cage, and is rightly con-sidered an expert. He is one of the few pianists in the world to have learned Cage’s unusual cycle of sonatas and interludes, which a critic has dubbed an "extensive masterpiece with a quieted voice."

"Riga Bourse" Art Museum

LNSO CONCERT MASTERS. OBOE AND TUBA08.10. 19:00The lively and buoyant pianist Agnese Egliņa continues to "draw portraits" of the LNSO’s concert masters. This time out, she will perform with masters of two absolutely different wind instruments. Egils Upatnieks plays the oboe, and the oboe is what gives the or-chestra its tone. This tone also dictates how the orchestra sounds. This part of the concert will be presented by Upatnieks. Mean-while, Raivis Māgurs, and his tuba, serves as "fundamente" for the orchestra. Most often the instrument supports the orchestra and

Juris Žvikovs. Autumn Chamber Music Festival. Meditation in Sound: John Cage

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seldom comes to the foreground with a heavy solo. But the time is now to hear a concert featuring the tuba.Great Guild

OPERA "THE HEIRESS OF VILKAČI"08.10. 19:00Debut of Latvian composer Bruno Skulte’s opera "The Heiress of Vilkači" at the Latvian National Opera and Ballet is a happening in Lat-vian culture. The fate of the opera was unfortunate - it was composed in 1947 and staged in Latvia only once - as a concert-production.Latvian National Opera and Ballet

AUTUMN CHAMBER MUSIC FESTIVAL. SINFONIETTA RĪGA AND IVETA APKALNA08.10. 19:00Sheer determination, energy and vitality emanate from Latvian organ-ist Iveta Apkalna. She has brought the splendor of organ music be-yond church walls and into concert halls. Apkalna is the first organist ever to have won the prestigious Best Performing Artist award from ECHO Klassik.St.John’s Church in Riga

AUTUMN CHAMBER MUSIC FESTIVAL. MAHLER, VASKS AND BRAHMS09.10. 19:00During the Autumn Chamber Music Festival, the quartet will perform the Piano Quartet by Pēteris Vasks, who is patron of the festival. Here is a modern opus that has the pulse of Romanticism. Small Guild

BALL AT THE SMALL GUILD10.10.; 14.11.; 12.12. 19:00 Ballroom dancing – for people who like to and want to dance. Here both your partner and the tune could be completely unknown.Small Guild

AUTUMN RIGA RESTAURANT WEEK12.-18.10.During this special week, Riga’s restaurants open their doors to all gourmands ready to treat themselves to an array of delicious food for an especially affordable price of 15–20 euros for a three-course meal.Riga

Autumn Chamber Music Festival. "Sinfonietta Rīga" and Iveta Apkalna

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AUTUMN CHAMBER MUSIC FESTIVAL. BEETHOVEN, SCHUMANN AND VASKS15.10. 19:30The repertoire of the trio is stylistically diverse, with the ensemble selecting music composed by the impressionist Japanese composer Toru Takemitsu, as well as the thoughtful portrait of Latvian nature by Pēteris Vasks - "Flatland Landscapes." Classical music from Vienna will be represented by Ludwig van Beethoven’s Piano Trio in D Major, also known as the "Ghost". Also on the program is the lacy and melod-ic Second Piano Trio by the Romanticist Robert Schumann, which was composed nearly half a century after Beethoven’s opus.Dzintari Concert Hall

LNSO. BRAHMS, HAYDN, VASKS.16.10. 19:00Presenting the series: "Complete Symphonies by Brahms". For the new season, LNSO’s repertoire will include all four symphonies by Brahms. The very first one is a serious challenge for any conductor due to its monumental, brilliant structure.Great Guild

AUTUMN CHAMBER MUSIC FESTIVAL. CLOSING CONCERT. BACH AND LATVIANS16.10. 19:00The rover spirit of conductor Kaspars Putniņš challenges musicians and the audience. This time he has invited three Latvian composers to create an opus à la Veneziana of the 16th century when a mixed group of singers and instrumentalists was called a chorus.St.John’s Church in Riga

NEW MUSIC FESTIVAL "ARENA" 201517.10.-07.11.

"Arena" is a contemporary music festival and an annual forum, the main aims of which are to present new Latvian music and to attract internationally-renowned new music performers and composers. Riga, www.arenafest.lv

JAN GARBAREK GROUP FEAT. TRILOK GURTU21.10. 19:00In his compositions and improvisations, Jan Garbarek is the master of melodic phrases, entering the souls of his listeners. The expansive sound of his performances oscillates from complete silence to expressive ecsta-sy, emanating an amazing feeling of tranquility without monotony.Riga Congress Centre

Jan Garbarek Group feat. Trilok Gurtu

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SIMPLY RED23.10. 19:30Back together again; Simply Red mark their 30th anniversary with a world tour, also playing Riga. "I like an anniversary, and this is a big one", Mick Hucknall says, "It feels like the right time".Arena Riga

BIG AL & THE JOKERS IN CONCERT23.10. 19:00Big Al & The Jokers is a group of nine attractive musicians, one of the rare Latvian bands with many members and a full brass band section, creating complex interpretations of the best swing, rhythm’n’blues and rock’n’roll.

"Daile" Music Hall

THE BIRDS’ OPERA24.10., 21.11. 12:00; 24.10., 21.11. 18:00 Children enter the Opera House through the main doors, enter the large theater; sit down in the velvet chairs; and watch as the lights dim, the glow of the chandelier looking like a starry sky. The conductor raises his baton and the performance can begin - the story of kindhearted Doctor Doolittle, his resourceful animal friends, and the evil Mr.Dornton. Latvian National Opera and Ballet

PORTA WORLD MUSIC FESTIVAL 201527.10.-07.11. The Porta World Music Festival is a contemporary traditional music festival which brings together various cultures, experience and eras.Riga, www.festivalporta.lv

EXHIBITION: PUMPKIN SHOW28.10.-01.11. 10:00-17:00 (III,V), 10:00-19:00 (IV), 11:00-17:00 (VI-VII) This exhibition has on display pumpkin species of various colors, shapes, and sizes, as well as their seeds and products.Natural History Museum of Latvia

SHOW FOR GOURMANDS: "THE CRIMINAL DINNER"29., 30., 31.10. 17:30; 29., 30.10. 20:30 An exquisite dinner and exciting theatrical entertainment, during which the guests will become part of an unexpected event.Contemporary arts centre Sapņu fabrika (Dream Factory)

Simply Red

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MAESTRO – PIANO – RIGA29.10. 19:00The concert program, prepared by the Professional Symphonic Band

"Riga" and Maestro Raimonds Pauls, is romantic, emotional, and, yes, magnificent!Great Guild

EXHIBITION: EN ROUTE TO THE LATVIAN PEOPLE29.10.-31.12. 10:00-17:00 (II-VII) Continuing the series "Latviešu saknes" (Latvian Roots) that debuted in 1996, the museum presents the exhibition "Ceļā uz latviešu tautu" (En route to the Latvian people). The exhibition focuses on the nation’s evolution, describes the material and spiritual heritage, and changes from the 13th to 18th century.Latvian National History Museum

EXHIBITION DEDICATED TO ARTIST JĀNIS KRĒSLIŅŠ AT 15029.10.-31.12. 10:00-17:00 (II-VII) Marking the eminent artist Jānis Krēsliņš’ 150th jubilee, here is val-uable insight into his legacy. Watercolor and oil paintings depict rural Latvian homesteads, decor detail, construction layout plans, and re-gional folk costumes. His photographs feature Latvian country folk wearing daily and formal attire.Latvian National History Museum

LNSO. FRANCE. PERCUSSION.30.10. A time for French music at Great Guild Hall. A celebration by Gillaume Connesson, where the music speaks of an exultant crowd underneath the chemical flowers of a fireworks master.Great Guild

SINFONIETTA RĪGA. MENDELSSOHN’S SYMPHONY AND SCHNITTKE’S CONCERTO FOR PIANO FOUR HANDS31.10. 19:00The programs selected by conductor Andris Poga are always extraor-dinary; they offer an exquisite repertoire. The Italian scenes of Felix Mendelssohn’s Symphony No. 4 seem familiar, but Gabriel Fauré’s Suite reminds one of charming French court balls. Alfred Schnittke’s elated Piano Concerto Four Hands were last performed in Riga back in the previous century.Great Guild

"Sinfonietta Rīga". Mendelssohn’s Symphony and Schnittke’s Concerto For Piano Four Hands

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01.01.-31.12. 10:00-18:00 Arts&crafts at "Egle" Craftsmen fair at the open-air venue Egle 6

02.01.-30.12. 11:00-17:00 (III-VII)



05.01.-30.12. 11:00-17:00 (III-VII)

Exhibition "Riga as a Part of Russia. 1710 – Middle of the 19th Century"


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05.01.-30.12. 11:00-17:00 (III-VII)

Exhibition "The Object of the Month"


05.01.-30.12. 11:00-17:00 (III-VII)

Exhibition "The Dome Museum ― Temple for Science and Art"


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05.01.-30.12. 11:00-17:00 (III-VII)



06.01.-30.12.

11:00-18:00 (III,V) 13:00-20:00 (IV) 11:00-16:00 (VI)

''Cinema Cabinet'' — Digital Exposition at the Riga Film Museum

Riga Film Museum 6

15.01.-31.12.

10:00-17:00 (III,V), 10:00-19:00 (IV), 11:00-17:00 (VI-VII)

Exhibition: "Amber Through the Ages"

Natural History Museum of Latvia 6

18.09.-29.11. 10:00-18:00 (II-VII)

Exhibition "The spirit of Art Nouveau"

Riga Art Nouveau Museum 9

25.09.-20.12.

12:00-18:00 (II,III,V) 12:00-20:0 (IV); 12:00-17:00 (VI, VII)



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27.10.-07.11. Porta World Music Festival 2015 Riga 15

28.10.-01.11.

10:00-17:00 (III,V), 10:00-19:00 (IV), 11:00-17:00 (VI-VII)

Exibition "Pumpkin Show" Natural History Museum of Latvia 15

29.10.-31.12. 10:00-17:00 (II-VII)



29.10.-31.12. 10:00-17:00 (II-VII)




01.11. 15:00 Opera "Nabucco" Latvian National Opera and Ballet

03.11. 19:00 "Peruquois" Riga Congress Centre 22

04.11. 12:00 Concerto Piccolo — Riga Dome organ music concert

Riga Dome Cathedral 11

04.11. 19:00 Ballet "Swan Lake" Latvian National Opera and Ballet

04.11. 19:00 "VEIN feat. Greg Osby" Latvian Radio Studio 1 22

05.11. 19:00 #Zaļupe #Namejs Great Guild 22



06.11. 19:00 Organ music concert at Riga Dome

Riga Dome Cathedral

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06.11. Baltic Beauty 2015 Ķīpsala Internation-al Exposition Centre

06.11.-24.11.10:00-18:00 (I-V) 11:00-17:00 (VI)

Exhibition: “White Pate” by Valdis Brože Putti Art Gallery 24





07.11. 19:00"Les Talens Lyriques" opening concert of the 15th Bach Chamber Music Festival

Small Guild 24

07.11. 19:00 Opera "Valentina" Latvian National Opera and Ballet

07.11.-31.12.11:00-17:00 (II,IV-VII) 11:00-19:00 (III)

Exibition "Finnish Glass Art 2005-2010"


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07.11.-04.12. International Bach Chamber Music Festival 2015 Riga

08.11. 12:00 Ballet "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs"


08.11. 12:00Celebration of the Martins (Mārtiņš) Day at the Ethnographic Open-Air Museum

Latvian Ethnograph-ic Open-air Museum 24


08.11. 14:30 Martins Day in Turaida Turaida Museum Reserve

08.11. 18:00 Ballet "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs"



Riga Dome Cathedral

11.11. 19:00 Ballet "Bolero" Latvian National Opera and Ballet 11

11.11. 11th of November - Lāčplēsis Day Throughout Latvia 25

11.11. 10:00-17:00 (II-VII)

Exhibition about the Order of Lāčplēsis


12.11. 19:00 Opera "The Barber of Seville" Latvian National Opera and Ballet


13.11. 19:00 LNSO. Brahms and Schumann Great Guild 25


Riga Dome Cathedral

13.11. 19:00 Solo concert by pianist Alexei Lubimov

Jāzeps Vītols' Latvian Academy of Music

13.-15.11. A Cappella Festival in Riga Riga 26

13.11.-21.02.

10:00-17:00 (III,V), 10:00-19:00 (IV), 11:00-17:00 (VI-VII)

Exibition "Skeletons on display" Natural History Museum of Latvia 25





14.11. 19:00 Ball at the Small Guild Small Guild 12

14.11. 19:00 Opera "Madame Butterfly" Latvian National Opera and Ballet

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14.11. 19:00 Sinfonietta Rīga and the Swedish Clarinet Star Emil Jonason Great Guild 26

14.-15.11. Zoo Expo 2015 Ķīpsala Internation-al Exposition Centre

15.11. 12:00 Ballet "The Nutcracker" Latvian National Opera and Ballet 26





18.11. 15:00Concert by the Professional Symphonic Band "Riga" on the eve marking Latvian Independence Day

"Ziemeļblāzma" Community Centre 26

18.11. 18:00 "Raxtu Raxti" - a Latvian holiday concert

Ķīpsala Internation-al Exposition Centre 27

18.11. 18 November — Proclamation Day of the Republic of Latvia Throughout Latvia 26

18.11.-21.11. Festival of Light "Staro Rīga 2015" Riga 27

19.11. 19:00 Opera "Rigoletto" Latvian National Opera and Ballet


20.11. 19:00 Ballet "The Sleeping Beauty" Latvian National Opera and Ballet

20.11. 19:00 Baroque ensemble "The Rare Fruits Council" (Spain) Small Guild 27


Riga Dome Cathedral







21.11. 19:00 "Latvian Voices" in concert ("Crossing Borders") “Daile” music hall 27







25.11. 19:00 Ballet "Swan Lake" Latvian National Opera and Ballet

26.11. 19:00 LNSO chamber music. Vienna. Paris. Petersburg. Great Guild 27

26.-28.11. "Tech Industry 2015" Ķīpsala Internation-al Exposition Centre



Riga Dome Cathedral

28.11. 10:00-16:00 Advent Market at Kalnciems Quarter Kalnciems Quarter 28




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29.11.-08.01. 10:00-19:00 Christmas Fair on Liivu Square Līvu Square 28

29.11.-08.01. 10:00-20:00 Old Town Christmas Fair Dome Square 28

29.11.-08.01. 11:00-19:00 Christmas fair on the Esplanāde Esplanade 28



29.11. 17:00 Advent Sunday concert St.Peter's Church 28


EVENTS

PERUQUOIS03.11. 19:00The saturated, deeply emotional, and masterful singing of Peruquois has made people refer to her as a "vocal goddess, the voice of a saint, and the voice of the earth." Her voice has the power to stop time and opens the gate to mystery – here and now.Riga Congress Centre

VEIN FEAT. GREG OSBY04.11. 19:00The Swiss modern jazz trio VEIN joins forces with American sax leg-end Greg Osby in historic LR Studio One.Latvian Radio Studio 1

#ZAĻUPE #NAMEJS05.11. 19:00#Koncertsarunas (#Concert Conversations) with Goran Gora @ LNSO. LNSO invites all young listeners, who have not yet gathered the cour-age to attend a symphonic music concert, to catch a glimpse of the composer’s personality, learn how a composer works, and listen to a classical music hit.Symphony "Namejs" by Rihards Zaļupe.Great Guild

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EXIBITION: "WHITE PATE" BY VALDIS BROŽE06.11.-24.11. 10:00-18:00 (I-V) 11:00-17:00 (VI) A solo exhibition from Latvian contemporary master jeweler Valdis Brože.Putti Art Gallery

"LES TALENS LYRIQUES": OPENING CONCERT OF THE 15TH BACH CHAMBER MUSIC FESTIVAL07.11. 19:00The ensemble "Les Talens Lyriques" performs Baroque and early Romanticism operas and instrumental compositions, as well as well-known and lesser-known works, "Les Talens Lyriques" perform all over the world, and have released about forty recordings - to much acclaim. They also provided music for Gerard Corbiau’s film "Farinelli".Small Guild

EXIBITION: FINNISH GLASS ART - 2005-201007.11.-31.12. 11:00-17:00 (II,IV-VII) 11:00-19:00 (III) With 65 Finnish artists and 327 works, the scale of this exhibition is huge. Stylish, elegant, colorful dishes, sculptures with thought-out tectonics and shapes, objects with a dose of humor, thought-provok-ing installations.Riga Museum of Decorative Arts and Design

BALLET "SNOW WHITE AND THE SEVEN DWARFS"08.11. 12:00, 18:00 A fairy tale-like rock ballet for parents and children alike. It is a joint project by the Riga Choreography School, the Emils Darzins’ Music School and the Latvian National Opera and Ballet.Latvian National Opera and Ballet

MARTINMAS AT THE ETHNOGRAPHIC OPEN-AIR MUSEUM08.11. 12:00-16:00Each year, celebrating Martins Day, people gather in the museum in costume and wearing masks, singing and dancing in order to bring luck, prosperity and harmony to every farmstead. It is cold outside, but the revelers are ever playful and active in scaring off evil spirits. Latvian Ethnographic Open-air Museum

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LĀČPLĒSIS DAY11.11. Every year, Latvia lights up numerous candles to commemorate the Latvian Army’s victory over the West Russian Volunteer Army led by General Pavel Bermont-Avalov on November 11, 1919. On this day Latvia honors its freedom fighters.Throughout Latvia

EXHIBITION ABOUT THE ORDER OF LĀČPLĒSIS11.11. Designated a national holiday honoring fallen war heroes, on Lāčplē-sis Day, the National HistoryMuseum will put out on display its Order of Lāčplēsis, a rare treat, the complete set of the medal, once be-stowed General Jānis Balodis (1881–1965). Why not make it one of your Lāčplēsis’ Day rituals?Latvian National History Museum

LNSO. BRAHMS AND SCHUMANN13.11. 19:00

"Complete Symphonies by Brahms". The second edition of the series includes Symphony No. 4 – the most popular one, along with Schu-mann’s Piano Concerto. They fit together well because Brahms, as we well know, was a humble admirer of Schumann, later becoming his close friend and supporter. It is safe to say that without Schu-mann there would have been no Brahms, not to mention the warm and maybe even romantic lifelong friendship between Brahms and Schumann’s widow.Great Guild

EXHIBITION: SKELETONS ON DISPLAY13.11.-21.02. 10:00-17:00 (III,V), 10:00-19:00 (IV), 11:00-17:00 (VI-VII) The main objective of this exhibition is to provide information on the numerous species of the animal kingdom and the role of a skeleton in living organisms, as well as to show how natural wonders, or "inven-tions", can be useful in many aspects of life.Natural History Museum of Latvia

Exhibition about The Order of Lāčplēsis

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A CAPPELLA FESTIVAL IN RIGA13.-15.11. At the festival, the multi-faceted aspects of a cappella vocal expertise will become all too clear. Performing will be the genre’s best in Latvia, meetings and master classes held.Riga, www.rigasacappellafestivals.lv

SINFONIETTA RĪGA AND THE SWEDISH CLARINET STAR EMIL JONASON14.11. 19:00The chamber symphonies program by Sinfonietta Rīga is in tune with Swedish music this year. The genre in its finesse will shine via the score of the extraordinarily talented British composer Thomas Adès, juxtaposed to Latvian Andris Dzenītis’ symbolic primordial power and the sin dilemma in his opus SIN(Fonietta).Great Guild

BALLET "THE NUTCRACKER"15.,22.11., 20.12 12:00; 15.,22.11., 20.12 18:00 The setting is Riga in the late nineteenth century. The atmosphere is conjured up by the age-old streets, Art Nouveau interiors, plant mo-tifs, and effective contrasts: it’s winter outside, but inside, flowers are blooming. But even more - Christmas-tree decorations and toys come to life, and Maria’s dreams begin to come true. Everything happens exactly as befits Christmas Eve - though the tone is set by the rules and forms of classical ballet. Latvian National Opera and Ballet

18TH NOVEMBER - PROCLAMATION DAY OF THE REPUBLIC OF LATVIA18.11. The Independence of Latvia was proclaimed on 18 November 1918 at the Latvian National Theatre. This day is a nationwide holiday - public institutions and most private enterprises are closed; a multitude of events are held from morning to late night.Throughout Latvia

CONCERT BY THE PROFESSIONAL SYMPHONIC BAND "RIGA" ON THE EVE OF LATVIA’S CELEBRATION18.11. 15:00The Professional Symphonic Band "Riga" traditionally dedicates live performances on November 18 to the anniversary of Latvia’s Procla-mation of Independence.

"Ziemeļblāzma" Community Center

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"RAXTU RAXTI" IN CONCERT18.11. 18:00A grand-scale Latvian holiday concert featuring traditional ethnic and world music. In two parts with intermission, capped by an audience sing-along. "Auļi" - an ensemble of bagpipes and drums, are the con-cert’s special guests.Ķīpsala International Exposition Centre

FESTIVAL OF LIGHT "STARO RĪGA" 201518.11.-21.11.

"Staro Rīga" will be held this year celebrating the UNESCO Interna-tional Year of Light 2015. The festival has become highly popular and anticipated among Rigans and tourists. "Staro Rīga" is an exhibition of outdoor installations, used to transform Riga’s panorama using mod-ern light and video technology.Riga, www.staroriga.lv

BAROQUE ENSEMBLE "THE RARE FRUITS COUNCIL" (SPAIN)20.11. 19:00The ensemble is led by a legend of Baroque music, violin virtuoso – Manfredo Kraemer. This concert will feature the illustrious vocalist Maria Cristina Kiehr as soloist.Small Guild

"LATVIAN VOICES" IN CONCERT ("CROSSING BORDERS")21.11. 19:00The concert’s being called "Pāri robežām" (Crossing Borders) indi-cates where the "Latvian Voices" are going musically, in fact, they wish to widen their stylistic, geographic and technical horizons. With the Latvian folk song at the forefront as the ultimate challenge, this vocal group intends to take a step toward pop music - in innovative fashion. And there are plenty of unusual musical options being readied just for this concert.

"Daile" Music Hall

LNSO CHAMBER MUSIC. VIENNA. PARIS. ST.PETERSBURG.26.11. 19:00A Piano Trio, which debuted last season, presents its new program that invites one to go on a triple journey with classical opuses.Great Guild

Festival of Light "Staro Rīga 2015"

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ADVENT MARKET AT KALNCIEMS QUARTER28.11. 10:00-16:00 Elaborate, modern, and traditional Advent wreaths for the holiday season.Kalnciems Quarter

OLD TOWN CHRISTMAS FAIR29.11.-08.01. 10:00-20:00 Christmas is approaching, and one of the signs of this is the Old Town Christmas Fair with sweet-smelling mulled wine, roasted almonds, glittering, glazed gingerbread and local handicraft. Visitors will have a chance to find their Christmas miracle here every day. Various con-certs and workshops are on the program, with Santa Claus entertain-ing kids and adults alike.Dome Square

CHRISTMAS FAIR ON LIVU SQUARE29.11.-08.01. Do you wish to return to childhood? As of the first Sunday of Advent, you are welcome to at the Christmas fair on Liivu Square! The joy-ful sound of children laughing, small bells of merry-go-rounds, fluffy snowflakes and the scent of spices, roasted nuts and almond will bring back the Christmas miracle from your childhood.Līvu Square

CHRISTMAS FAIR ON THE ESPLANĀDE29.11.-08.01. Not only in Rīga’s Old Town, but also in the city’s historic centre, small bells and the scent of gingerbread will herald Christmas. The fair on the Esplanāde compels you to enjoy the Christmas spirit.Esplanade

ADVENT SUNDAY CONCERT29.11. 17:00The concert’s program will feature compositions by Johann Sebastian Bach, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Antonio Vivaldi, Arcangelo Corelli, César Franck, Felix Mendelssohn, and Pyotr Tchaikovsky, performed by the Professional Symphonic Band "Riga", Riga Chamber Choir AVE SOL, and soloist Kristīne Gailīte (soprano).St. Peter’s Church

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01.01.-31.12. 10:00-18:00 Arts&crafts at "Egle" Craftsmen fair at the open-air venue Egle 6

02.01.-30.12. 11:00-17:00 (III-VII)



05.01.-30.12. 11:00-17:00 (III-VII)

Exhibition "Riga as a Part of Russia. 1710 – Middle of the 19th Century"

Museum of the History of Riga and Navigation 6

05.01.-30.12. 11:00-17:00 (III-VII) Exhibition "The Object of the Month" Museum of the History

of Riga and Navigation05.01.-30.12. 11:00-17:00

(III-VII)Exhibition "The Dome Museum ― Temple for Science and Art"

Museum of the History of Riga and Navigation 6

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06.01.-30.12.

11:00-18:00 (III,V) 13:00-20:00 (IV) 11:00-16:00 (VI)

''Cinema Cabinet'' — Digital Exposition at the Riga Film Museum Riga Film Museum 6

15.01.-31.12.

10:00-17:00 (III,V), 10:00-19:00 (IV), 11:00-17:00 (VI-VII)

Exhibition: "Amber Through the Ages"Natural History Museum of Latvia 6

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12:00-18:00 (II,III,V) 12:00-20:0 (IV); 12:00-17:00 (VI, VII)



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29.10.-31.12. 10:00-17:00 (II-VII)



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13.11.-21.02.

10:00-17:00 (III,V), 10:00-19:00 (IV), 11:00-17:00 (VI-VII)

Exibition "Skeletons on display" Natural History Museum of Latvia 25

29.11.-08.01. 10:00-19:00 Christmas Fair on Livu Square Līvu Square 28

29.11.-08.01. 10:00-20:00 Old Town Christmas Fair Dome Square 28

29.11.-08.01. 11:00-19:00 Christmas fair on the Esplanāde Esplanade 28

01.12. 19:00 Baroque ensemble "Barocksolisten München" (Germany) Small Guild 32


02.12. 19:00 Antonio Sanchez & Migration Band “Daile” music hall 32

03.12. 19:00 Glenn Miller Orchestra Riga Congress Centre 32

04.12. 18:00 Concert "Domenico Scarlatti's 330th birthday"

Jāzeps Vītols' Latvian Academy of Music 32

04.12. 19:00 LNSO. Finland. Jean Sibelius. Great Guild 32


04.12. 19:00 Concert: The Real Group Riga Congress Centre 34

04.12.-10.01. Christmas Tree Trail 2015 Riga 32

05.12. 10:00-16:00 Christmas Market at Kalnciems Quarter Kalnciems Quarter 34


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05.12. 17:00 Advent concert St.John's Church in Riga 34

05.12. Wintertime Majori Bazaar and Horn Gardens Christmas tree ceremony Jūrmala 34




10.12. 19:00 Opera "The Bat" Latvian National Opera and Ballet 34

11.12. 19:00European Christmas. Haydn Symphony and Mozart Serenata Notturna

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12.12. 19:00 Ball at the Small Guild Small Guild





15.12. 19:00 Ballet "Radio and Juliet" and "QUATRO" Daile Theatre 35



18.-30.12. 16:00-21:00 Winter Nights at Riga Zoo Riga Zoo 35

18.12. 19:00 Ballet "La Bayadère" Latvian National Opera and Ballet

18.12. 19:00 LNSO Christmas with Dita Krenberga Great Guild 35





19.12. 15:00 Christmas at the Circus Riga Circus 36

19.12. 17:00 Concert "Litany for Light" St.John's Church in Riga 35




20.12. 12:00 Winter Solstice. Yule Log Eve 2015 Latvian Ethnographic Open-air Museum 36


20.12. 17:00 Advent Concert for wind instruments and organ

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22.12. 19:00 Christmas concert "When Love Is Born" Riga Dome Cathedral 36

22.12. 19:00 Opera "Le Villi. Gianni Schicchi" Latvian National Opera and Ballet



23.12. 19:00 Ballet "Raymonda" Latvian National Opera and Ballet



25.12. 15:00 Riga Christmas Concert Ķīpsala International Exposition Centre 36





26.12.-10.01. 15:00-20:00 Games of light in the winter twilight Latvian Ethnographic Open-air Museum 38

26.12. 17:00 Riga Christmas Concert Ķīpsala International Exposition Centre 36

26.12. 20:00 Tribute to Sinatra: Christmas jazz concert Great Guild 36


27.12. 14:00 Tribute to Sinatra: Christmas jazz concert Great Guild 36


27.12. 19:00 New Year Gala at the Opera Latvian National Opera and Ballet 38



28.12. 19:00 LNSO New Year's Eve concert with Raimonds Pauls Great Guild 38








30.12. 19:00 New Year's Eve grand concert by the "Melo-M" trio of cellos Riga Congress Centre 38


31.12. 16:00 Concert "Bidding the Year Goodbye with Organ Sounds" Riga Dome Cathedral 38

31.12. 22:00 New Year's Eve Ball at the Small Guild Small Guild 39

31.12. 22:00New Year's Eve Fireworks and Celebration at the 11 November Embankment

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BAROQUE ENSEMBLE "BAROCKSOLISTEN MÜNCHEN" (GERMANY)01.12. 19:00The ensemble reveals the emotional side of Baroque music, composi-tions using historical music instruments.Small Guild

ANTONIO SANCHEZ & MIGRATION BAND02.12. 19:00Four-time Grammy Award winner Antonio Sanchez is considered by critics and musicians alike to be one of the most prominent drummers, bandleaders and composers of his generation."Daile" Music Hall

GLENN MILLER ORCHESTRA03.12. 19:00Fantastic musical adventure - the jazz music icon Glenn Miller Orchestra (USA) with its concert program "In The Miller Mood" in Riga. Riga Congress Centre

LNSO. FINLAND. JEAN SIBELIUS.04.12. 19:00150th anniversary of the Finnish composer Jean Sibelius and Danish composer Carl Nielsen.Great Guild

CHRISTMAS TREE TRAIL 201504.12.-10.01. The festival began six years ago to showcase various Christmas orna-ments and promote creative expression in an urban environment. The idea stems from the legend of Riga as the place that was first to intro-duce the Christmas tree in 1510, when the first tree was placed in the market square and decorated by members of the Blackheads Order.Riga, www.eglufestivals.lv

"DOMENICO SCARLATTI’S 330TH BIRTHDAY": A CONCERT BY FACULTY MEMBERS OF THE PIANO DEPARTMENT AT JVLAM04.12. 18:00The most experienced piano virtuosos of Jāzeps Vītols Latvian Academy of Music (JVLAM) will mark the 330th birthday of the Italian composer Domenico Scarlatti by performing the composer’s piano masterworks.Jāzeps Vītols’ Latvian Academy of Music

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THE REAL GROUP04.12. 19:00With the voice as their sole instrument, The Real Group has created a unique music expression in the field between jazz, pop and Nordic European choir music. The group has been touring the world for more than 28 years.Riga Congress Centre

CHRISTMAS MARKET AT KALNCIEMS QUARTER05.,06.,12.,13.,19.,20.,26.,27.12. 10:00-16:00 In addition to the presents to be placed under the Christmas tree, the market also sells delicious and healthy local food products for Christmas dinner.Kalnciems Quarter

WINTERTIME MAJORI BAZAAR AND HORN GARDENS CHRISTMAS TREE CEREMONY05.12. Jurmala’s charming resort hamlet of Majori will present a wide variety of entertainment all day long for both young and old. Tasty Latvian treats and tasteful arts and crafts for sale at the Bazaar market. And - the grand finale - an official lighting ceremony for the Christmas tree in Horn Gardens.Jūrmala, Horn’s Garden

ADVENT CONCERT05.12. 17:00Riga St. John’s Chancel Choir and an instrumental ensemble conducted by Ilze Reine will perform Advent songs – both traditional songs and compositions by Latvian composers – and Baroque music (Bach, Corel-li), with Aigars Reinis at the organ.St.John’s Church in Riga

OPERA "THE BAT"10.,12.,19.12. 19:00 12.,19.12. 12:00 "Die Fledermaus" (The Bat) is Johann Strauss’ most popular operetta. It is a story about a luxurious and elated world, ruled by luster, joy, flirta-tion, intrigue, and surprises.Latvian National Opera and Ballet

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EUROPEAN CHRISTMAS. HAYDN SYMPHONY AND MOZART SERENATA NOTTURNA11.12. 19:00Onofri is not only a violinist, but also a conductor who also conducts master classes. He is here with Sinfonietta Rīga on the occasion of its ju-bilee, presenting sophisticated music from the epoch of Enlightenment.Great Guild

BALLETS "RADIO AND JULIET" AND "QUATRO"15.12. 19:00Two ballets will have their premieres as part of the Contemporary Cho-reography Night. The ballet "Radio and Juliet" is a highly successful work by Slovenian choreographer Edward Clug, featuring music by the cult rock band "RADIOHEAD". "QUATRO" presents a metropolis with its exciting rhythms, conflicts, and unpredictability.Daile Theatre

LNSO CHRISTMAS WITH DITA KRENBERGA18.12. 19:00A full orchestra has its merits, yet one can seek more transparent colors and more intricate harmonies in the sound of a chamber orchestra. With Christmas in sight, Corelli’s "Christmas Concerto" seems a fitting piece, as well as Haydn’s last symphony from his Sturm und Drang period that reminds us that times change and we are changing with them. Carl Nielsen appears in the LNSO season for the second time, and the concert is crowned by an opus magnum – Mozart’s First Flute Concerto. The soloist - Dita Krenberga, who can make her instrument sing with the tenderness of a flower.Great Guild

WINTER NIGHTS AT RIGA ZOO18.12.-30.12. 16:00-21:00 In the darkest time of the year, Riga Zoo is holding the annual Winter Nights giving you a chance to visit the area late at night, walk through the lit-up paths and view the animal enclosures.Riga Zoo

LITANY FOR LIGHT19.12. 17:00The theme of light is the centerpiece of the program’s compositions (O Lux Beata, Evening Song, Litany of Forgiving Light) – the way to one’s inner world, peace, and enlightenment. Sergejs Jēgers – countertenor, Ainārs Paukšēns – cello, Ilze Reine – organ.St.John’s Church in Riga

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CHRISTMAS AT THE CIRCUS19.,20.,23.-30.12. See show times in the event calendarWonderful Christmas transformations and a varied and magnificent program for the entire family - both for erudite adults and children for whom this experience at Christmas is the first encounter with circus arts.Riga Circus

WINTER SOLSTICE. YULE LOG EVE 201520.12. 12:00-16:00The winter solstice arrives at the Latvian Ethnographic Open-Air Muse-um with songs, games, rituals, fortune-telling and well-wishes.Latvian Ethnographic Open-air Museum

CHRISTMAS CONCERT "WHEN LOVE IS BORN"22.12. 19:00Composer and musician Jānis Lūsens explains that he wishes to conjure up the feeling of „being at home, with kind and earnest folk who con-sider ethnic background, tradition, and its continuation the most sacred heritage. With the appearance of the choir for the finale, the feeling of unity will be even stronger as they offer songs that are well-known and cherished."Riga Dome Cathedral

RIGA CHRISTMAS CONCERT25.12. 15:00; 26.12. 17:00 The program includes popular compositions by composers from various centuries and highly popular Christmas songs in modern transcriptions. Here audiences will be compelled to experience how people in Riga understand, feel and celebrate Christmas through music.Ķīpsala International Exposition Centre

TRIBUTE TO SINATRA: CHRISTMAS JAZZ CONCERT26.12. 20:00; 27.12. 14:00 In December 2015, the world will celebrate the 100th birthday of the legendary American singer and actor Frank Sinatra. The Profession-al Symphonic Band "Riga", conducted by Raitis Ašmanis, will perform songs from his vast repertoire.Great Guild

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GAMES OF LIGHT IN THE WINTER TWILIGHT26.12.-10.01. 15:00-20:00 In the middle of winter, the Open-Air Museum turns into a fairy tale land with illuminated buildings and rooms. As you look inside the window, you can see how Latvians once lived and celebrate festivities in winter. Moreover, this is a wonderful opportunity to be photographed in a sled, and dress up in costume and mask.Latvian Ethnographic Open-air Museum

NEW YEAR GALA AT THE OPERA27.,29.,30.12. 19:00; 30.12. 12:00 These concerts sparkle like the bubbly beverage! Let’s celebrate togeth-er with the most enchanting opera melodies sung by favorite music and stage stars!Latvian National Opera and Ballet

LNSO NEW YEAR’S EVE CONCERT WITH RAIMONDS PAULS28., 29., 30.12. 19:00At the end of the year, LNSO traditionally turns to music that fits that slightly impetuous and wonderful atmosphere of New Year’s Eve, re-gardless of what those skeptical of such celebrations would say.Great Guild

NEW YEAR’S EVE GRAND CONCERT BY THE "MELO-M" TRIO OF CELLOS: "FROM FOREST WE COME"30.12. 19:00The concert From Forest We Come (No meža mēs nākam) program is based on original compositions written by "Melo-M" member Kārlis Auzāns specifically for the band. "Melo-M" repertoire was dominated by special versions of popular melodies, however, Auzāns has accumulated major ex-perience as a composer, writing music for the plays "Piafa", "M Butterfly", "Pīters Pens", and "1984", and composing motion picture scores.Riga Congress Centre

BIDDING THE YEAR GOODBYE WITH ORGAN SOUNDS31.12. 16:00The concerts have become a tradition of Riga Dome Cathedral, to find time for moments of solitude and contemplation at the end of the year in the sonorous vaults of the Cathedral.Riga Dome Cathedral

New Year Gala at the Opera

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NEW YEAR’S EVE BALL AT THE SMALL GUILD31.12. 22:00-04:00A great opportunity to celebrate the New Year in the heart of Riga near the Livu Square, where the architectural monument Small Guild is locat-ed. Dance orchestra and surprises all night long. It is possible to reserve a table complete with wine and hors d’oeuvre.Small Guild

NEW YEAR’S EVE FIREWORKS AND CELEBRATION AT THE 11 NOVEMBER EMBANKMENT31.12. 22:00All inhabitants and guests of Riga are invited to participate and visit var-ious celebrations in the city cafes, hotels, squares and parks, including the New Year’s Eve fireworks at midnight. 11th November Embankment

New Year’s Eve Fireworks and Celebration at the 11 November Embankment

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"Daile" music hall Krišjāņa Barona iela 31

Arena Riga Skanstes iela 21

Art Museum Riga Bourse Doma laukums 6Contemporary arts centre Sapņu fabrika (Dream Factory) Lāčplēša iela 101

Craftsmen fair at the open-air venue Egle Kaļķu iela 1a, Vecrīga

"Ziemeļblāzma" Community Centre Ziemeļblāzmas iela 36

Daile Theatre Brīvības iela 75

Dzintari Concert Hall Turaidas iela 1, Jūrmala

Great Guild Amatu iela 6

Jāzeps Vītols Latvian Academy of Music Krišjāņa Barona iela 1

Kalnciema District Kalnciema iela 35

Ķīpsala International Exposition Centre Ķīpsalas iela 8

Latvian Ethnographic Open-air Museum Brīvības gatve 440

Latvian National History Museum Brīvības bulvāris 32

Latvian National Opera and Ballet Aspazijas bulvāris 3

Latvian Radio Studio 1 Doma laukums 8

Museum of the History of Riga and Navigation Palasta iela 4

National Museum of Art exhibition space "Arsenāls" Torņa iela 1

Natural History Museum of Latvia Krišjāņa Barona iela 4

Putti Art Gallery Mārstaļu iela 16

Riga Art Nouveau Museum Alberta iela 12

Riga Circus Merķeļa iela 4

Riga Congress Centre Krišjāņa Valdemāra iela 5

Riga Dome Cathedral Doma laukums 1

Riga Film Museum Peitavas iela 10 (entrance from Alksnāja iela)

Riga Museum of Decorative Arts and Design Skārņu iela 10

Riga Porcelain Museum Kalēju iela 9/11

Riga Zoo Meža prospekts 1

Sigulda Bobsleigh and Luge Track Šveices iela 13, Sigulda

Small Guild Amatu iela 3/5

Spikeri Concert Hall Maskavas iela 4/1

St. Peter's Church Skārņu iela 19

St.John's Church in Riga Jāņa iela 7

Turaida Museum Reserve Turaidas iela 10, Sigulda

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