LĪGO EVENTS

June 15, 12:00, 13:30, and 15:00

Riga Art Nouveau Center
Creative workshops for families with children: "All the Best for Jāņi!"
Prepare for Herb Evening by learning how to make flower compositions, choose interior decorating plants, and weave your own Jāņi wreath.
Participation requires a valid museum ticket and prior registration (jugendstils@riga.lv, Facebook @RigaArtNouveau, phone +371 67181465).

June 18, 19:00–21:30

Imanta Cultural Center courtyard, Anniņmuižas Blvd 29
Līgo celebration in Imanta with dance group concerts (“Dejotprieks,” “Imantieši,” “Latve,” “Imanta”) and a Katrīna Dimanta concert.
Wreath weaving workshop and large wooden games available.

June 18, 19:00–21:00

Ziemeļblāzma Cultural Palace park
Event “Family Work Day Celebrating Jāņi!” with folk dance ensemble “Dejotāju Saime” and folk musicians.

June 18, 19:00–20:30

Strops Cultural Space, Ēbelmuiža Park (Ziepniekkalns)
Līgo with Jānis Kaukuļs concert, dancing with ethno group “Zeidi,” and Latvian pattern workshop.

June 18, 19:00–21:30

Town Hall Square
Large dance concert “Midsummer Vitality” featuring well-known folk dance groups.

June 19, 11:00–13:30

Town Hall Square and Small Guild Garden
Līgo with Orchestra “Rīga,” featuring melodies by Raimonds Pauls and the band “Labvēlīgais tips.”

June 19, 15:00–17:00

Riga Porcelain Museum
Festive creative workshop “Solstice” — painting porcelain with summer solstice motifs. Prior registration required (+371 26406354).

June 19, 17:00–20:00

Uzvaras Park
J āņi celebration “Jāņa sēta” with folk concerts, creative workshops, wreath weaving, and dancing.

June 19, 19:00–20:30

Strops Cultural Space, Bolderāja
Līgo with concert by the band “Zāle” and Latvian pattern workshop.

June 19, 19:00–20:00

Strops Cultural Space, Ķengarags
Group singing of Jāņi songs with folklore group “Banga.”

June 20 and 21, 12:00–13:30 and 15:00–16:30

Riga Porcelain Museum
Continuation of the festive “Solstice” porcelain painting workshop.

June 20, 09:00–19:00

Dome Square
Herb market with Jāņi herbs, wreaths, crafts, and a stage program of folk songs and dances.

June 21, 11:00–22:45

Latvian Ethnographic Open-Air Museum
Big day “Līgo. Blooming.” with folk dance performances and folklore group concerts. Evening finale features the premiere of the staged folk dance mystery “We Nine Cousins.” Tickets: www.bilesuparadize.lv

JĀŅI CELEBRATIONS IN RIGA

From June 23, 20:00 to June 24, 04:30
Grīziņkalns Park
 Jāņi Night “From Sun to Sun” with folklore and post-folk groups, bonfire lighting, DJs and drumming, ending with sunrise greeting.

Dzegužkalns

Traditional Jāņi with circle dances, bonfire rituals, dancing with folklore and post-folk groups, sunrise waiting, and morning with young folk orchestra.

Mežaparks Green Theater

Riga Green Ball with Normunds Rutulis, Ainārs Bumbieris, Andris Ērglis, bands “Credo,” “Dzelzs vilks,” “Pirmais kurss,” “Crazy Dolls,” and sunrise awakening ritual.

Admission to events is free unless otherwise noted. Traditional festive foods and drinks will be available at the celebrations.