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LIVE RIGA The Official account of Riga’s Tourism office. www.liveriga.com But Riga is much more than just its history.
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Welcome to Riga, city of inspiration by the Baltic sea

The first, indelible impression that most visitors get of the Latvian capital is its majestic skyline, as viewed from the left bank of the Daugava River. The slender Gothic spires of the Old Town’s many churches attest to the city’s long history, which stretches back to the 13th century. The panorama’s pleasing harmony is just the most visibl

e indication of the superb aesthetic sense that has shaped much of the city’s architecture up to the present day. Proud of its heritage, it is a thoroughly modern city with a highly developed infrastructure and opportunities for a variety of activities and entertainment. A city with rich musical traditions, today it boasts an excellent opera, several world- class choirs and outstanding classical orchestras, not to mention jazz, rock, and Riga’s skyline blues ensembles, plus a variety of other popular music bands performing in both concert halls and clubs. Among Riga’s many treasures are its beautiful, well-tended gardens and parks, which occupies a substantial portion of the city’s territory. In fact, there are several good-sized forests within the city limits, where the locals love to take Sunday strolls, jog, watch birds, pick mushrooms in the autumn, and go skiing in the winter. In the spring, when the city’s many orchards are in bloom, white petals can be seen drifting through the air; then come the purples and pinks of lilacs, which are particularly spectacular along the crooked, dreamy side-streets of Pārdaugava, on the left bank of the river, to be followed in late June by the pale honey of blossoming lindens that line Riga’s stately boulevards.

🧁✨ Discover Riga’s sweetest secret and its most beautiful views!On 15 August, take a scenic trip aboard the “Vecrīga” ri...
12/08/2026

🧁✨ Discover Riga’s sweetest secret and its most beautiful views!

On 15 August, take a scenic trip aboard the “Vecrīga” river boat River Cruises Latvia and receive a delicious “Vecrīga” cream puff as a gift. ⛵🧁

On 15-16 August, enjoy breathtaking views of Riga from the Ferris wheel Rīgas panorāmas rats and receive your complimentary “Vecrīga” cream puff there too. 🎡🧁

Whether you choose the river or the sky, you’ll discover Riga’s sweetest secret while taking in some of the city’s most stunning views. ✨🏙️

After your sweet adventure, continue the celebrations at the 11 November Embankment or Opera Square, where Riga 825 events await throughout the day. 🎶🎂🥳

🔗 Explore the full programme at liveriga.com

💛 Riga is celebrating. Come celebrate with us!

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🎶 Riga’s birthday celebration deserves the perfect soundtrack! 🎂✨On August 14-15, Opera Square will bring you music for ...
12/08/2026

🎶 Riga’s birthday celebration deserves the perfect soundtrack! 🎂✨
On August 14-15, Opera Square will bring you music for every taste - from jazz and classical music to electronic, indie and DJ sets. Nine brilliant local acts will take the stage! 🎻🎧🎷

August 14
✨ 17.00 DJ Monsta & Ieva Šablovska
✨ 18.00 String Quartet Fantastic Four
✨ 20.00 ELPO
✨ 21.00 DJ Rolling Dynamite
✨ 22.00 Rihards Zaļupe
August 15
✨ 17.00 Jazz Duo Vadims Dmitrijevs & Jānis Pastars
✨ 18.00 DJ Mark Kadek
✨ 20.00 Toms Rudzinskis Jazz Trio
✨ 22.00 Grupa Jaunība
We’ll introduce the restaurants and their special festival menus in a separate post very soon. But one thing we can already promise - this experience will be a treat not only for your ears, but for your taste buds too! 🎶🍽️😋

See you at Riga’s birthday celebration! 🥳💛

🏁✨ Step back into motorsport history in Riga!As part of Riga’s 825th birthday celebrations, a remarkable piece of automo...
12/08/2026

🏁✨ Step back into motorsport history in Riga!

As part of Riga’s 825th birthday celebrations, a remarkable piece of automotive heritage is coming to Latvia. On 15 August, the Riga Motor Museum Rīgas Motormuzejs, in cooperation with Audi Tradition, Moller Auto and RA Events, will present a meticulously crafted replica of the legendary 1936 Auto Union Type C V16 racing car from the Audi Museum in Germany.

Visitors will have the chance to:
🏎️ See the car at the Riga Motor Museum
🏁 Watch demonstration laps at the Biķernieki Circuit, celebrating its 60th anniversary
🚗 Enjoy a parade drive through Riga to the Freedom Monument (10:30–11:30)
⭐ Meet racing legend Dindo Capello, three-time Le Mans 24 Hours winner and former Audi factory driver, who will be behind the wheel

The car will remain on display at the Freedom Monument throughout the day, where visitors can also meet Dindo Capello and receive a signed autograph card until 18:00.

A truly unique and historic experience for every visitor to Riga! 🇱🇻🏎️✨

More info: liveriga.com

Riga is a finalist for “The Most Desirable City in Europe” 🏆✨ at the Wanderlust Travel Magazine Travel Media Reader Tra...
11/08/2026

Riga is a finalist for “The Most Desirable City in Europe” 🏆✨ at the Wanderlust Travel Magazine Travel Media Reader Travel Awards 2026! 🌍

Over 200,000 voters are deciding the UK’s biggest reader-voted travel awards. Help us bring the title home! 🇱🇻❤️

Got 1 minute to vote for Riga? ⏱️🙌

Cast your vote by Oct 27: 🔗 https://wanderlusttravelawards.com/

🤞 Fingers crossed for November 4 at WTM London! 🇬🇧

10/08/2026

Thank You airBaltic ❤️

10/08/2026

This July, Riga welcomed young innovators, entrepreneurs, and future leaders from 40 countries across Europe. 🌍🚀

At Junior Achievement Gen-E, students shared bold ideas, built new connections, and celebrated the power of youth entrepreneurship.
And while they were here, they also sent their warm wishes to our beloved city. ❤️
Thank you for making Riga a place where talent, creativity, and ambition come together.

🎂 Happy Birthday, Riga!

🎉 For more information about Riga’s Birthday celebrations on 14–15 August, visit liveriga.com.

07/08/2026

How old is Riga turning? Let’s ask the locals! 👀🎂

Some guessed 125, others went for 700, but Riga is celebrating its 825th birthday! 🎉

We hit the streets to find out how locals are planning to celebrate and what they wish for their city. From quiet moments with friends to concerts, cafés and festive adventures. Everyone has their own way of celebrating Riga. ❤️

Now it’s your turn: how will you celebrate Riga’s 825th birthday? 🎈✨

Get ready to celebrate Riga’s 825th Birthday! 🥳From high-speed motorsport and royal street art to open-air dining, rive...
06/08/2026

Get ready to celebrate Riga’s 825th Birthday! 🥳
From high-speed motorsport and royal street art to open-air dining, river light shows, and 24 hours of non-stop basketball, the city is truly coming alive this August 14–15!

Swipe through to discover the main highlights of the event schedule.

🎶The Main Concert & Show
🤡 Street Music & Mimes in Riga Old Town
🍽 Open-Air Birthday Restaurant
🏁 Red Bull Showrun featuring Formula 1, drift, rally and MotoGP
✨ “Discover the Wonder!” street arts programme in Victory Park
🏀Coast Match Basket — the legendary 24-hour Battle of the Riverbanks basketball tournament

Come celebrate Riga’s 825th birthday and experience the city at its liveliest! 🥳
Discover the full programme at LiveRiga.com.

🎂 To celebrate Riga’s 825th birthday, local bakeries and cafés are pushing the boundaries of our favorite iconic treat -...
06/08/2026

🎂 To celebrate Riga’s 825th birthday, local bakeries and cafés are pushing the boundaries of our favorite iconic treat - the classic "Vecrīga"! 🧁✨
From raspberry-filled delights 🍓 to pistachio richness 💚 and even a protein boost 💪 the classic "Vecrīga" has never been so exciting!
Swipe through to discover some of the many unique spins on the classic cream puff and where to find them. ➡️📍
Which one are you trying first? 😋 Drop your pick in the comments or tag the friend you're taking on this sweet route! 👇👯

🔗 Find the full "Vecrīga" map: rigabakeries.lv

This week in Riga is packed with music, circus, markets and plenty of corgis! 🐾✨Discover new sounds with “Bille!”, dance...
05/08/2026

This week in Riga is packed with music, circus, markets and plenty of corgis! 🐾✨

Discover new sounds with “Bille!”, dance the night away with Calvin Harris, enjoy Cronopio’s heartwarming clown performance “PACHAMAMO”, meet the city’s cutest four-legged residents at Corgi Fest Riga, hunt for hidden treasures at the Spīķeri Flea Market or spend the day celebrating at the Right Bank Festival in Grīziņkalns. 🎷🎪🎶🛍️

Swipe through, choose your favourites and make the most of this week in Riga! ➡️ Which event are you heading to? 👀

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