From April 3 to April 9, everyone is invited to take part in the events taking place in our city.
Rothko Museum becomes the first museum in Latvia to join Bloomberg Connects
01.04.2026The Rothko Museum in Daugavpils has joined the global arts and culture platform Bloomberg Connects, becoming the first museum in Latvia to be featured on the app and marking a significant step in expanding digital access to art.
Daugavpils gets ready to celebrate its 751st birthday
31.03.2026Daugavpils city will celebrate its 751st anniversary with a diverse cultural and entertainment programme. The City Festival, held under the motto “Daugava unites. Daugavpils celebrates”, will take place from June 5 to 7.
Fields of Colour: Rothko-inspired Belgian jazz at the Rothko Museum
30.03.2026On 24 April, the Rothko Museum will host “Fields of Colour”, a vibrant jazz performance by the Matthias Van den Brande Quartet (Belgium), composed in dialogue with Rothko’s iconic paintings.
Season of flea markets will begin at the Daugavpils Fortress in April
27.03.2026This year, the Daugavpils Fortress will continue a tradition that is loved by many residents and visitors of the city – a flea market, which will take place on April 18.
A fresh encounter with Mark Rothko in his birthplace: Rothko Museum to unveil new permanent display
24.03.2026On 24 April 2026, the Rothko Museum in Daugavpils will unveil a new permanent display of paintings by Mark Rothko, offering a renewed encounter with one of the defining figures of twentieth-century art in a place where his story began.
Easter in Daugavpils
23.03.2026On Easter, April 6, residents of Daugavpils and visitors are invited to participate in the event. “Vienības nams” is organizing Easter celebrations at Unity Square, with a variety of festive activities for the whole family.
From March 1 to August 1, the part of the Esplanade Wetland trail that leads through the swamp will be closed to visitors
11.03.2026In caring for the population of the large gull and other specially protected bird species, during the bird nesting season from March 1 to August 1, a part of the Esplanade Wetland trail that leads through the swamp will be closed to visitors!
Rothko Museum launches open call for French contemporary artists
10.03.2026The Rothko Museum has announced an open call for artists from France to take part in a forthcoming group exhibition centred on the legacy of the French modernist painter Yves Brayer.
“Roadgames” orienteering game “Rotko palete: Daugavpils” (Rothko Palette: Daugavpils)
10.03.2026Set off on an orienteering adventure and discover the city of Daugavpils! Explore its most iconic landmarks and its most mysterious hidden corners. Play on your own or with a team and put your creativity, agility and sharp eye to the challenge.
Rothko Museum Announces Contemporary Sculpture Commission to Mark the 1991 Barricades in Daugavpils
05.03.2026A new public sculpture commemorating the January 1991 Barricades is to be commissioned in Daugavpils, Latvia, following an open call announced by the Rothko Museum.
New cultural tourism route – “Digital Craft Skills”
01.03.2026The two‑year Latvia–Lithuania cross‑border cooperation project “Digital Crafts Tourism” (D-tour) has concluded, resulting in the creation of a new cultural tourism route. The route consists of five digital exhibitions, each highlighting a different field of traditional craftsmanship.
The Сentre of the outstanding Latvian writer Rainis continues its work and offers new opportunities for visitors
27.02.2026Raiņa Centre operates under the Latgale Central Library and offers interactive guided tours and cultural activities. Visitors can explore the history, cultural heritage, and notable personalities of the left bank of the Daugava River in Daugavpils.
“Clay Pixels”: An Interactive Digital Exhibition at the Rothko Museum
24.02.2026To mark the 95th birthday of Pēteris Martinsons, one of Latvia’s most celebrated 20th‑century ceramicists, the Rothko Museum presents “Clay Pixels”, an interactive digital exhibition inviting visitors to engage with and reinterpret the artist’s work.
Rothko Museum Hosts the 14th Instalment of its International Printmaking Symposium
23.02.2026Daugavpils becomes a crossroads of creativity as professional printmakers from Europe, Asia, and North America gather for the 14th International Latgale Graphic Art Symposium – a lively creative forum culminating in a group exhibition at the Rothko Museum on 7 March.
Light at the Threshold of Silence: Rothko Museum Announces Spring Exhibition Season
14.02.2026At 4.00 p.m. on Friday, 20 February, the Rothko Museum opens its first exhibition season of the year with six new projects bringing together artistic voices from Italy, Finland, and Latvia. The Rothko Museum’s spring exhibition season runs from 20 February to 24 May 2026.
Sightseeing tour on a retro tram in Daugavpils
31.01.2026SIA “Daugavpils satiksme” offers a unique opportunity – a ride through Daugavpils on a retro tram built in the mid‑20th century at the Riga Wagon Factory.
In February, the Latgale Culinary Heritage Centre will host the romantic Valentine’s Day quest “We Met in Šmakovka!”
31.01.2026Throughout the entire month of February, visitors will have the opportunity to take part in the romantic and exciting Valentine’s Day quest “We Met in Šmakovka!”.
A unique offer from “Engineering Arsenal” – rent a historic courtyard!
31.01.2026Centre of Technics and Industrial Design “Engineering Arsenal” informs about the possibility of renting its historic courtyard for a variety of events.
Where Art Invites to Linger: Rothko Museum Announces Winter Exhibition Season
31.01.2026From introspective painting and dreamlike landscapes to porcelain shaped by both hand and machine, the season brings together voices from Lithuania and beyond, offering viewers a contemplative passage through the winter months.