From April 3 to April 9, everyone is invited to take part in the events taking place in our city.
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Daugavpils gets ready to celebrate its 751st birthday
Daugavpils 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
On 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
This 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.
Easter in Daugavpils
On 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.
“Roadgames” orienteering game “Rotko palete: Daugavpils” (Rothko Palette: Daugavpils)
Set 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.
New cultural tourism route – “Digital Craft Skills”
The 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
Raiņa 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
To 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.
Sightseeing tour on a retro tram in Daugavpils
SIA “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!”
Throughout 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!
Centre of Technics and Industrial Design “Engineering Arsenal” informs about the possibility of renting its historic courtyard for a variety of events.
