The Art Centre "Arka" calendar of events
The “ARKA” Art Centre hosts performances by the Daugavpils Puppet Theatre, as well as lectures on literature and art for children and adults, musical evenings, and concerts. The centre also offers group and individual training sessions, exhibitions, painting masterclasses, and other cultural events.
An interactive digital exhibition “Clay Pixels” at the Rothko Museum
The exhibition centres on five of Martinsons’s ceramic pieces, each rendered as a 3D digital model. Outlines of these models are printed on special sheets available in the exhibition space. Visitors are encouraged to colour and personalise the towers and crows that were central to Martinsons’s visual language, creating their own unique interpretation within the exhibition.
Rothko original works exhibition "Rothko. From the Family Collection"
The Rothko Museum presents a rare encounter with Mark Rothko, one of the most radical and influential artists of the twentieth century. The works on view invite the viewer into a realm where light and colour create a private space for lived experience.
Autumn Exhibition Season at the Rothko Museum
On Friday, 11 September, surrounded by the colours and atmosphere of autumn, the Rothko Museum will inaugurate the 2026 autumn exhibition season, presenting visitors with new and inspiring art projects.
Mežciems Run in Daugavpils
On 26 September, Daugavpils will host the sports event “Mežciems Run”. The event aims to promote running as an accessible physical activity for everyone, as well as to encourage a healthy lifestyle and an active daily routine among both residents and visitors to the city.
International Folklore Festival “Kuozys, kuozys byus”
Information about the event will be added as the date approaches.
Rīgas Street Market
On Saturday, October 17, from 10:00 to 16:00, the traditional Rīgas Street Market will take place in Daugavpils. Traders from Latvia, Lithuania, and other countries will offer a wide range of products — homemade bread and pastries, honey and beekeeping goods, herbal teas, spices, cheeses, sweets, and various sea buckthorn, hemp, and lavender products.
FLEA MARKET IN DAUGAVPILS FORTRESS
On October 24 from 10.00 to 14.00, a traditional flea market will take place in Daugavpils fortress, near to the Daugavpils Fortress Visitors Centre (Nikolaja iela 5).
Event “Night of Legends” in Daugavpils
On 24 October, the “Night of Legends” event, organised by the Association of Latvian Castles and Manors, will take place throughout Latvia. This year, the Night of Legends will be enjoyed in many castles and manors across almost all regions of Latvia, including Daugavpils.
Lāčplēsis Day in Daugavpils
In Daugavpils, a traditional torchlight procession and a festive concert will be held in honour of Lāčplēsis Day at Vienības Square.