The city has prepared a wide and warm program of events that will delight both children and adults. From the lighting of the Christmas tree and creative workshops to musical events and a Christmas residence – Daugavpils invites you to experience a holiday season filled with miracles.
Events in Daugavpils from December 12 to December 18
11.12.2025From December 12 to December 18, everyone is invited to take part in the events taking place in our city.
Where Art Invites to Linger: Rothko Museum Announces Winter Exhibition Season
27.11.2025From 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.
International Tourism Matchmaking Event in Daugavpils
23.10.2025The Municipality of Daugavpils invites you to participate in the International Tourism Matchmaking Event in Daugavpils, which will take place on 20–21 November 2025.
Six Exhibitions and the International Martinsons Award: Rothko Museum Announces Ambitious Autumn Lineup
29.08.2025The Rothko Museum’s autumn season runs from 5 September to 23 November 2025. Two exhibitions – “Martinsons Award 2025” and “Matchstick in the Sand” by Milena Pirštelienė – will extend into the winter season and conclude on 1 February 2026.
On September 13, Daugavpils will host Rīgas Street Festival
20.08.2025The Rīgas Street Festival will take place in Daugavpils on September 13th.
Daugavpils’ partner city Visaginas invites you to celebrate its 50th anniversary!
22.07.2025This summer, Lithuania’s youngest city – Visaginas – proudly marks a milestone: its 50th anniversary. Known for its rich multicultural identity, Visaginas warmly welcomes friends from Daugavpils and all across Latvia to join in the celebrations. The festivities will be at their peak from 31 July to 10 August.
A unique offer from “Engineering Arsenal” – rent a historic courtyard!
06.07.2025Centre of Technics and Industrial Design “Engineering Arsenal” informs about the possibility of renting its historic courtyard for a variety of events.
Taste the History: A Culinary Tourism Exchange Trip between Latvia and Lithuania
02.07.2025On June 26–27, 2025, within the framework of the project “Culinary Tourism Development through Modern Taste Traditional Lithuanian and Latvian Cuisine” / “Taste the History,” part of the Interreg VI-A Latvia–Lithuania Programme 2021–2027, an experience exchange trip took place to explore Latvia’s gastronomic tourism offerings.
Drift Festival participants are invited to explore Daugavpils’ tourism opportunities!
01.07.2025While Daugavpils roars with the sounds of engines and speed, we invite you to seize the opportunity and discover our city’s diverse tourism offerings. From July 3rd to 6th, we’ve prepared special opportunities for you to get to know the culture, art, and history of Daugavpils!
Car Show in the courtyard of the Centre of Technics and Industrial Design «Engineering arsenal»
11.05.2025On June 1, on the last day of the City Festival in Daugavpils, a car show hosted by the “Rolling Team” community will take place in the courtyard of the Centre of Technics and Industrial Design «Engineering Arsenal». Many cars of different categories from Latvia and Lithuania will take part in the show.
The Night of Museums 2025 in Daugavpils
07.05.2025European Museum Night is an international event that has been held in many European countries since 2005. In addition to regular exhibitions, many museums also organise special events – creative workshops, concerts, theatrical performances etc.
Daugavpils will celebrate its 750th anniversary from 29 May to 1 June (VIDEO)
01.04.2025From 29 May to 1 June, Daugavpils will celebrate its 750th anniversary. This year, the city’s celebrations will be extensive, offering a varied and rich programme of culture and entertainment.
Rothko Museum Hosts the 13th Instalment of its International Printmaking Symposium
10.03.2025From 10 to 22 March, Daugavpils will welcome graphic artists from nine countries for the 13th International Latgale Graphic Art Symposium – a vibrant creative forum for professional printmakers that will result in an exhibition at the Rothko Museum.
Rothko Museum Poised for Spring Exhibition Season
24.02.2025Piektdien, 7. martā, pulksten 16.00 Rotko muzejs svinīgi atklās gada pirmo izstāžu sezonu, nākot klajā ar sešiem Latvijas un ārvalstu izstāžu projektiem, kas dažādiem izteiksmes līdzekļiem aplūko dabas un cilvēka saikni un nepārejošo vērtību.
Nearly 2 000 passengers traveled the entire route from Liepāja to Daugavpils
20.02.2025The largest bus transportation company in the Baltic region, Lux Express, transported more than 200 000 passengers on domestic routes in Latvia last year, the company reported.
Daugavpils will celebrate its 750th anniversary from 29 May to 1 June
14.01.2025Daugavpils city has already started intensive work on the city’s celebration programme, which highlights not only the city’s significant anniversary, but also the 85th anniversary of the first Latgale Song Festival at the Stropu Stage.
“FlixBus” offers trips from various European cities to DAUGAVPILS
28.12.2024The international passenger carrier “FlixBus” offers affordable long-distance bus services between Latvia (including Daugavpils), Estonia and Lithuania, via Poland and Germany, connecting the Baltic States with the most extensive bus network in Europe.
Discover Daugavpils with a free guided tour!
17.12.2024If you want to learn more about Daugavpils, the best way to do it is to visit a guided city tour, which will take you through the most important sights and their history. Your guide will tell you interesting and fascinating stories about our city.
10 reasons to visit Daugavpils during winter holidays
10.12.2024Daugavpils turns into a real fairy-tale city during Christmas, where every corner breathes with magic and festive atmosphere. If you are looking for a place to spend an unforgettable holiday, then Daugavpils is the place to go!