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16.08.2026

HONEY AND GARLIC FESTIVAL “SWEET AS HONEY, STRONG AS GARLIC”

On August 16, the event “Sweet as honey, strong as garlic”, which will be held in A. Pumpura Square.

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29.08.2026

Ielu ēdiena un alus festivāls Daugavpilī

On 29 August, Daugavpils will host the Street Food and Beer Festival, bringing together food lovers and entertainment enthusiasts from all over Latvia to enjoy a unique culinary experience and spend the day in a positive, friendly atmosphere.

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12.09.2026

Rīgas Street Festival

The Rīgas Street Festival has become an essential part of Daugavpils’ cultural life — a meaningful tradition that visitors experience and carry forward through the interplay of light and shadow, music, visual arts, dance and artisan masterclasses.

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19.09.2026

Rīgas Street Market

On Saturday, September 19, 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.

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26.09.2026

World Tourism Day Event “Rave”

Information about the event will be added as the date approaches.

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14.10.2026 - 18.10.2026

International Folklore Festival “Kuozys, kuozys byus”

Information about the event will be added as the date approaches.

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17.10.2026

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.

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11.11.2026

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.

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18.11.2026

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20.11.2026 - 22.11.2026

Pauls Krūmiņš International Orchestra Festival

The festival aims to preserve and develop orchestral music traditions in Daugavpils, to promote international cooperation with orchestras abroad, and to honour the name of Pauls Krūmiņš, a Latvian conductor and violinist, the founder and leader of the first Latgale Symphony Orchestra, who worked in Daugavpils.

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21.11.2026

Rīgas Street Market

On Saturday, November 21, 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.

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29.11.2026

City’s Main Christmas Tree Lighting Event at Vienības Square

This event traditionally marks the opening of the winter festive season in the city and invites residents and guests of Daugavpils to share a beautiful, warm, and inspiring evening.

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26.12.2026

Second Day of Christmas in Vienības Square

On 26 December, Vienības Square will glow with warmth and festive lights as residents and visitors gather to enjoy the traditional Second Day of Christmas concert.

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30.12.2026

New Year’s Run in Daugavpils

On 30 December at 18:00, the residents and guests of Daugavpils are invited to take part in the traditional “New Year’s Run”.

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31.12.2026

Welcoming the New Year 2027 in Daugavpils

On 31 December, Vienības Square will become the main New Year’s celebration spot in Daugavpils. Throughout the evening, the square will be filled with music, dancing, and joyful holiday spirit.

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