Cultural Events at Daugavpils Palace of Culture
The Daugavpils Palace of Culture is the largest concert hall in Daugavpils and one of the largest and most visited concert halls in Latvia. The Cultural Palace hosts a variety of events, including Latvian and international shows, theatre and ballet performances, festivals, exhibitions, conferences, seminars, competitions, and other events.
Cultural events in Daugavpils Unity House
The Unity House is the organiser of many events in Daugavpils. It actively works on implementing cultural projects and serves as a guardian of Latvia’s cultural heritage. The Unity House organises educational and entertainment events, celebrations, and concerts, and contributes to the preservation, promotion, and accessibility of cultural values.
Daugavpils Theatre I performance calendar
The theatre’s repertoire offers various genres of performances, including melodramas, comedies, dance shows, musical-dramatic performances, performances for children, and more.
Master classes, workshops and exhibitions in the House of Traditions
The House of Traditions is a cultural space where traditional cultural values are accumulated and popularised. It is possible to learn about the Latvian folk traditions by working practically and participating in workshops and classes in the House of Traditions.
Repertoire of Multimedia Hall "Daugavpils Kino"
Multimedia Hall “Daugavpils Kino” is located in the Daugavpils Palace of Culture. The Multimedia Hall has 96 seats and 3 spaces for wheelchairs. Films and cartoons from the world’s leading film studios are presented here.
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.
Spring Exhibition Season in Rothko Museum
The Rothko Museum’s spring exhibition season runs from 20 February to 24 May 2026.
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.
FLEA MARKET IN DAUGAVPILS FORTRESS
On April 18 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).
Rīgas Street Market
On Saturday, April 18, 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.
Rothko Museum — 13 I Opening of the new Rothko painting display
2026. gada 24. aprīlī Rotko muzejs svinēs savas pastāvēšanas trīspadsmito gadadienu, atklājot jaunu pastāvīgo ekspozīciju, kas piedāvā svaigu glezniecisku satikšanos ar vienu no divdesmitā gadsimta nozīmīgākajiem un novatoriskākajiem māksliniekiem.
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.
Vibrant jazz performance “Fields of Colour” by the Matthias Van den Brande Quartet (Belgium) at the Rothko Museum (registration required)
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.
Folk Costume Parade “Wear Your Folk Costume in Honour of Latvia!”
On 4 May, the Day of the Restoration of Independence of the Republic of Latvia, Daugavpils will host the Folk Costume Parade “Wear Your Folk Costume in Honour of Latvia!” for the second time. The parade will start at 12:00 on Rīgas Street (from the Stacijas Street side) and proceed to Vienības Square, where it will conclude with a festive gathering.
Museum Night in Daugavpils
On Saturday, 23 May, Daugavpils will host the European Museum Night, an international event that has brought together museums across Europe every spring since 2005. On this night, various tourism and cultural sites in Daugavpils — museums, exhibitions, as well as sacred and cultural institutions — will open their doors to visitors. They will offer the opportunity not only to visit permanent exhibitions free of charge, but also to take part in special activities such as creative workshops, concerts, theatre performances, film screenings, and other events.
FLEA MARKET IN DAUGAVPILS FORTRESS
On May 23 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).
БЛОШИНЫЙ РЫНОК В ДАУГАВПИЛССКОЙ КРЕПОСТИ
23 маяс 10:00 до 14:00, в Даугавпилсской крепости, около Центра посетителей крепости (ул. Николая, 5), состоится традиционный блошиный рынок.
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.
Summer Exhibition Season at the Rothko Museum
On Friday, 5 June, in an atmosphere filled with sunshine, smiles, and warmth, the Rothko Museum will ceremoniously open the 2026 summer exhibition season, offering visitors a range of new art exhibition projects.
Daugavpils City Festival: an international event “Tourism Street”
During the Daugavpils City Festival, the international event “Tūrisma iela” (“Tourism Street”) will take place for the third time. Visitors will have the opportunity to discover new ideas for holidays in Daugavpils, as well as in other parts of Latvia, Lithuania, and Estonia. Throughout the event, professional consultations and recommendations will be available to help plan an unforgettable getaway for different target groups.