Creative activities at the “A.A. Candle” workshop in the Daugavpils Fortress
The creative workshop “A.A. Candle” is located in the Daugavpils Fortress and offers visitors a relaxing and enjoyable creative experience in a unique historical setting. Candle‑making artist Anastasia welcomes guests and introduces them to the process of making candles and gypsum décor, giving everyone the chance to create their own handmade item.
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 in the textile and art studio “Lama Dazz”
The textile and art studio “Lama Dazz” offers master classes, creative workshops for adults and children, also offers master classes on site.
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.
Workshops and Creative Classes at the “Astttartt” Art Studio
The “Astttartt” Art Studio offers creative workshops for children and adults across a wide range of disciplines, including ceramics, candle and soap making, interior décor, as well as seasonal and themed art sessions.
Public skating at Daugavpils Ice Hall
Daugavpils Ice Hall offers winter entertainment all year round.
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.
A solo exhibition by Latvian textile artist Iveta Vecenāne “Transposition. The Rothko Motif”
On 24 April, the Rothko Museum in Daugavpils will open “Transposition. The Rothko Motif”, a solo exhibition by Latvian textile artist Iveta Vecenāne, offering a compelling contemporary dialogue with the legacy of Mark Rothko.
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.
Daugavpils City Festival 2026
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
At 4 pm on Friday, 5 June, the Rothko Museum opens its summer exhibition season, bringing together photography, painting and ceramics from Latvia, Lithuania, China and South Africa.
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.
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.
“Jauniešu vasara” — a youth festival of sports, recreation and music, first stage
On June 7, the first stage of the youth sports, recreation, creativity, and music festival “Jauniešu vasara” will take place in Daugavpils. The event aims to promote an active lifestyle, creativity, and artistic expression among young people, while also highlighting the diverse leisure opportunities available in Daugavpils.
Summer Solstice Festival in Daugavpils
The Summer Solstice Festival celebrations will take place on June 19 in Andreja Pumpura Square.
FLEA MARKET IN DAUGAVPILS FORTRESS
On June 20 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).