“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.
Midsummer Festival “Līgo”
On June 23 this year, all citizens of Daugavpils and visitors to the city are invited to a joint Midsummer Festival “Līgo” celebration at the Daugavpils Stropu Open- Air Stage.
"Science Picnic" at the Daugavpils Innovation Centre
On 1 July, the Daugavpils Innovation Centre will celebrate its 11th anniversary. Everyone is invited to learn about science in a creative and engaging way at the “Science Picnic” event.
“Jauniešu vasara” — a youth festival of sports, recreation and music, second stage
On July 4, the second 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.
9th International Daugavpils Historical Festival “Dinaburga 1812”
11. jūlijā Daugavpils cietoksnī jau devīto reizi norisināsies vēsturiskās rekonstrukcijas festivāls “Dinaburga 1812”. Rekonstrukcijas festivāls “Dinaburga 1812” ir veltīts 19. gadsimta sākuma notikumiem pie vēl nepabeigtā Daugavpils cietokšņa mūriem, kad tam uzbruka Franču imperatora Napoleona karaspēks maršala Nikolā Udino vadībā.
Rīgas Street Market
On Saturday, July 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.
Sports and Youth Festival “Artišoks”
On August 8, all lovers of outdoor activities and fun are invited to the festival “Artišoks”. The festival will bring together athletes, youth, educational institutions, entrepreneurs and active lifestyle enthusiasts.
Rīgas Street Market
On Saturday, August 15, 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
World Tourism Day Event “Rave”
Information about the event will be added as the date approaches.
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.
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.
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.