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.
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.
Rīgas Street Market
On Saturday, March 21, from 10:00 to 16:00, the traditional Rīgas Street Market will take place in Daugavpils.
Easter in Daugavpils
On Easter, April 6, residents of Daugavpils and visitors are invited to participate in the event. “Vienības nams” is organizing Easter celebrations at Unity Square, with a variety of festive activities for the whole family.
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.
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.
Daugavpils City Festival 2026
From 5 to 7 June, Daugavpils will celebrate its 751st birthday. During the festivities, the city will transform into a vibrant space of cultural, artistic, and entertainment events, offering something for everyone — from concerts and creative workshops to sports activities, exhibitions, and family‑friendly programmes.
“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.