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.
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.
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.
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.
Opening of the Motorcycle Season in Daugavpils | “Run Number One 2026”
On May 2, Daugavpils will host the opening of the motorcycle season “Run Number One 2026”. The day promises to be full of action: a gathering of motorcycle enthusiasts on the main square, a motorcycle parade through the city streets, and a rock concert.
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 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.
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).
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.