2019

For the fourth year there will be held a glorious summer season’s opening event “Magical Night of Senses” in the Gauja Steep banks Park of Senses. Visitors will enjoy for several hours the magical play of lights and sounds in nature, visit several open-air concerts of different styles, see art and environmental objects, as well as, enjoy the delicacies offered by various caterers. More information: www.visit.valmiera.lv

Plant parade in Sigulda is a plants fair-exhibition, an opportunity to purchase plants cultivated in Latvia. During event different attractions and competitions will be held, craftsmen fair, possibility to buy garden supplies and equipment.

From May 10-11, everyone who loves cycling and enjoys outdoor cinema in unaccustomed places, with a specially designed film program, is invited to Valmiera. The festival will take place for the fourth year and will offer a broad and exciting programme of events that will be enjoyed both by participants of different ages and cinema tastes and cycling endurance levels of participants – groups of friends, families with children, and experienced riders. More information: www.visit.valmiera.lv

Turaida Museum Reserve invites to celebrate the day of Maija - the Rose of Turaida, on May 10th at 18.00.

Hotel PILS invites you to watch the Ice Hockey World Championship together at summer terrace in the Sigulda city centre

Today it is one of the largest series of MTB marathons in Europe with about 1800 – 2300 riders participating in each stage. The race takes place from late April to early October in 7 stages, in different Latvian towns. Participants have opportunity to choose among 4 distances in a rugged terrain (forest tracks, meadow paths, water obstacles) in the most picturesque regions of Latvia:

During Sigulda Town festival many fun and active events will be held - traditional festive procession, amateur performances, concerts and attractions for children. Holiday culmination will be a special concert and open-air party. A special restaurant for children will be set-up during the Sigulda Town Festival, which will pay special attention to meals for the little ones. Chefs from the Riga-Gauja region will be on hand to serve dishes for the whole family. In addition to the food tastings, an extensive cultural program for families will take place, featuring entertaining musical performances, as well as many other activities.

Street sports competitions are a popular form of sport and entertainment these days. On June 15 in Valmiera, a cheerful festival atmosphere and the spirit of the competition will unite the visitors and participants. More information: www.visit.valmiera.lv

On the shortest night in Turaida you can enjoy ancient celebration rituals, traditions, folk songs and dances. Every year, on the shortest night – 21 June, the Turaida Museum reserve celebrates the summer solstice feast. From 19.00 till sunrise every visitor is welcome to experience the solstice night feast, following the old traditions, participating in events and enjoying the magic of nature, the sun and the magic of midsummer songs. That is the summer solstice when all living creature receive the forces of nature and thrive on an unusual glory. Folklore groups show how to make wreaths, adorn fencing and make cheese for enjoying the sun and observing the fire rituals. People play in historical games and dance the ancient dances until sunrise.

Continuing its free summer concert traditions at Sigulda Castle, the "Baltais Flīģelis" (White Grand Piano) Concert hall will once again organize its popular Musical breakfast concerts on Sunday mornings in July. This is an excellent opportunity to have a carefree breakfast with friends and family, while at the same time enjoying special chamber music concerts. Guests can bring along a picnic basket, and it will also be possible to purchase wine and breakfast on the spot.