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Free events in Riga

Events in Riga with free entry: concerts, festivals, exhibitions and city celebrations that cost nothing to attend.

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15Nov
FestivalsRiga

Staro Rīga Light Festival

Free light installations and projections illuminate central Riga from 17:00 to 23:00 on 15–18 November, following routes on both banks of the Daugava.

Various locations 17:00 15–18 NovemberFree entry
Event page liveriga.com
27Nov
FestivalsRiga

Riga Christmas Market

Riga’s Christmas Market fills Dome Square from 27 November to 3 January 2027 with craft and food stalls, Santa’s house, a DJ on Fridays and choirs at the weekend; entry is free.

Dome Square 27 November – 3 JanuaryFree entry
Event page liveriga.com
29Nov
ConcertsRiga

Zem Ziemassvētku eglītes - ASV Sauszemes spēku Eiropā un Āfrikā orķestris un koris

Zem Ziemassvētku eglītes - ASV Sauszemes spēku Eiropā un Āfrikā orķestris un koris presents a classical music programme at Riga Congress Centre in Riga on 29 November 2026 at 19:00 local time. Admission to this classical music concert is free; full programme details and visitor information are published on bilesuserviss.lv.

Riga Congress Centre 19:00Free entry
Tickets bilesuserviss.lv