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On the shortest night in Turaida you can enjoy ancient celebration rituals, traditions, folk songs and dances.

The annual festivities of Valmiermuiža are celebrated in accordance with the solar calendar — eight times a year. During these festivals we explore our roots, traditions, folk dances, songs and enjoy a glass of good beer.

Visitors can enjoy tasty meals and listen to music in the live music evenings at the Valmiermuiža Beer Garden.

Whitsuntide in the Bīriņu castle is a traditional celebration in the castle garden, where the concerts of popular songs and cheerful dancing take place.

The Opera Music Festival gathers world-famous opera music stars, who perform on the open-air stage in the medieval castle ruins, offering a view over the scenic primeval valley of the River Gauja.

During the contemporary Cēsis Art Festival you can visit several tens of visual art, music, theater, film and dance events.

Culinary Festival in Zaube is usually held in 11th July with thematic tastings and wild flavour cooking demonstrations. There will be a variety of creative workshops, games, and entertainment for both large and small.

For Latvians, the biggest celebration in July was Jēkabi or Saimnieku diena (Farmers’ Day).

Festival “Laba Daba” hosts alternative music bands, creative and sports activities, and the tenting area is established under the twigs of apple-trees.

Dikļu castle music festival brings together the best Latvian musicians that fill the park with melodious songs and charming atmosphere.