2019

Every spring, Valmiera celebrates Arts Days, and, in 2019 the chosen theme is "Steps". During the month of art, the city revives in an unusual form and provides an opportunity to attend a number of events – exhibitions, concerts and multimedia events. The city hosts special theatrical or contemporary dance performances, the forum "Art to be an entrepreneur", new art benches are discovered and guidance is sought in "Art's Points". Both adults and children are invited to participate in Art Days. More information: www.visit.valmiera.lv

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.

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

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

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.