Bauska Country Music Festival

Bauskas Kantri Muzikas Festivals

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DatesDates TBA · Usually JulyCheck locally before booking
DurationSummerEstimate from available data
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forLive music, late nightsCountry music festivals of any real scale
Language["lv"]Currency: EUR
CategoryMusicFestival type
The story

Bauska Country Music Festival in Bauska

Bauska hosts one of only four regularly staged international country music festivals in Europe, set on the Pilskalna stage at the town's hillfort each first weekend of July. Latvian country acts such as Klaidonis, Sesta Judze, Zelta Kniede, and Apvedcels headline alongside Lithuanian guest musicians, while a separate free stage gives amateur performers their own platform across the family-friendly two-day event.

Country music is not the genre most people associate with the Baltic states, which makes the Bauska Country Music Festival something of an outlier on Latvia's summer festival map.
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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

Country music festivals of any real scale are rare in Europe, and Bauska's is one of just four staged regularly on the continent, which gives the event an unusual niche identity within Latvia's crowded summer festival calendar

02

The mystery stays covered

The setting reinforces that distinctiveness: the Pilskalna stage sits at Bauska's hillfort, pairing the genre's rural, open-air associations with a genuinely historic backdrop

03

The city starts moving

The lineup draws on Latvia's own established country scene, with acts like Klaidonis, Sesta Judze, Zelta Kniede, and Apvedcels headlining, and extends across the border to Lithuanian guest musicians, giving the festival a cross-Baltic rather than purely local character

04

The water draws everyone in

A dedicated free stage for amateur musicians keeps the event accessible to newer performers rather than restricting the programme to established names

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

The festival carries forward Latvia's smaller but genuine country music scene

Water and renewal

Living ritual

anchored by acts who have performed the genre domestically for years

The sacred route

Living ritual

and extends a cross-Baltic tradition of musical exchange by regularly inviting Lithuanian guest performers

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually July

Getting around

For Bauska Country Music Festival, plan transport around the exact Bauska venue, route or gathering point rather than the city name alone.

What to wear

Casual outdoor summer wear and comfortable footwear for the hillfort's grass and uneven ground; a light layer for the cooler evening sets.

Safety

Keep phone power, water, and a clear meeting point sorted before the main crowd arrives.

Where to stay

For Bauska Country Music Festival, stay near the part of Bauska you will actually use, with reliable return transport.

Tickets/cost

Ticketing varies by venue and stage. Confirm official passes before booking travel.

Language/currency

["lv"] · EUR

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map56.41 N, 24.19 EOpen in Google Maps

Bauska, Zemgale, Latvia

Nearest airportRIX — Riga
TransportFor Bauska Country Music Festival, plan transport around the exact Bauska venue, route or gathering point rather than the city name alone.
Stay areaFor Bauska Country Music Festival, stay near the part of Bauska you will actually use, with reliable return transport.

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How to get thereRoutes, times and prices to Bauska via local transport.Search routesFind a place to stayStays near Bauska, close enough for the event-day route.Browse staysFind flightsCompare fares into the nearest practical airport for July.Compare faresFestival gearCasual outdoor summer wear and comfortable footwear for the hillfort's grass and uneven ground; a light layer for the cooler evening sets.Shop the kitCheck visa requirementsSee whether you need a visa for Latvia and apply online.Check entry rulesTravel insuranceCover for trip hiccups, gear and health on the road.Get covered

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is Bauska Country Music Festival?

Bauska Country Music Festival is listed for July · Summer. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Bauska Country Music Festival take place?

The festival is listed in Bauska, Latvia. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.

How long should I plan for?

Summer is the listed festival span. Add time for arrival, local transport, queues, and any route changes during the event.

Is a source linked?

Official source linked. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

Bauska, Zemgale, Latvia

Is it family friendly?

unknown

Sources and editorial review

About this guide

This guide is independently written by Eventisimus using publicly available information, official event and organiser sources where available, local tourism references, and additional editorial research. Eventisimus is not the official organiser of this festival and is not affiliated with it unless explicitly stated.

Festival dates, schedules, ticket conditions, access rules, and local arrangements can change. We aim to present useful and accurate information, but travelers should confirm important details with the official event source before booking transport, accommodation, or tickets.

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Listed datesDates TBA · Usually July
Source statusOfficial source linked
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