Latgale Song Festival

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Arts & CultureDaugavpils/Rezekne
DatesDates TBA · Usually JuneCheck locally before booking
DurationSummerEstimate from available data
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forPerformance, exhibitionsA century of history separates the first
Language["lv"]Currency: EUR
CategoryArts & CultureFestival type
The story

Latgale Song Festival in Daugavpils/Rezekne

The Latgale Song Festival traces back to the first Latgale Youth Song Festival held in Rēzekne in 1925, though its largest modern editions now take place in Daugavpils. The 2025 centenary marked the 15th festival in the series, held at the Daugavpils Stropi Open-Air Stage on June 1 with more than 3,600 performers across 100 choirs, 10 dance groups, 14 wind orchestras, and 16 accordion ensembles.

Latvia's national Song and Dance Celebration gets the international recognition, inscribed on UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage list, but the Latgale region has its own, older parallel tradition that runs on a different clock entirely.
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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

A century of history separates the first Latgale Youth Song Festival, staged in Rēzekne in 1925, from the centenary 15th edition held in 2025, and that fifteen-editions-in-a-hundred-years pace marks this as a genuinely occasional event rather than an annual fixture

02

The mystery stays covered

Its historical peak came in 1940, when the 5th festival, held at the same Stropi Open-Air Stage venue used today, drew roughly 11,000 singers and nearly 100,000 spectators, the last such gathering of the interwar period before the region's circumstances changed

03

The city starts moving

The 2025 centenary edition, while smaller than that historic peak, still assembled over 3,600 performers across 100 choirs, 10 dance groups, 14 wind orchestras, and 16 accordion ensembles, giving a sense of scale that few regional song festivals outside Latvia's national celebration can match

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

The festival continues a regional Latgale song-and-dance tradition dating to 1925

Water and renewal

Living ritual

distinct from but related to Latvia's UNESCO-recognized national Song and Dance Celebration

The sacred route

Living ritual

with the Stropi Open-Air Stage in Daugavpils serving as the historic venue for both the record-breaking 1940 edition and the 2025 centenary

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually June

Getting around

For Latgale Song Festival, plan transport around the exact Daugavpils/Rezekne venue, route or gathering point rather than the city name alone.

What to wear

Comfortable outdoor seating attire for a long open-air programme; a hat and sun protection for daytime sessions, with a light layer for cooler evening hours at the Stropi stage.

Safety

Keep valuables light, follow local instructions, and watch how residents use the space before joining in.

Where to stay

For Latgale Song Festival, stay near the part of Daugavpils/Rezekne you will actually use, with reliable return transport.

Tickets/cost

Check official or local sources for ticketed areas, paid stands, and same-year access rules.

Language/currency

["lv"] · EUR

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map56.95 N, 24.11 EOpen in Google Maps

Daugavpils/Rezekne, Latgale, Latvia

Nearest airportPNV — Panevėžys Air Base
TransportFor Latgale Song Festival, plan transport around the exact Daugavpils/Rezekne venue, route or gathering point rather than the city name alone.
Stay areaFor Latgale Song Festival, stay near the part of Daugavpils/Rezekne you will actually use, with reliable return transport.

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is Latgale Song Festival?

Latgale Song Festival is listed for June · Summer. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Latgale Song Festival take place?

The festival is listed in Daugavpils/Rezekne, 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?

Daugavpils/Rezekne, Latgale, Latvia

Is it family friendly?

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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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