Frequently Asked Questions and Answers
Yes, all Riga Summer events – including neighbourhood festivals, musical park programmes, sports events, and Riga Birthday celebration events – are free of charge for all visitors.
At the end of the celebrations starting at 23:30, on the Daugava River waterfront along 11th November Embankment a spectacular multimedia show will take place. The performance will feature lasers, music, lighting, and a variety of special effects. Please note that traditional fireworks are not planned.
Yes, on August 15 and August 16, residents of Riga and visitors to the city will be able to use public transport in Riga free of charge.
Yes, to make it easier for Riga residents to get home, additional public transport services will be provided. For precise information, please check the Rīgas satiksme website at rigassatiksme.lv, in the "Current Information" section.
We also remind you that on nights from Friday to Saturday and from Saturday to Sunday, night transport operates in Riga on the following routes:
- Centre–Teika–Jugla–Mežciems–Teika–Centre
- Centre–Āgenskalns Market–Zolitūde–Imanta–Centre
- Centre–Purvciems–Pļavnieki–Dārzciems–Centre
More information is available on the Rīgas satiksme website at rigassatiksme.lv.