Weekend Highlights: Fresh Tunes, Greenery, and Mother's Day Celebrations
Get ready for a delightful spring celebration in Latvia! From the 9th to the 11th of May, Latvia will be bustling with various events that are sure to delight visitors of all ages.
On Friday, 9th May, music enthusiasts can look forward to a contemporary concert at the University of Latvia Great Hall. The event, featuring the Latvian Radio Choir, will showcase new music from Latvia. For more details, check out the Facebook page for the concert.
The Mother's Day Festival, a heartwarming cultural event honoring mothers, will take place on Sunday, 11th May, at the Hanzas perons/Hansa platform venue in Rīga. The festival, organised by the parent organisation "For Mums and Dads", will run from 12:00 to 17:00. Alongside the traditional amusements, pony rides, and a mini zoo, discussions, wine tasting, beauty procedures, and other events will also take place.
In addition, for those with a green thumb, the Latvian Plant Days 2025 will be held on 10th and 11th May in Jelgava. The events will take place on Hercogs Jēkaba Square and the square behind the Culture House, and admission is free. Vendors will offer a wide variety of plants, flower bulbs, seeds, herbs, soil improvers, garden tools, machinery, decorations, workwear, crafts, and food products. The events will run from 10:00 to 17:00 on the 10th and from 10:00 to 14:00 on the 11th.
For those interested in music, the Mother's Day Festival program includes a concert with Ance Krauze, Melo-M, Viktoriya Priitulyak, Sudden Lights soloist Andrejs Reinis Zitmanis, and others.
Remember, for the most accurate and up-to-date information about these events in Latvia for May 2025, it's always best to check official Latvian tourism websites or cultural event calendars closer to the date. Enjoy your spring visit to Latvia!
During the various spring celebrations in Latvia from May 9th to 11th, music enthusiasts can experience the energy of the Latvian Radio Choir concert at the University of Latvia Great Hall on Friday, while fashion-and-beauty enthusiasts might appreciate the beauty procedures and discussions at the Mother's Day Festival on Sunday. Meanwhile, home-and-garden lovers can explore the Latvian Plant Days 2025, featuring a wide variety of gardening products, decorations, and food, on both May 10th and 11th in Jelgava.
