Friday, June 19

Location: Great Hall of the University of Latvia

Laiks: 5 p.m.

Concert Participants:

• Jāzeps Vītols Latvian Academy of Music Mixed Choir
• University of Latvia Mixed Choir AURA
• Riga Technical University Mixed Choir VIVERE
• University of Latvia Mixed Choir DZIESMUVARA
• Stockholm School of Economics in Riga Mixed Choir
• Jāzeps Vītols Latvian Academy of Music Symphony Orchestra

Hosts: Agnese Budovska and Ritvars Logins

Creative and Production Team:

• Artistic Director – Edgars Vītols
• Director & Writer – Sandis Kalniņš
• Project Manager – Džoanna Kota
• Choir Coordinator – Lauris Goss

Admission with free entry tickets, available from June 8 at Biļešu Paradīze ticket offices.

Accessibility: Content designed for people with visual impairments.

The event will be documented through audio, audiovisual, and photographic recordings.

Location: Dailes Theatre

Time: 8 p.m.

The folk dance ensemble concert “On the Same Path” is a celebration of unity among Baltic student dance groups, expressed through a vibrant journey filled with tradition, youthful energy, and the cultural heritage of our nations.

Dance becomes a language that connects the three Baltic States, revealing both the shared and unique elements of our stories, colours, and traditions. This is more than a journey from beginning to end - it is a celebration of belonging, togetherness, and the joy of life.

We are all on the same path. We are coming!

Participants:

• Vilnius University Song and Dance Ensemble
• Vilnius Gediminas Technical University Folk Dance Ensemble VINGIS
• Kaunas University of Technology Folk Art Ensemble NEMUNAS
• Tallinn Technical University Folk Dance Ensemble KULJUS
• Tallinn University Folk Dance Ensemble SOVELDAJA
• Folk Dance Ensemble of Tartu University
• Folk Dance Ensemble TARBATU
• Riga Technical University Folk Dance Ensemble VEKTORS
• University of Latvia Folk Dance Ensemble DANCIS
• Riga Stradins University Folk Dance Ensemble AČKUPS

Hosts: Madara Viļčuka and Toms Veličko

Creative and Production Team:

• Artistic Director - Dagmāra Bārbale
• Director - Diāna Kaijaka
  Writer - Kaspars Bērziņš
• Composer and Musical Director - Ernests Valts Circenis
• Video Designer - Ieva Kauliņa
• Light Designer - Reinis Zalte
• Sound Engineer - Didzis Cielava
• Project Manager - Ilze Blauberga

Admission with free entry tickets, available from June 8 at Biļešu paradīzes ticket offices..

Accessibility: The venue is fully accessible for people with mobility impairments. Eight wheelchair spaces are available in the middle row of the hall, with eight adjacent seats for companions. An elevator and accessible toilets are also available.

Photos and video/audio recordings will be taken during the event

Location: Old Town, Doma Square

Time: 2 p.m.

In Latvia, Midsummer is a special celebration of the shortest night of the year—homes are decorated with wreaths of leaves, beer and special Midsummer cheese are served, and people sing Midsummer songs, dance, and wait for the sunrise around bonfires all night long. To prepare for these splendid celebrations, the Herb Market is traditionally held beforehand in the heart of Old Riga, on Doma Square—a feast for the eyes
with magnificent bouquets and garlands of flowers, and housewives from all regions of Latvia offering the most delicious cheeses. Lively Midsummer celebrations and bustling trade all day long!

As part of the GAUDEAMUS festival in 2026, the Midsummer market will be complemented by a special folk music and dance program featuring performers from all three Baltic countries. The performances in the very heart of Riga will draw thousands of city guests and festival-goers, creating an authentic Midsummer atmosphere enhanced by the scent of flowers and a responsive audience.

The event will be documented through audio, audiovisual, and photographic recordings.